ARET2111 Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers
This course will focus on Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s). Problem solving and troubleshooting factory controls will be stressed throughout this course. This is accomplished using up-to-date Rockwell Software. Students will acquire an advanced knowledge of PLC’s, HMI’s, logic concepts, programmable controller program development, Input/output (I/O) configuration and translation from hardware to programmed logic. Students will develop, edit and troubleshoot programs employing a large array of instructions found in typical Mechatronic Systems as applied in Manufacturing systems, including logic flow, timers, counters, sequencers, math, and specialty functions.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Apply memory organization and addressing
Employ discrete input/output addressing
Identify the function of a tag
Create a PLC program utilizing tag-based addressing
Create an HMI program
Illustrate the function and use of monitoring devices
Troubleshoot PLC based system
Differentiate between program languages
Create basic PLC Machine applications
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details