AUTOMATION CONTROL SYSTEM
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An automation control system is the technology that enables a process or machine to operate automatically with minimal human intervention. At its core, the system uses a central "brain," such as a PLC or microcontroller, to interpret data from sensors that monitor real-world conditions like temperature, position, or flow. Based on this information, the controller sends precise commands to actuators—such as motors, valves, and heaters—to perform physical tasks. The ultimate goal is to enhance productivity, improve safety, and increase precision far beyond what is manually possible.
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In our modern world, automation is the invisible force that drives efficiency, precision, and safety across nearly every industry. From the complex manufacturing lines that build our electronics to the essential utility grids that power our communities, these systems enable machines and processes to operate with minimal human intervention. At its core, an automation control system is the technology that combines hardware and software to manage a process, making it self-regulating. The goal is to create systems that are not only faster and more reliable than manual operation but also capable of performing tasks with a level of accuracy that would otherwise be impossible. Here in Sarawak, the principles you are about to learn are applied every day, from managing the sophisticated processes in our energy sector to enabling the advanced manufacturing in our industrial zones.
This module will guide you through the essential building blocks of automation, beginning with the fundamentals of electronic control systems. We will first explore the two primary control philosophies: open-loop systems, which follow a set path, and closed-loop systems, which intelligently use feedback to self-correct. To visualize and design these systems, we will learn the universal language of electronic diagrams, from high-level block diagrams and flowcharts to detailed schematics and industrial ladder diagrams. You will understand the critical distinction between continuous analog systems and the discrete, two-state logic of the digital systems that form the backbone of all modern computing. This digital world is governed by the simple elegance of logic gates and the mathematical principles of Boolean algebra, which are the rules that allow a machine to "think."
Once we have established the theoretical foundation, we will investigate how a control system physically interacts with the real world through its input and output peripherals. A system must first sense its environment, and we will study how it achieves this using a variety of switches and a wide array of sensors and transducers that convert physical properties like light, heat, and pressure into electrical signals. To create action, the system must control outputs like motors and lights.1 We will examine the crucial role of the interfacing I/O module, which acts as the bridge between the delicate controller and the powerful devices it commands. This includes studying the transistor as a digital switch, the logic of active high and active low circuits, and powerful interfaces like the H-bridge circuit for motor control.
Finally, we will bring all these concepts together by exploring how these systems are programmed and what "brains" they use. You will learn about the different levels of programming languages, from low-level code that speaks directly to the hardware to high-level languages that are easier for humans to write. We will demystify computer data memory, understanding the distinct roles of lightning-fast registers, volatile RAM, and permanent ROM. You will become familiar with the three fundamental control devices: the rugged, industrial PLC; the compact and versatile microcontroller (Micro C); and the powerful microprocessor (Micro P). To conclude, you will apply this knowledge to solve practical problems by translating real-world situations into truth tables, deriving Boolean equations, and designing the corresponding logic gate schematics, equipping you with the foundational skills for digital system design.
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Secara purata adalah 5 minit bagi setiap skrin. Cadangan: 20 slaid = 2 jam.
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Pentaksiran mesti mengguna pakai item pentaksiran di dalam platform (kuiz/tugasan).
Anggaran masa 1 pentaksiran adalah 30–40minit (15–20 soalan). -
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