ElectroMechanical ELME 109 Programmable Logic Controllers I

Loading...
Thumbnail Image

Keywords

ElectroMechanical, Mechatronics

Project

Authors

Jackson, Art

Date Submitted

2015

Material Type

Secondary Material Type

Industry Partner

Nestle Purina - active advisory, internship placement and curriculum review

License

CC BY

Funding Source

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course covers the principles and application of programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) as found in a typical manufacturing environment. Topics include understanding the physical components that make up a PLC, basic plc programming, understanding the components that make up I/O. Including AC/DC discrete input modules, analog input and output Modules. How these modules connect to the PLC and to output devices such as motor controls, variable frequency drives, valves, and other types of machine controls.

Credit Type

Credential Type

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization