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The PLC Technician Certificate Program provides a basic introduction to PLCs and focuses on the practical applications of using them in a plant or manufacturing system. This program is designed for students with little or no PLC experience and who require a safe and quick start in the fundamentals of PLC programming.This program includes PLCLogix 500, our lab simulator that emulates the Rockwell Logix 500 series PLC control software. This simulation software enables you to design, run, test, and debug ladder logic programs and simulate the operation of real-world PLC applications. “I really enjoyed the fact I could grab my laptop and jump on the program when I had a few spare minutes. Working as I do makes it difficult to devote a large block of time to studies.” -Scott Foltz, PLC GraduatePLC Technician Certificate covers the following material.
This module provides a general overview of PLCs and their application in industry. The origins of the PLC and its evolution are covered in detail. The advantages of PLCs are also outlined, and the main components associated with PLC systems are explored. An introduction to ladder logic is presented and the most common types of PLC signals are covered with an emphasis on practical applicationLearning Outcomes:. Describe the purpose of a control panel. Define a programmable controller.
List six factors affecting the original design of programmable controllers. Name three advantages of PLCs compared to relay logic systems. List the three main components in a PLC system. Understand the term ladder logic.
Describe the application of PLC signals. Explain the difference between a bit and a word. This course is intended to familiarize the student with the most important aspects of the PLC's central processing unit.
Topics covered in the course include memory devices and memory storage, as well as an introduction to data storage and processing. This course covers all aspects of the Input/Output system for PLCs including discrete, analog, and data I/O. In addition, the course also presents an overview of I/O addressing and an introduction to Allen-Bradley I/O parameters. Course topics also include the principles of remote I/O and an introduction to scaling and resolution of analog devices and signals.Learning Outcomes:. Explain the purpose of the I/O system. Describe how I/O addressing is accomplished.
Define discrete inputs. List four tasks performed by an input module. Describe the basic operation of a discrete output.
Explain the purpose of data I/O interfaces. Define analog I/O.
Describe the resolution of an analog I/O module. List three applications for advanced I/O. Explain the purpose of remote I/O. This course is intended to provide students with an overview of the wide range of programming terminals currently in use and to outline some of the key differences between them. In addition, the course covers topics such as hand-held programming terminals and computer-based software packages. The operation of host computer-based systems is also covered as well as the application of peripheral devices in a PLC network.Learning Outcomes:.
Define the term programming terminal. Describe the application of dedicated programming terminals. List the two types of programming terminals. Describe the purpose of mini-programmers. Define computer-based programming terminals. Differentiate between programming software and documentation software. Describe the function of a host computer-based PLC system.
Explain the purpose of peripheral devices. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a thorough coverage of the various safety precautions, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques associated with a typical PLC system. In addition, the course also covers proper grounding techniques, sources of electrical interference, and I/O installation techniques. This course is intended to provide an introduction to relay logic and relay logic diagrams. The basic operating principles of relays are presented as well as detailed information regarding sizing and rating of electromagnetic contactors. Seal-in circuits and their application in control systems is discussed as well as an introduction to timing circuits.
This course provides an introduction to ladder logic programming techniques using laboratory simulation software. The lab component of the course provides the student with an opportunity to write ladder logic programs and test their operation through PLC simulation. This course is intended to provide students with an overview of PLC timers and their application in industrial control circuits. Allen-Bradley timing functions such as TON, TOF, and RTO are discussed in detail and the theory is reinforced through lab projects using lab simulation software. In addition, students will learn practical programming techniques for timers including cascading and reciprocating timing circuits.Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:. Name two types of relay logic timers. List the four basic types of PLC timers.
Describe the function of a time-driven circuit. Differentiate between an ON-delay and an OFF-delay instruction. Write a ladder logic program using timers.
Describe the operating principle of retentive timers. Explain the purpose of cascading timers. Define reciprocating timers.
This course provides students with a broad overview of PLC counters and their application in control systems. Allen-Bradley counting functions such as CTU and CTD are presented in detail and the theory is reinforced through lab projects using lab simulation software.
In addition, students will learn practical programming techniques for counters including cascading counters and combining counting and timing circuits.Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:. Name two types of mechanical counters. Define the two basic types of PLC counters. Write a ladder logic program using CTU, CTD, and RES. Explain the terms underflow and overflow. Describe the function of an event-driven circuit. Design an up/down counter.
Define cascading counters. Explain the advantages of combining timers and counters.
This course is intended to provide an overview of various zone control techniques and branching instructions. The principles of Master Control Relays are presented with an emphasis on safety considerations and compliance with safety codes and regulations. In addition, the course also provides coverage of subroutines and their application and benefit in complex control problems.
Force instructions are presented and demonstrated through lab simulation software. The simulation software also allows the student to program and observe branching operations.Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:. Define master control relay. Explain the purpose of a zone of control. Describe the function of zone control latch. Write a ladder logic program with a subroutine. Describe the purpose of first failure annunciators.
Differentiate between a JSR and a JMP. Explain the advantage of using subroutines. Use the FORCE instruction for troubleshooting. This course is designed to provide the student with a clear understanding of the purpose and application of PLC sequencers, both through the theory of operation and through the actual demonstration using lab simulation software. The course will familiarize the learner with masking techniques and the various types of sequencers available including SQO and SQC instructions. In addition, sequencers charts are presented with an emphasis on maintenance and recording of sequencer chart information.Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:. Explain the operation of a mechanical drum controller.
Describe the basic function of a PLC sequencer. Explain how time-driven sequencers operate. Describe the operation of event-driven sequencers.
Derive a sequencer chart. Define the term matrix.
Explain the purpose of masking. List three types of sequencers. Write a ladder logic program using SQO and SQC. This course provides students with an introduction to the principles of data transfer, including bits, words, and files. Using lab simulation, various aspects of data transfer will be demonstrated and students will program and observe transfer instructions such as MOV. This course provides an overview of basic mathematical functions found in typical PLCs.
It also provides thorough coverage of data comparison instructions such as EQU, LES, and GRT. In addition, this course provides a foundation for more advanced programming techniques including analog input and output control. Topics such as combining math functions are presented with an emphasis on practical application and are demonstrated through lab simulation.Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:.
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List three types of data comparison. Explain the Addition function. Subtract two numbers using a PLC. Multiply and divide two numbers. Define the terms scaling and ramping.
Write a program using LES, GRT, EQU. Use the Square Root instruction. Write a program combining math functions. Describe the purpose of LIM. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the various aspects of process control and its application to PLC systems.
In addition to open-loop and closed-loop systems, the course also covers advanced closed loop techniques including PID control. This course is intended to provide the student with an introduction to networking using PLC systems and peripherals. The principles of data highways are discussed using windows platform and Allen-Bradley hardware and programming software. In addition, an introduction to ethernet and network switching is also presented as well as detailed descriptions of topology and the application of token passing in a data highway. This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the various number systems used by PLCs and their application in industrial control. The course covers binary numbers and codes including BCD, Octal, and hexadecimal.
In addition, the course also demonstrates through lab simulation how number systems are manipulated by the PLC's processor. This course provides a thorough treatment of digital logic and its application in PLC programming and control. Boolean algebra and the theorems associated with it are presented and demonstrated through a series of programming examples.
In addition, the student will become adept at converting digital logic to ladder logic and will apply DeMorgan's theorem to increase circuit efficiency and reduce redundency.Learning Outcomes:Upon completion of this module the student will be able to:. Apply truth tables to troubleshooting digital circuits. List five logic gates. Describe the basic operation of an inverter. Explain the purpose of Boolean algebra.
Apply logic gate combinations to PLC control. Convert digital logic to ladder logic.
Name eight Boolean theorems. Apply DeMorgan's theorem to ladder logic circuits. This module is designed to cover the fundamentals of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs).
The four types of connections used for interfacing with field devices are demonstrated, with an emphasis on practical application. A discussion of RTU architecture, communications and practical applications is presented. In addition, an overview of PACs and a comparison of PAC and RTU functionality is described and the differences between PLC and PACs are also highlighted. This module provides a general overview of automation systems and the role of automation in industry. It also covers the basic principles of flexible automation and flexible manufacturing systems.
The advantages of automation are outlined, and the main components associated with automation systems are explored.