Course Description ELE3112 - Programmable Control Systems (2005/2006)

Level	Undergraduate
ECTS Credits	5
Duration	Spring
Language	Norwegian
Prerequisite(s)
Aim	The student will get knowledge of programmable systems to control machines, industrial processes and smart buildings.
Content	Hardware design and function of Programmable Logic Controllers (short info). Programming tools. Programming Methods: - Main programs, subroutines and interrupt routines. - Logic and manipulating bit and register instructions. - Compare, conversion and arithmetic instructions. - Timers, counters, highspeed counters. - Sequence Control Relay - Analogue Signal Processing. Interface PLC/Environments Man/Machine Systems for automation. Distributed Microcontoller System (LonWorks from Echelon) - Introduction to the LonWorks Technology - Bus Based Control - Practical applications with LonMaker for Windows
Study Methods	Lectures, Laboratory Work
Assessment	Written Exam, 3 hours
Grading System	Alphabetical Scale, A (best) - F (fail)
Course Requirements	Exercises (must have been approved by lecturer) 8 exercises in PLC and 2 within LonWorks must be approved in order to qualify for the examination.