Unit Code: EED550

Unit Name: Programmable Logic Controllers

Description: The PLC course focuses on the concept of hardware and software together with a practical hands-on introduction to uses, hardware configuration, uploading/downloading programs, fault-finding and troubleshooting. All topics are illustrated through practical exercises on training simulators using the various PLC series for practical application. All leading organizations in various industries employ this technology. The course will cover the following areas: The PLC development background, introduction to PLC architecture, differences between relay based system and PLC based systems, differences between PC based and PLC based systems, advantages of PLCs, logical flow concept, scan time information, PLC addressing concept, creating new projects in various PLC software, symbol table, force fable (for forcing output various variables), developing The ladder diagram in various PLC software, information oriented with MPI cable adapter communication cable, purpose of MPI and rs232, programming cable, maintenance practices, troubleshooting actual problems, advanced diagnostics, documentation and backup of PLC programs. The program will as well have several industrial processes simulations.

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Prerequisite: EED503

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 2