MEC-225 Programmable Logic Control I

Credits: 4
Contact Hours: Lec 2 Lab 4 Practicum 0
Tier Rate: Tier II
Note: Course is offered in the fall semester. MEC 130 or prior electrical experience recommended. This lecture/lab course introduces the basic hardware and programming language of common programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used in industrial process control systems. Students will learn how to use basic programming commands to perform typical industrial processes. Using the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix family of Programmable Controllers and RSLogix 500 Programming Software, the student will learn the proper syntax of PLC code, addressing, basic commands, and the functioning of the program cycle. Programs will be written around discreet control elements. Early in the course some labs will be guided. As students progress, program development will become increasing more difficult as instructions will be text-based.