DE6411 – PLC Programming 2
Module code
DE6411
Module title
PLC Programming 2
Prescription
To develop an understanding of, and an advanced knowledge of PLC systems, applications, and programming methods
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Apply advanced PLC programming techniques
2. Apply PID (Proportional Integral and Derivative) control.
3. Apply data communication concepts to a range of fieldbus systems.
4. Integrate commonly used sensors and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) to a PLC. - Content
- - Data types and tags.
- Indirect addressing, step control, array manipulation and testing.
- Maths functions.
- Data communication protocols.
- Function charts to IEC848 Standard.
- PID function block control and trending.
- Data communication systems for simple fieldbus systems.
- Commonly used sensors and their interfacing.
- Touch screens and their interfacing. - Assessment Criteria
- Assignments, Tests 30%
Laboratory (Practical) 30%
Examination 40%
