ELTR 2855 - ADV PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

Institution:

Western Wyoming Community College

Subject:

ELECTRICAL TECH

Description:

This course is a continuation of ELTR 2815 (Programmable Logic Controllers) in the study of PLC's. This course focuses on the techniques and laboratory practice for programming and troubleshooting PLC's and their incorporation in industrial control circuits. Topics of study include safety, schematic and ladder diagrams, as well as programmable logic controller applications, programming, operation, and graphic user interface programs such as human machine interfaces (HMI's). Other topics learned may include safety, HMI communication to a controller, database creation, window creation using programming objects, parameter files, animation and alarming. The student must demonstrate the ability to connect an HMI to a controller, create an HMI project and troubleshoot an HMI, as well as demonstrate the ability to program, connect, and troubleshoot practical industrial control circuits utilizing PLC's and personal computers. This course will include classroom lecture that will be reinforced with lab work using industry standard hardware and software.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwcc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 382-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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