Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- is aware of and able to apply control system standards
- understands the meaning of control system configuration
- is able to implement basic control system applications
- manages to select components and equipment for control systems.

Content

- programming methods
- the standard series IEC 61131
- structure and functionality of control systems
- variables and data types
- the programming languages of IEC 61131-3
- configuration and programming of control systems according to IEC 61131-3
- implementation of control systems

Qualifications

No requirements in advance

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Is aware of the standard series IEC 61131.
Is aware of the basic principles of the structure and functionality of control systems.
Is aware of the principles of programming control systems.
Is aware of the principles of selecting control system equipment.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to make use of the standard series IEC 61131 for control system application.
Is able to specify control system requirements.
Is able to create programs for basic control system applications.
Is able to select equipment for basic control system applications.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to make use of the standard series IEC 61131 for control system configurations.
Is able to plan and configure control systems.
Is able to create programs for more advanced control system applications.
Is able to select equipment for more advanced control system applications.

Materials

Relevant literature in control systems and automation
Control system manuals