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MECH 2441 - Intro to Totally Integrated Automation


Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: MECH 1340 - Digital Fundamentals and PLCs , MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies (or higher)  10 or higher

Course Description:
This course is an introduction to Totally Integrated Automation of PLC systems. Topics covered will include the automation pyramid, analogue sensors and actuators, STEP 7 functions, MPI-Bus and PROFIBUS systems, and systems maintenance and troubleshooting.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to:

  1. Write a basic PLC program which implements sensor and relay technology in a circuit.
  2. Develop and implement program timers and counters in ladder logic programs.
  3. Manipulate logic data and perform math instructions in ladder logic programs.
  4. Explain the basics of 2-wire bus cable and MPI-Bus systems.