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PHY 345 - Programmable Logic Controllers


Prerequisite(s): PHY 340   with minimum grade of C-/1.7.
This course provides an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers with Emphasis on Ladder Logic and Controls. This course is tailored to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Allen-Bradley CompactLogix Programmable Logic Controllers and their application in industrial automation. Topics include circuitry, I/O, controllers, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), relays and motors. With a focus on Ladder Logic programming and control systems, this course aims to equip you with the essential skills needed to design, implement, and troubleshoot PLC-based systems.  When Offered: Spring

Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Hours: 4