PLC-TECHNIEKEN
 
Lectured in 3rd year ElectronicsSection electrotechnics
3de jaar Elektromechanica optie elektrotechniek
Theory [A] 12.5
Exercises [B] 37.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 110
Studypoints [E] 4
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Guy WILLEMS
Reference IIELME03A03978
 
Key words


Objectives
:
Distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of PLC versus wired control
Design simple combinationary and sequential electrical controls, enter it
into PLC, print and realize it. Test it for faults and visualize
synoptically
Integrate a PLC programme into an electrical connecting scheme
Build in emergency stops, safeties in a PLC program



Topics

The course covers the following topics :
Why PLC , software versus hardware, advantages and disadvantages, function,
programming, components, safeties, supply and communication
Integration into eletrical circuits, realisation and test, diagnose and
tracing faults
Discussion of a simple sceme, examination exercises
Normal function versus side conditions, emergency stop, safeties, ...
Small projects
Evaluation of projects.



Prerequisites
:
Basic knowledgment of digital techniques
To be able to apply the CAD course and the electrical projects



Final Objectives


Materials used

teacher' s course - assigments during seminars, stencils,
floppies



Study costs


Study guidance


Teaching Methods
theory : the seminars students will be taught by means of lectures,
exercises and examples
Seminars : exercices, assigments seminars



Assessment

Theory (oral / written examination)
Exercises (seminars permanent evaluation)
Seminars are adjudged by means of permanent evaluation and reports

Study cost : a course cost about 300 BF
Advise : Thorough preparation (previous and at home) of the assigments is
necessary
Both the CAD - course and the electricity projects are considered to be
actual knowledge.



Lecturer(s)
Guy WILLEMS