MEC 2040 - Programmable Logic Controllers

Clock Hours: 64

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
Programmable Logic Controllers covers PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming, operation, and applications used in industry. This course covers a wide variety of program commands, ranging from timers and contacts, I/O addressing, how to convert ladder schematics to ladder logic problems, binary numbers, common PLC switches, support devices and identifying the functions of electromagnetic control relays, contactors and motor starters which will develop relevant and critical skills to be job ready in modern industry environments.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

1. Identify main parts of a PLC.

2. Outline the basic sequence of operation for a PLC.

3. Describe the basic circuitry & applications for discrete & analog I/O modules & interpret typical I/O & CPU specifications.

4. Explain I/O addressing.

5. List & describe the different types of PLC peripheral support devices available.

6. Add, subtract, multiply & divide binary numbers.

7. Convert relay ladder schematics to ladder logic problems.

8. Develop elementary programs based on logic gate functions.

9. Program instructions that perform logical operations.

10. Identify the functions of electromagnetic control relays, contactors, & motor starters.

11. Identify switches commonly found in PLC installations.

12. Describe a PLC timer instruction & differentiate between a nonretentive & retentive timer.

13. Convert fundamental timer relay schematic diagrams to PLC ladder logic programs.

14. Describe the forcing capability of the PLC.