Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: EEET7037C

Course Title: Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Zoran Savic
Phone: +613 9925 4996
Email: zoran.savic@rmit.edu.au

 

Jan Jia

Phone: +613 9925 4390

Email: jan.jia@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

UEENEEE101A

Course Description

This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for programmable controllers (PLC) for a system requiring discrete control functions. It encompasses working safely, applying knowledge of control systems, control system development methods, using ladder diagrams/statement list/function block diagram instruction sets, following written instructions and documenting program development and testing activities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEI150A Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers

Element:

1. Prepare to develop enter and verify program.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor.
1.4 Control system scenario is determined from job specifications of the process/plant/machine to be controlled, and through consultation with appropriate person(s).
1.5 Equipment, software and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
1.6 Installation of programmable controller is checked for compliance with regulations and job specification.

Element:

2. Develop control system and enter and test program.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
2.3 Control solutions are developed and documented based on the specified control mode and using acceptable methods for designing control systems.
2.4 Developed control system is converted to an appropriate form, such as flow, state and ladder diagrams
2.5 Program is entered into the programmable control using a personal computer and appropriate software.
2.6 Entered instructions and settings are tested as meeting those specified in by the control system scenario.
2.7 Appropriate methods and tools are used to test control systems and operating faults and anomalies are identified and rectified.
2.8 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.

Element:

3. Verify, document and report programming activities.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Program is transferred from a programmable controller to an external medium for storage.
3.3 Control system specification and program are documented in accordance with established procedures.
3.4 Work completion is reported and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with established procedures.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate in a variety of teaching methods including: lectures, tutorials, practicals, class discussion, seminar presentations, group/individual work on projects, audio-visual presentations, site visits, and interaction with individuals and groups within the Electrotechnology area.
It is expected that students will require at least 3 hours per week for independent study (in addition to the scheduled sessions) to do program development work.
 


Teaching Schedule

Wk         Topic Element          Assesment     
1 Automation and control systems. Machine safety concepts.  1  
2 Programmable controllers. CJ2 controller. CX-Programmer. IEC61131 programming languages. Ladder Diagram and Structured Text.  1,2,3  
3 Number systems and codes. CPU unit operation. CPU memory organisation.  1,2,3  
4 Programming concepts. Data Types. Logic functions. Logical operators.  1,2,3  
5 Discrete sensors and actuators. Interfacing sensors and actuator devices.  1,2,3  
6 Bistable and latching functions. Signal edge response.  1,2,3  
7 Timers. On-delay, off-delay, and self-resetting timers. Cascaded timers.  1,2,3  
8 Counters. Reversible counters. Cascaded counters. Timer/counter combinations.  1,2,3  
9 Practical Test    Practical Test
10 Sequential process control. State sequencers in SFC.  1,2,3  
 11 Boolean transistions. Transition programs. Branching.  1,2,3  
 12 Booleans actions. Action programs. Action qualifiers  1,2,3  
 13 Controlled stop and emergency stop requirements.  1,2,3  
 14 Manual/Auto mode applications. Timer and counter applications.  1,2,3  
 15  Programming state sequencers in Ladder Diagram.  1,2,3  
 16  Process monitoring. Operator controls. Alarm processing  1,2,3 Project
 17-18  Written Test    Written Test


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

Rexford,K & Guiliani, P 2004, Electrical Control for Machines, Sixth Edition.

Rehg, J & Sartori, G 2009, Programmable Logic Controllers, Second Edition.
 


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment 1: Assignment 1

Weighting towards final grade (%): 15

Assessment 2: Assignment 2
Weighting towards final grade (%): 15

Assessment 3: In class activity
Weighting towards final grade (%): 30

Assessment 4: Final test
Weighting towards final grade (%):40

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Assignment 1& 2 In class activity Final test
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Assessment Tasks

You are required to complete the following three assessment tasks:

1. Practical Test  (30%) - Week 9
2. Project (20%) - Week 16
3. Written Test (50%) - Week 17

All assessment tasks need to be successfully completed to demonstrate competence.
Assessment tasks have additional requirements for post competence performance.
Percentages shown apply to post competence grading only.

This course is graded using the following course grades-
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment task Element
Practical Test 1, 2, 3
Project 1, 2, 3
Written Test 1, 2, 3

Other Information

 

Minimum student directed hours are 12 in addition to 48 scheduled teaching hours. Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project, preparing for test and exam, student teacher course related consultation, and reports.

Study and learning Support:

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- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

Late submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
 

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