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Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCS)

Course Code :
MKT 440
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
2.00 Hours
Department :
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Instructor information :

Title:Lecturer
Name: MOHAMED ABDELBAR SHAMSELDIN ALY
Office hours:9-Hours

Title:Teaching Assistant
Name: Donia Waheed Mohamed Abdelmonem Saleem
Office hours:-Hours

Area of Study :

This course aims to: • Introduce the Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as an industrial option for a microprocessor based control unit. • Introduce the necessary hardware and software for editing debugging, and executing a PLC control program. • Train students to design, build, and test a PLC program code for controlling an automated system.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCS)

Basic Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) functions and programming; Relay and ladder logic; PLC programming and interfacing; PLC installation practices and troubleshooting techniques; Strategies to identify and localize PLC hardware generated problems; PLC Safety Procedures; PLCs in mechatronics systems; Mini design projects.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCS)

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	a1. Describe the function of the main parts of a typical PLC.
2-	a2. Describe the different types of PLC peripherals.
3-	a3. Interpret the basic PLC programming instructions.
4-	a4. Describe the main steps for commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a PLC controlled system.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	b1. Develop PLC programs based on logic gate functions.
2-	b2. Convert relay ladder schematics to ladder logic programs.
3-	b3. Develop PLC programs directly from a narrative description.
4-	b4. Apply combinations of counters and timers to PLC programs.
5-	b5. Create PLC programs involving data manipulations, math and sequencer instructions.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	c1. Install the PLC editor Software to a specific PC.
2-	c2. Apply safety rules in preparing and execution of PLC control systems.
3-	c3. Download the designed ladder logic program to the corresponding
4-	c4. Present the results of Experiments of control using PLC.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	d1. Work in stressful environment and within constrain.
2-	d2. Communicate effectively.
3-	d3. Effectively manage tasks, time, and resources.
4-	d4. Search for information and engage in life-long self-learning discipline

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Programmable Logic Controllers(PLCS)

Course topics and contents:

Topic	Lecture	Tutorial/Practical
Introduction	2	0
PLC H.W. components	2	0
Basics of PLC Programming	2	0
Programming Timers	5	0
Programming Counters	5	0
Programming Control Instruction	3	1
Data Manipulation Instructions.	3	0
Math Instructions	2	0
Sequencer & Shift register Instruction	3	0
PLC Commissioning, maintenance, & Trouble shooting.	3	0
Labs- Project work.	0	15