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Spring 1-1-2020

MET 415-104: Automatic Control Systems

Majd Awad

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 New Jersey Institute of Technology
Department of Engineering Technology
MET 415 Automatic Control Systems

COURSE NUMBER MET 415

COURSE NAME Automatic Control Systems

COURSE STRUCTURE 2-2-3 (lecture hr/wk - lab hr/wk – course credits)

COURSE Dr. A. Sengupta / Majd Awad

COORDINATOR/
INSTRUCTOR

COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLC) as a tool for

industrial controls of machines and process. Includes selections of
hardware and software, ladder logic programming, wiring methods,
maintenance and trouble shooting of.
PREREQUISITE(S) MET senior standing

COREQUISITE(S) None

REQUIRED, ELECTIVE Required

OR SELECTED
ELECTIVE

REQUIRED MATERIALS Programmable Logic Controllers, 5th Ed. by Frank D.

Petruzella, McGraw Hill,
ISBN 978-0-07-337384-3

Programmable Logic Controllers Lab Manual, 5th Ed.

by Frank D. Petruzella, McGraw Hill,
ISBN 978-1-259-68084-7

PLC Software, http://thelearningpit.com “LogixPro Allen

Bradley RSLogix Simulator”

COMPUTER USAGE Software: RS Logix/RS Linx – Rockwell Engineering.

COURSE LEARNING By the end of the course students should be able to:
OUTCOMES(CLO) 1. Develop simple PLC programs using basic PLC functions.
2. Develop PLC Ladder Diagrams.
3. Design and develop a PLC automated process.
4. Prepare and present a technical report.

CLASS TOPICS PLC Memory, CPU, Interfaces, PLC Boolean Algebra, PLC Logic
PLC Programming Procedures, Input and Output Ports, PLC Timer
and Counter Functions, PLC Arithmetic, Conversion and
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Comparison Functions, PLC Shift Register and Sequencer

Functions, Creating Ladder Diagrams from Process-Control,
Program Control Instructions, Analog PLC Instructions, PID
Controller, Selecting PLC’s, PLC Installation, Automation and
selection of components, LAB Research Presentation:

Automation Project: Each group will design and develop an

automated process, using PLCs, which will provide robotic and/or
processes functions and PLC functions. A Project Report will be
developed and presented to the class.

Research Presentation Each group will investigate a computer

driven automated processes using PLC, determine its functions and
specifications. Results will be presented to the class via
PowerPoint.

STUDENT OUTCOMES The Course Learning Outcomes support the achievement of the
following MET Student Outcomes and TAC of ABET Criterion 9
requirements:

Student Outcome a - an ability to select and apply the knowledge,

techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-
defined engineering technology activities
Related CLO – 1, 2

Student outcome b - an ability to select and apply a knowledge of

mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering
technology problems that require the application of principles and
applied procedures or methodologies;
Related CLO – 1, 2

Student outcome c - an ability to conduct standard tests and

measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and
to apply experimental results to improve processes;
Related CLO – 4

Student Outcome d - an ability to design systems, components, or

processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems
appropriate to program educational objectives.
Related CLO – 3

Student Outcome e - an ability to function effectively as a

member or leader on a technical team.
Related CLO – 3, 4
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Student outcome f - an ability to identify, analyze, and solve

broadly-defined engineering technology problems
Related CLO – 1, 2

Student Outcome g - an ability to communicate effectively

regarding broadly-defined engineering technology activities
Related CLO – 4

Student Outcome m - technical expertise having added technical

depth in mechanical design, solid mechanics, and electro-
mechanical devices and controls.
Related CLO - 1-4

GRADING POLICY Homework 15 %

PLC Exercises 20 %

Note: Grading Policy PLC Project 25 %

may be modified by
Instructor for each Two Quizzes 20 %
Section in the Course) Final Exam 20 %

Note: There are two quizzes during the semester. There will be no
makeup quizzes.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY NJIT has a zero-tolerance policy regarding cheating of any kind and
student behavior that is disruptive to a learning environment. Any
incidents will be immediately reported to the Dean of Students. In
the cases the Honor Code violations are detected, the punishments
range from a minimum of failure in the course plus disciplinary
probation up to expulsion from NJIT with notations on students'
permanent record. Avoid situations where honorable behavior
could be misinterpreted. For more information on the honor code,
go to http://www.njit.edu/academics/honorcode.php
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR  No eating or drinking is allowed at the lectures, recitations,

workshops, and laboratories.
 Cellular phones must be turned off during the class hours – if
you are expecting an emergency call, leave it on vibrate.
 No headphones can be worn in class, unless allowed by the
professor.
 Unless the professor allows the use during lecture, laptops
should be closed during lecture.
 During laboratory, if you are finished earlier, you must show the
professor your work before you leave class
 Class time should be participative. You should try to be part of
a discussion

MODIFICATION TO The Course Outline may be modified at the discretion of the

COURSE instructor or in the event of extenuating circumstances. Students
will be notified in class of any changes to the Course outline.

PREPARED BY Majd Awad

COURSE Dr. A. Sengupta

COORDINATED BY

CLASS HOURS
Friday 5:45 PM – 9:45 PM GITC 2310

OFFICE HOURS (GITC 2113)

By appointment: mga3@njit.edu

HOMEWORK, PLC EXERCISES, & PROJECT - IMPORTANT

Homework

1. Homework is due at the beginning of the class period, one week after it is assigned.
2. Late homework will be penalized one problem grade per week. Assignments more than one
week late will not be accepted.
3. Homework will not be accepted after graded homework has been returned or reviewed.
4. Homework must be submitted in sets, arranged in order as in course outline. Sets must be
stapled together in the upper left hand corner.
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PLC Lab Exercises

1. Lab exercises must be demonstrated during the lab, and write up due at the beginning of the
class period, one week after it is assigned.
2. Late Lab exercises will be penalized minus 25% each week. Assignments more than one
week late will not be accepted.
3. PLC exercises must be submitted in sets, arranged in order as in course outline. Sets must be
stapled together in the upper left hand corner.

Automation Final Project

1. The final project is due on the date indicated. No late projects will be accepted.
2. The Project should be submitted in the format provided by the professor.

GRADING LEGEND

GRADE NUMERIC RANGE

A 90 to 100
B+ 85 to 89
B 80 to 84
C+ 75 to 79
C 70 to 74
D 60 to 69
F 0 to 59
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MET 415 - COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK DATE TOPICS SECTIONS ASSIGNMENTS

1 1/24 Introduction to Electronics & PLCs 1.1-1.3 PLC Exercise 1

Fundamentals of Ladder Logic 5.6, 5.8-5.10 Ch. 1 Review Questions: 1, 3,

Programming 10

Ch. 5 Review Questions: 7

Lab Manual vii-xii

2 1/31 Application Development Part 1 5.1-5.5 PLC Exercise 2

PLC Addressing
Ch 5 Problems: 1

Lab Manual:1-2 through 1-5

3 2/7 Application Development Part 2 Chapter 7 PLC Exercise 3

PLC Timers
Lab Manual: 7-12

App Development Hmwk

Part 1 (due week 6)

4 2/14 Quiz No. 1 Class Handouts PLC Exercise 4

PLC Motor Control Part 1 6.1-6.3 Lab Manual: 6-15

Class Project Assigned

5 2/21 PLC Counters Chapter 8.1-8.4 Lab Manual: 8-3

PLC Motor Control Part 2 PLC Exercise 5

6 2/28 PLC Pneumatic Cylinder Control Class Handouts PLC Exercise 6

Event Sequencing 6.10-6.11 Lab Manual: 7-26

7 3/6 Overview of Number Systems Chapter 3 PLC Exercise 6

Sensors 6.4-6.6
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WEEK DATE TOPICS SECTIONS ASSIGNMENTS

PLC Exercise 7 Start

Human Machine Interfaces Part 1 Ch. 3 Review Questions: 1-7

Lab Manual: 7-17

8 3/13 Quiz No. 2 9.1-9.3 PLC Exercise 7 Cont.

Human Machine Interfaces Part 2 Lab Manual 8-32

NJIT Spring Recess 3/15-3/22

9 3/27 Installation & Wiring 13.1-13.4 PLC Exercise 8

Automation Safety
PLC Stop Functions 9.6 Ch. 13 Review Questions
1,2,7
Sub-Routine & Jump
App Development Hmwk
Part 2 due Week 11

10 4/3 Analog Sensors Class Notes PLC Exercise 9

Stepper & Servo Motors 6.4-6.6 Lab Manual 6-11(a)

UNIVERSITY CLOSED 4/10

11 4/17 Math Instructions 11.1-11.6 PLC Exercise 10

Lab Manual 11-4

12 4/24 LAB TIME PLC Exercise 11

13 5/1 LAB TIME

14 5/5 Class Presentations Class Project Due

(Tuesday)

TBD FINAL EXAM