This is a SELF-PACED COURSE that begins in January 2017 and is ongoing
Course Prefix, Number, Title: Intro. to PLC's
(Starts the week your group wants it--- lasts 6 weeks)
Equivalent Contact and Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours / 3 Credit Hours
Click here for assignments. (The first two assignments were originally posted the first week of February 2011.) User name is: [student] the Password is: [2plcs]
Course Description: This course introduces the programmable logic controller (PLC) and its associated applications. Topics include ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to install PLC's and create simple programs.
Prerequisites: Computer Literacy or Motor Control Knowledge
Co-requisites: None
Class Location: on line
Class Meeting Times and Days:
Saturdays online (6 weeks)
Name of Instructor: TBA
Fax: TBA
E-Mail: TBA
Required Textbook: Introduction to PLCs 2nd edition ISBN-10: 1-59460-331-6 or ISBN-13: 978-1-59460-331-0
by Jay F. Hooper
You can purchase this textbook on Amazon.com The cost is approx. $24.
Required software: LogixPro PLC Simulator CD/Key Edition
You can purchase this CD at thelearningpit.com The cost is approx. $40. (From thelearningpit.com website: "The LogixPro 500 CD/Key is fully compatible with most modern AMD / Intel Processors running Windows 95,98,Me,NT,2K,XP,Vista,Windows 7 & 8... The CD/Key is not compatible with Mac computers, or computers running unix/linux.")
Required Materials:
Student Outcomes: Upon completion of this course the student will have a general overview of the course material covered and will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
1) Understand
the typical layout of a PLC system
2) Write
PLC programs
3)
Troubleshoot a PLC program
Methodology: Online assignments, readings, labs, and projects.
Course Requirements: Required lab work and projects.
Evaluation of Performance:
Written Tests - 40 % Lab Assignments - 40%
Demonstration of competencies / Projects - 20%
College Grading Scale:
94 -
100
A
86 -
93
B
78 -
85
C
70 -
77
D
69 /
Below F
Quality of Instruction Statement: We are committed to providing quality instruction.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance in class is essential to receiving the maximum benefit from the educational experience. In all cases of absences, the student is responsible for making up all missed class work.
Special Notes:
Students will be required to access the
internet.
NO attachments to your email are allowed due
to copyright issues.
Please use any standard email program in the
TEXT mode to answer assigned questions. Do not
use HTML mail.
Answers should be in the following format:
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(All assignments will be posted by the first day of each week.)
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Course Outline
Historical Development of the PLC
Inputs and Outputs / CPU
Examine On and Examine Off
Basics of Programming
Latching and Unlatching
Control Relays
Counters
Timers
Sequencers
Installation
Troubleshooting
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