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Department
Programme
Course Title
Course Code
Status
Level
Student
Learning Time

Credit Hours
Contact Hours
Pre-requisite
Teaching
Methodology
Method of
Evaluation

Instructor

Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Control)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Automation
EJ 501
Required (Specialisation)
Semester 5
Activities
Lecture
30 Hours
Practical Work
30 Hours
Self Learning
13 Hours
Other Assessment Task
7 Hours
Total
80 Hours
2
4
None
Lectures, Questions & Answers, Discussion, Practical Work and
Assignments.
CLO
1
2
1,2&3
2
1,2,3&4
1

Method
Quizzes (4)
End of Chapter (2)
Practical Work (6)
Theory Test (1)
Practical Test (1)
Final Examination

%
10
10
50
20
10
100

Name : Ahmad Aftas bin Azman

Room : MA 117 (Pejabat Pentadbiran JKE)
Tel No. : 03 5163 4121 (O) ; 019 2595772 (Mobile)
E-mail : aftas@psa.edu.my
Name : Faizah yaacob
Room : MB008 (Makmal Kawalan)
Tel No. : 03 5163 4121 (O) ; 013 6833281 (Mobile)
E-mail : faizah@psa.edu.my

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Programme
Learning
Outcome

PLO1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

fundamentals to electrical and electronic engineering procedures
and practices.
PLO2: Perform to troubleshoot, repair and do maintenance for electrical
and electronics equipment with specialization in control.
PLO4: Work independently or as a team member in critical thinking and
problem solving successfully.

Course
Learning
Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:-

Course
Description

CLO1: explain clearly blocks, parts, components and instructions found in

the automation systems. (C2)
CLO2: construct simple automation sequential control of hardwired or PLC
system based on IEC 61131 and NEMA standards. (C4)
CLO3: handle the troubleshooting and maintenance of hardwired or PLC
automation systems using appropriate equipment. (P3)
CLO4: demonstrate problem solving skill while handling the hardwired or
PLC automation systems based on IEC and NEMA standards. (A3)
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) AND AUTOMATION
provides knowledge regarding the concept and principle of automation
system as well as PLC. This course emphasizes the relationship between
relay ladder logic/hardwired and PLC, application of industrial sensors and
actuators through the PLC, design process, programming and
maintenance method. This course also provides knowledge and skills in
designing of automation system based on the applications of PLC.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week

Topic
1-2

Activities
1.0
INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Lecture
Classification and types of automation, basic
Practical work
concept of automation, relays, contactors,
electromechanical timer, electromechanical counter
and simple logic sequence.

3-4

5-6

7-9

2.0 LOGICAL SENSORS AND ACTUATORS

Types of logical sensor and actuator and its
application.
3.0

4.0

QUIZ 1

Lecture
Practical work
QUIZ 1
End of Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION TO PLC SYSTEM

Definition, terminologies, functions and advantages
of PLC. PLC building structure and operation of
PLC hardware units and input/output devices.

Lecture

PLC PROGRAMMING
PLC Programming system, Logic instruction set,
Sequence instruction set, Timer instruction set,

Lecture

QUIZ 2

Practical work

QUIZ 3

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10-13

Counter instruction set, Special function instruction

set and application solution.
5.0
PLC APPLICATIONS
PLC sequential design and writing programs of
PLC application in the industry (examples).

Lecture
Practical work
Practical Test
Theory TEST
End of Chapter 2

14-15

Reference

6.0

SELECTING, MAINTENANCE AND

TROUBLESHOOTING OF PLC SYSTEM
PLC selection procedure, maintenance and
preventive repair, repair steps and troubleshoot of
PLC system.

Lecture
Practical work
QUIZ 4

Required:
Frank D. Petruzella (2005). Programmable Logic Controllers. Mc Graw Hill.
David S. Nyce (2004). Linear Position Sensors. Wiley and Sons.
Hugh Jack (2008). Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLC. Retrieved
October 12, 2009, from http://www.mrplc.com.
Industrial Text and Video Company . Introduction to PLC Programming and
Implementation. Retrieved October 12, 2009, from
http://www.industrialtext.com/freestuff.htm
Industrial Text and Video Company . PLC Start up and Maintenance.
Retrieved October 12, 2009, from
http://www.industrialtext.com/freestuff.htm

Performance
Requirements

Attendance at all assigned class times is expected. You are responsible for
all information presented during class times.
Should you miss any class for whatever reason, it is your responsibility
to obtain information and content that what was missed.
Attendance at theory classes and practical sessions is compulsory.
Date of assignments, quizzes and test will be informed from time to time.

Prepared by;

( AHMAD AFTAS AZMAN

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