MECH 2500 - Introduction to PLCs in Mechatronic Design

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Mechatronics Engineering Tech

Description:

Prerequisite(s): MECH 1200, MECH 2300. Corequisite(s): MECH 2505. Covers the theory and programming of industrial control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Introduces PLC programming with an emphasis on Ladder Logic, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Covers connection of PLCs to external components and interfacing with analog and digital I/O devices. Presents the fundamentals of digital and relay logic, including number systems, Boolean algebra, and circuit simplification techniques. Covers logic devices such as latches, timers, counters, one-shots, flip-flops, and shift registers, and introduces the basics of state machines. Explores the relationship between ladder logic and digital logic with practice in converting between formats. Includes HMI configuration and integration with PLC systems, and supports learning through lecture, demonstration, print reading, and hands-on lab activities.. Course Lab fee of $15 for materials, lab applies.. Software fee of $29 applies.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

MECH 2505

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2015 - 08/14/2020 

Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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