Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe the key operational advantages of a PLC factory environment, including input, output, and communication protocols.
• Synthesize the program (software) to the appropriate hardware electrical connection.
• Compare and contrast PLC programming methods.
• Demonstrate PLC programming methods.
• Differentiate number systems and codes used with common PLCs.
• Identify Programmable Logic Controller components.
• Explain system applications of various industrial electronic circuits.
• Explain circuit operation of various industrial electronic circuits.
• Define common industrial electronic terms.
• Students completing ELEC 54B will be capable of assessing the quality of a programmable logic control (PLC) program.
• Students completing ELEC 54B will be prepared to produce a ladder logic diagram for the control of an industrial process.