Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0068
Organization's ID:
J237LM.1
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Programmable Logic Controllers
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare students for completion of Programmable Logic Controllers, Level I. Students will learn how to examine system components in a small logic controllers (SLC) 500 modular PLC system and the Allen Bradley SLC 500 family PLCs. Explore the PLC fundamentals and system installation as well as programming software. The software used with each of the lab exercises is the remote sensing Logix software.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explore the input devices and output actuators in programmable logic controllers (PLC)
  • List the components in different PLC systems
  • Install and understand the programming software used in PLC systems

General Topics:

  • Programmable Logic Controllers, Level I (Adv.)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials