Publication in the Diário da República: Aviso n.º 684/2016
4 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 PL + 30,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 61217.
Lecturer
- Bruno Miguel Santana Chaparro (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Objectives
In this course the students should gain the hability to identify situations where the industrial automation can bring advantages. It is also intends mastering the equipment used in automation and its programming techniques.
Program
1. Introduction to automation
2. Sensors and actuators
3. Electric logic circuits
4. Programmable Logic Controlers (PLCs)
5. PLC programming
6. Automatic control
Evaluation Methodology
Students will be assessed through, frequency examination: theoretical-practical exam (weigth 60%) and individual works performed during the semester (weight 40%);normal and recursive examination: theoretical-practical exam.
Bibliography
- Francisco, A. (2003). Automatos Programaveis. (Vol. NA). Portugal: LIDEL
- Pires, J. (2012). Automacao Industrial. (Vol. NA). Portugal: ETEP
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes
Software used in class
Schneider Twuido Suite
Omron CX Programmer
Nb Designer
Siemens Simatic Step 7
Siemens Simatic WinCC Flexible
