EJ501

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC
CONTROLLER (PLC) AND
AUTOMATION
AHMAD AFTAS AZMAN
019 2595772
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT
INFORMATION
CREDIT = 2.0
CONTINOUS EVALUATION (PB) = 50%
FINAL EXAM (PA) = 50%

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Explain clearly blocks, parts, components and instructions found in
the automation systems. (C2)

2. Construct simple automation sequential control of hardwired or PLC
system based on IEC 61131 and NEMA standards. (C4)

3. Handle the troubleshooting and maintenance of hardwired or PLC
automation systems using appropriate equipment. (P3)

4. Demonstrate problem solving skill while handling the hardwired or
PLC automation systems based on IEC and NEMA standards. (A3)
CONTINOUS EVALUATION (PB)
QUIZ 4 10%
THEORY TEST 1 20%
PRACTICAL TEST 1 10%
PRACTICAL WORK 6 50%
END OF CHAPTER 2 10%
(project implementation)
TOTAL PB 100%
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SYLLABUS SUMMARY

6 Topic
1. INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION
SYSTEM

Classification and types of automation, basic
concept of automation, relays, contactors,
electromechanical timer, electromechanical
counter and simple logic sequence.
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2. LOGICAL SENSORS AND ACTUATORS

Types of logical sensor and actuator and its
application.
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3. INTRODUCTION TO PLC SYSTEM

Definition, terminologies, functions and
advantages of PLC.

PLC building structure and operation of
PLC hardware units and input/output
devices.
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4. PLC PROGRAMMING

PLC Programming system, Logic
instruction set, Sequence instruction set,
Timer instruction set, Counter instruction
set, Special function instruction set and
application solution.
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5. PLC APPLICATIONS

PLC sequential design and writing
programs of PLC application in the industry
(examples).
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6. SELECTING, MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING OF PLC SYSTEM

PLC selection procedure, maintenance and
preventive repair, repair steps and
troubleshoot of PLC system
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