Programmable Logic Controllers
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTA0503 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2013-2014) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nieminen, Juha |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | I-ST-2N | 2013-09-02 – 2013-12-21 | Olli Tuovinen | Finnish | 2013-08-16 – 2013-09-13 |
Learning Outcomes
The student becomes acquainted with the properties of the PLCs and knows when and how to utilize them in automation tasks. The student can create PLC programs which solve the spesified tasks.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 81 h
Scheduled studies 42 h
Autonomous studies 39 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Study units in the previous common core themes.
Contents
The student learns the properties of the PLCs of different types and how to use them to control automation objectives. The integration of measurements and controls in a control loop is studied. The statements and their use as well as the memory and data types are introduced. The exercise programs are tested with the equipment in the laboratory.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Nieminen, Juha& Ylivainio Matti: Ohjelmoitavat logiikat (handout), Laboratory work instructions; material for exercises
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments and laboratory exercises.
Assessment Criteria
5:The student is able to make designs independently and implement them using methods learnt during the course.
3:The student is able to implement designs that are similar to the model solution.
1: The student understands the designs and solutions presented in the contents of Programmable Logics.
Assessment Methods
Exam, assignments, laboratory work and lab reports are assessed.