Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC272AA   20056-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
GTC272AA 20056-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) I
The programmable logic controller as the control unit for the application of sensors, switches, and transducers that regulate motors, stepper motors, and other prime movers. Includes both on/off and analog devices.
Prerequisites: GTC/MIT209 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC272AA   20056-20086 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) I
1. Use troubleshooting techniques on both hardware and software associated with programmable logic controllers. (I, V)
2. Apply sensor devices to the input of the programmable logic controller. (II, III)
3. Edit programs for control devices. (I, IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GTC272AA   20056-20086 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) I
    I. Processor Function
        A. Instruction
        B. Flowcharting
      II. Control Hardware
          A. Switches
          B. Transducers
          C. Sensors
        III. Wiring Diagrams
            A. Organization
            B. Sensor diagrams
          IV. Development of Programming Tools
              A. Bit-levels tools
              B. Word-level tools
            V. Writing Control Software
                A. Documentation
                B. Troubleshooting
                C. Editing
                D. Verifying program operation
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