PTCEI331 PLC Programming Syllabus:

PTCEI331 PLC Programming Syllabus – Anna University Part time Regulation 2023

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To know about the basics of PLC and Automation
To understand the importance of Automation
To explore various types and manufactures of PLCs.
To introduce types of programming languages of PLC and some exercise few programs.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)- Block diagram of PLC- Programming languages of PLC Basic instruction sets- Design of alarm and interlocks- Networking of PLC- Overview of safety of PLC with case studies- Process Safety Automation: Levels of process safety through use of PLCs- IEC 61131-3 Standard – Application of international standards in process safety control.

UNIT II IEC 61131-3

Rails- Rungs- Relay Logic- Latch switch- Timers- Counters- Boolean logics- Math InstructionsData manipulation Instructions- Requirement of communication networks for PLC, PLC to PC Communication to computer- FBD equivalent to LL- FBD Programming- IL- SFC-ST.

UNIT III SCADA

Elements of SCADA system- History of SCADA, Remote Terminal Unit- Discrete control- Analog control, Master Terminal Unit- Operator interface.

UNIT IV HART and Field Bus

Introduction- Evolution of signal standards- HART communication protocol- communication modes- HART networks- HART commands- HART and OSI model- Field bus- Architecture Basic requirements of field Busstandard- Field bus Topology- Interoperability- Interchangeability.

UNIT V PLC PROGRAMMING

Exercise in Programming Languages from IEC 61131-3: Traffic Light Control- Two way- Four way – Water Level Control- Automatic Material Sorting System- Automatic Bottle Filling System, Code Converters- DC motor Control- Alarm Circuit.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
SKILL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES (Group Seminar/Mini Project/Assignment/Content Preparation / Quiz/ Surprise Test / Solving GATE questions/ etc)

1 Taking Local area to implement simple closed loop system for any system using PLC.
2 Making a complete automated control loop with Supervisory and HMI system.
3 Implementing an Alarm based control scheme and run in a simulated environment.
4 Designing an entire PLC logic for filling and draining water tank automatically.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 Understand the basics and need for Automation in industries .
CO2 Explain the logic and flow of any particular programming written for a process .
CO3 Apply the knowledge to design or improve an existing program to increase productivity of any process.
CO4 Breakdown SCADA architecture and communication protocols.
CO5 Build and logic in any of the programming languages from IEC- 61131- 3 standard.

REFERENCES

1. Bolton. W, “Programmble Logic Controllers”, Elsevier Newnes, 6th Edition 2015.