Unit Code: PME456

Unit Name: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Description: The course description of this unit is to enable the development of elementary knowledge and skills required for: 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 systems 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, the purpose of MPI and programming cable, maintenance practices, troubleshooting actual problems, advanced diagnostics, documentation and backup of PLC programmes. The programme will as well have several industrial process simulations.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Analyse general PLC issues. 2. Design ladder logic programs. Design input and output wiring and Design industrial wiring diagram. 3. Discuss the operation of a PLC and discuss basic error detection techniques. 4. Distinguish latches, timers, counters and MCRs and Distinguish binary, octal and hexadecimal numbering systems. Analyse internal memory bits and Convert ASCII and BCD values.

Prerequisite: PME445

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 5

Offered In: Quarter 4