Advanced PLC Programming and Applications. ((2 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): MECH 2500 Corequisite(s): MECH 2555 Covers the principles of program structure, subroutines, interrupts, debugging, and code simplification techniques. Illustrates the measurement and scaling of analog signals. Covers networking principles such as Ethernet and serial. Expands on foundational PLC knowledge to include advanced programmable automation controller (PAC) features, user-defined data types, add-on instructions, and function block programming. Includes integration of PACs with variable frequency drives (VFDs), analog/digital sensors, and encoders. Covers advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming and introduces basic concepts of programmable safety relays. Includes lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs with industrial control applications. Course Lab fee of $15 for materials, lab applies. Software fee of $29 applies.