ELEC 2102 - Programmable Logic Controllers Introductory Course

Institution:

Arkansas State University-Beebe

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Description:

This course introduces the student to a specialized computer-based system, along with associated input/output and communication hardware, called a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). This solid state system, used for controlling process systems, replicates standard electrical Relay Ladder Logic (RLL) operation. Programming and documentation use standard RLL format. The course identifies the basic PLC hardware components, their inter-connection and their functions. It shows the student how to read a conventional RLL schematic comprised of discrete components, then shows how that schematic appears when implemented through a PLC. The focus of this course is on basic RLL functions found in PLCs. Students write and enter RLL circuits using PLC software that emulates CONTROL RELAY, TIMER and COUNTER elements. The elements' performances are tested and analyzed using laboratory trainers. Simple control circuits using the above elements are designed, built, and tested. The student learns basic RLL trouble-shooting techniques. The Allen Bradley SLC500 with Windows-based RSLogix 500 software and/or the Siemens 500 Series PLC with Windows-based SoftShop software are utilized.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.asub.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 882-3600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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