Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

This course provides instruction on electrical safety and the installation, programming and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). When completed, the learner will also be able to better understand machine and/or vendor specific PLC instruction and training seminars.

Topics include safety procedures for working on electrical circuits controlled by a PLC, installation, configuring, programming and troubleshooting PLC hardware and software. The learner will also draw and interpret PLC wiring schematics and ladder logic diagrams, connect machine and process control components to a PLC and write programs to control their operation. In addition, diagnostic hardware and software will be used to quickly locate a defective component within a PLC.