Course Number:

EET3370

Instructor

Prof. Mike Powers

Course Name:

Programmable Logic Controller Basics

Office:

412 EERC Building

Credits:

2 semester credits (0-3-3)

Mailbox:

426 EERC Building

Semester:

Spring 2005

Telephone:

906-487-2638

Section:

R01 – L01/L02 and R02 – L03/L04

Email:

mnpowers@mtu.edu

Day / Time:

Recitation:             MWF          1205 to 1255

Lab:                        R                  1405 to 1655
                                F                   1305 to 1555

Office Hours:

M            1500 – 1600

T             0900 – 1000

Rooms:

Recitation:             Room 330A

Lab:                        Room 427

Help Lab:

W            1400 – 1700
                Room 427

 

 

Textbook:

Skvarenina, Tim and DeWitt, William, Electrical Power and Controls, 2nd Edition, Prentice-Hill, 2004

 

 

Prerequisites:

EET1111 – Circuits I or EET2311 – Electricity and Electronic Devices

 

 

Course Description:

This is a half-semester course for non-EET majors.  Emphasis is on the design of discrete sequential control using a programmable controller.  Relay logic is used to introduce ladder logic and than a transition is made to the use of ladder logic on a PLC.  A structured approach to sequential control design is introduced using state diagrams.

 

 

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

·         Explain the operation of relays, pushbuttons, limit switches, and other basic control devices.

·         Using ladder diagrams, design basic motor control circuits.

·         Describe the hardware of a PLC, identifying the functions of the main components.

·         Read and interpret ladder logic diagrams for specified control jobs.

·         Write, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs to perform specified discrete sequential control operations.

·         Properly configure a PLC, including choosing appropriate addressing for I/O for a specified application.

 

 

Class Sessions:

Theory class time will be devoted to presenting new topics and working through example problems.  Time in lab will be used to reinforce the concepts discussed in theory and to develop the student’s abilities with structured programming and troubleshooting.

 

 

Course Evaluation:

EET3370:                                                Quizzes                                                  10%
                                                                Homework                                             20%

                                                                Lab Assignments                                 40%

                                                                Examinations                                         30%

 

 

Grading Scale:

90% or greater

A

85 – 89

AB

80 – 84

B

75 – 79

BC

70 – 74

C

65 – 69

CD

60 – 64

D

< 60%

F


 

 

 

Quizzes:

Short, unannounced quizzes will be given at your instructor’s discretion.  Missed quizzes may not be made up.

 

 

Homework and Laboratory Assignments:

Homework and laboratory assignments must be completed as indicated in the weekly lesson plan or as modified by the instructor.  All work must be completed neatly; assignments that are difficult to read or follow will not be graded.  Assignments must be stapled.  Spiral notebook paper will not be accepted.

 

 

Unit Examinations:

One-hour examinations will be given on completion of each unit of study and will be announced at least one week in advance.  If you must miss a scheduled exam date, you must make arrangements with the instructor before the exam.  If no arrangements are made and your absence is unexcused, your grade will be a zero.

 

 

Cheating or Plagiarism:

Proper professional and ethical behavior is expected of all students in this class.  If cheating is suspected, the Dean of Students will be notified and standard MTU policies will be followed.

 

 

Expectations of Students:

·         You will attend class every session.

·         You will come to each session prepared, having read the assigned sections of the textbook.

·         You will attempt all homework problems.

·         You will treat everyone in the classroom with respect.

·         You will ask for help if needed.

·         You will contact the instructor by phone or e-mail if you will be absent from class to request an excused absence.

·         You will contact the instructor to receive assignments you may have missed.

 

 

Late Work:

·         Any assignment turned in or completed after it is due is late unless prior arrangements were made or the delay is due to an excused absence. Deductions to the assignment’s maximum grade will be as follows:

·         Up to one week late:                    10 points

·         Past one week late:                      10 points per week late

 

 

Notice:

MTU complies with all federal and state laws and regulation regarding discrimination, including the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA).  If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for equal access to education or services at MTU, please call the Associate Dean of Students (487-2212).  For other concerns about discrimination, you may contact your advisor or the Affirmative Action Office (487-3310).