MECH 1620 - Programmable Controllers

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

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Description:

This course covers the operation of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The hardware and software aspects of the PLC will be explored. Basic communication between the PC, PLC and Human Machine Interface (HMI) will be covered. Ladder logic instructions including; bit instructions, timers, counters, bit shifting, and sequencer instructions will be covered. Additionally, discrete and modular I/O integration will be applied to basic programs. HMI development and basic HMI applications will be developed and demonstrated. (Prerequisite: MECH1610 Basic Industrial Controls) (3 Credits: 1 lecture/2 lab)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.southeastmn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 453-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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