INDT 205 - Programmable Automation Controls I

PREREQUISITES: INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I or EECT 111 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis.
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020

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, arithmetic and logic and sequencers. This course will use lecture, lab, online simulation and programming to prepare students for the C- 207 Programmable Controller Systems 1 Certification through Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).

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

Review basic computer operations. [e]
Program from relay logic to ladder logic diagrams. [a]
Design timer circuits and logic circuits. [a]
Describe logic circuits. [f]
Describe the common parts of programmable controllers. [f]
Program a start/stop circuit using a PLC. [a]
Program counters and timers using a programmable controller. [a]
Install and troubleshoot a simple programmable controller system. [b, e]
Discuss input and output analog signals to/ from the PLC. [f]
Discuss sequencers. [f]
Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]
Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
Assess readiness to take the SACA C-207 Programmable Controller Systems 1 Certification exam. [h]

Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Programmable logic controllers
Static control systems
Programming
Setup
Troubleshooting PLC timing
Counting
Arithmetic and logic
Common addressing format
Coding systems

GRADING POLICY

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

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INDT 205 - Programmable Automation Controls I