ELTRO 231: Troubleshooting Electronic PLC Control Systems

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Class Program

Industrial Electronics

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092623

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Learn procedures for isolating and safely correcting problems in an industrial electricity/electronics system. Includes editing, uploading, downloading, saving and restoring PLC programs, and interpreting basic ladder logic instructions. Hands-on practice uses actual electronic controls and PLC system workstations.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ELTRO 210

Course Learning Outcomes

Use proper procedures to isolate and safely correct problems in an industrial electricity/electronics PLC control system.

Proficiently edit, upload, download, save, and restore PLC programs.

Apply basic ladder logic instructions for programmable ladder logic control systems.

Use object-oriented animated graphics and symbols for PLC software troubleshooting.

Effectively troubleshoot electronic controls and PLC system workstations in industries such as refrigeration and agricultural food handling and processing.

Properly test and troubleshoot PLC circuits utilizing PLC graphics.

Core Topics

Principles for troubleshooting electronic PLC control systems
Meters and tools for troubleshooting
Isolating and safely correcting problems
Editing, uploading, and downloading to save PLC programs
Restoring PLC programs
Utilizing HMI interface processes
Utilizing trend profiles for troubleshooting
Resolving nuisance and critical alarms
Preventative maintenance