Programmable Logic Controllers
ECE-40302
Programmable Logic Controllers
This course covers the logic theory and application of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The material focuses on the design and development of programming algorithms used to interact with motors, sensors, switches, networks, valves, relays, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
The focus is on Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation software although Siemens PLCs will be explained as well. RSLogix software will be used along with LogixPro for simulation purposes.
Course Highlights:
- Combinational and Sequential Logic Design basics
- Analog and digital input/output
- State Diagrams and Sequential Function Charts
- Ladder Logic Programming
- Data Manipulation
- Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) Control
- Motor controlling, valves sequencing, and Human Machine Interface
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Design and implement fully working Ladder Logic code
- Build a solution working with design requirements
- Work with RSLogix and become familiar with other software environments including Omron and Siemens
Course Typically Offered: Online in Winter and Summer quarters.
Prerequisites: Any introductory programming course.
Next steps: Upon completion of this course, consider additional courses in our Engineering Design programs.
Contact: For more information about this course, please contact unexengr@ucsd.edu
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 6/30/2025
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Instructor: Louis Rey, BSEE
CE Certification/ Interoperability Supervisor, DivX.
Louis Rey is currently working at DivX as a CE Certification/Interoperability Supervisor with a focus in Video Compression and Digital/Analog Video. He has over 16 years of experience in various fields ranging from Optoelectronics, Industrial Automation, Wireless Communications (commercial and military), Digital Video Processing and Compression, and Software Development.
Mr. Rey has also over 15 years of teaching experience in technical, engineering and software development areas including, various Electronics in Digital, Analog and Communications courses, Digital Video Processing and Compression Algorithms, C++, Python, MATLAB, PLC, and SCADA.
He holds a MSEE from San Diego State University with focus in DSP, Communications and Modem/Software Radio Design and additional graduate level coursework in Digital Image Processing.
