Course detail

Programmable Logic Controllers

FSI-RPAAcad. year: 2025/2026

The course is focused on structure and parameters of programmable logic controllers, their configurations and possibility their programming. Programmable logic controllers are by one of the most often used items at present automation technique. We can tell that most of the control systems do not without programmable logic controllers. Part of the lectures will also deal with visualization systems for creating user interfaces of the controlled process. User interface issues are closely related to programmable logic controllers, and the vast majority of control applications include a user interface.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Jan Vetiška, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Production Machines, Systems and Robotics (ÚVSSR)

Entry knowledge

Students are expected to have basic knowledge of control theory and programming.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course-unit credit requirements: Participation in seminars.
Examination requirements: The basis is the defense of a semester project and answers to questions of general issues of PLC control systems.

If a student misses the course, he/she can attend an alternative course to perform an appropriate experiment.

Aims

The main aim is to acquaint students with possibilities, which programmable logic controllers (PLC) show, with the characterization of the single type and provide them detailed encompassment selected types. Students acquire graduation, of course, basic experience with works with programmable logic controllers. They are practically introduced with some types of programmable logic controllers and acquire a general survey about the next types. They will capable choose for concrete application suitable type of automata and make to him control program. In addition, students will be familiar with the issue of user interfaces and will be able to create simple visualizations.
Students acquire graduation, of course, basic experience with works with programmable logic controllers. They are practically introduced with some types of programmable logic controllers and acquire a general survey about the next types. They will capable choose for concrete application suitable type of automata and make to him control program. In addition, students will be familiar with the issue of user interfaces and will be able to create simple visualizations.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HUGHES, Thomas A. Programmable controllers. 4th ed. Research Triangle Park, NC: ISA, c2005. ISBN 978-1556178993.
LEWIS, R. W. Programming industrial control systems using IEC 1131-3. Revised edition. Stevenage Herts, United Kingdom: The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2007. ISBN 0852969503.
MARTINÁSKOVÁ, Marie a Ladislav ŠMEJKAL. Řízení programovatelnými automaty. Vyd. 2. V Praze: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2004. ISBN 80-01-02925-5.
STENERSON, Jon. Fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, sensors, and communications. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, c2004. ISBN 013061890X.
ŠMEJKAL, Ladislav a Marie MARTINÁSKOVÁ. PLC a automatizace. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 1999. ISBN 80-86056-58-9.
ŠMEJKAL, Ladislav. PLC a automatizace. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 2005. ISBN 8073000873.

Recommended reading

HUGHES, Thomas A. Programmable controllers. 4th ed. Research Triangle Park, NC: ISA, c2005. ISBN 978-1556178993.
LEWIS, R. W. Programming industrial control systems using IEC 1131-3. Revised edition. Stevenage Herts, United Kingdom: The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2007. ISBN 0852969503.
MARTINÁSKOVÁ, Marie a Ladislav ŠMEJKAL. Řízení programovatelnými automaty. Vyd. 2. V Praze: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 2004. ISBN 80-01-02925-5.
STENERSON, Jon. Fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, sensors, and communications. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, c2004. ISBN 013061890X.
ŠMEJKAL, Ladislav a Marie MARTINÁSKOVÁ. PLC a automatizace. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 1999. ISBN 80-86056-58-9.
ŠMEJKAL, Ladislav. PLC a automatizace. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 2005. ISBN 8073000873.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-MET-P Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Vetiška, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. - 2. Introduction, logic control, combinative and sequential logic circuitry.
3. - 4. Programmable logic controllers - introduction.
5. - 6. The hardware of programmable logic controllers.
7. - 8. The software of programmable logic controllers.
9. - 10. Control of large systems, Distributed control. Introduction to visualization.
11. - 12. Visualization
13. Recapitulation of topics covered.

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Jan Vetiška, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. The hardware of programmable logic controllers.
2. Function blocks FBD programming.
3. Function blocks FBD programming.
4. Function blocks FBD programming.
5. Ladder diagram LD programming.
6. Ladder diagram LD programming.
7. Instruction list IL programming.
8. Instruction list IL programming.
9. Structured text ST programming.
10. SFC programming.
11. Programming of visualization applications.
12. Programming of visualization applications.
13. Recapitulation of covered topics and granting of credit.