School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Tael - Electrical
Course Number
235
Course Title
Siemens PLC/HMI Programming
Cross-Referenced Course
Credit Hours
4.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
62.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Either TAEL-103, ELEC-103, ENT-103 or Instructor permission
Catalog Course Description
This course addresses Siemens PLC's and HMI's from both a hardware and software perspective. The student builds on the information discussed and learns both programming and troubleshooting skills through both lecture and lab situations.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
To prepare the student to program, maintain and troubleshoot a Siemens PLC/HMI PLC system.
Core Course Topics
- Hardware and software introduction
- The Scan Cycle
- STOP, STARTUP, and RUN mode
- Data Types
- Project and Portal Views
- Downloading/Uploading programs
- Input and Output Addresses
- Methods of Adding an HMI Panel
- HMI and PLC Tags
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Demonstrate proficiency in entry-level PLC programming. Design a Siemens PLC program to solve various control problems. Construct a useable HMI interface to allow a user the ability to operate various parameters. Evaluate a Siemens program and determine how it operates. Troubleshoot a non-functioning Siemens PLC program.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Assessment of student achievement may include lab assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Spring 2019