APR 215 Advanced PLC Troubleshooting

Designed to develop advanced skills in programming PLCs. Students will learn to convertcommon industrial control circuits to PLC ladder logic as well as create programs from narrative descriptions. Special emphasis is placed on interfacing the PLC with a selection of electro-pneumatic control devices. Also covered are interpreting PLC data sheets and systemic approach to testing and troubleshooting of PLC programs.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: APR 214 Programmable Logic Control or MT3.824 Programmable Logic Controllers with a C or better

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Accurately interpret electrical control diagrams. Demonstrate effective programming techniques. Accurately interpret narrative (verbal, written) problem descriptions. Systematically approach troubleshooting.