ELEC 116 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

5 credits

Due to industry shift students will be familiarized with PLCs and learn Automated Manufacturing techniques and practices used to keep these machines operational.

Prerequisites: ELEC 110 or instructor permission.

Quarters Offered: Winter, Spring, Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Interpret standard electrical control system symbols and codes commonly used in PLC operation and maintenance
Use both digital and analog Input/Output Modules with a PLC
Troubleshoot and validate Safety Circuits
Program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for an industrial control application, taking into account factors such as: standard programming including timer and conter functions, data manipulation, program test procedures, and methods of implementing remote I/O operations
Implement communications and networking protocols used with PLCs
Analyze, implement and test a wide range of sensors
Interpret the basic characteristics and properties of fluids and solve problems involving fluids as it pertains to equipment operations and preventative maintenance
Analyze the dynamics of fluid flow and solve problems in discharges and viscosity
Interpret wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams and block diagrams as it pertains to equipment operations and preventative maintenance
Prepare and Maintain parts inventory and preventitive maintenance records and logs
Interpret and apply safety codes, policies and practices, and accident prevention procedures