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May - August 2008 Course Topics > Programmable Logic Controllers
Programmable Logic Controllers

Programmable logic controllers have transformed the field of industrial control. Familiarity with PLCs has become a primary requirement for technicians employed in every major segment of industry. TTC uses a state-of-the-art laboratory and focuses on the popular Allen-Bradley PLC-5 family to provide the skills required to work with PLCs in today's industries.

Courses are listed in recommended order:

PLCs - Introduction

This entry-level course focuses on the Allen-Bradley family, using RS-Logix software, and features hands-on exercises in programming, wiring and troubleshooting. It covers input/output (I/O) addressing, ladder logic programming theory, program file management and remote I/O racks and forcing. Books included
XMMT 525-502
XMMT 525-503
5/5-8        
6/2-5

MTWTh  
MTWTh

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.              
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$500 $500
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PLCs - Intermediate

This course features hands-on exercises and covers smart modules, block transfers, analog input/output (I/O) signals, math and file functions, logical bit manipulation, and data-highway networking. Prerequisite: PLC-5 or SLC 500 Introduction.
XMMT 503-501

7/28-31

MTWTh 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $500 M

 

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