MT 115B - Programmable Logic Controllers I

Credits: 3

Description
Presents the principle of programming logic controller and computerized sensor controls. Emphasis placed on troubleshooting and maintaining computerized sensor control systems.

Student Learning Outcomes

Navigate through user software.
Understand and use software instructions offered in user software.
Understand and select proper communication drivers to interface with a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) system.
Program off-line and go online to a Micro PLC system.
Wire input and output devices to a Micro PLC system.
Understand the difference between traio outputs, transistor out puts, and relay outputs.
Demonstrate the design of the Input and Output cards in a PLC system.
Demonstrate the major hardware parts of PLC systems and how they are used together.
Troubleshoot the hardware of a Micro PLC system.
Document software and store in a common database.
Identify applications for PLC systems.
Replace existing relay logic applications with a PLC ladder logic system.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in AC 102B or ET 131B or MT 102B or MT 104B; AND either IS 100B (with a grade of pass) or a grade of C or higher in IS 101 or CIT 112 or CSCO 120; or Instructor or Department approval