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INEL 60020 - Basic PLC Programming

0.50 CR
In this module, the student will learn how to enter, edit, and store PLC programs using PLC software. The student will also learn about the PLC’s memory, how it is organized, and what types of numbering systems are commonly used with the PLC. All of these skills are important to be able to fully understand and operate the Allen-Bradley SLC 500.

Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Identify typical components of a Programmable Logic Controller.
  2. Explain the concepts of a Programmable Logic Controller.
  3. State basic PLC terminology and its meanings.
  4. Demonstrate the concept of electrical ladder logic, its history, and its relationship to programmed PLC instruction.
  5. Explain the purpose, functions, and operations of a PLC
  6. Apply the status, input, and output data tables to troubleshoot and debug PLC programming and operations.