IDSY 1120 Syllabus

Subject Code

IDSY

Course Number

1120

Course Title

Basic Industrial PLCs

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered Fall and Spring

Credit Hours

(1-10-5)

Course Description

This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installation, and programming procedures for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Instructors place emphasis on PLC programming, connections, installation, and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications.

Course Outcomes

Industrial Safety
Order        Description
   1             Perform Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock.
   2             Perform Wear approved PPE (Shoes, eye wear, hard hats.

PLC Hardware and Software
Order        Description
   1             Identify and discuss function of all PLC components.
   2             Discuss and install PLC software.
   3             Discuss common terminology used in PLC applications.

PLC Installation, Configuration and Setup
Order        Description
   1             Completely install a PLC processor, power supply and IO cards.
   2             Use PLC software to setup and configure a PLC for operation.

PLC Programming Basics
Order        Description
   1             Discuss the operation of the following logic gates: AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR, NOT and
                  BUFFERS.
   2             Discuss and convert values using Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal and Binary Coded Decimal.
   3             Discuss the terms related to data storage including: Data Words, Bytes, Nibbles, Bits, Signed and
                  Unsigned Integers and Double Words.

Ladder Logic Instructions
Order        Description
   1             Discuss and execute relay instructions including Examine if Closed/Normally Open, Examine if
                  Open/Normally Closed, Output/Coil, Latch and Unlatch and One Shot.
   2             Discuss the addressing for bit level instructions.

Timers and Counters
Order        Description
   1             Discuss the operation of on-delay timers, off-delay timers and retentive timers.
   2             Program and execute each type of timer in a program.
   3             Reset operation for timers.
   4             Discuss the operation of up and down counters.
   5             Program and execute each type of counter in a program.
   6             Reset operation for counters.

Connecting Field Devices to I/O Cards
Order        Description
   1             Discuss the operation of Triacs and Diacs.
   2             Discuss the difference between Sourcing and Sinking.
   3             Discuss the difference between NPN and PNP.
   4             Install switches and other control devices to input cards and address the terminals.
   5             Install relays, indicator lights, solenoids and motor starters to output cards and address the terminals.
   6             Write and execute a program using field connected devices.