Builds on the skills developed in an introduction to PLCs and applies the concepts learned to a Siemens Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system. Explains the hardware platform for the Siemens PLC along with the logic elements that comprise the instruction set used for programming the logic. Applies material taught in lecture in the laboratory through the use of PLC training systems. Constructs control circuits from drawings, analyzes the process, makes revisions as necessary, and evaluates the proper operation of the PLC circuit. Credit may be earned in ET 250 or SKET 250 but not both.
Prerequisites: SKET122