Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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ETM 3420 - Programmable Logic Controllers and Process Control
The application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for process control is studied through lectures, exercises, and labs. Students learn to read and generate PLC Input Output (I/O) drawings, layout a panel, read and generate a Process and Instrumentation diagram (PID), and program a PLC using ladder logic
Requisites: ETM 3320 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): EE 4913
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to design and implement a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system starting from a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID), or a process description.
- Students will be able to generate the necessary drawings to design, build, install, and maintain a PLC system.
- Students will be able to program and troubleshoot a PLC using ladder logic, including, counters, timers, and other functions.
- Students will be able to choose and implement appropriate PLC components and commands to solve control problems.
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