IDSY 1120 Syllabus

Subject Code

IDSY

Course Number

1120

Course Title

Basic Industrial PLCs

Prerequisites

Provisional admission

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered as needed

Credit Hours

(1-7-4)

Course Description

This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, installation, and programming procedures for programmable logic controllers. 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.

A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.

Course Outcomes

Industrial Safety

  • Perform Mount a lock-out tag for use with a padlock.
  • Perform Wear approved PPE (shoes, eye wear, hard hats).

PLC Hardware and Software

  • Identify and discuss function of all PLC components.
  • Discuss and install PLC software.
  • Discuss common terminology use in PLC applications.

PLC Installation, Configuration , and Setup

  • Completely install a PLC processor, power supply and IO cards.
  • Use PLC software to setup and configure a PLC for operation.

PLC Programming Basics

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

Ladder Logic Instructions

  • Discuss and execute relay instructions including Examine if Closed/Normal Open, Examine if Open/Normally Closed, Output/Coil, Latch and Unlatch, and One Shot.
  • Discuss the addressing for bit level instructions.

Timers and Counters

  • Discuss the operation of on-delay timers, off-delay timers, and retentive timers.
  • Program and execute each type of timer in a program.
  • Reset operation for timers.
  • Discuss the operation of up and down counters.
  • Program and execute each type of counter in a program.
  • Reset operation for counters.

Connecting Field Devices to I/O Cards

  • Discuss the operation of Triacs and Diacs.
  • Discuss the difference between Sourcing and Sinking.
  • Discuss the difference between NPN and PNP.
  • Install switches and other control devices to input cards and address the terminals.
  • Install relays, indicator lights, solenoids, and motor starters to output cards and address the terminals.
  • Write and execute a program using field connected devices.