Introduces the operations and basic programming of the Siemens Programmable Controller. Explores detailed hardware configuration. Covers the internal operating system. Defines organization blocks and their relation to the PLC operation. Examines how to develops data types and their implications to addressing and subsequent program usage. Students develop basic programs for machine control.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- System Configuration
- Organizational Blocks
- Data Types
- Basic Programming
Demonstrate the ability to configure a station in selecting: power supply, processor, Input and Output Modules and associated cabling
Demonstrate the proper use of Organization Blocks, Function Blocks, and Data Blocks when writing a program (differentiating between Global vs. Instance Data Blocks)
Demonstrate the proper use of Data types in the writing of simple programs.
Design, construct, build and debug programs to operate a basic circuit for automated control of a machine.*
Assessment and Requirements
Pre and Post exams, Lesson Quizzes and Lab completion and evaluation
To be determined by the Department
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Successful completion of the Post Assessment and Instructor assessment of selected lab completions