Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10766/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 42,0 PL + 5,0 OT , Cód. 911222.
Lecturer
- António Casimiro Teixeira Batista (2)
- Ana Cristina Barata Pires Lopes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
On completion of this module the students should be able to:
Deal with hardware considerations (different types of actuators and sensors).
Specify events and constraints in manufacturing systems.
Specify algorithms of local automation using formal methods.
Write programs for PLCs
Program
1 Introduction to Automation
2 Sensors and actuators
3 Wiring logic.
4 Pneumatics and hydraulics
5 Programmable Logic Controllers
6 Industrial Communications.
Evaluation Methodology
Theoretical test. Laboratory assignments.
Bibliography
- Morriss, S. (2000). Programmable Logic Controllers. (Vol. 1). US: Prentice-Hall
- Novais, J. (2008). Programação de Autómatos, Método GRAFCET. (Vol. 1). Portugal: Fundação Calouste
- Siemens, S. (2003). Simatic, S7-200 Programmable Controller.. (Vol. 1). Alemanha: Siemens
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.
Software used in class
