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Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications)
Course: GTC272

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   6 Period(s)   6 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: The programmable logic controller as the control unit for the application of sensors, switches, and transducers. Motors, stepper motors, and other prime movers are controlled. Includes both on/off and analog devices



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use troubleshooting techniques on both the hardware and the software associated with the programmable logic controllers (PLC). (I, V)
2. Apply sensor devices to the input of the PLC. (II, III)
3. Calibrate transducers. (II, V)
4. Edit programs for control devices. (I, IV)
5. Apply timers, counter, latches, and so on to sequential process control. (IV)
6. Write both bit-level and word-level instructions. (IV)
7. Compose program documentation. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Processor Function
   A. Instruction
   B. Flowcharting
II. Control Hardware
   A. Switches
   B. Transducers
   C. Sensors
III. Wiring Diagrams
   A. Organization
   B. Sensor diagrams
IV. Development of Programming Tools
   A. Bit-levels tools
   B. Word-level tools
V. Writing Control Software
   A. Documentation
   B. Troubleshooting
   C. Editing
   D. Verifying program operation
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  4/26/2005

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