ELEC 253 - Introduction to Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers

2 Credit (1 lecture, 1 lab) 2 Contact Hours [ELEC 252 ]

1. Open a Processor File using PLC Software.
2. Download a PLC Processor File using PLC programming software.
3. Configure a Serial Communications Driver.
4. Monitor PLC operation using PLC programming software.
5. Run a PLC Processor File using PLC programming software.
6. Stop a PLC Processor File using PLC programming software.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate basic PLC programming.

1. Convert between decimal and binary.
2. Monitor the status of CompactLogix’s Boolean Tags.
3. Create a CompactLogix project.
4. Configure the I/O of a CompactLogix PLC.
5. Enter and run a Basic Routine using RSLogix software.

Goal 3:  Demonstrate PLC Motor Control.

1. Design a PLC program to jog a motor.
2. Design a PLC program to control the Start/Stop of a bi-directional motor.
3. Create a BOOL Tag/Array for a CompactLogix project.
4. Design a PLC program to interlock two motors.
5. Design a PLC Program that uses a safety interlock to control the operation of a machine.
6. Develop a Wiring Diagram to Interface a PLC to a Machine Controller.

Goal 4:  Create PLC Timer Instructions.

1. Enter and Edit a PLC Program that Uses an RTO Instruction.
2. Enter and Edit a PLC Program that Uses a TON Instruction.
3. Enter and Edit a PLC Program that Uses a TOF Instruction.
4. Design a PLC Program that Provides Low Voltage Starting of an Electric Motor.
5. Design a PLC Program that Controls a Centrifugal Air Compressor.

Goal 5:  Create PLC Counter Instructions.

1. Enter and Edit a PLC Program that Uses a Count Up Instruction.
2. Design a PLC Program to Indicate When Preventive Maintenance Should be performed.
3. Enter and Edit a PLC Program that Uses an Up/Down Counter Instruction.
4. Enter a PLC Program that Uses an FRD Instruction.
5. Enter and Edit a PLC Program that Uses a TOD Instruction.
6. Design a PLC Program that Controls an Adjustable Counting Station.