Module Title:Advanced PLC's
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: The lectures will incorporate a mixture of presentations, examples and student exercises/problem-solving, question and answer sessions, group discussions and online resources. The Institute Managed Virtual Learning Environment will be utalised in the module delivery to provide learning resources and interactively communicate with students. Extensive use will be made of “hands-on” laboratory equipment and PLC software simulation programs to promote greater student engagement with the learning process by facilitating them to apply and implement the concepts explored in the classroom.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to develop an in-depth understanding of advanced programming methods for Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interfaces and Variable Speed Drives, safely and ethically as used in automated processes across a range of industrial applications.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Apply advanced PLC programming techniques in a range of applications.
LO2 Explain the significance of the key programming parameters for PLC systems, input and output devices including Variable Speed Drives and measurement devices.
LO3 Implement good design practice to PLC, HMI and VSD integrated systems.
LO4 Design and program a Programmable Logic Controller, Human Machine Interface and Variable Speed Drive for a given application.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
PLC programming languages
Use of different program langauges such as Ladder (LAD), Function Block Diagrams (FBD) and Structured Control Logic (SCL).
Advanced PLC Programming
Function Blocks, Data Blocks, comparator operations, safety circuit classification and integration into projects, fail safe operation and safe shutdown of equipment. Analogue input and output modules, Digital to Analogue conversion, Analogue to Digital Conversion, resolution, step outputs, sampling frequency, and associated calculations.
HMI Programming
Design and program a HMI to include multiple screens, buttons, pictures, animations, access levels, alarms and trends.
Interfacing different communication protocols within a PLC.
Integration of device level network protocols (IO Link) into PLC programs.
Variable Speed Drive programming.
Program a variable speed drive and integrate it into a PLC program. Modify the speed of the motor from a HMI.
Automation Project Design
Develop and implement automation project individually and collaboratively (depending on project complexity).
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Presentation of main project reflecting on the process and learning involved. 1,2,3,4 10.00 Sem 1 End
Short Answer Questions Class or online short answer questions 1,2,3 5.00 Week 5
Short Answer Questions Class or online short answer questions 1,2,3 5.00 Week 10
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project showing the design, programming and testing of a PLC, HMI and VSD for an instrumentation based application using advanced methods. 1,2,3,4 40.00 End-of-Semester
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Written Exam 1,2,3 40.00 End-of-Semester
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Presentation Presentation of main project reflecting on the process and learning involved. 1,2,3,4 10.00 Sem 1 End
Short Answer Questions Class or online short answer questions 1,2,3 5.00 Week 5
Short Answer Questions Class or online short answer questions. 1,2,3 5.00 Week 10
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project showing the design, programming and testing of a PLC, HMI and VSD for an instrumentation based application using advanced methods. 1,2,3,4 40.00 End-of-Semester
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Written Exam 1,2,3 40.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 6.00
Total Hours 9.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lab/Lecture Every Week 3.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 6.00
Total Hours 9.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMIMC_D Batchelor of Science in Industrial Measurement and Control 2 Mandatory