DE6411                             PLC PROGRAMMING 2

Level 6                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

DE5402 PLC Programming 1

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

Nil

AIM/PURPOSE

To develop an understanding of, and an advanced knowledge of PLC systems, applications, and programming methods.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1             Demonstrate knowledge of and use PLCs in advanced practical applications.

2             Describe and implement advanced input/output modules, communication methods, and control systems relevant to PLCs.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

●          Advanced programming methods using complex function blocks are applied to a PLC application

●          Advanced input/output modules in practical applications

●          Industrial data communication systems applicable to PLCs in practical applications

●          Control interfaces applied to practical applications and configured in accordance with industry practice

●          Bus systems, distributed I/O, communications networks, SCADA/HMI, Operator interface.