NG1S853 - Programmable Logic Controllers 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG1S853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Programmable Logic Controllers | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Information and Electronics | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Electronics | ||
| Module Leader: | Eurfyl Davies | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100163 - electrical and electronic engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide students with the knowledge and?understanding of how?to develop PLC based solutions to well defined industrial control problems.
Content Summary
An overview of PLC technology; the historical context and the range of PLC's currently available.
Areas of application, with industrial examples.
Programming languages available, with a focus on ladder logic.
Standard control structures using basic functionality.
Implementation of higher level control strategies, using more specialised functions such as sequencers, counters and timers.
Implementation of analogue control structures using high level PLC's and associated I/O.
Operator interfacing using pushbuttons
Industrial case studies.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 42 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 176 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Be able to understand the concepts of process control using industry standard PLC's. |
| LO2 | Be able to undertake basic PLC system design and implementation processes, comparing theoretical expectations to actual outputs. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 2 | A write-up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken Submitted within the set deadline. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | A write-up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken Submitted within the set deadline. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |