ETE  250;  PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS;  4 CREDITS

DESCRIPTION:  Programmable Logic Controllers are studied with emphasis of the function and use of PLC’s in an industrial environment.  Lecture, 3 hours; Laboratory, 2 hours.  Prereq: Consent of instructor.

IMPLEMENTATION DATE:  Fall 1997

COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of this course, the student can:
1.  Describe the history and function of PLC’s and how to use them in an industrial setting;
2.  design and troubleshoot PLC programs using ladder logic and a software utility or hand held terminal;
3.  enter programs into the PLC so that they are useful in a control situation; and
4.  interface input and output devices with the PLC.

COURSE OUTLINE:
I.  Overview of PLC’s
  A.  History
  B.  Components
   1.  Processor
   2.  Input/Output
   3.  Memory
   4.  Power Supply
   5.  Programming

II.  Setup Procedures
  A.  Hardware
  B.  Software

III.  File Structures

IV.  Programming
  A.  Bit Instructions
  B.  Timers/Counters
  C.  Control Commands
  D.  Sequencers/Shifters
  E.  File Operations
   1.  Copy
   2.  Move
   3.  Delete
  F.  Other topics relevant to the PLC in use

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS/ACTIVITIES (If laboratory or clinic is involved):

1.  Equipment familiarization
2.  Bit file addressing
3.  Documenting the ladder program
4.  Input/Output file manipulation
5.  Timers/Counters
6.  Printing/Reports
7.  Sequencers
8.  Sequencing using Copy and Move
9.  Anti-tie down device
10.  Stop light

DATE(S) OF PREVIOUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACTIONS:
APPROVED:  February 1997
REVISED:

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