This week covers basic mathematical instructions performed by PLC's and their applications. Basic PLC math instructions include add, subtract, multiply and divide to calculate the sum, difference, produce, and quotient of the content of word registers, as the PLC is capable of doing many arithmetic operations per scan period for fast updating of data.
 
Reading Assignment:
Programmable Logic Controllers - Chapter #11               Math Instructions
 
There is a power point for this chapter located in the "Handout" section.   A reminder that the power points for this class require extra load and view time.
 
The video below has further explanation of the math instructions in a PLC.
 
In the coursework section you find explanation for the following assignments:
Completing 1, 3, 9, and 10 of the Problems from the end of chapter #11.
Designing a PLC program in the LogixPro software to meet the criteria's listed.
2 faults under the Advanced button of the Troubleshooting PLC software.