10620100Introduction to PLCs
Course Information
Description
Introductory study of PLC Programming overview (parts, principles of operation, size and applications), PLC components (I/O modules, specifications, CPU, memory, programming options), Number systems and codes (binary, decimal, hexadecimal, BCD, ASCII, binary arithmetic), Fundamentals of Logic (binary concept, AND, OR, NOT functions, Boolean algebra, logic gates, word level instructions), Basics of programming in RSLogix500 (memory organization, program scan, programming languages, instruction addressing, XIC, XIO, OTE instructions, creating ladder logic), PLC installation practices, editing, and troubleshooting (enclosures, electrical noise, grounding, voltages, program editing, program monitoring, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, connecting to your PLC to your PC).
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
Course Competencies
  1. Illustrate the function of each major component of a Programmable Logic Controller
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill demonstration
    Exam
    Criteria
    Written explanation describes the function of each PLC component to 100% accuracy
    Written explanation summarizes the various types of processors
    Drawing shows each major external component of a PLC
    Drawing clearly labels each major external component of a PLC

  2. Enter basic programming instructions into RSLogix500 or LogixPro software to create a seal-in circuit with XIC, XIO, and OTE instructions
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Exam
    Criteria
    Use correct addressing procedure
    Use correct branching instructions
    Accurately convert relay ladder diagrams to PLC ladder logic diagrams

  3. Configure serial or Ethernet RSLinxClassic drivers to establish communication between PLC hardware and programming software
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Exam
    Criteria
    Establish communication with the PLC
    Upload a program per parameters identified by the instructor
    Download a program per parameters identified by the instructor
    Change the PLC processor between Program and Run mode