EE 411: Programmable Logic Controller
Elective Course
Catalog
Data
EE 411: Programmable Logic Controller. Credit 3. Introduction to PLC. PLC
operations. PLC’s Memory Organization. PLC programming Languages (LAD,
functional and STL). LAD and STL basic instructions, programming devices and
compilers. PLC Wiring. PLC Communications
Prerequisite
EE354
Class/Lab
Schedule
Three one-hour class sessions per week and one tutorial
Textbook
References
W. Bolton, Programmable Logic Controllers, Fourth Edition, 2006, Prentice
Hall.
Muhammad EL-Saba, Digital Control and PLC’s, Hakim Press, 2003.
W. Bolton, Programmable Logic Controllers, Fourth Edition, 2006,
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Prentice Hall.
Frank D. Petruzella, programmable Logic Controllers, Prentice Hall,
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2005.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
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Topics
Covered
Understand PLC’s: structure, operation and programming
have Intellectual Skills in presentation of an engineering problem and its different
industrial solutions, using PLC’s
acquire professional and Practical skills in PLC circuits, their automatic
programming, testing and operation.
have general and transferable skills in ideas development and sharing with others
have general and transferable skills in time management and projects
organization
PLC operations. PLC’s Memory Organization. PLC programming Languages
(LAD, functional and STL). LAD and STL basic instructions, programming
devices and compilers. PLC Wiring. PLC Communications.
Course Learning Outcomes
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PLC Architecture; including PLC building blocks (I/O ports, internal relays, timers, counters, etc.
PLC’s Memory Organization; input memory, output memory, S-memory, variable memory,
config memory, external EEPROM,
4 PLC Programming;
5 PLC programming Languages: programming devices and compilers
6 PLC Wiring: DC inputs, AC inputs, analog and digital Inputs/output
7 PLC Communications: Fieldbus, Profibus, industrial Ethernet,
8 Industrial applications.
Relationship of the course to Electrical Engineering Program Outcomes
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communicate effectively.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Prepared by:
Dr. Ahsan Rahman
Date:
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March 12, 2015
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