I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Programmable Logic Controllers I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 1206
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
This course covers the basic concepts of operation common to PLC's. Content will include basic uses of PLC's, operation, wiring inputs/outputs, sequencing, numbering systems, flow charts, timers and counters, arithmetic functions and basic programming techniques. Troubleshooting programs will also be practiced in the lab.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 1206 - Programmable Logic Controllers I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1101 | Industrial Electronics I | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1109 | Computers in Industry | 2 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 1206 - Programmable Logic Controllers I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1103 | Motors and Drives | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1113 | Motors & Drives Lab | 3 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
|
Name of Institution
|
Date of Acceptance
|
Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
|
|
Bemidji State University
|
|
Applied Engineering
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems Technology
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
|
Diploma
|
|
Mechatronics
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
document and analyze their electrical schematics and plc ladder diagram. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
differentiate the appropriate measuring equipment while testing electrical circuits. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
define ladder logic programming structure
|
|
|
configure plc to computer communication protocols
|
|
|
wire plc inputs and outputs
|
|
|
create basic plc programs
|
|
|
examine and explain contact configuration
|
|
|
utilize internal bit and integer files
|
|
|
explain CPU scan cycles
|
|
|
describe various plc data types
|
|
|
troubleshoot and solve software problems
|
|
|
troubleshoot and solve electrical problems
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
|
|
a. Fundamental Concepts
|
|
b. Programming
|
|
c. RSLogix500 Software
|
|
d. RSLinx Classic Software
|
|
e. Input and Output Electrical Wiring
|
|
II. RSLogix500 Ladder Logic Programming
|
|
a. RSLogix Instructions
|
|
b. RSLogix Timers
|
|
c. RSLogix Counters
|
|
d. RSLogix Math Functions
|
|
III. PLC Wiring
|
|
a. Contactors and Interlocking
|
|
b. Sinking and Sourcing Sensors
|
|
c. Variable Frequency Drives
|
|
IV. Integration Lab Projects
|
|
a. Lab Project 1
|
|
b. Lab Project 2
|
|
c. Lab Project 3
|
|
d. Lab Project 4
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
I. Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
|
|
a. Software Installation Lab
|
|
b. Programming Labs
|
|
c. Troubleshooting Labs
|
|
II. RSLogix500 Ladder Logic Programming
|
|
a. RSLogix Instructions Labs
|
|
b. RSLogix Timers Labs
|
|
c. RSLogix Counters Labs
|
|
d. RSLogix Math Functions Labs
|
|
d. RSLogix Compare Functions Labs
|
|
III. PLC Wiring
|
|
a. Contactors and Interlocking Labs
|
|
b. Sinking and Sourcing Sensors Labs
|
|
c. Variable Frequency Drives Labs
|
|
IV. Integration Lab Projects
|
|
a. Lab Project 1
|
|
b. Lab Project 2
|
|
c. Lab Project 3
|
|
d. Lab Project 4
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Programmable Logic Controllers I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 1206
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 4
4. Course Description:
This course covers the basic concepts of operation common to PLC's. Content will include basic uses of PLC's, operation, wiring inputs/outputs, sequencing, numbering systems, flow charts, timers and counters, arithmetic functions and basic programming techniques. Troubleshooting programs will also be practiced in the lab.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 1206 - Programmable Logic Controllers I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1101 | Industrial Electronics I | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1109 | Computers in Industry | 2 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 1206 - Programmable Logic Controllers I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1103 | Motors and Drives | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1113 | Motors & Drives Lab | 3 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
|
Name of Institution
|
Date of Acceptance
|
Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
|
|
Bemidji State University
|
|
Applied Engineering
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems Technology
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
|
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
|
Diploma
|
|
Mechatronics
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
document and analyze their electrical schematics and plc ladder diagram. |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
differentiate the appropriate measuring equipment while testing electrical circuits. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
define ladder logic programming structure
|
|
|
configure plc to computer communication protocols
|
|
|
wire plc inputs and outputs
|
|
|
create basic plc programs
|
|
|
examine and explain contact configuration
|
|
|
utilize internal bit and integer files
|
|
|
explain CPU scan cycles
|
|
|
describe various plc data types
|
|
|
troubleshoot and solve software problems
|
|
|
troubleshoot and solve electrical problems
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
|
|
a. Fundamental Concepts
|
|
b. Programming
|
|
c. RSLogix500 Software
|
|
d. RSLinx Classic Software
|
|
e. Input and Output Electrical Wiring
|
|
II. RSLogix500 Ladder Logic Programming
|
|
a. RSLogix Instructions
|
|
b. RSLogix Timers
|
|
c. RSLogix Counters
|
|
d. RSLogix Math Functions
|
|
III. PLC Wiring
|
|
a. Contactors and Interlocking
|
|
b. Sinking and Sourcing Sensors
|
|
c. Variable Frequency Drives
|
|
IV. Integration Lab Projects
|
|
a. Lab Project 1
|
|
b. Lab Project 2
|
|
c. Lab Project 3
|
|
d. Lab Project 4
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
I. Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
|
|
a. Software Installation Lab
|
|
b. Programming Labs
|
|
c. Troubleshooting Labs
|
|
II. RSLogix500 Ladder Logic Programming
|
|
a. RSLogix Instructions Labs
|
|
b. RSLogix Timers Labs
|
|
c. RSLogix Counters Labs
|
|
d. RSLogix Math Functions Labs
|
|
d. RSLogix Compare Functions Labs
|
|
III. PLC Wiring
|
|
a. Contactors and Interlocking Labs
|
|
b. Sinking and Sourcing Sensors Labs
|
|
c. Variable Frequency Drives Labs
|
|
IV. Integration Lab Projects
|
|
a. Lab Project 1
|
|
b. Lab Project 2
|
|
c. Lab Project 3
|
|
d. Lab Project 4
|