PLT 104: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

This course covers the basics of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), their purpose, components, how they function, how they are programmed and their integration into mechatronics systems. Students will be introduced to the methods of creating the ladder logic in an organized fashion, then writing programs for the controllers using RSLogix 5000. The PLCs running the programs will operate desktop training equipment as well as various manufacturing processes within a mechatronics system in the classroom.

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Date:: 2017
Primary Material Type:: Presentation
Other Material Types:: Syllabus, Quiz/Test
Institution:: Mount Wachusett Community College
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 3
Subjects:: advanced manufacturing, (AMMQC), mechatronics

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:: Various area employers and our local advisory board contributed to the development of these materials.
Industry Sector:: Developmental Education
Occupation:: Production Occupations (51-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:: Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:: Credit
Credential Type:: Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:: 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:: 45 hours
Language:: English (United States)
Interactivity Type:: Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:: Multiple instructional designers contributed to the development of these resources during several cohorts of students.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:: Consultations during development of instructional materials
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:: Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:: This course is part of MWCC's Mechatronis degree program.