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ELT 113 - Programmable Logic Control I

Course Description

Introduces operational theory, systems terminology, field wiring/installation, and start-up procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures. Topics include: introductory programming, PLC functions and terminology, processor unit and power supply, introductory numbering system, relay/programming logic, and field wiring/installation and start-up.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Introductory Programming

Class

4

PLC Functions and Terminology

D. Lab

1

Processor Unit and Power Supply

P. Lab/O.B.I.

1

Introductory Numbering System

Credit

4

Relay/Programming Logic

 

 

Field Wiring/Installation and Start-Up

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite: ELT 111, ELT 112 (for Industrial Electrical Technology students)

Corequisite:  ELT 118

Prerequisite/ Corequisite: IFC 101, IFC 102, IMT 120 (for non-Industrial Electrical Technology students)

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING     

7

0

0

Inputs/outputs

Identify inputs and outputs.

 

 

 

System capabilities

List capabilities of a system per program.

 

 

 

PLC FUNCTIONS AND TERMINOLOGY                                                    

8

0

0

System operations

Monitor systems operations.

 

 

 

PROCESSOR UNIT AND POWER SUPPLY                    

10

5

0

ROM/RAM

Recognize ROM and RAM functions.

 

 

 

Power circuits

Identify power circuits and components.

 

 

 

INTRODUCTORY NUMBERING SYSTEM                   

5

5

0

Switching logic

Employ a system or method of switching logic for application in a PLC.

 

 

 

 

Recognize binary and digital number systems.

 

 

 

 

Compare binary logic to relay logic.

 

 

 

RELAY/PROGRAMMING LOGIC                       

5

0

5

Sequential operations

Be able to interlock different components of the system and provide sequential operations.

 

 

 

FIELD WIRING/INSTALLATION AND START-UP                              

5

0

5

PLC installation

Install a PLC.

 

 

 

 

Initiate start-up procedures.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

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