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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Yılmaz KALKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To understand the basic concepts, functions and roles of PLC
2.To understand the importance of PLC components and input and output modules
3.To write, read and explain PLC programs
4.To learn and use the Human Machine Interface
5.To gain knowledge and experience about Control and Automation Systems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Learn everything about PLC programming: Practical lessons on Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi PLC with real world examples, Avinash Malekar, 2021
2.Learn Basic Plc Programming with Mitsubishi Q-Series: Intermediate level using GX Works 2 software PLC Simulation MX OPC Server and Factory I/O, Daryl Glover
3.Basic Plc Programming For Beginners (Mitsubishi Electric GX Works2), Williams Robertson
4.PLC Programlama ve S7- 300/ 400 , Yavuz Eminoğlu, Birsen Yayınevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Industrial Automation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic circuit elements used in industrial automation
Week 3 - Theoretical
The place and importance of PLC in Industrial Automation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction and use of simulation program
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction of PLC Input/Output units and other modules
Week 6 - Theoretical
PLC programming languages, advantages, disadvantages
Week 7 - Theoretical
Programming of PLC using ladder diagram
Week 8 - Theoretical
Programming of PLC using function blocks
Week 9 - Theoretical
Programming of PLC using structured text
Week 10 - Theoretical
Normally open and normally closed contact, sealing contact, Positive edge triggering, negative edge triggering, use of SET/RESET commands,
Week 11 - Theoretical
Characteristics and use of timers, internal timer, infinite timer concept
Week 12 - Theoretical
Characteristics and use of counters, up counter, down counter,
Week 13 - Theoretical
Comparison, assignment, use of arithmetic operations, access to memory, reading and writing
Week 14 - Theoretical
Introduction of Human Machine Interface unit and software
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%2
Assignment5%8
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment52220
Individual Work64660
Midterm Examination110515
Final Examination1203050
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)201
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026