ELEC-144 Programmable Logic Controllers II

Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-080. Pre- or co-requisite: ELEC-143. Note: Course fee includes electronics kit and supplies.
This course is a continuation of ELEC 143 Programmable Logic Controls I and introduces PLC software programming with Siemens programmable controllers and TIA programming software. Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) will also be introduced
including graphics and tag development for pushbuttons, pilot lights, numeric input and numeric output. This lab centered course will teach the fundamentals of digital control as it relates to these areas.
BILLABLE CONTACT HOURS: 4

Course Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Select and apply problem solving methods
2. Communicate effectively
3. Demonstrate critical thinking

Course Learning Objectives:
PLC Fundamentals using Siemens Programmable Controllers
1. List the components and describe the basic operation of a Programmable Logic Controller
2. Assign alias addressing to physical inputs and outputs
3. Initiate and handle applications
4. Program, operate, and demonstrate XIC/XIO, OTE, AND, OR logic relations
5. Program, operate, and demonstrate timers and counters in operation
6. Program, operate, and demonstrate Start, Stop, Seal logic operations
7. Write and demonstrate programs to specification

Human Machine Interface Software Development
1. Initiate and handle applications
2. Establish communications with PLC and programmer
3. Graphics and tag development for pushbuttons, pilot lights, numeric input and numeric output
4. Animation of HMI pages