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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-2023

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Learning outcomes

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Explain the concept and understand the capabilities and range of systems
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Understand and explain the the type and range of types of physical I/O
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Analyse, design, simulate & implement sequential and discrete state systems
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Configure and use a PLC in a small automation and process control system
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Understand and implement a networked based PLC system
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Be able to use a PLC to simulate simple process oriented systems
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Be able to design, implement and test small PLC based projects
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Be able to ascertain, define and solve problems appropriate to the above technical areas
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Be able to work effectively in small groups to design, implement and test small PLC based projects
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Be able to effectively communicate the above technical information using both written and verbal skills

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:This unit provides a thorough understanding, knowledge and practical experience in using PLC systems for measurement and control in an industrial process setting. Topics include: · PLC categories and types · Project oriented development environment, hardware configuration and digital I/O · Programming emphasizing ladder logic but providing overview of STL& FBD; · Programming elements including logic operations, timers, counters; simulators; numerical and interrupt processing; · Process simulation, analog I/O, PID control; · Switching tables and State based design and implementation; · Overview of operator panels, networking, I/O modules and remote I/O; · High level programming in SCLand GRAPH; · Multiple PLC project development and documentation. The unit is delivered in a studio model whereby staff and students work together in solving a range of engineering projects associated with the content of this unit.