MT 115B - Industrial & Materials Handling Automation

Credits: 3

Description
Presents the principle of Programming Logic Controllers (PLCs), sensors, and DC/AC drives for motor control. Emphasis placed on troubleshooting and maintaining PLC control systems. Students in this course should have a basic understanding of computers and networking.

Student Learning Outcomes

Create a working ladder logic program and be able to download the program to a PLC.
Identify major hardware parts of PLC systems and how they are used together.
Wire input and output devices to a Micro PLC system and troubleshoot and debug the industrial application.
Differentiate motor control systems utilized in the industry: DC drives, AC drives, stepper motor drives, and servo drives.
Use numbering systems, digital logic and Boolean algebra in the design and analysis of ladder logic circuits.
Develop positive attitudes toward work, and cooperation and teamwork with others.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in AC 102B or ET 131B or MT 102 or MT 104B ; or Instructor or Department approval
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade