ELEC 037 Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

Units: 4
Prerequisites: ELEC 030 Fundamentals of Electricity or ELECT 011 AC and DC Network Analysis each with a grade of “C” or better.
This course introduces the fundamentals of the operation and use of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The PLC uses programmable memory to store instructions and executes specific functions that include on/off control, timing, counting, and sequencing arithmetic used in process and machine control systems. PLC principles, hardware, and software will be emphasized. Ladder logic is used in programming and troubleshooting the PLC. (CSU)