This first of four courses introduces Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and explores the application of this technology as applies to automated manufacturing. Introduces the hardware of the system. Also examines the system architecture as it applies to typical plant applications. Discusses how to evaluate basic programming concepts along with memory allocation. Addressing schemes are examined with its relationship to the physical hardware.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Number Base conversions
- Inputs and outputs
- Addressing schemes
- Logic elements
- Ladder Logic
- PLC Hardware architecture
- Demonstrate the ability to convert values between Decimal, Binary, Octal, Binary Coded Decimal and Hexadecimal.
- Identify Input an output modules (discrete) and the addresses associated with the module.
- Identify the common Ladder Logic elements and circuitry and match to their logical equivalent (And, Or and Not)
- Identify discrete inputs and outputs on the ladder logic program using their addresses.*
- Match a module listing and location with a diagram of a PLC Pictorial (physical layout)
This course is being deactivated as part of the catalog cleanup project in 23/WI. It is not part of any active program and has not been offered in 3 or more years.
Assessment and Requirements
Course Pretest and Post Test, Course quizzes and Completion of Assigned labs demonstrating proficiency desired skills
To be determined by the department.
Outcomes
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Successful completion of the post assessment and instructor assessment of selected lab activities.