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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Joan Triadó Aymerich

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 4

Teaching staff: 

Josep López Xarbau

Teaching languages

  • Catalan

The software used as well as the manuals of the equipment used may be in English.

Skills

Specific skills

  • EC12: Knowledge of the basics of automation and control methods.

Description

After a brief introduction to Automation, electrical wiring technology is first introduced. It is interesting to assimilate the fundamental concepts present in any other automation technology. There is a planned practice of this subject.

The main role of the subject corresponds to programmable automata. They currently represent the most versatile and most universally used solution in automation applications.

Know the structure and operation of this equipment. How to connect, how to communicate and, above all, learn how to program applications. All this constitutes the bulk of the subject.

Pneumatic technology is also introduced, as it is quite used in automation and combines very easily with automata.

The Grafcet methodology is used to better plan and structure the programming of applications with PLCs.

Various real automation exercises are presented that must be solved by programming the PLC. In the practice sessions it is a question of checking in a practical way the solutions of these exercises.

Most of the practices will be mainly of programming of programmable automata (Programmable controllers of automation).

We will start by introducing and getting to know the equipment (ControlLogix and CompactLogix) and the software (RSLinx and RSLogix5000) that we will use.

With simple programs we will learn the steps to follow to program any application: configuration of a project, programming (with basic instructions that we will introduce gradually), declaration of tags, verification, download of the program on the computer, implementation in RUN, simulation and checking the operation of the program.

In some exercises we will connect the input and output devices of the PLC, to see the actual operation of the exercise.

The subject of Automation I has a very practical approach. It is not just a matter of assimilating a few concepts but it is also a matter of executing practical procedures in order to program and simulate a certain automatism. This includes managing software, connections, communications, programming and simulation.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or towards teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

Contents

Content title 1:

Wired logic

Description

Introduction to automation.

Introduction to electrical automation.

Devices.

Electric motor control automations.

Related activities

Classes of theoretical explanation with resolution of exercises. Large group.

Practice 1: Wired logic. Small group.

Resolution and presentation of exercises and works. Non-contact activity.

Final Exam. Large group.

 

Content title 2:

Programmable automata

Description

Introduction to programmable automata.

Architecture of programmable automata.

Sensors and actuators. Connection of inputs and outputs.

Operation of programmable automata.

Programming in contact diagram language (ladder).

Basic bit instructions.

Timers and counters.

Introduction to Rockwell Automation Logix drivers.

CompactLogix and ControlLogix practice teams.

Logix project configuration.

Related activities

Classes of theoretical explanation with resolution of exercises. Large group.

Practice 2: Bit instructions. Small group.

Practice 3: Connecting an engine. Small group.

Practice 4: Timers and counters. Small group.

Resolution and presentation of exercises and works. Non-contact activity.

Final Exam. Large group.

 

Content title 3:

Programming applications with programmable automata

Description

Introduction to RSLogix5000 software.

Grafcet

Emulator.

Application exercises: Various automation exercises (include motors, machines, traffic lights, automatic doors, etc.).

Practices from 5 to 20.

Related activities

Classes of theoretical explanation with resolution of exercises. Large group.

Theoretical resolution of the exercise (grafcet + ladder). Non-contact activity.

Automata programming. Connections. Operation simulation. Checking the correct operation. Small group.

Final Exam. Large group.

 

Content title 4:

Pneumatics

Description

Elements of a pneumatic installation.

Cylinders, valves and sensors.

Pneumatic diagrams.

Related activities

Classes of theoretical explanation with resolution of exercises. Large group.

Practice 14: Pneumatic folder. Small group.

Practice 15: Pneumatic model. Small group.

Final Exam. Large group.

Evaluation system

The final exam must be passed to pass the course. In this case, the final grade of the subject will be calculated with the marks of the evaluable activities according to the following weighting:

Jobs: 20%

Internships: 30%

Final Exam: 50%

The works are individual.

Laboratory practices are mandatory.

Internship reports (per group) must be submitted on the date indicated.

Minimum grades to pass: 
 - 4 of the exam notes 
 - 4 of the practice notes. 

If a person does not pass the continuous assessment, they will have to go to recovery. The make-up exam will only allow you to make up the final exam. In this case the maximum grade for the subject will be 5.

REFERENCES

Basic

Manuals of the equipment used in the practices.

López Xarbau, Josep. Automation notes.

Complementary

Mandado Pérez, Enrique et al. "Programmable Automata and Automation Systems". 1st ed. Marcombo. 2009. ISBN 8426715753.

Mandado Pérez, Enrique et al. "Programmable Automata. Environment and Applications". 1st ed. Paraninfo. 2004. ISBN 8497323289.