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  • MECH 2550: Advanced PLC Programming and Applications

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 2500. Corequisite(s): MECH 2555. Covers the principles of program structure, subroutines, interrupts, debugging, and code simplification techniques. Illustrates the measurement and scaling of analog signals. Covers networking principles such as Ethernet and serial. Expands on foundational PLC knowledge to include advanced programmable automation controller (PAC) features, user-defined data types, add-on instructions, and function block programming. Includes integration of PACs with variable frequency drives (VFDs), analog/digital sensors, and encoders. Covers advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) programming and introduces basic concepts of programmable safety relays. Includes lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs with industrial control applications.. Course Lab fee of $15 for materials, lab applies.. Software fee of $29 applies. Corequisite:    MECH 2555
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  • MECH 2555: Advanced PLC Programming and Applications Laboratory

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 2500. Corequisite(s): MECH 2550. Applies the principles of program structure, subroutines, interrupts, debugging, and simplifying using a PLC. Applies the use of PLCs in the measurement and scaling of analog signals. Applies networking principles such as Ethernet and serial to communicate with a PLC. Expands on ladder logic using function blocks, user-defined data types (UDTs), and add-on instructions to program advanced control systems. Integrates PLCs with variable frequency drives (VFDs), analog/digital sensors, and encoders in real-world automation scenarios. Implements advanced HMI programming and introduces programmable safety relays for machine-level safety control. Includes hands-on labs and projects.. Lab access fee of $45 applies. Corequisite:    MECH 2550
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  • MECH 2600: Introduction to Fluid Power Systems

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 2400. Corequisite(s): MECH 2605. Develops the concepts used to design, build, and control a fluid power system used in industrial automation. Covers the fundamental principles of fluid power, including actuators, valves, and system conditioning. Introduces measurement of key process variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level. Covers open-loop and closed-loop control using PID systems. Discusses basic instrumentation specifications, safety in classified areas, and process documentation using P&ID diagrams. Explores how modern process instruments communicate with control systems via analog signals and industrial communication protocols.. Course Lab fee of $15 for materials, lab applies.. Lab access fee of $45 applies. Corequisite:    MECH 2605
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  • MECH 2605: Introduction to Fluid Power Systems Laboratory

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 2400. Corequisite(s): MECH 2600. Applies the concepts used to design, build, and control a fluid power system that is used in an industrial automation process. Employs laboratory exercises to illustrate the selection and use of actuators, valves, and controls to sequentially control a process. Expands into process control instrumentation by integrating open-loop and closed-loop control (including PID) into fluid power projects using PLCs. Introduces basic calibration techniques, safety instrumentation, and communication methods such as HART and Modbus. Emphasizes P&ID interpretation and hands-on troubleshooting of process control elements. Corequisite:    MECH 2600
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  • MECH 2700: Industrial Motor Control Mechatronic Systems

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 1300, MECH 1305. Corequisite(s): MECH 2705. Covers installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and theory on DC/AC motors, generators, and associated industrial control circuitry. Discusses ladder logic, controls, sensors, motor starters, overloads, and electronic devices used to control and protect DC/AC Machines. Describes three phase systems, transformers, and delta-wye connections. Introduces AC variable speed drives. Corequisite:    MECH 2705
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  • MECH 2705: Industrial Motor Control Mechatronic Systems Laboratory

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 1300, MECH 1305. Corequisite(s): MECH 2700. Applies the principles of Installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and theory on DC/AC motors, generators, and associated industrial control circuitry. Uses ladder logic, controls, sensors, motor starters, overloads, and electronic devices used to control and protect DC/AC Machines. Lab activities include the wiring of transformers, and three phase systems in both delta and wye configurations. Corequisite:    MECH 2700
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  • MECH 3060: Mechatronics Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MECH 2550 and University Advanced Standing. Provides management principles, processes, and standards commonly used in manufacturing and other industries. Covers basic concepts in project management, operations management, quality management, and safety management. Familiarizes students with applicable software tools.. Lab access fee of $45 applies.
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  • MECH 3220: Motion Control for Mechatronic Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (MECH 2550 or AET 2270 or Department Approval) and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): MECH 3225. Presents the selection and application of AC and DC servo motors and how to control the speed and position in automation systems. Covers variable frequency drives and servo drives in automation system design. Applies algebra, trigonometry, integrals, and derivatives.Course Lab fee of $15 for materials, lab applies. Corequisite:    MECH 3225
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  • MECH 3225: Motion Control for Mechatronic Systems Laboratory

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (MECH 2550 or AET 2270 or Department Approval) and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): MECH 3220. Applies the standards for the selection of AC and DC servo motors and the use of programming to control speed and position in automation systems. Implements variable frequency drives and servo drives in automation system design.. Lab access fee of $45 applies. Corequisite:    MECH 3220
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  • MECH 3300: Industrial Networks

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): AET 2270 OR AET 2160 OR MECH 2550 and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): MECH 3305. Covers the principles of designing, configuring, integrating, and maintaining an industrial network. Discusses the use of software to integrate PLC's, computers, managed switches, and smart devices into an industrial data network. Covers a broad spectrum from legacy networks to modern Ethernet based networks.. Course Lab fee of $25 for materials, lab applies.. Software fee of $29 applies. Corequisite:    ENGT 3305
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