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PLC Programming

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Base Knowledge

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Teaching Methodologies

Classes with informatic support, classes with discussion, group learning, brainstorming.

Learning Results

Acquaint the students with the structure and utilization of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).

Configure and program a PLC to perform command and control actions on systems of various physical quantities.

Know to command and control hydraulic, pneumatic or other systems, containing electrical drives, using specific software.

 

Program

PLCs: Introduction, PLC structure, constitution and operation methods of a PLC.

PLC programming: Introduction, ladder Language, simple and structured programming. Functions and main instructions of a programmable PLC.

PC-PLC communication interface.

Hardware configuration and parameterization.

Digital and analogic operations; main functions and instructions, visualization and practical simulation of functions and main instructions of a PLC.

Interconnection between sequential electro-pneumatic circuits, physical systems and PLCs.

Practical examples using didactic simulation systems.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Pedro Jorge Borges Fontes Negrão Beirão

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Recommended Bibliography:

BEIRÃO, P. (2020). Power Point slides of theoretical-practical classes. ISEC (available on the academic platform InforEstudante)

BEIRÃO, P. (2010). Programação de Autómatos (Aulas Práticas). ISEC (available on the academic platform InforEstudante)

BEIRÃO, P (2008). Programação de Autómatos (Aulas Teórico-práticas). ISEC (available in the academic platform InforEstudante)

BERGER, H. (2013). Automating with SIMATIC S7-1200 : configuring, programming and testing STEP 7 Basic visualization with HMI Basic (2nd ed.). Erlangen: Publicis Publishing (availbale in ISEC Library: 1-6-397)

NOVAIS, J. (1991) Método Sequencial para Automatização Electropneumática (2ª ed.). Calouste Gulbenkian (availbale in ISEC Library: 1-6-157)

PIRES, J. N. (2007). Automação Industrial (3ª ed.). Ed. Técnicas e Profissionais ETEP (availbale in ISEC Library: 1-6-302)

Complementary Bibliography:

FRANCISCO, A. (2003). Autómatos Programáveis. Ed. Técnicas e Profissionais ETEP

PINTO, C. (2004). Técnicas de Automação. Ed. Técnicas e Profissionais ETEP

SIEMENS, (2000). Simatic Step7 – Programação 1. Siemens SA

SIEMENS (2000). Simatic Step7 – Programação 2. Siemens SA