Programmable Controllers (3 cr)
Code: ELA22GY03-3008
General information
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 19.10.2025
Timing
20.10.2025 - 21.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- Svenska
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
- Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge
Ronnie Sundsten
Scheduling groups
- ELA25-S1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- ELA25-S2 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- ELA25-Y1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- ELA25-Y2 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- UIT25 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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ELA25D-VIngenjör (YH), el- och automationsteknik, 2025, dagstudier
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UIT25D-VIngenjör (YH), informationsteknik, 2025
Small groups
- ELA25-S1
- ELA25-S2
- ELA25-Y1
- ELA25-Y2
- UIT25
Objective
The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment
Content
- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.
Location and time
Fall semester 2025
Materials
Compendium
Supplementary material.
Recommended additional reading:
Haag Bengt, Industriell systemteknik
Bolton W, Programmable Logic Controllers
Teaching methods
Lectures
Exercises/Project work
Self studies
Exam schedules
The exam is arranged during the course.
Completion alternatives
Written exam and project report
Student workload
A total of 81 hours, of which lectures/exams 14 hours (first weeks of the course) and project work in the lab approximately 24 hours (remaining weeks of the course).
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications
Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination (approx. 30% of the course grade) and project work (approx. 70%). The project is carried out as group work, the activity within the group can also affect the course grade. For course grade: At least 33.3 % in the exam (maximum three attempts) and approved project work / report (possibility to raise the grade once).
Assessment criteria, fail (0)
Less than 33.3 % of the total score.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Grade 1: 33.3 % - 46.5 % of the total score.
Grade 2: 46.6 % - 59.9 % of the total score.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Grade 3: 60.0 % - 73.2 % of the total score.
Grade 4: 73.3 % - 86.5 % of the total score.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
More than 86.5 % of the total score.
Qualifications
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