Teaching Plan

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

PLC & AUTOMATION

BEKC 4753 SEMESTER 2 SESSION 2022/2023

1.    Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
LO Description
Explain the principles and fundamentals of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and elements of automations system. (PO1 ,
LO1
WK4)

LO2 Use tools and equipments for PLC programming that related to industrial applications. (PO5,WK6, WP4)

LO3 Design a basic automated PLC based system with consideration for specific needs. (PO3, WK5, WP4, EA3)
LO4 Demonstrate communication skill through team work activities effectively. (PO9).
2.    Synopsis
This course will expose students with knowledge and skills of PLC including its principles and fundamental, main hard components, PLC programming
languages, interfacing PLC with computers, integrating PLC hardware and software to design an automation system, introduction to automation system in
manufacturing process, computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) and industrial communication networking.

3.    Pre requisite

Sequential
4.    References
[1] D. Petruzella, Frank Programmable Logic Controller, 5th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2016.
[2] Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems & Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 4th Ed., 2015.
[3] Hugh Jack, Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, 7th Ed., 2007.

[4] L. A. Bryan & E. A. Bryan, Programmable Controller: Theory and Implementation, 2nd Ed., 2010.

5.    Course Implementations

i. Lectures - 3 hours per week for 14 weeks (Total = 42 hours)
ii. Tutorials - 1 hour per week for 5.5 weeks (Total = 5.5 hours)
6.    Course Evaluations (Assessment Method)

Assessment Marks Questions/Code LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 Total (LO) PO1 PO3 PO5 P09 Total (PO) Week

Mid-Term Examination 20.0%

Mid-Term Examination (Pre-

5.00% MT-1 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 5.00% 7
Design)

Mid-Term Examination (Tool

15.0% MT-2 15.00% 15.00% 15% 15.00% 7
source-Programming)
Assignment 20.0%
Technical Report 10.0% TR-1 10.00% 10.00% 10% 10.00% 14
Software/programming 6.0% TG-1 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 6.00% 10
Design 4.0% TG-2 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 5
PA-1-->PA3 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15
PA-2-->PA4 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15
Final Examination
(Answer 4 questions, question 4 &
60.0% PA-3-->PA1 15.00% 15.00% 15
5 mapped to the same LO with
similar marks distribution)
15.00% 15.00%

PA-4-->PA2 15.00% 15.00% 15

15.00% 15.00%

100.00% 100.00%
*The marks for Assignment/PBL/Mini Project should not be more
than 20%.
Presentation
7.    Detail Syllabus and Delivery Planning
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7.    Detail Syllabus and Delivery Planning
1. Tutorial sessions (1h): 4 to 6 weeks throughout the semester
2. Test 1 (Between week 6-8)

Contents
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Defination and principle operation of PLC
PLCs versus Computers
PLC size and application
PLC Hardware Components
Chapter 2 : Programming of PLC
Processor Memory Organization
Program Scan
PLC Programming Languages

Chapter 3 : Programming of PLC (C'td)

Electromagnetic Control Relays
Converting Relay Schematics into PLC Ladder Programming
Writing a Ladder Logic Program

Chapter 4 : Programming of PLC (C'td)

Mechanical Timing Relays
Timer Instructions
On-Delay, Off-Delay, Retentive and Cascading Timers
PBL: Briefing
Chapter 5 : Programming of PLC (C'td)
Counter Instructions
Up-Counter and Down-Counter
Cascading Counters
Combining Counter and Timer Functions
Chapter 6 : Programming of PLC (C'td)
Master Control Reset Instruction
Jump Instruction
Safety Circuitry
Suspend Instruction
Chaptter 7 : Programming of PLC (C'td)
Data Manipulation
Data Transfer Operation
Data Compare Instruction
Data Manipulation Programs

MID SEMESTER BREAK

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Chapter 8 : Design & PLC Application

Simple Process Control
Simple Manufacturing Process
Chapter 9 : Automation in Manufacturing
Automation Principles & Strategies
Automated Manufacturing System
CIM & Automation Work Cell
Chapter 10 : Automation in Manufacturing (c'td)
Elements of Automated Manufacturing System
Advance Automation Functions
Levels of Automation
Chapter 11 : Automation Application in Industries
Fundamental of SCADA
Human Man Interface
Remote Terminal Unit
Chapter 12 : Automation Application in Industries (C'td)
Supervisory Station
Communication Insfrastructure

Chapter 13 : Shift Register Implementation in Programming

Introduction of shift register
Basic block of shift register
Examples
Chapter 14 : Shift Register Implementation in Programming (c'td)
Application of shift register to solve previous examples

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8.    Matrix Learning Outcome (LO) Versus Program Outcome (PO) & Taxonomy

Complex Engineering
Program Outcome Knowledge Profile Complex Problem Solving Taxonomy
Activities

PO WK WP EA Cognitive

LO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6

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9.    Matrix Learning Outcome (LO) Versus Soft Skills (KI)

LL CS CTPS ES TS EM LS

LO 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 4

1 √ √ √
2 √ √ √ √
3 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
4 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Notes: LL: Life Long Learning ES: Entrepreneurship Skills

CS: Communication Skills TS: Teamwork Skills
CTPS: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving EM: Ethic & Moral
LS: Leadership Skills
 TEACHING PLAN APPROVAL

Prepared by ; Approved by ;

Name Dr. Fariz bin Ali @ Ibrahim Dean/Deputy Dean(Academic)/ HOD

Stamp : Stamp :

Date 9-Mar-21 Date :

VERIFICATION OF TEACHING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

(MID SEMESTER BREAK)

Comment :

Checked by ;

Dean/Deputy Dean(Academic)/ HOD

Stamp : Date : ______________________

VERIFICATION OF TEACHING PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

(WEEK 16)

Comment :

Checked by ;

Dean/Deputy Dean(Academic)/ HOD

Stamp : Date : ______________________
Student Learning Time Guidelines and Settings
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Course Information
Credit: 3 1. Set Course Credit.
SLT: 120

Note: The following guideline was endorsed by the University Senate (refer: Senate Meeting No. 7 on 1/8/2018) and is meant as a guide to estimate the detail student learning time based on various
guided, self learning and assessment activities. The actual student learning time may vary slightly from the guide.

Operational Definition:
1. Guided Learning is structured learning with a set of outcomes and delivery method set by an instructor. Activities considered in Guided Learning includes a. face to face activities such
as Lecture, Tutorial and Practical session, b. non-face to face activities such as online learning, and c. blended and others such as project based learning, discovery learning, practicum,
industrial training and others.
2. Self learning or Independant Learning is non structured learning but related to the outcomes, delivery and assessment of a course, voluntarily conducted by student for preparation of the guided
learning activities, revision of past lesson and for other purposes.

General Guidelines
1. 1 credit hour is equivalent to 40 hours of learning activities including self learning and assessment.
2. 50% - 80% Effective Learning Time is considered in Work Based Learning (WBL) activities including theory, industrial guidance and assessment.
E.g. 80h (or 2 weeks) activities for Industrial Training is equivalent to 1 credit because 50%X80h = 40h.
E.g. 50h for Industrial Mode courses' activities is equivalent to 1 credit because 80%X50h = 40h.

Guided Learning Guidelines

Activities SLT Guidelines Set Preferences Steps in setting SLT:
L Lecture 1 hour/week/credit
Guided T Tutorial 2 hour/week/credit
Learning P Practical 2-3 hour/week/credit
2. Set Self learning time
O Others A total of 2-3 hours/week/credit for both Guided and Independant Learning Time preferences
L Lecture 0.5 to 1 hour for each 1 hour of Lecture 1.0
Independa T Tutorial 0.5 to 1 hour for each 1 hour of Tutorial 1.0
nt Learning P Practical 0.5 to 1 hour for each 1 hour of Practical 1.0 3. Set the type of assessment and
the marks allocated to the
O Others A total of 2-3 hours/week/credit for both Guided and Independant Learning Time assessment

Assesment Guidelines

F Final Exam ~ 1 min/mark/credit 4. Set the actual Assessment time

Assessmen T Test ~ 1 min/mark/credit based on the estimated time.
t A Cwork/Asg. ~ 1 min/mark/credit
O Others ~ 1 min/mark/credit
F Final Exam ~4 min for each 1 min answering time 5. Set the Guided Learning Time
Independa T Test ~4 min for each 1 min answering time
nt Learning A Cwork/Asg. ~4 min for each 1 min answering time
6. Estimate Self Learning Time of
O Others ~4 min for each 1 min answering time 'O' based on the balance of
2-3h/cr/w from time allocated on
'O' in the Guided Learning Time.
Assesment Time Estimator

Estimated time Actual Set time

In minutes In hours
Type Marks Ass (m) Self (m) Ass (h) Self (h) Ass (h) Self (h)
Final Exam 60 180 720 3.0 12.0 3 12 7. Set the Assessment time
Test 1 20 60 240 1.0 4.0 1 4
Assignment 20 60 240 1.0 4.0 1 4
0 0 0.0 0.0 0
0 0 0.0 0.0 0
0 0 0.0 0.0 0
Total 100.0 300.0 1200.0 5.0 20.0 5.0 20.0

SLT Estimator

Guided Learning Time Independant Learning Assessment Time

Week  CLO L T P O L T P O F T A O F T A O SLT
W1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
W2 1 3 0.75 3 0.75 0 0 0 0 0 7.5
W3 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
W4 1 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 8
W5 2 3 0.75 3 0.75 0 0 0 0 0 7.5
W6 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
W7 2 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 8
W8 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
W9 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
W10 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 4 4 1 1 16
W11 3 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 8
W12 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
W13 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
W14 3 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 8
>W14 12 0 0 0 3 15
Overall 39 5.5 3 0 39 5.5 3 0 12 0 4 4 3 0 1 1 120
SLT Credit Equivalent 3

Note: PBL sessions. 8. Manually adjust the detail allocated time to match closely the SLT Credit
Assignment related to PBL. Equivalent (SLTCE) and the Course Credit (CC). The actual hours for any of the
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