Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 11230/2020 de 13/11/2020 + Despacho n.º 7089/2023 de 03/07/2023
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 PL + 30,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 612126.
Lecturer
- Bruno Miguel Santana Chaparro (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
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
1.1. Introduction to Automation
2. Sensors and actuators
2.1. Actuators
2.1.1. Electric actuators
2.1.2. Pneumatic actuators
2.1.3. Hydraulic actuators
2.1.4. Magnetic actuators
3. Electric logic circuits
3.1. Wired logic circuits
4. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
4.1. Inputs
4.2. Outputs
4.3. Technical specifications
5. PLC programming
5.1. Digital inputs
5.2. Analogic inputs
5.3. High speed inputs
5.4.Digital outputs
5.5.Analogic outputs
5.6.High speed outputs
6. Automatic control
6.1.Introduction
6.2.Applied examples
Evaluation Methodology
Students will be assessed through theoretical-practical exam (weigth 50%) and individual works performed during the semester (weight 50%);
Bibliography
- Francisco, A. (2003). Autómatos Programáveis. (Vol. NA). Portugal: LIDEL
- Pires, J. (2012). Automação Industrial. (Vol. NA). Portugal: ETEP
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes
Software used in class
Schneider Zelio Soft 2
Omron CX Programmer
Nb Designer
Siemens Simatic Step 7
Siemens Simatic WinCC Flexible
