Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1469/2007
4 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 PL + 30,0 TP + 4,0 OT , Cód. 912362.
Lecturer
- Bruno Miguel Santana Chaparro (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
In this course the students should gain the ability to identify situations where the industrial automation can bring advantages. It is also intends mastering the equipment used in automation and its programming techniques.
Program
1. Introduction to automation
2. Sensors and actuators
3. Electric logic circuits
4. Programmable Logic Controlers (PLCs)
5. PLC programming
6. Automatic control
Evaluation Methodology
Written tests
Bibliography
- Francisco, A. (2007). Autómatos Programáveis - Programação em GRAFCET e Aplicações. Portugal: ETEP - Edições Técnicas e Profissionais
- Pires, J. (2007). Automação Industrial. Portugal: ETEP - Edições Técnicas e Profissionais
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes
Software used in class
