ELET 2240 - Programmable Logic Controllers

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Electronic Engineering Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course will cover the basic principles behind the operation of programmable controllers, the relationship between PC’s and relay ladder logic, programming of PC’s, and troubleshooting of programmable controller circuits. (TAG# OET022 CTAG# CTEET003) UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Use a variety of industrial switches, loads and relays to wire, test and troubleshoot logic circuits from a ladder diagram.	Homework, quizzes, and labs, during weeks 1 – 4 and the midterm and final.
2. Explain and describe the use of numbering systems.	Homework and quiz – week 3, midterm and final.
3. Draw the symbols and describe the function of 80% of the ANSI electrical logic symbols.	Homework, quizzes, and labs, during weeks 1 – 4 and the midterm and final.
4. Discuss the History of control systems and PLCs.	Homework assignment – Week 5
5. Describe the basic operations and functions of a PLC using block diagrams and simplified schematics.	Homework, quizzes, and labs, during week 5 and the midterm and final.
6. Demonstrate editing and programming ability on the PLC using EZLadder software.	Homework, quizzes, and labs, during weeks 5-15 and the midterm and final.
7. Layout, install, test and troubleshoot a PLC system.	Lab – week 5
8. Demonstrate an understanding of 60% of the PLC programming language.	Homework, quizzes, and labs, throughout weeks 5-15, the midterm and final.
9. Demonstrate an understanding the use of Ethernet, CAN, DeviceNet, CBus and other industrial networking schemes and the transfer of data.	Homework, quizzes and exercises during weeks 11-12 and the final.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of basic troubleshooting techniques on a PLC.	Lab exercises through the semester.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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