Industrial Automation Systems

Code:

EIG0017

Acronym:

SAI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Automation

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Automation, Instrumentation and Control Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Engineering and Industrial Management

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEIG	103	Syllabus since 2006/2007	2	-	5	56	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to give an overview on the potentialities of logic control systems and technologies that are related to industrial automation. A special attention to safety issues will be given. This course is oriented to the design to logic controllers, which is especially suitable for Industrial Engineering students. By the end of the semester, students should be acquainted with technical and scientific concepts that are essential on the development of studies regarding the use of logic control systems in industrial automation. Students should bear in mind all the essential safety measures.

Learning outcomes and competences

- Global knowledge of the capabilities of logic control systems and associated technologies in the context of industrial automation.

- Ability to analyze a logic control system integrated in machine

- Ability to propose a wired or programmed  logic control solution

- Recognize the basic requirements of a security system in automatic machines and risk assessment

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction to industrial automation and safety

2. Continuous and discrete quantities. Quantities and all-or-nothing variables. Boolean algebra

3. Combinational circuits: simplification, description and use of logic functions.

4. The most common binary codes. Unipolar and bipolar codes. A/D and D/A conversion

5. Bistable memories (set reset). Related technologies.

6. Timer: opening and closing delay. Impulse timers. Applications

7. Counters: up counters, down counters and up/down counters. Applications

8. Sequential systems: time diagrams and state diagrams. Summary methods

9. Grafcet (Graphe Fonctionnel de Commande, Etapes Transitions) and hierarchical approach to Grafcet

10. Programming and use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) - I/O interfaces. Intern organisation. Operation. Variable initiation. Programming languages and programming techniques. Arithmetic instructions and numerical manipulation. Grafcet’s translation in PLCs’ programs.

11. Safety. Main concepts, terminology, normalization, risk management. Devices

Mandatory literature

Antonio Pessoa Magalhaes;; Apontamentos de Automação e Segurança Industrial, 2006
Instituto Português da Qualidade; Norma ISO 12100 Partes 1 e 2, Portugal. Instituto Português da Qualidade

Complementary Bibliography

René David, Hassane Alla; Petri nets and grafcet. ISBN: 0-13-327537-X
Richard S. Sandige; Modern digital design. ISBN: 0-07-100933-7

Comments from the literature

These references are intended to complement the material used to support the classes, available to the students in the UC contents.

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course is divided into two parts: theoretical-practical classes and practical classes. Theoretical-practical classes will cover course’s program (with audiovisual support and simple examples will be given) and be based on critical practice of the themes that have been taught. Subjects held in classes will be selected from dozens of problems that students should solve. However, problem solutions’ won’t be held in classes, but professors will be available to help on that matter. Laboratory classes are intended to increase the contact with technology and tests. If necessary short presentations will be held, in order to contextualize what have been taught in classes. Practical assignments are based on the development of combinational circuits, timers, counters and their application on sequential circuits. The project and circuit development resources include software of logic circuits simulation, integrated circuits, electro mechanics, programmed PLCs in contacts language, functional blocks and Grafcet.

Software

Siemens LOGOsoft (Programação de autómatos)
SAIA PG (Programação de autómatos)
automation Studio

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Production technology > Manufacturing systems

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	85,00
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	51,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho laboratorial	28,00
Total:	135,00

Eligibility for exams

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Calculation formula of final grade

">The final classification of students is based on two written tests (WE1 and WE2) and the assessment of laboratory work during the semester (ALW).

The weights of these components are as follows:
WE1- an individual written exam in the middle of the semester- 40% of the final mark
WE2- an individual written exam at the end of the second semester- 45% of the final mark

">ALW - Laboratory work, to develop al throughout the semester in laboratory classes - 15% of the final grade.

The PE1 and PE2 tests are carried out without consultation and with the price of each pre-defined question. The ALW component of the classification is based on the prior preparation of the work and its implementation in the classroom (including observation of whether the objectives of the assignment have been reached or not. It will also be based on students’ dexterity with laboratory resources and their ability to answer question that can possibly be asked).

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IMPORTANT NOTES:
Students must achieve a minimum grade of 7 out of 20 in WE1 and WE2. Even if students achieve a grade of 9, 5 out of 20 on WE1, but don’t achieve 7 out of 20 on WE1 and WE2, they will earn a grade of 9 out of 20.

If students miss one of the written exams, they will receive a classification of a 0 out of 20.

Students who have not passed after the regular exam (June), can repeat one (and only one) of the written tests (WE1 and WE2) in the second exam (july) .

Examinations or Special Assignments

As described in Special Evaluation

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students granted with a special status will be assessed as ordinary students. The exam can either be written or oral, depending on professors’ decision.

Classification improvement

Students who successfully complete this course can improve their final mark by repeating one (only one) of the written exams in Recurso, or they can be assessed one year after their first aproval to the course.