EL 162 - Control Systems

Completion of this course combined with EL 144 , EL 150 , and EL 163  allows students to sit for the Associate of Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) Mechatronics Certification Test - Industrial Electricity 1.

2. Define open loop and closed loop control systems.

3. Identify the symbols and state the characteristics of the basic digital logic components.

4. Describe the basic principles of industrial control systems.

5. Describe the elements in a programmable logic controller system.

6. Implement an application of a control system using a programmable logic controller.

7. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail. 

8. Work well in teams and with others. 
Course Outline:
I. Introduction to Control Systems and Input Devices

A. List the principles of control systems

B. Identify critical feature of automatic control

C. Understand the basic of pushbuttons, switches and sensing devices

D. Differentiate between analog and digital Inputs

II. Relay and Output Devices

A. Identify the critical parameters in relays and switches

B. Construct circuits containing contractors and motor starters

C. Differentiate between AC and DC motor control

D. Understand the difference between 2-wire and 3-wire Control

E. Understand the difference between a VFD and a Soft starters

III. Programmable Controllers

A. Program a PLC using relay logic

B. Read a PLC ladder diagram

C. Understand the basic PLC operation

D. Program a human machine interface

IV. Control Applications

A. Identify the critical parts of a process controller

B. Understand the basics of a On/Off control

C. Understand the basics of a PID control

D. Observe a Time Proportional Controller

E. Construct a process control system

Facilitated Discussion: 0-20%

Mediated Instruction: 0-20%

Group Work: 0-20%

Hands-on Experience: 40-60%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None