Advanced Programmable Controllers

Catalog description

Course covers advanced topics in utilizing Programmable Logic/Automation Controllers (PLC/PAC) to automate industrial processes by managing several output devices based on input from various devices, including analog sensors. Students will learn to program, edit, download and control sequences of events utilizing Studio 5000 software and CompactLogix based trainers from Allen-Bradley. In addition, students will utilize Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices programmed with FactoryTalk View Studio software. Extensive troubleshooting of automation systems is integrated in the course.