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AME 3030 - PLC Theory and Lab I

• The student will define what a PLC is, its’ parts, sequence of operation, and general classifications
•  The student will understand the functions of PLC hardware, describe PLC circuitry, understand inputs and outputs, PLC memory, and support devices
• The student will understand coding systems, memory designations, and manipulation of binary numbers
• The student will understand gate functions; and, or, and not functions; convert relay logic to ladder logic; and develop elementary programs that perform logical operations
• The student will understand “real world” devices, “latch/unlatch” commands, and write PLC instructions from narrative
• The student will understand TON and TOF control, understand and use timers in logic programs, and program outputs using control bits
• The student will understand counter instructions, transitional and “one shot” contacts, and use counters and timers in a program
• The student will understand program control, understand jump instructions, and force instructions
• The student will understand data manipulation, word level instructions, and data transfer and compare
• The student will understand Math instructions and apply them to PLC programs
• The student will understand sequencers and load, event-driven sequence, and shift registers

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