Industrial Control Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Course

• Course Description
• Syllabus Spring 2005
• Course Materials Spring 2005

Examination

• Study Guide -- Spring 2004
• Examination 1 -- Spring 1999, Spring 2000, Spring 2001
• Examination 2 -- Spring 1999

Laboratories

• Report Format
• PSIM - Silo Using Relay Logic Spring 2005
• RLL - Two Tank problem
• RLL - Traffic Light Controller using Sequence Table
• SFC - Traffic Light Controller

Apparatus

• PLC/5-20 Systems
• SLC5/04 System
• Microwave Oven
• Twin Tanks
• Traffic Lights & Detectors
• Paint Station Sequencer
• PC-to-SLC Communication

Slides

1. PLCs: An Overview 2. PLC Hardware Components 5. Basics of PLC Programming 6. PLC Wiring Diagrams & Ladder Logic

7. Programmable Timers 8. Programmable Counters 9 Program Control Instructions A. Sequential Function Charts

10. Data Manipulation Instructions 11. Math Instructions 12. Sequencers & Shift Register Instructions 13. PLC Communications

Tutorials & Books

• Phil Melore Tutorial
• Hugh Jack's Book
• The Learning Pit

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