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Dec 30, 2024
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ELC 128 Intro to PLC (3 Credit Hours)
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic PLC systems and create simple programs.
Competencies
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools, materials and industry accepted test equipment covered in the course.
- List and describe the hardware components used in PLC systems.
- Utilize numbering systems as applied to PLCs.
- Demonstrate and describe the use of various PLC instruction sets.
- Create various simple PLC programs using the appropriate instruction set.
- Apply appropriate troubleshooting methods to PLCs.
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