Course Title: Implement Control Processes Using PLC's

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: MIET7322

Course Title: Implement Control Processes Using PLC's

School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6069 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Contact : Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email:engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Luigi La Forgia
+61 3 9925 4864
luigi.laforgia@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

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

None

Course Description

This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) within an industrial setting.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VBP300 Implement Control Processes Using PLC's
Element:	1. Plan PLC application.
Performance Criteria:	1.1 OH&S and environmental requirements for a given work area are obtained and understood 1.2 Established OH&S requirements and risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work area are followed. 1.3 PLC application is determined from documentation, job sheets or discussions with appropriate personnel. 1.4 Measurements and data required are identified and appropriate control system components selected. 1.5 Resources and equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety. 1.6 Implementation of the control system is analysed and optimum approach selected, planned for and checked against requirements 1. Plan PLC application 1.7 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.
Element:	2. Design PLC program outline.
Performance Criteria:	2.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed. 2.2 Ladder control circuits or logical flow of the application are drawn if required. 2.3 Ladder control circuits are converted to ladder logic if required.
Element:	4. Test and document PLC program.
Performance Criteria:	3.1 OH&S requirements for carrying out the work are followed. 3.2 PLC is programmed according to manufacturers’ specifications and job requirements. 3.3 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures. 3. Program PLC for the application 3.4 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
Element:	3. Program PLC for the application.
Performance Criteria:	4.1 OH&S requirements for completing the work are followed. 4.2 The PLC program is function tested and its operation verified. 4.3 Equipment and machinery is checked as being isolated where necessary during testing process. 4.4 Work site is made safe in accordance with established safety procedures. 4.5 PLC program and function test is documented according to enterprise procedures. 4.6 Work completion is notified to appropriate personnel according to enterprise procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Design PLC program outline.

Plan PLC application.

Program PLC for the application.

Test and document PLC program.

Details of Learning Activities

This course will allow you to learn through a combination of:

1. Presentations
2. Lectures
3. Tutorials - Review questions and problems
4. Practical Laboratories
5. A visitor from Industry (Subject to availability & TBA)

Teaching Schedule

 

 

 

<thead> <th scope="col"> Week Number </th> <th scope="col">Topic Delivered</th> <th scope="col">Learning Activity</th> <th scope="col">Assessment Task</th> </thead>

1	▪ OHS Induction ▪ Introduction about PLCs ▪ Introduction Practical Activity ▪ An Overview of PLCs - Parts - Principles of Operation	Presentation Lecture
2	▪ PLC Hardware Components - I/O Section - Discrete, Analogue, & Special Modules - CPU - Memory  ▪ OMRON CQM1 & CJ1M memory ▪ OMROM Digital Library ▪ Lab Intro to CX-Programmer: Programming simple Ladder diagrams using CX-Programmer ▪ Pneumatics - Directional Control Valves & Actuators (Cylinders) Schematics - Pneumatic Reciprocating Circuits	Lecture  Practical
3			Test 1 (10%) MC & T/F Qs on Topics in Weeks 1 to 3
4	 Fundamentals of Logic - AND, OR, & NOT - Derived Logic Functions - Boolean Algebra Laboratory 1 Simple manually operated actuator reciprocating circuit	Lecture Practical
5	 Basics of PLC Programming - Program Scan - PLC Programming Languages - Instruction Addressing - Branch Instructions - Internal Relay Instructions - Modes of Operation	Lecture
6	Laboratory 2 Reciprocating Circuit with Timer or Manual termination Online Modifications Complex Reciprocating Circuits with 2 actuator	Practical
7	▪ Developing PLC Wiring Diagrams & Ladder Logic Programs - Electromagnetic Control Relays - Contactors - Motor Starters - Switches - Sensors - Output Control Devices	Lecture
8	Laboratory 3 Circuit Including Guard Lock and Counter controlled reciprocations	Practical
9	▪ Programming Timers - Timer Instructions - On-Delay - Off-Delay - Retentive - Cascading	Lecture
10	Laboratory 4 Sequential Control Systems Step-Action Diagrams Step-Counter	Practical
11	▪ Programming Counters - Counter Instructions - Up-Counter - Down-Counter - Cascading	Lecture
12	Laboratory 5 Step-Action diagrams including Time delayed sequencing of machine steps	Practical
13	▪ Program Control Instructions - Master Control Reset - Jump - Subroutine - Safety Circuitry  ▪ Data Manipulation Instructions - Data Transfer - Data Compare - Closed Loop Control	Lecture
14	Laboratory 6 Sequentially Cycling Machines with Timer in input or output of Step Counter  Laboratory 7 Step-Action controlled Sequential Systems with Fringe Condition  Auto/Manual  Interrupt  Program selection	Practical	Assignment 1 (Cumulative Review QS) Due (20%)
15	Major Practical Exam		Group 1 Prac Exam (30%)
16	Major Practical Exam		Group 2 Prac Exam (30%)
17	Centralized Exams		Final (Theory) Exam (40%)
18	Centralized Exams

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Programmable Logic Controller, Frank D. Petruzella, 4e, McGraw Hill, 2011

978-0-07-351

References

Other Resources

The following will be provided in the classroom/laboratory, and/or on the student network drive and/or Black Board:

1. PLC Hardware
2. PLC Programming Software
3. Manufacturers’ Equipment Technical and User Guides etc..

Overview of Assessment

Various written assignments/tests and practical exercises/projects 50%
2 x Progress tests 50%

Assessment Tasks

Assessment is a combination of Practical and Theoretical demonstration of Knowledge & Skills.

1. Test 1 (10%) [MC & T/F Qs on Topics covered in Weeks 1 to 3]
2. Assignment 1 (20%) [Cummulative Review Qs & Problems on work covered over entire semester]
3. Practical Exam (30 %) 
4. Final Theory Exam (40 %)

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to program PLC’s within an industrial setting.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit, requires the assessors gathering a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and to be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts (i.e. Range Statement/s) within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment.
In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:
(i) Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range;
(ii) Demonstrate essential knowledge and associated skills as described in 5.1 of this unit; training.gov.au/Training/Details/VBP300
(iii) Demonstrate a representative body of performance criteria within a timeframe typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment; and
(iv) Demonstrate the ability to successfully program PLCs within an industrial setting on more than one occasion and in different contexts.
Interdependent assessment
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units covering the implementation of control processes using PLCs or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Consistency of performance:
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and to be
 

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Item	Performance Criteria
1. Test 1	1.1 - 1.7
2. Assignment 1	1.1-1.7 2.1-2.3 3.1-3.4 4.1-4.6
3. Practical Exam	1.1-1.7 2.1-2.3 3.1-3.4 4.1-4.6
4. Final (Theory) Exam	1.1-1.7 2.1-2.3 3.1-3.4 4.1-4.6

Other Information

For this course, the minimum student directed hours are 16, which are in addition to 64 scheduled teaching hours.
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation and writing lab reports.

Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC include support for numeracy and literacy. For example, English language development, assignment writing, thesis writing, and skills advice in maths and science.
Please Refer www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support about their studies.
Please Refer www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

Late submission:
Students requiring extensions of 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) 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. The student will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

Students seeking an extension of 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.

Assignments submitted late without approval for extension will not be accepted or marked.

Special consideration:
Please refer to 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 a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer to www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

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

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