RNEW 2543 - Programmable Logic Control Fundamentals

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab 4
Course Description: This course covers the knowledge and skills required to install and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLC) in automated control systems. Students will be given the opportunity to learn to write programs to solve basic control problems, connect sensors and actuators, and configure PLCs.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Couse placement into MATH 0070 or higher or completion of MATH 0030 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Analog inputs and outputs
Discrete inputs and outputs
Function Blocks
Hardware configurations
Ladder Logic Diagrams
Ladder Logic
PLC system components
Programming Software
Safety and Safety Circuits
Timers and Counters
Troubleshooting
Wiring

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

implement a disaster recovery process.
connect analog input/output devices to the PLC.
connect discrete input/output devices to the PLC.
apply industry standards to wiring.
troubleshoot and repair PLC control systems.
read and draw electrical input/output wiring diagrams.
monitor and modify PLC hardware configurations and programs.
interpret PLC module specifications.
read and draw basic ladder logic diagrams and programs.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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RNEW 2543 - Programmable Logic Control Fundamentals