Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC272AB   20056-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
GTC272AB 20056-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) II
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. Writing and editing control software.
Prerequisites: GTC/MIT209 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC272AB   20056-20086 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) II
1. Use troubleshooting techniques on both hardware and software associated with programmable logic controllers. (I, II, III)
2. Edit programs for control devices. (I, II)
3. Apply timers, counter, and latches, to sequential process control. (II)
4. Write both bit-level and word-level instructions. (I, II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GTC272AB   20056-20086 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) II
    I. Processor Function
        A. Instruction
        B. Flowcharting
      II. Development of Programming Tools
          A. Bit-levels tools
          B. Word-level tools
        III. Writing Control Software
            A. Documentation
            B. Troubleshooting
            C. Editing
            D. Verifying program operation
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