I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Programmable Logic Controllers II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 2355
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course expands on the use of plc’s covered in RAST 1106. Included in the course is integration of the plc hardware and programs to control complex robot applications. Included in the course are the use of advanced program functions within the plc software structure, examples include masked memory moves, sub routines, sequencers, math function, data types, data move commands, hardware / software communication parameters, external programming devices. Trouble shooting of both plc hardware, software and program logic will be covered.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 2355 - Programmable Logic Controllers II
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 2355 - Programmable Logic Controllers II
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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Robotics Automated Systems
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AAS Diploma
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Applied Engineering Technology
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AAS
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Use manufacturers manuals and procedures |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Choose correct software version for plc hardware |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
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Install manufacturer’s software
|
|
|
Establish communications programming devices
|
|
|
Demonstrate and Set up and program co-processor modules
|
|
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Demonstrate and Use advanced math functions
|
|
|
Choose memory data transfer devices
|
|
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Develop plc robot controller programs inter dependant on each other
|
|
|
Analyze plc programming functional blocks
|
|
|
Define plc program flow
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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Define Communication standards used by plc manufacturers
|
|
Define Math functions
|
|
Define Data types
|
|
Define Data conversion
|
|
Define masked Memory moves
|
|
Define Software parameters
|
|
Demonstrate hardware / software setup
|
|
Define plc logic troubleshooting
|
|
Define analog conversion ratios
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
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Demonstrate and Develop plc programs
|
|
Demonstrate and Install software
|
|
Define and Install PLC hardware
|
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Analyze plc logic for Up load and down load of plc logic
|
|
Define Wire control circuits into robot controllers I/O
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Demonstrate wiring of plc I/O
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Evaluate plc logic operations
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Programmable Logic Controllers II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 2355
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course expands on the use of plc’s covered in RAST 1106. Included in the course is integration of the plc hardware and programs to control complex robot applications. Included in the course are the use of advanced program functions within the plc software structure, examples include masked memory moves, sub routines, sequencers, math function, data types, data move commands, hardware / software communication parameters, external programming devices. Trouble shooting of both plc hardware, software and program logic will be covered.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 2355 - Programmable Logic Controllers II
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 2355 - Programmable Logic Controllers II
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
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
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Use manufacturers manuals and procedures |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Choose correct software version for plc hardware |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Install manufacturer’s software
|
|
|
Establish communications programming devices
|
|
|
Demonstrate and Set up and program co-processor modules
|
|
|
Demonstrate and Use advanced math functions
|
|
|
Choose memory data transfer devices
|
|
|
Develop plc robot controller programs inter dependant on each other
|
|
|
Analyze plc programming functional blocks
|
|
|
Define plc program flow
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Define Communication standards used by plc manufacturers
|
|
Define Math functions
|
|
Define Data types
|
|
Define Data conversion
|
|
Define masked Memory moves
|
|
Define Software parameters
|
|
Demonstrate hardware / software setup
|
|
Define plc logic troubleshooting
|
|
Define analog conversion ratios
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
Demonstrate and Develop plc programs
|
|
Demonstrate and Install software
|
|
Define and Install PLC hardware
|
|
Analyze plc logic for Up load and down load of plc logic
|
|
Define Wire control circuits into robot controllers I/O
|
|
Demonstrate wiring of plc I/O
|
|
Evaluate plc logic operations
|