MT3. 826 Advanced PLC Troubleshooting

Designed to develop advanced skills in programming PLCs. Students will learn to convert common industrial control circuits to PLC ladder logic as well as create programs from narrative description. Special emphasis will be placed on interfacing the PLC with a selection of electro-pneumatic control devices. Also covered are interpreting PLC data sheets and systemic approach to testing and troubleshooting of PLC programs.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Fall only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and describe a variety of functions available. Develop and implement PLC programs utilizing a variety of PLC programming functions. Interface and control electro pneumatic input and output devices through both PLC software and hardware. Employ a systematic approach to troubleshooting PLC software and hardware. Appropriate selection of PLCs for specifif applications.