Title: Control Theory
Course: 2016FA-MCO-110-401 > Section: Module 5: Control Theory

Control Theory

In this module fundamental control theory and advanced control theories will be introduced. We will also learn some of the basics of implementing control theory and about the things that enable implementation. Monitoring will also be introduced. The learning activities in this module were designed to meet course objective C5.

Objectives

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

- 5.1 Define terms related to control theory.
- 5.2 List and define types of control.
- 5.3 Compare and contrast open loop and closed loop.
- 5.4 List and define different signal types.
- 5.5 List and describe different advanced control theories.
- 5.6 List and describe the different articles of implementation.
- 5.7 Define SCADA system acronyms.
- 5.8 Define programmable logic controller and describe its purpose.
- 5.9 List and define the different types of plc programming languages.
- 5.10 Define ladder logic and describe its purpose.
- 5.11 Explain why ladder logic was invented.
- 5.12 Explain and contrast the different needs behind using ladder logic versus advanced programming languages in plc programming.

In This Module:

Graded items are represented here with an *

- Control Theory Terms
- Fundamental Control Theory
- Advanced Control Theories
- SCADA System Acronyms
- Self-Check - Control Theory
- Articles of Implementation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Implementation of Control Theory
- The History of Ladder Logic
- Discussion Board - Ladder Logic vs. Custom Code*
- Quiz - Control Theory*
- References