EETC 2334 - Safety PLC

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: MECH 1340 or EETC 1331, EETC 2331

Course Description:
Safety PLC’s (Safety Processor and Safety Input/Output modules) are now used extensively in Industry to comply with the ever increasing need for safety systems in Industry. In this course students learn the basics and advanced concepts for applying programming and design to achieve a safety system that properly protects the worker/operator from injury.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify input and output safety modules.
Explain safety redundancy and timing for SIL 2 and SIL 3 requirements.
Integrate a safety program within a standard PLC program.