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Automation Pyramid

Course Information

Subject

ARM

Course Number

286

Status

Active

Course Title

Automation Pyramid

Course Description

This course introduces the concept of Totally Integrated Automation by looking at the automation pyramid. Students will start at the field level with analogue sensors and actuators and go up to the control level with programming and networking PLCs. The course covers connecting analogue sensors to analogue modules, STEP 7 functions, and basics of MPI-Bus and PROFIBUS systems. Maintenance and troubleshooting of these bus systems will also be covered. This course is one of the courses required for the Siemens Level 2 certification in mechatronics.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Lecture - Lab Hours

(2-2)

Requirements

Prerequisite: ARM 176 and ARM 266 (both C or better) or department consent AND MTH 117 (C or better) or math placement test score of 55 or higher or Math ACT of 28 or higher or Math SAT of 640 or higher. Course fee.

PCS Code

1.2