IEM 4030 - Programmable Logic Controllers

Clock Hours: 202

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Provides instruction on programmable logic controllers, their input and output capabilities and how PLCs are programmed. The student writes various programs, wires devices to inputs and outputs and tests the functionality of the programs that are written. Several different models and brands of PLCs are used for the instruction in order that the student is able to transition their basic knowledge to whatever equipment their employer might utilize.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion the student will understand and apply the principles of:

PLC components and their function.
Programming software and communications with the PLC
Number systems, codes, and conversion between different systems.
Input and Output devices, Motor Controls
Creating relay logic diagrams and the 9 rules
Basic programming commands, rungs and rung branches, scan times, saving and retrieving programs, and data files
Programming logic gate functions in PLCs
PLC timer instructions
PLC counter instructions
PLC math instructions
PLC compare instructions
PLC jump instructions
PLC subroutine instructions