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Basic Programmable Logic Controllers Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Robert Johnson (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

rljohnson@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806) 335-4263 or 335-4390</p>

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107L

Office Hours

Normal office hours are one hour after morning classes and one hour before evening classes. Outside of these hours, please call and make an appointment.

Course Information

Recording Policy

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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

ELMT-1301-001 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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Department Expectations

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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 #978-1-60525-006-9
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Supplies

 

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

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
20 pts/session
14 sessions
280 possible
Lab
10 pts/session
14 sessions
140 possible
Homework
Avg. of all work
16 sessions
150 possible
Mid-Term Exam
 
1 Exam
215 possible
Final Exam
 
1 Exam
215 possible
 
 
 
 

 

1000 Total Possible Points
 
930 – 1000 pts = A
850 -   929 pts = B
770 -   849 pts = C
700 -   769 pts = D
    0 -   699 pts = F
 
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

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  • \ Chapter 1
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  • \ Safety
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  • \ PLC History and Development
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  • \ PLC Designs
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  • \ Motor Control Principles
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  • \ Chapter 2
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  • \ PLC Components and Selection
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  • \ Terminology
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  • \ Allen Bradley Software
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  • \ Lab Assignments
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  • \ Chapter 3
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  • \ Number Systems and Codes
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  • \ Lab 1
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  • \ Chapter 4
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  • \ I/O modules and Selections
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 1
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  • \ Chapter 5
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  • \ Review Motor Control Rules
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  • \ Practice Standards for lab
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 1
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  • \ Chapter 6
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  • \ Force Settings
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  • \ Adapt Motor Control Rules to PLC
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  • \ Lab 2
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  • \ Chapter 7
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  • \ Gates and Boolean expressions as background to PLC programming
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 2
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  • \ Test
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  • \ Chapter 9
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  • \ Counters
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  • \ Multiple counters to reset each other
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 2
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  • \ Chapter 8
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  • \ Timers - Preset and variable
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  • \ Lab 3
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  • \ Chapter 13
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  • \ Subroutines
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 3
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 3 - on "Click" software
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 3 - run on "Click" PLC
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  • \ Input wiring
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  • \ Lab 4 - Planning and application
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  • \ Intro to variable frequency drives
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  • \ Continuation of Lab 4 - debug and variable frequency drives
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Additional Information

Student Conduct/Class Rules

I try to keep a friendly, non-hostile environment in the class. I apply all rules and regulations evenly and fairly.

Attendance

  1. There are 16 scheduled sessions. The attendance portion of your final grade will be based on 14 sessions. You may miss two sessions without affecting your attendance grade.
  2. Mid-term and Final exam sessions are not included in the two "no-penalty" sessions you are allowed to miss.
  3. You will clock in and clock out of each session on the computer in room 107. The time clock entries will be the final word on if you attended class or not.
  4. Class starts at 8:00 am. Tardiness will result in loss of attendance points for any session.
  5. Class ends at 11:50 am. Leaving early will result in loss of attendance points for any session.
  6. You are responsible for acquiring notes and homework assignments from fellow students when you are absent.
  7. Home work is due at the first of the following session after is has been assigned. If you are absent when the assignment was made, it is still due at the following session.
  8. Failure to turn in homework on time will result in a 20pt reduction on the homework when turned in at the following session. A paper that is two sessions late will receive a grade of 0.
  9. There are no mid-term or final exam make up tests.

Conduct

  1. The main thing to remember is to respect each other.
  2. Cell phones are to be silenced during class. Texting, gaming, taking non-emergency calls, and etc is not permitted. Students who choose not to follow this rule will have the option of surrendering their phone to me for the class or leaving the class for the day.
  3. It is permissible to bring in food or drinks into the class room. No food or drinks are allowed in the labs or computer labs. If a student does not pick up and properly dispose of food wrappers, cans, and bottles, then the food and drink privilege will be revoked for all students.
  4. No smoking in the building. There is an area north of the class room that you may smoke during breaks. Use the ash trays and do not throw butts or trash on the grounds or parking lot.
  5. No chewing tobacco, dip, snuff, sunflower seeds, or anything else that requires a spit cup.
  6. During class lecture I encourage open discussion; however, when a student asks a direct question to me, I need everyone else to be quite and let me respond. After I have answered the question, anyone wanting to add to or question the answer is welcome to jump in. This fair to all students and will prevent confusion as to what is the proper answer.
  7. Please be considerate of other classes going on in the building and keep your voices down when you are in the hallways during break.
  8. Anyone that causes a disruption will be asked to leave the class.
  9. Bring text book and tools to class every session.
  10. Infractions of any of the above will result in grade reduction for the day and/or disciplinary action.

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM