ELTRO 223: Programming Software for Tag-Based PLCs

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Class Program

Industrial Electronics

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092620

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Focuses on the development, design and implementation of advanced programming ladder logic using tag-based data organization. Class focuses on the useful 'tag-naming' of PLC outputs, inputs and their use in PLC logic. Tag-naming enables students to construct PLC programs that are readable and understandable by tradespersons across industry.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ELTRO 132

Course Learning Outcomes

Develop, design, and implement tag-based programming ladder logic software.

Develop sub-routine PLC software strategies.

Identify and apply the proper data organization and file management routines for a specific application.

Differentiate between relay instructions, comparisons, and sequencer control strategies.

Examine and explain PID control loops.

Possess industry entry-level knowledge and skills in PLC programming for various equipment manufacturers using Tag names.

Solve elementary PLC circuit control problems and relate these problem-solving practices to areas of electronics and related industrial technology disciplines such as refrigeration and agricultural food processing industries.

Build simple and complex PLC circuits using tag names.

Test and troubleshoot PLC circuits.

Core Topics

PLC overview and hardware components
Number systems and codes
Fundamentals of logic
Developing basic and advanced ladder logic using tag names
Timers and counters
Control instructions and data manipulation
Math instructions
Sequencer and shift registers
Installation and troubleshooting