Title: Lesson
Course: Programmable Logic Controls (IC 107-IC 107) > Section: Web Content

To start PLC's you will explore the reasons for changing from relay control systems to PLC's. You will also learn the basic parts of a PLC, how a PLC is used to control a process, and the different kinds of PLC's and their applications. Ladder logic language, which was developed to simplify the task of programming PLC's, is introduced.
Reading Assignment:
Programmable Logic Controllers -  Chapter #1               PLC's an Overview
You will find a power point for the chapter in the "Handout" section of this page. Most of the power points for this class are very lengthy and are large files, be sure to give yourself time to download and review them.
The video below contains further explanation of the overview of a PLC.
Also in the video section is a short tutorial pertaining to the LogixPro software.
In the "Coursework" section you will find the details to the following assignments:
Creating a word document and completing the review questions at the end of Chapter #1 of the PLC textbook.
Loading the LogixPro software and completing a simple program design.
Logging into the remote server and opening the Troubleshooting PLC Circuits program and completing the assignment.