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INDT 225 - Omron PLC Programming I


PREREQUISITES: INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I .
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Introduces the basic theory, operation and programming of programmable logic controllers. Demonstrates programming examples, set-up examples and troubleshooting, as well as PLC timing, counting, and arithmetic.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Review basic computer operations. [e]
  2. Program from relay logic to ladder logic diagrams. [a]
  3. Design timer circuits and logic circuits. [a]
  4. Describe logic circuits. [f]
  5. Describe the common parts of programmable controllers. [f]
  6. Program a start/stop circuit using a PLC. [a]
  7. Program counters and timers using a programmable controller. [a]
  8. Install and troubleshoot a simple programmable controller system. [b,e]
  9. Discuss input and output analog signals to/ from the PLC. [f]
  10. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
  11. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Introduction of the basic theory of programmable logic controllers
  • The operation and programming of programmable logic controllers
  • Static control systems
  • Programming examples, setup examples, and troubleshooting
  • PLC timing, counting, arithmetic and logic
  • Introduction and use of common addressing format
  • Introduction to proper installation
  • Introduction to coding systems

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)