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ETRN257 Automation and Control Systems with PLCs w/Lab (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: ETRN117, ETRN121, ETRN156, ETRN161, ETRN166, ETRN171

Course Description:

This course handles digital electronic topics from an industrial viewpoint. It deals with actual control systems utilizing microprocessors/microcontrollers and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as well as ladder logic programming and circuits.
It also provides an introduction to process control, industrial process techniques, and instrumentation. The processes in the industrial environment will be defined and classified. The process controller and control modes (On-Off/P/PI/PID) will be introduced and explained at the technician level. Process control methods such as open-loop, closed-loop, on-off control, continuous control, and control tuning will also be covered. During this course the PLC will be used as the control device where possible and therefore PLC knowledge will be advanced in both interfacing and programming areas.

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