Reid State Technical College I. ILT 96 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers II. COURSE HOURS Credit Hours (fall and spring semesters - 4 contact hours per week) (summer semester - 6 contact hours per week) III. CLASS MEETING DATES/TIMES/LOCATION ILT 96 D Wednesday / Thursday :5pm thru 4:0pm Building 700 IV. INSTRUCTOR, CONTACT INFORMATION, CONTACT POLICY, OFFICE HOURS/LOCATION Mr. Cole 5-578- ext. 88 dcole@rstc.edu Please contact by phone during normal business hours. Office Hours 7:0a.m. 5:00p.m. Monday Thursday Office Location: Building 700 V. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an introduction to programmable logic controllers. Emphasis is placed on, but not limited to, the following: PLC hardware and software, numbering systems, installation, and programming. Upon completion, students must demonstrate their ability by developing, loading, debugging, and optimizing PLC programs. VI. PREREQUISITE(S)/CO-REQUISITE(S) Prerequisites: none Co-requisites: none Copyright 004
VII. TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES Programmable Logic Controllers, Edition 4e, McGraw-Hill, Frank Petruzella, ISBN: 0-07- 5088- LogixPro PLC Lab Manual for use with Programmable Logic Controllers, Edition 4e, McGraw- Hill, Frank Petruzella, ISBN: 0-07-747799-5 VIII. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES After completion of INT 96 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers, the student will be able to: Read and interpret field wiring symbol functions. Describe the function and operation of a PLC system. Demonstrate the use of the major components of the PLC systems and explain their function. Explain various numbering systems and convert between them. Explain various coded numbering systems. Read and interpret program symbol functions. Install PLC components and wiring devices. Perform basic PLC programming. Use timer instructions in control applications. Use counter instructions in control applications. IX. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES MODULE A - REVIEW OF FIELD WIRING SYMBOL FUNCTIONS MODULE DESCRIPTION This module is designed to lead the students in a review of field wiring symbol functions. Topics include electromagnetic controls, basic devices and symbols, sensor operation, control processes, and wiring diagrams. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES A.0 Read and interpret field wiring symbol functions. A. Use field wiring symbols and explain the proper use of each electromechanical and solid state device. Copyright 004
LEARNING OBJECTIVES A. Demonstrate the use of field wiring device symbols in relay ladder logic. A.. Identify the functions of electromagnetic control relays, contactors, and motor starters. A.. Identify the basic device and switch symbols found in PLC installations. A.. Explain the operation of sensors and output control devices. A..4 Identify sequential and combination control processes. A.. Identify the parts of a relay logic wiring diagram. A.. Create and modify a relay logic wiring diagram. MODULE A OUTLINE: Electromagnetic controls - Relays - Contactors - Motor starters Basic devices and symbols Sensor operation - Sinking - Sourcing Control processes - Sequential - Combination Wiring diagrams MODULE B OVERVIEW OF PLC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MODULE DESCRIPTION This module is designed to teach the students the function and operation of a PLC system. The students will also demonstrate the use of the major components of the PLC system and explain their function. Topics include an overview of PLC basic components, processor units, input and output sections, power supply components, the chassis and backplane, and software operation. Copyright 004
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES B.0 Describe the function and operation of a PLC system. B.0 Demonstrate the use of the major components of the PLC systems and explain their function. B. This competency is measured cognitively. B. Describe the operation of the processor and its purpose in the PLC system. B. Describe the difference between input and output modules and explain their function. B. Explain how the power supply interfaces with the processor and I/O section. B.4 Describe the purpose of the chassis and backplane. LEARNING OBJECTIVES B.. B.. B.. B..4 B.. B.. B.. B..4 B..5 B..6 B..7 B.5 Demonstrate how to establish communication between the programming device and PLC. State the purpose of PLCs. Differentiate between a PLC and a relay logic control. Describe several advantages of a programmable logic controller (PLC) over hardwired relay systems. Identify the major components of a typical PLC and describe the function of each. Describe the function of the processor. Describe a typical program scan. Describe the function of the watchdog timer. Identify the distinct types of memory. Identify the types of information stored in each category of memory. Define various terms associated with processors. Define a network. Copyright 004
B.. B.. B.. B..4 B..5 B..6 B.. B.4. B.4. B.4. Define various terms such as discrete and analog. Describe the I/O section of a PLC. Describe how basic AC and DC input and output modules work. Describe the proper wiring connections for input and output devices and their corresponding modules. Explain why a hardwired emergency-stop function is desirable. Describe what I/O shielding does. Describe the basic function of the regulated power supply and its connections to the processor and I/O section. Identify the chassis and backplane. Explain the purpose of the chassis. Explain the purpose of the backplane. B.5. Establish communication between the programming device and the PLC. MODULE B OUTLINE: Overview of PLC basic components Processor unit Input and output section Power supply components Chassis and backplane Software operation MODULE C NUMBERING SYSTEMS MODULE DESCRIPTION This module is designed to teach the students the various numbering systems, techniques for converting between the systems, and the coded numbering systems. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES C.0 Explain various numbering systems and convert between them. C.0 Explain various coded numbering systems. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Copyright 004 C. Demonstrate how to convert between specified numbering systems. C. This competency is measured cognitively.
C.. C.. C.. Identify various numbering systems. Count using various numbering systems. Explain how to convert between various numbering systems. C.. Explain the use of coded numbering systems. C.. Differentiate between various coded numbering systems. MODULE C OUTLINE: Numbering Systems o Types o Codes o Conversions MODULE D PROGRAM SYMBOL FUNCTIONS MODULE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this module is to teach the students how to read and interpret program symbol functions. Topics include functions, and sequencers. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES D.0 Read and interpret program symbol functions. LEARNING OBJECTIVES D.. D.. D. Determine proper symbols to use for input and output devices. Explain and describe specified programming functions. Describe the difference between logical and discrete holding contacts. MODULE D OUTLINE: Program symbol - Functions - Sequences MODULE E PLC SYSTEMS AND WIRING DEVICES MODULE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this module is to teach the students to install PLC components and wiring devices. Topics include connections to the chassis, I/O devices, system power, and programming terminal. PLC location considerations will also be discussed. Copyright 004
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES E.0 Install PLC components and wiring devices. LEARNING OBJECTIVES E.. E.. E. Install, and connect specified PLC components to meet safety requirements. Explain the need, importance and function of safety circuits. Explain the proper installation of the major components. MODULE E OUTLINE: Connections - PLC chassis - I/O devices o Analog Sinking Sourcing o Digital Sinking Sourcing - System power - Programming terminal PLC location considerations MODULE F BASIC PROGRAMMING MODULE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this module is to teach the students to perform basic PLC programming. Topics include program safety, design and implementation, PLC modes for processor programming and running, logic continuity, and optimization. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES F.0 Perform basic PLC programming. F. Design, document, and/or modify an active, operational program to perform a specific function. F. Analyze and optimize an existing program. Copyright 004
LEARNING OBJECTIVES F.. F.. F.. F..4 F..5 F.. F.. F.. F..4 F. Safely perform live edits and force instructions. Demonstrate the rules that govern a ladder diagram. Explain the steps for creating and documenting a program to perform a basic task. Explain the steps to modify a previously created program. Describe the use of various elements of the instruction set. Explain how to execute the program. Explain the purpose for program optimization. Describe various common programming techniques to optimize a program. Differentiate between an optimized and non-optimized program. Explain the term on-line and off-line programming. F.. Define a force function. F.. Identify and describe the safety precautions related to on-line editing and forcing. MODULE F OUTLINE: Program safety consideration Program design and implementation PLC modes for processor programming and running Program logic continuity Program optimization MODULE G PROGRAMMING TIMERS MODULE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this module is to teach the students the function and application of timer instructions. Topics include on delay, off delay, and retentive timers. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES G.0 Use timer instructions in control applications. LEARNING OBJECTIVES G. Write and/or modify programs using timer instructions. Copyright 004
G.. G.. G.. G..4 G..5 G..6 Define various terms associated with PLC timer functions. Describe the operation of on-delay and off-delay timers. Describe PLC timer instruction basics. Differentiate between a non-retentive and retentive timer. Analyze and interpret typical PLC ladder logic programs containing timers. Describe how to use ON/OFF-delay timers to create PLC ladder logic diagrams. MODULE G OUTLINE: Timer instructions Timer ladder logic programs ON delay timers OFF delay timers Retentive timers with reset MODULE H PROGRAMMING COUNTERS MODULE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this module is to teach the students to use counter instructions in control applications. Topics include count up and count down counters. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES H.0 Use counter instructions in control applications. LEARNING OBJECTIVES H.. H.. H.. H..4 H..5 H..6 H..7 H..8 Copyright 004 H. Write and/or modify programs using counters. Define terms associated with PLC counter functions. List and describe the functions of PLC counter instructions. Analyze and interpret typical PLC programs containing counter applications. Describe how to apply the PLC counter function to control systems. Describe how to use count up functions. Describe how to use count down functions. Explain how to reset counters. Explain an overflow or underflow condition. MODULE H OUTLINE:
Counter terms Counter instructions Counter functions Count up and down logic diagrams Counter reset Overflow and underflow of counters X. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT Student s final grade in ILT- 96 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers is based on the following: Course Tests 5% Comprehensive Final 0% Daily and Lab Assignments 5% Total possible 00% Assignments submitted after the due date will be penalized 0 points. Lab assignments are to be completed when assigned. Lab assignments include points for following safe working practices, cleanliness of assigned lab area at the end of the assignment, and professionalism while in the lab area. YOU WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TOLD TO LEAVE THE LAB WHEN YOU ARE NOT FOLLOWING LAB SAFETY PROCEDURES AND RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THAT DAYS LAB ASSIGNMENT. YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO MAKE THAT DAY S WORK UP. Grades will be assigned as follows: 90 to 00 A 80 to 89 B 70 to 79 C 60 to 69 D Below 60 F Copyright 004
XI. ATTENDANCE a. Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. b. Students are expected to attend all Labs required for each course. Only excused absences will be considered for make up. c. If you are late to take the final you can not take the test. XII. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY As stated in the college catalog: The college expects all students to be honest in their academic activities. Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty may be dropped from the course with a grade of F. Some examples of academic dishonesty are:. Giving or receiving unauthorized help from another student during an examination.. Using any source of unauthorized information or assistance (notes, books, spoken work, screenshots, photos, etc.) during examination.. Obtaining an examination or any part of an examination without authorization (screenshots, copying, photographing, etc.) 4. Submitting for credit any theme, report, speech, outline, lab paper, notebook or similar item without appropriate acknowledgement (plagiarism) of the whole or part, if it has been obtained from another source. 5. Altering or causing to be altered without authorization, the record of any grade in any grade book, office, or other record (signing attendance sheets for another student). 6. Taking an examination or otherwise doing any other type of work for another student (providing one s work for another student to copy and submit as his/her own). 7. Presenting false data or information or intentionally misrepresenting one s record for admission, registration or graduation. XIII. TOBACCO USE a. Use of tobacco products (smoking, chewing, dipping,..) is prohibited at all times in the classrooms, labs and buildings for this course. Copyright 004
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