MEC 254 - PLC Troubleshooting

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MEC 251

Course Description: Covers PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming, operation, and applications used in industry, as well as PLC troubleshooting skills, such as PLC input and output testing, software testing, and application troubleshooting. This course covers a wide variety of program commands, ranging from timers and contacts, stepper motor control, and PWM control that will quickly develop relevant and critical skills to be job ready in modern industry environments.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe two levels of troubleshooting and give an application of each.
CLO#2: Describe five methods of PLC troubleshooting and give an application of each.
CLO#3: Troubleshoot a PLC routine that performs an on/off control using an analog input. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Describe how to troubleshoot a stepper motor.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator (Texas Instrument TI-3x series), scratch paper for calculations/notes, pen or mechanical pencil, 3-ring binder.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.