Advanced Automated Systems. ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): ( AET 2270 , AET 2275 ) or ( MECH 2550 , MECH 2555 ) and University Advanced Standing Reviews fundamentals of programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) including fundamental instructions, UDTs, AOIs, function blocks, program efficiency, and organization. Reviews PLC programming languages including ladder diagram and function block diagram. Introduces structured text, STL, and SCL languages. Introduces multiple automation platforms including distributed control systems (DCS) and related programming and design specifications. Focuses on SCADA software to interface to the PLC in order to monitor, control, analyze data, and visualize the system. Introduces web-based deployment of SCADA software and alarm notifications.