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Automation and programmable logic controllers

  • School / Prep

    ENSEIRB-MATMECA

  • Study level

    Bac + 5

Internal code

ERI9-AUTO1

Description

The aim of this module is to introduce students to GRAFCET modeling and the Ladder contact language for PLC programming. Student engineers complete 4 practical assignments on the following topics.

  1. Control of a pneumatic system using a TSX 47 PLC (moving a metal part on a bench using pneumatic cylinders and a conveyor belt) 
  2. Elevator control by TSX 47 PLC (TSX 47 PLC and elevator model) 
  3. Assembly line implementation: distribution station (FESTO FEC 640/660 PLC: programming the distribution or assembly module) 
  4. Assembly line implementation: control station (FESTO FEC 640/660 PLC: programming the dispensing or assembly module)
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Objectives

The aim is to introduce students to GRAFCET modeling and the Ladder contact language. PLCs will be programmed using AUTOMGEN and FST 4.21. 

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Teaching hours

  • CIIntegrated courses16h

Mandatory prerequisites

Bibliography

Available on Moodle :

  • Introduction to GRAFCET modeling and the Ladder language
  • Appendices to GRAFCET and Ladder programming, Automgen and FST software
  • TP booklet
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Assessment of knowledge

Initial assessment / Main session - Tests

Type of assessmentType of testDuration (in minutes)Number of testsTest coefficientEliminatory mark in the testRemarks
Integral Continuous ControlMinutes1The module grade corresponds to the average of the grades obtained for the reports (1 report compulsory per TP).

Second chance / Catch-up session - Tests

Type of assessmentType of testDuration (in minutes)Number of testsTest coefficientEliminatory mark in the testRemarks
Final testMinutes1