ELC 228 PLC Applications

Lecture: 2 Lab: 6 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems.

Pre-requisite(s): Take: ELN 260 or ELC 131 and ATR 112 and ELC 128
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Describe functionality of components for a PLC control project in a group presentation.
Determine the basic circuitry and applications for specialty modules during a lab assignment.
Use networking techniques to successfully connect multiple PLC’s during lab assignments.
Demonstrate troubleshooting skills addressing possible faults during lab assignments.
Use advanced instruction sets to write a functional PLC program during lab assignments.