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PLC Programming

Degree programme Bachelor Electrical Engineering Dual
Subject area Engineering Technology
Type of degree Bachelor
Part-time
Winter Semester 2024
Course unit title PLC Programming
Course unit code 074742056103
Language of instruction English
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) Compulsory optional
Teaching hours per week 2
Year of study 2024
Level of the course / module according to the curriculum
Number of ECTS credits allocated 3
Name of lecturer(s) Clemens MAIER
Requirements and Prerequisites

Modules "Electronics", "Electrical Engineering" and "Computer Science", Semester 1 to 4

Course content
  • Structure and function of programmable logic controllers(PLCs)
  • Design patterns for control programs (logic controls, sequence controls, regulators)
  • Programming languages of IEC 61131-3
Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to explain the operation and performance characteristics of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), design control programs, and implement them using IEC-61131 programming languages.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, laboratory activities

Assessment methods and criteria

Final written exam

Comment

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Recommended or required reading
  • John, Karl-Heinz / Tiegelkamp, Michael: IEC 61131-3: Programming Industrial Automation Systems Concepts and Programming Languages, Requirements for Programming Systems, Decision-Making Aids
  • Daniel Kandray: Programmable Automation Technologies, Industrial Press, 2010
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face to face