ISMT 180 Programmable Logic Controllers
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) provides a mobile option for teaching both basic and advanced applications as well as sophisticated troubleshooting using the powerful Siemens S7-1200 PLC. Programming, operating, and troubleshooting skills on modern PLC systems are vital for future professionals. This PLC course integrates an HMI panel, networking, and a variety of programming commands in order to teach real-world processes. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
ISMT 180Programmable Logic Controllers
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Trade & Industry
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) provides a mobile option for teaching both basic and advanced applications as well as sophisticated troubleshooting using the powerful Siemens S7-1200 PLC. Programming, operating, and troubleshooting skills on modern PLC systems are vital for future professionals. This PLC course integrates an HMI panel, networking, and a variety of programming commands in order to teach real-world processes. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Describe two levels of troubleshooting and give an application of each
- Describe six types of PLC faults
- Describe how to use the S7-1200's status and diagnostic indicators to determine the status of PLC operation
- Describe the operation of a PLC power distribution system
- Describe how to troubleshoot a PLC power distribution system
- Describe how to troubleshoot a PLC power supply
- Describe how to test discrete input devices
- Describe how to test discrete inputs
- Describe the PLC Force function and give an application
- Describe how to force a PLC input or output using a Force table
- Describe how to test a discrete output device
- Describe how to test a discrete output
- Describe the diagnostics buffer and give an application
- Describe the operation of the diagnostics buffer
- Describe how to troubleshoot an S7-1200 PLC processor that controls local I/O
- Describe five methods of systems troubleshooting and give an application of each
- Describe four types of PLC component tests
- Describe a six-step PLC troubleshooting sequence
- Describe the operation of the Find and Replace function and give an application
- Describe the operation of the Go To function and give an application
- Describe how to test an analog input device
- Describe how to test an analog input channel
- Describe how to troubleshoot analog input loops
- Describe how to test an analog output device
- Describe how to test a Siemens S7-1200 signal board analog output
- Describe how to troubleshoot an analog signal board output
- Describe how to test a PLC-controlled PWM output device
- Describe how to troubleshoot a PLC-controlled PWM application
- Describe how to test a PLC-controlled variable speed drive
- Describe how to troubleshoot a PLC-controlled variable speed drive
- Describe the basic operation of a stepper motor
- Describe how to test a stepper motor
- Describe how to troubleshoot a stepper motor
- Demonstrative Outcomes:
- Use the S7-1200's status and diagnostic indicators to determine the status of PLC operation
- Troubleshoot a PLC power distribution system
- Troubleshoot a PLC power supply
- Test discrete input devices
- Force inputs and outputs using a Force table
- Test a discrete output device
- Test a discrete output
- View the diagnostics buffer
- Troubleshoot an S7-1200 PLC processor fault
- Use a six-step sequence to troubleshoot a PLC system
- Troubleshoot a continuous cycle reciprocating motor PLC project
- Troubleshoot a PLC-controlled machine with manual and automatic modes
- Use the Find and Replace and Go To functions to find an instruction
- Test an analog input device
- Test an analog input channel
- Troubleshoot a PLC routine that performs on/off control using an analog input
- Test an analog output device
- Test a Siemens S7-1200 signal board analog output
- Troubleshoot a Siemens S7-1200 analog signal board output
- Test a PLC-controlled PWM output device
- Troubleshoot a PLC-controlled PWM temperature control application
- Test a PLC-controlled variable speed drive
- Troubleshoot a PLC-controlled variable speed drive
- Test a stepper motor
- Troubleshoot a stepper motor
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies