Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC272AC   20056-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
GTC272AC 20056-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) III
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 program documentation. Testing and troubleshooting program operation.
Prerequisites: GTC/MIT209 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC272AC   20056-20086 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) III
1. Use troubleshooting techniques on both hardware and software associated with programmable logic controllers. (I, IV)
2. Calibrate transducers. (II, IV)
3. Edit programs for control devices. (I, III)
4. Compose program documentation. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GTC272AC   20056-20086 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications) III
    I. Processor Function
        A. Instruction
        B. Flowcharting
      II. Control Hardware
          A. Switches
          B. Transducers
          C. Sensors
        III. Development of Programming Tools
            A. Bit-levels tools
            B. Word-level tools
          IV. Writing Control Software
              A. Documentation
              B. Troubleshooting
              C. Editing
              D. Verifying program operation
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