The student will learn through hands-on experience how to program, wire and integrate industrial control devices. Students will also learn to wire and apply various industrial sensors. Introduces hardware components located on the inside of a computer. Students develop an understanding of how the components relate to each other. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of computer hardware systems, including networking components such as routers, switches and hubs.
Students also learn about networking PLCs.
Emphasis is on the application of solid-state devices to industrial applications. Semiconductor theory is followed by diodes, transistors, thyristors and op-amps. Thermistors, photo-sensitive devices and hall effect is included. Solid-state devices applied to power switching is emphasized. The course will be a combination of instruction concerning symbolization used on industrial blueprints and an introduction to computer-assisted design.