PLCs and HMIs

Course Description:

This 2-credit course explores the basics of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human machine interfaces (HMI), as well as how to replace and download a program to get a machine up and running. Through the course, students also learn how to perform minor programming changes and how to communicate with PLCs and HMIs from a computer.

The following are an example of competencies assessed in the course:

• Explain architecture of a PLC.
• Associate I/O addresses to field devices.
• Explore binary and hexadecimal number systems.
• Explore networking standards.

Course Contents:

Course materials are housed within a Canvas .imscc file. Materials include a syllabus, presentation slides, and lab documents. The syllabus includes a brief description about the course, information about grading, course policies, and a course schedule.

For orientation purposes 620-311-3E1A PLC's and HMI's.pdf is included as a separate attachment and offers a sample of the type of material included in this curriculum.

The .imscc file includes numerous folders and files from the Canvas course. A .zip file containing course documents is also included. Below is a list of resources included in the course:

• Elkhorn Syllabus
• Labs
  • Lab 1 PLC components and addressing
  • Lab 2 Binary and Decimal
  • Lab 3 Ethernet and RS Linx
  • Lab 3 PLC/PC communication setup document
  • Lab 4 Examine On/Off Studio 5000
  • Lab 5 Traffic Light
  • Lab 6 Remote I/O and AB Documentation
  • Lab 6 Remote I/O Procedure
  • Lab 7 Let the GOOD TIME ROLL
  • Lab 8 HMI Programming
  • Lab 8 HMI Programming Procedure
  • Lab 9 HMI Screens
  • Lab 10 HMI & VFD
  • Lab 10 HMI & VFD procedure
• Presentations
  • Ethernet
  • Examine On/Off Studio 5000
  • Timers and Counters
  • Remote I/O and AB Documentation
  • HMI Programming