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2023-2024 General Catalog
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ELE 204 - Programmable Logic Theory


Last Date of Approval: Fall 2021

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0

Course Description:
This course will provide students with experiences related to Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis will be given on the more commonly used processors in industry today like: Allen Bradley SLC 500, RSLinx, and RS500 software. Students will identify and install hardware and software associated with Programmable Logic Controllers. Students will create, edit, and apply instruction sets to programs and learn how to troubleshoot problems using a PLC. With these skills, a student would be able to troubleshoot and create basic computer-based motor control logic. 

Prerequisites:  

ELE 195 - Motor Controls

Classes must be passed with a “C” or better.
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face

Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.

Course Fees: Course Materials: $75.00 and ebook/Access Code: $80.00

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
 

  • Become familiar with Programmable Controllers
  • Use PLC’s for troubleshooting

Course Objectives

  • Identify PLC components and understand their purpose
  • Install, troubleshoot, and repair PLC systems
  • Learn basic Ladder Logic instructions
  • Create simple PLC programs to resolve real-world simulations



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