Individuals who complete the ENGR 33031 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS I course will receive an introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCS) covering hardware, ladder logic programming, networking and communications. Programming timers, counters and sequencers and an introduction to human machine interfaces (HMIS).
Individuals who complete the ENGR 33032 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS II course will receive understanding of Advanced principles and applications of programmable logic controllers with a focus on using sequential function charts to control complex industrial processes. Includes real time control issues, PLC networking, programming languages other than ladder logic, standards, motion control, supervisory control and data acquisition, process control, alarm management, power failure strategies and safety.