Introduction to PLCs
This course introduces the programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and its associated applications. Topics include numbering systems, ladder logic diagrams, input/output modules, power supplies, surge protection, selection/installation of controllers, and interfacing of controllers with equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to install PLC systems and create simple programs.
- Date:
- 2014
- Primary Material Type:
- Syllabus
- Institution:
- South Arkansas Community College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 3
- Subjects:
- PLC, Programmable Logic Controllers
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Martin Resource Management
- Industry Sector:
- Manufacturing -- Miscellaneous Manufacturing -- Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing (3399)
- Occupation:
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (49-0000)
Education / Instructional Information
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- full semester
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
- Quality Note:
- Rubric adapted from another consortium. All SME reports will be uploaded by 30 September.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Course Note:
- Industrial Technology
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Text Access - Text to Speech
- Text Adjust - Compatible
- Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
- Non Flickering Content
Copyright / Licensing