GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

TECHNICAL EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL

TRAINING AUTHORITY

CURRICULUM FOR
CURRICULUM FOR

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL

(3 – Month Course)

CURRICULUM SECTION
ACADEMICS DEPARTMENT
96-H, GULBERG-II, LAHORE
Ph # 042-9263055-9, 9263064
gm.acad@tevta.gop.pk, manager.cur@tevta.gop.pk
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TRAINING OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the course is to impart training in field of automation. As in this

age industrial automation is growing more and more rapidly. The objective is to
introduce the people with the application of PLC as a part of the automation in various
sectors of industry like Textile, Cement, Fertilizer, Chemical, Petrol Chemical and
Manufacturing Industry as well as is domestic and commercial sectors.

At the end of the course the participant should have:

1. Attained the knowledge of phenomena of automation.

2. Acquired the know how about the principle of automation.

3. The capability to understand the PLC based systems and machinery.

4. The potential to diagnose and troubleshoot. The PLC based machines.

CURRICULUM SALIENTS

Entry Level D.A.E Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation

OR
2 years certificate with industrial Experience
Duration of course 3-Month

Total training hours 400 Hours

40 Hours per Week
6 Days per week
7Hours per day (Friday 5 hrs.)

Training methodology Theory 10%

Practical 90%
Medium of Instruction English

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SKILL PROFICIENCY DETAILS

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:-

1. Make the small scale programming of application.

2. Make the modifications of the programming as per requirements.
3. Make the basic electronic circuits by using Logic/Boolean Functions.
4. Make the basic digital electronics circuit by using latching Functions.
5. Make the necessary adjustments and parameters settings.
6. Adopt the preventive measure before handling automated systems.

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KNOWLEDGE PROFICIENCY DETAILS

On successful completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:-

1. Explain the working principle of general programmable logic controllers.

2. Explain the development of logic as per requirements of the process.
3. Describe the program in graphic and text mode.
4. Define the basic electronic circuits by using Logic/Boolean Functions.
5. Define the basic digital electronics circuit by using latching Functions.
6. Describe the logic of the process control.
7. Describe the analog control system.

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Scheme of Studies
Programmable Logic Control
(3- Month Course)

Theory Practical Total

Sr. No. Main Topics
Hours Hours Hours

1. Revision of related Electronics 6 10 16

Introduction to Programmable Logic

2. 4 12 16
Control

3. Introduction to the PLC System 4 14 18

4. Programming 0 30 30

5. Logic / Boolean Functions 0 24 24

6. Latching Functions Exercises 6 62 68

7. Timers Exercises 6 68 74

8. Counter Exercises 3 24 27

9. Sequence Control Exercises 3 48 51

10. Analog Control Exercises 4 20 24

11. Functional English 20 20 40

12. Work ethics - 12 12

Total 56 344 400

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CURRICULUM DELIVERY STRUCTURE

Curriculum Final
Area Revision Total
Delivery Test
12
W 1 – 10 11 12
E
E 12
K 10 1 1

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DETAIL OF COURSE CONTENTS

Programmable Logic Control
(3-Month course)
Theory Practical
Sr. No. Detail of Topics
Hours Hours
1. Revision of Related Electronics

1.1 Digital Functions (Basic Gates) 1 2

1.2 Truth Tables 1 2

1.3 Equations 1 2

1.4 Time signal diagrams 1 2

1.5 K.V Map 5 2

Introduction to Programmable Logic
2 `
Control
Introduction and comparison of Hard Wired
2.1 1 3
Programmable Controllers
Programmable Controllers Principle
2.2 1 3
(Operation Functional Block Diagram)
2.3 Comparison of different PLC, s 1 3
Typical specification of Programmable
2.4 1 3
Controller
3 Introduction to the PLC System

3.1 Introduction to the PLC architecture ½ 2

Addressing I / Os in Bit & Byte Pattern
3.2 ½ 2
assignment
3.3 Introduction to important Key Function ½ 2

3.4 Description of Programming Languages ½ 2

3.5 Assigning parameters on Presetting Screen ½ 2

3.6 Viewing the program in LAD, CSF & STL ½ 2

3.7 Testing And Saving The Program ½ 2

4 Programming

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4.1 Operation Mode description - 2

Programming an over all Reset on Manual
4.2 - 6
and through Personal Computer
Exercise Converting a Circuit Diagram in to a
4.3 - 8
PLC
4.4 Making correction STL - 6

4.5 Introduction to CSF Programming features - 4

4.6 Introduction to Hand Held Programmer - 4

5. Logic / Boolean Functions

5.1 AND before OR - 6

5.2 OR before AND - 6

5.3 Tunnel Ventilation Control - 6

5.4 Seven Segment Decoder - 6

6. Latching Functions Exercises

6.1 Set Priority ½ 7

6.2 Reset Priority ½ 7

6.3 Motor ON / OFF Control ½ 7

6.4 Inter Locking Functions ½ 7

6.5 Motor Reverse and Forward ½ 7

6.6 Fail Safe Conditions ½ 7

6.7 Gate control 1 7

6.8 Lift Control 1 7

6.9 Star Delta Motor (Manual control) 1 6

7 Timers Exercises

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7.1 Programmable Flasher Control ½ 8

7.2 Reverse & Forward (using timer) ½ 8
7.3 Star Delta Motor Forward (Auto Control) ½ 8
7.4 Star Delta Reverse Forward (Auto control) ½ 8
7.5 Slip ring Control ½ 8
7.6 Power Factor Control 1 8
7.7 Pedestrian Traffic Control 1 8

7.8 Crossing Traffic Control 1 12

8 Counter Exercises

8.1 Production Control 1 12

8.2 Parking Control 2 12

9 Sequence Control Exercises

½
9.1 Slip ring Control 8

9.2 Power Factor Control ½ 8

9.3 Pedestrian Traffic Control ½ 8

9.4 Crossing Traffic Control ½ 8

9.5 Mixer Control ½ 8

9.6 Embossing machine ½ 8

10 Analog Control Exercises

10.1 ON OFF Control (Level Control) 2 10

10.2 Two Pint Control 2 10

11 Functional English 20 20

12 Work Ethics - 12

Total 56 344

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LIST OF PRACTICALS
SR.
NO. Name of Experiments

1.1 AND before OR Programming and Simulation

1.2 OR before AND Programming and Simulation

1.3 Tunnel Ventilation Control Programming and Simulation

1.4 Seven Segment Decoders Programming and Simulation

2.1 Set Priority Programming and Simulation

2.2 Reset Priority Programming and Simulation

2.3 Motor ON OFF Control Programming and Simulation

2.4 Inter Locking Function Programming and Simulation

2.5 Motor Reverse and Forward Programming and Simulation

2.6 Fail Sofa Condition Programming and Simulation

2.9 Star Delta Manual Control Programming and Simulation

3.1 Flasher Control Programming and Simulation

3.2 Reverse Forward Using Timers Programming and Simulation

3.3 Star Delta Auto Control Programming and Simulation

3.4 Star Delta Reverse Auto Control Programming and Simulation

3.5 Ship-Ring Motor Control Programming and Simulation

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3.6 Power Factor Control Programming and Simulation

3.7 Pedestrian Traffic Control Programming and Simulation

3.8 Crossing Traffic control Programming and Simulation

4.1 Production Control Programming and Simulation

4.2 Parking Control Programming and Simulation

5.1 Slipping Control Programming and Simulation

5.2 Power Factor Control Programming and Simulation

5.3 Pedestrian Traffic Control Programming and Simulation

5.4 Crossing Traffic Control Programming and Simulation

5.5 Mixer control Programming and Simulation

5.6 Embossing Machine Programming and Simulation

6.1 Level Control Programming and Simulation

6.2 Two Point Control Programming and Simulation

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LIST OF TOOLS & EQUIPMENT / LAB.

(FOR CLASS Of 25 STUDENTS)

Number of Lab. One No.

SR.
NAME OF TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS QUANTITY
NO.
Personal Computer, set as per requirement of the software
1. of the PLC 11 Nos.
Control in networking environment with Multimedia facility
PLC somatic with trainer kit simulation contracted through
2. 11 Nos.
LAN (All together)

3. Hand held programmer, compatible with PLC 11 Nos.

4. Operator Panel, Different Types 11 Nos.

5. Testing simulators for exercise as per list of practical 11 Nos.

Software for PLC schematic 57-200, 300 and 400 for PC
6. Based Programming, testing 01 set and debugging with 01 Set
unlimited license
7. Software for Programming Operator Panels 01 No.

8. Software for HMI with multiple nodes 01 No.

9. Interface for PC to PLC communication 11 Nos.

Desktop Power Supply equipped with key switch, ELCB,

10. 11 Nos.
220, 380 V and 24 V DC Modules.

11. Memory sub Module as per PLC 11 Sets.

I) FOR POWER PART 05 Sets
1-Overland ready – according to motor current 2 Nos.
2-Contactors 220V 6 Nos.
3-Fuses / Circuit Breaker 2A, 6A 5 Nos.
II) CONTROL PART
1-Push Buttons and Indicator Lamps 5 Nos.
12.
2-ON / OFF Rotry Switch 3 Nos.
3-Limit Switch 3 Nos.
4-Seasors (Smoke, Magnet, Capacitive, Read Switch) 4 Each
5-Transmeter / Transducer 1 Each

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III) INTERFACE PART

1-Redkeys 24V 8 Nos.
2-SOV (Solenoid Operating Valve) 2 Nos.

IV) FINAL CONTROL ELEMENT

1-Motor Star Delta 1 No.
2-Motor Slipring 1 No.
3-Control Resisters 3 Nos.
4-Grid Seq Hole 600 x 700 mm with Stan Frame 2 Nos.
5-Cable Duet 25x25 mm 4 Meters

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EMPLOYABILITY OF PASS OUTS

The pass outs of this course can find job / employment opportunities in following
sectors/ areas:-
1. Siemens Engineering .Co
2. Fauji fertilizer
3. Engro chemical
4. Packages Ltd
5. Prince electric company
6. Automation Industries

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REFERENCE BOOKS

 Manuals of the PLC and other catalogs of the equipment

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Minimum Qualification of Instructor

 B.Sc Engineering. with 2 year relevant experience.

OR

 Diploma of Associate Engineering with Minimum 5-year relevant experience.

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