- Description of control systems using timing diagrams, sequence charts, flow charts and Sequential Function Charts (GRAFCET).
- Sensors and actuators.
- Background of the IEC 61131-3 standard.
- Programming in instruction list, structured text, ladder diagram, FBD and SFC.
- Laboratory implementations on control systems (pneumatic cylinders) and control problems (PID and fuzzy).
- PROFIBUS
HE1014 PLC Programming 7.5 credits
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HE1014 (Autumn 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize problems in control systems technology, and how these can be solved by means of PLC (programmable logic controller). Participants should be able to communicate with people of trade concerning problems with implementing and programming PLCs.
After finishing the course, the students should
- Be able to analyse and solve control system problems which are presented verbally or with simple schematic sketches.
- Be able to use GRAFCET as tools to solve technical problems steering
- Be able to interpret a GRAFCET-diagram and, based on that, write a PLC-program.
- Be able to initiate an unfamiliar PLC using manuals and other available documentation.
- Be able to connect the necessary sensors and actuators for a control system to a PLC.
- Be able to give an account of the historical background of the international standard IEC 61131-3.
- Be able to program, using the various program languages included in IEC 61131-3.
- Be able to identify the different components of a profibus systems.
- Be able to explain the differences between PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS PA.
- Be able to indicate some common problems associated with PROFIBUS-systems and also how these can be prevented or resolved.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge of programming, digital electronics, and control systems, e.g. equivalent to the courses: ML1300, Computer Programming Basic Course, HE1004 Digital Electronics, and HE1011 Control Systems.
Equipment
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Literature
Kursbunt
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- RED1 - Account, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed written presentation
Passed laboratory assignments
Final grade is based on written presentation, grading A-F.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering, Technology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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Supplementary information
The course consists of lectures, exercises, compulsory lab works, and self studies.