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Basic Programmable Logic Controllers Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor

Anthony Thorpe (Curriculum Vitae)

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Course

ELMT-1301-002 Basic Programmable Logic Controllers

Prerequisites

IEIR 1310

Course Description

An introduction to programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including basic concepts, programming, application, troubleshooting of ladder logic, and interfacing of equipment.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
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\ Young/Glover
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\ Published by Sequoia
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\ ISBN #1-885071-29-9
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\ Programmable Logic Controllers
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\ Max Rabiee
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\ Goodheart-Willcox Company Publishers
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\ ISBN #978-1-60525-945-1
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Supplies

 

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Tool Box/Bag
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Fuse Puller
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Expected Student Behavior

 

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Notebook & Class Equipment
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Students are required to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook for grading prior to the final exam. Articles, accumulated information, and useful reference material that pertain to relative course topics will be counted towards the notebook grade. Notebook should contain handouts, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list. All items will be graded from the notebook. Student shall furnish a scientific calculator and personal protective equipment to include safety glasses. Student shall have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department service tool list. Student shall furnish necessary computer media for information transfer. Student shall furnish required text and Handyman Pocket Handbook.
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Shop Policy
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Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.
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Tools, Equipment, and Clothing
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Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
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Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

Grading Criteria

 

Course Evaluations:
Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period.
 
Final (Overall) Grade Policy:

The final overall grade will be computed using the following relevant components:

 

Attendance/Participation

40%

 

 90-100

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Lab, projects, notebooks, homework

30%

 

80-89%

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Exams

20%

 

70-79%

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Final Exam

 10%

  

60-69

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Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. Individuals will not receive credit for making up activities and there will not be special lab sessions. Some work can be caught up during regular lab times. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.
 

Attendance

 

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Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. The Instructor will adjust system for classes that vary from schedule. All attendance points will come from time sheet. Tampering with the time system will result in the loss of all attendance points for that student. Attendance to the end of the last hour block or until instructor releases class is required in order to receive any of the points. Failure to bring required equipment will result in a loss of all points for the class period.

Calendar

Day 1

Discuss Syllabus. Chapter 1.  Introduce textbook and it application.  overview of  the PLC including  various types of peripherial devices, power requirements, CPU"S , modules, input/output devices Assign proJect1 Day 2 Studies.

Day 2

Chapter 2. Study PLC Technical Terms in chapters 1,2,3,4. PLC components and applications, Communication systems, Commercial electronics and high voltage electronic devices as applied in industry - Potential and limitations of the PLC. Students can research day two assignment and elaborate on results during class 3

Day 3

Chapter 3. Student elaborations and findings. Numbering systems used in read out of the PLC, Variable frequency drives, digital and analog devices, Assign homework.

Day 4

Chapter4. Input/output Devices, Motor controls Power supplies, Sinking and Sourcing

Day 5

Chapter5,6. creating relay logic Diagrams, PLC programming, Motor controls cont,VFD setup and parameter selection to match operations as assigned

Day 6

Chapter7,8. Logic gate functions, PLC timers,Programmin Motor controls and VFD cont,, Relay Logic Diagrams

Day 7

Chapter9. PLC counters,PLC programming,

Day 8

 Chapter10, Math functions,Timers, Counters, subroutines

Day 9

Chapter11, PLC compare, Jump, and MCR Instructions, PLC programming cont.

Day 10

Chapter12. Subroutine Functions, PLCprogramming cont, Fiber Optic switching

Day 11

Chapter13. PLC logic and bit shift Instructions,Programming PLC cont

Day 12

chapter14,15. Data handling Iand Sequencer Instructions, Continu PLC programming

Day 13

 Chapter 16,17. PLC Troubleshooting, servicing and networks in Manufacturing. continuePrograming test and troubleshoot assigned projects

Day 14

 continue Troubleshooting. Compare programs with other students

Day 15

final review , all assigned projects and home work must be complete and turned in to Instructor before class ends.

Day 16

Final Exam, grade notebooks, cleanup

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM