Would you like to deepen your knowledge in industrial automation? In this course, you will gain both practical and theoretical understanding of how Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems are programmed and used in real-world applications. With a focus on industrial control systems, sensors, actuators, and PID control, the course provides valuable skills for working in modern automation and production technology.
Target group
This course is intended for those who plan to work in automation, control systems, or related technical fields and who wish to deepen their knowledge of programming and applying PLC systems in industrial automation.
Content
In this course, you will acquire practical and theoretical knowledge of PLC programming and how these systems are used in industrial automation.
The course consists of four main components:
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Configuration and programming of PLCs for basic industrial automation tasks.
Connection and testing of sensors and actuators with PLCs.
Implementation of a PID controller in a PLCs to control an external acuator.
After completing the course, you are expected to be able to:
Understand the role of PLCs in industrial automation.
Program and test basic logic operations with PLC.
Connect and configure different systems, such as sensors and actuators, to a PLC.
Implement and fine-tune feedback control loops in a PLC for efficient control of actuators.
Practical information
Teaching methods: Lectures, online exercises, and on-campus workshops.
Language of instruction: English
Course literature:Advanced PLC Hardware & Programming by Frank Lamb (2019), or equivalent material.
Schedule Autumn 2026
Start: September 5
End: October 20
Details to follow.
Entry requirements
The basic entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Applicants with equivalent professional experience are also welcome to apply. Two years of relevant professional experience are considered equivalent to one year of undergraduate university studies.
The course awards 3.5 ECTS credits.
This course is developed within the project Smart Industry phase 2 and funded by the Swedish Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen). It is free of charge for you.
Registration is done via antagning.se via this webpage
This course is developed within the project Smart Industry phase 2 and funded by the Swedish Knowledge Foundation (KK-stiftelsen). It is free of charge for you.
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