Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical

Module Offerings

6500ELEMM-APR-PAR
6500ELEMM-JAN-PAR
6500ELEMM-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

To develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of automation systems used in manufacturing and process industries

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the differences between the various types of programmable logic controllers (PLC) to choose an appropriate device for an application
2.
Produce PLC programs using ladder logic
3.
Produce PLC programs using sequential function charts
4.
Select appropriate external devices and integrate them into a PLC based industrial automation system

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Programmable Logic Controller systems. Programming with IEC 61131-3 standards – ladder diagram (LD), function block (FBD) and sequential function chart (SFC) programming. Designing sequential systems using a State Machine paradigm. PLC input/output considerations. Integration of proximity sensors, fail safe sensors, flow, pressure, level and temperature measurement sensors, linear and rotary valve positioners, code reading sensors.
Additional Information:On completion of the module the student should be able to design and implement automation systems for a range of industrial applications from factory automation to process control.

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