MANU-3030Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Programming and Applications
This course introduces the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their role in industrial automation systems. Students will learn the functions of PLC hardware, input/output addressing, and wiring of digital and analog field devices. Through practical exercises, students develop basic ladder logic programs using standard instructions such as contacts, coils, timers, counters, and comparison operations. Students explore introductory digital and analog control concepts, basic Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming for process applications, and foundational Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design. Students perform PLC commissioning tasks and apply troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve hardware, wiring, and programming issues, preparing them for the design and implementation of entry-level automation and control applications.
