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WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE NO: ATR 214
TITLE:
Advanced Programmable Controllers

Lead Instructor: Karl Parr (see Wake Tech course schedules, class and section, for the actual instructor)
Office: ETB 321Y
Phone: (919) 866-5348

Office Hours:

to be announced


Textbook(s):
     Title:
Programmable Logic Controllers , 3rd Ed.
     Author:
F. D. Petruzella
     ISBN:
0-07-829852-0
     Publisher:
McGraw-Hill

 

Title:  Activities Manual for Programmable Logic Controllers  , 3rd Ed.

Author: F. D. Petruzella

ISBN: 0-07-829855-5

Publisher: McGraw-Hill


Credit Hours: Four(4) Semester Hours
Pre-requisites: ATR 213
Co-requisites: none
Course Description:
This course continues the study of the operation, and use of, programmable logic controllers.  The student should already be familiar with basic PLC operations and programming.  In this course the students will do in-depth PLC programming and system analysis and be introduced to advanced PLC functions.


Course Goals and Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand and use advanced ladder logic commands and functions.

2. Understand and use D/A and A/D conversion.

3. Understand and use PLC functional blocks.

4. Program using with special memory and functions found in various PLCs.

5. Design and troubleshoot advanced PLC programs.

6. Specify a PLC rack system and components for a given application.

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The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College

Respect

Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.

Responsibility

Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.

Critical Thinking

Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Communication

Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral communications are clearly understood.

Collaboration

Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.

 

Grading Is As Follows:

Tests(3)

50%

 

Laboratory

30%

 

Homework

10%

 

Final

10%

 



Classroom Policies:

  • Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
  • Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
  • The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during instructional time.
  • If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.

Tentative Schedule
Note: This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor -- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differs according to the instructional needs of the students in the class. Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be assigned in lieu of a Final Exam.

Unit

Coursework

Textbook/Assignments

1

 

Review of PLC operations.  

Logic functions and shift registers.

PLC memory

Sequencers, time- and event-driven. 

Comparison functions.

                                          
 

2

A-B and DL-06 math operations. 

Accumulator functions.

One-shots and applications

A/D and D/A conversion

4-20mA and 0-10V devices

Span calculations

 
 

3

Binary Coded Decimal

I/O hardware specifications

HMI devices

Stage programming and subroutines                      
 
 

 

Disability Support Services is available for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)

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