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.

Credits

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

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]

Credit Hours Narrative

2

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

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