Course Description:

Principles of factory automation introduces the types and uses of automation in manufacturing. Reviews the use of PLCs for material handling and movement, process control systems, workpiece handling, and conveyors.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Factory Automation, Introduction to Programmable Logic Control, Introduction to Logic: Boolean Algebra and Gate Logic, Ladder Logic

Course Segments:

Introduction to Factory Automation, Introduction to Programmable Logic Control, Introduction to Logic: Boolean Algebra and Gate Logic, Ladder Logic