Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC272   19946-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
GTC272 19946-20055 L+L 3 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications)
The programmable logic controller as the control unit for the application of sensors, switches, and transducers. Motors, stepper motors, and other prime movers are controlled. Includes both on/off and analog devices. Prerequisites: GTC209 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC272   19946-20055 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications)
1. Use troubleshooting techniques on both the hardware and the software associated with the programmable logic controllers (PLC). (I, V)
2. Apply sensor devices to the input of the PLC. (II, III)
3. Calibrate transducers. (II, V)
4. Edit programs for control devices. (I, IV)
5. Apply timers, counter, latches, and so on to sequential process control. (IV)
6. Write both bit-level and word-level instructions. (IV)
7. Compose program documentation. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GTC272   19946-20055 Automated Control Systems (PLC Applications)
    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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