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ELC 213 – Programmable Controllers

Course Description:

Provides the basic skills and techniques used in industrial application of programmable controls.  Topics include:  controller hardware, programming, PC applications, and troubleshooting.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

 

 

 

Controller Hardware

Class

4

Programming

D. Lab

0

PC Applications

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Troubleshooting

Credit

5

 

 

Prerequisite:  

ELC 120

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

CONTROLLER HARDWARE

8

0

5

Description and programming

Describe the basic operations of a programmable controller system.

 

 

 

Processor and I/O modules

 

 

 

 

Power supply-assembly (I/O)

Identify the different types of chassis input and output modules.

 

 

 

Program panels and devices

Label the components of the system and explain their function.

 

 

 

PROGRAMMING

12

0

10

Ladder diagrams/relay logic

 

 

 

 

Memory units

 

 

 

 

Numbering systems review

 

 

 

 

Memory allocations/addressing

Explain the types of available programming devices.

 

 

 

Sequence of operation

Convert a diagram to PC program notation and assign memory addresses so the program can be entered into the PC.

 

 

 

PC APPLICATIONS

12

0

10

Program panels and relay equivalent

Enter a program into the computer using the CRT loader, IBM PC, and the hand held loader.

 

 

 

Advanced instructions

Explain the operation and describe the use of a list of advanced instructions.

 

 

 

User program and editing functions

Modify the program of a PC with an application program already programmed into it.

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

8

0

5

Sequence

Troubleshoot the system and determine system faults.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

Batten, G.  (1994).  Programmable logic controllers: Hardware, software, and applications.  New York: McGraw-Hill.

Bertrand, R. M.  (1996).  Programmable controller circuits.  Albany, NY: Delmar.

Collins, D., & Lane, E.  (1995).  Programmable controllers.  New York: McGraw-Hill.

Cox, R. A.  (1994).  Technician’s guide to programmable controllers.  Albany, NY: Delmar.

Flora.  (1991).  Programmable controllers directory.  Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books.

Labrosse.  (1996).  Microcontroller operating systems.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Mandado, E., et al.  (1996).  Programmable logic devices and logic controllers.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Sibigtroth, J. M.  (1993).  Using small microcontrollers.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Webb, J. W., & Reis, R. A.  (1994).  Programmable logic controllers:  Principles and applications.  Englewood

         Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.