Mechatronics Technology

Industrial Computer

Course Outline

Programmable Logic Controllers

Flow of information with a focus on the control function of PLCs

Basic functions and Design

Technical documents

Data sheets

Timing

Diagrams

Operation manuals

Schematics

Ladder diagrams

System malfunctions in or caused by PLC hardware

Safety rules

Mechatronics – Industrial Computer Course Details

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Contact Hours:  30

Course Description: This course is an introduction to personal computing.  Topics include definitions of computer types, hardware and software structure as well as the use of software applications; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows Explorer.

Course Competencies:  Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be competent to perform the following tasks:

• Explain the role of programmable logic controllers within a given system or module.
• Trace and describe the flow of information in a given mechatronic system or subsystem with a focus on the control function of PLCs in the system.
• Describe the basic functions and design of PLCs.
• Read, analyze and utilize the technical documents such as data sheets, timing diagrams, operation manuals, schematics, and ladder diagrams.
• Correctly localize, identify and document system malfunctions in or caused by PLC hardware, based upon the technical documentation.
• Apply safety rules while working on the system.
• Transfer the knowledge learned from one system to another system.

Course Requirements: 

Attendance Requirements:  80%

Evaluation Strategies/Grading:  Students evaluated by Instructor at completion of class

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