D.Wilcher, posted
2/26, week 10
Design Project Requirements
Your Project and Power Point Presentation needs to be ready by Thursday's Class Session (3/05). Here are some items to include in your Power Point Presentation:
What problem your device is solving
Include System Block Diagram illustrating the solution or innovation
BOM (Bill of Materials)
Explanation of Core Embedded Subcircuit and associated circuits (reference System Block Diagram in discussion)
Detailed circuit schematic diagrams
References (Circuits, Circuit Theory, textbooks, and websites)
Remember to have fun with your design project and be creative! You must bring in a working prototype of your Design Project and demonstrate it in order to receive full credit!
Lab Notebook
If you haven't done so, turn in your lab notebook for final review by the instructor.
D.Wilcher, posted 2/15, week 9
Hopefully, using File Number 2 to store your programs will ease the frustration level while in the lab. Here's what's happening for this week.
Chapter 7 "Programming Timers" Lecture Notes
Homework #5 (due 2/18)
Write out the Questions with your answers
 | Chapter 7 Review questions page 194 |
| On page 197, Figure 7-33 create a Ladder Logic Simulation Model using LogixPro Software. Provide the following documents: |
a) Hardcopy of the Ladder Logic Model
b) Hardcopy of the Timer Table (See page 15 of Chapter 7 Lecture Notes for Timer Table)
| Pre-Lab Assignment. In preparation for Lab 7, "Investigating PLC Counters" prepare a hardcopy Ladder Logic Simulation Model using Logix Pro Software for the Programming Assignments for Chapter 8 in the Programmable Logic Controllers Activity Manual page 131 in the second edition. Note: 3rd edition maybe on 132 or 133. |
Reading Assignments 4 & 5 by 2/25
| Chapter 8 " Programming Counters" 2/18 |
| Chapter 14 " Process Control and Data Acquisition Systems" 2/25 |
Exam 2 Review on 2/18
Quiz 2 (to be taken on 2/18)
Study the following Chapter 7 lecture slides.
2, 3, 4,17, and 21
D.Wilcher, posted 1/31, week 7
Timers are cool instructions for adding delays within Mechatronics based machine or device. As demonstrated via the LogixPro simulation software, timers add a new dimension in Control Systems. Here's what's happening for next week.
Lecture Notes
Here are the lecture notes and Lab 5 assignment as discussed in last week's class.
Exam 1
For preparation of Exam 1, here's the Study Guide.
Homework #4 (due 2/4)
A) LogixPro PLC Simulation Study
In the Programmable Logic Controllers Lab Manual on page 67, build and run a simulation event using the LogixPro PLC Software. The following documents will be turned in for a letter grade.
i. A hardcopy of the simulation ladder logic program.
ii. A hardcopy of the input data table (Timer Table) [page 15 for example table] showing the results of Timer "T4" including "DN", "TT", and "EN" bits. NOTE: record the abbreviations while typing in 15, 14, and 13 for the timer status bits. See page 11 of Lecture Notes for additional information.
B) Problems on page 69 1&2. Write out the question along with drawing and the answer!
i. Chapter 5 Review (page 124): Questions 1-6. Write out the question along with circuit schematic (Figure 5-43) and the answer!
ii. Chapter 6 Review (page 164): Questions 1-5. (all sub questions) Write out the questions along with the answers.
C) Capstone Design Project Assignment #3
| Provide a list of all team members and the final project title |
| Provide a short description of Role for each team member |
| A Final BOM with cost |
| Provide a short description of the Problem being solved or the benefit to the customer |
Reading Assignment #3 (by 2/4)
| Chapter 5, "Basics of PLC Programming" pages 93-123 |
| Chapter 6, "Developing Fundamentals PLC Wiring Diagrams and Ladder Logic Programs" pages 130-163 |
D.Wilcher, posted 1/25, week 6
Here are the lecture notes and Lab 4 assignment as discussed in last week's class.
Fundamentals Of PLC Programming & Lab 4
D.Wilcher, posted 1/16/10 week 4
I see everyone is really in tune with the course material especially programming the PLC. The PLC is a pretty cool piece of computing automation machine. Now for the week of Homework Assignments.
Chapter 2B Lecture Notes
Chapter 2B PLC Hardware Components
Homework Assignment #3 (due 1/21)
| Homework Assignment 3 |
| Page 89 Problem 2 (a-d) (Draw the logic diagrams along with the Boolean Expression) |
| Create a BOM (Bill Of Materials) for the selected Capstone Project. Also include estimated budget for the created BOM. Also, write a Functional Description for the target project |
First Exam of the Quarter (2/4)
In preparation for the 1st Exam of the Quarter, Review Day is 1/28.
D.Wilcher, posted 1/16/10 week 4
Homework & Reading Assignments, and additional class resources will be posted 1/17/10.
D.Wilcher, posted 1/08/10 week 3
The lecture discussion and lab when very well last night! I really enjoyed the fact that everyone is into the material being discussed which makes the learning environment quite enjoyable. Keep it up!!! Now the main events for the upcoming week.
Lecture Notes
Chapter 2A: PLC Hardware Components
Reading Assignments 2.
Read assigned chapter and paper by 1/14
| Chapter 2: "PLC Hardware Components" in textbook |
| PLC Design Project paper (will illustrate the concept of design with examples along with I/O Module Wiring & Block Diagrams Documentation as discussed in the lecture.) |
Quiz 1 (taken on 1/14)
Study the following Chapter 2A lecture slides.
3, 6, 9, 11, 28, 29, 31, 32
Homework Assignment 2 ( due 1/14 )
In addition to developing a Lab Project Notebook, create a Capstone Design Notebook. This notebook should be used in storing all homework assignments related to the Capstone Design project as well as handheld & typed documentation, parts lists, system block diagrams, electrical/electronic circuit interfaces, etc.
| Capstone Design Project Assignment #2 |
(a) Select one item out of the five proposed in Homework Assignment 1(CapStone Design Planning).
(b) Draw a System Block diagram of the project selected in (a)
(c) Place this drawing along with the 5 proposed projects in a folder and submit next week to class (1/14) for a grade.
| Answer Questions 1-18 in textbook. Write out the questions with your answers! |
D.Wilcher, posted 12/23/09
Hi Class, last week's session went very well. I was quite please with everyone being able to program some simple Ladder Logic programs using the Handheld Terminal into the PLC. The lecture notes are provided below for your reference. Also, I'll be posting the Homework Assignments next. Enjoy the Holiday's and I'll see you all next year!!!
Lecture Notes
Lab 2: Handheld Terminal Basics
D.Wilcher, posted 12/11/09 week 1
Hi Class, welcome to Control Systems.
This course is intended to introduce the CEET (Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology) student to Industrial Control Systems using PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers. The architecture of PLCs, wiring diagrams, Ladder Logic programming will be presented to the classroom lectures and laboratory exercises and projects. Timers, Counters, Data Manipulation, and Control Instructions will be illustrated via hands-on labs using an actual PLC and simulation software. In addition, the multidisciplinary field of Mechatronics will be discuss as it relates to current technology trends from trade publications and research literature. Let's get started with essentials for the course.
Student Syllabus:
Here's the Student Syllabus. Please read this document thorough and if you have any questions about its content, shoot me an email <mrdon219@aol.com>
Chapter 1 Lecture Notes:
Here's the Lecture Notes for Chapter 1 entitled " PLCs an Overview".
Reading Assignments 1
| Read Chapter 1, " " , and complete before the next class session (12/17). |
| Read "Getting Started with RSLogix & LogixPro" page vii in the Lab Manual for Programmable Logic Controllers before the next class session (12/17) |
Homework Assignment 1
Write out the questions with your answers! (Due 12/17)
1. Chapter 1
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Questions: All |
| Problems: 4 & 5 |
2. CapStone Project Planning (Due 12/17)
In preparation of your final Lab Project for the CEET Program, the following assignment will assist you.
| Write Out/List 5 devices of interest you are interested in building |
| For each listed device, provide a summary of materials you think would be required to build the device. |
3. Using the LogixPro Software, conduct a simulation for the 2 relay ladder diagrams shown on page1 of the Lab Manual. Print out hardcopies of both Ladder Logic Programs and turn in on 12/17. Include your name on each documented program!
Web Resources:
During the quarter, web resources related to Control Systems topics will be added to the website for your educational enlightenment. Enjoy! If you find a broken or incorrect web address, please send an email to me <mrdon219@aol.com>. Thanks!!
Automated Manufacturing Systems; PLCs- 1993-2005, Hugh Jack: webbooks.net/freestuff/plc.pdf
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TutorGig: www.tutorgig.com/t/PLCo
The PLC Man: www.plcman.co.uko
Allen-Bradley: www.ab.com, support.rockwellautomation.como
The Learning Pit: www.thelearningpit.com