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Course Details
Two essential parts of automated control systems installations are measurement and control. This course will introduce various transducers that are encountered in automated control systems as this foundation is necessary for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of analogue devices and programmable devices. Students will make power, signal, and communication connections for the programmable relay and interpret and write programs. Numerous troubleshooting exercises will be completed. Topics covered include installation, interfacing, closed loop control, trouble-shooting and testing, safety, and an introduction to monitoring.
Prerequisite(s)
TELC 0130 Basic Motor Control and/or successful completion of Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2 or 3 or 4 program within the last 5 years. Electrical Journeyperson Certificate, Electrical Engineering Degree and/or Electrical Engineer Practitioner are also acceptable.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$1,031.03 - $1,031.04 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
This course will be delivered in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, on a schedule that will be announced on the first day of class. No class April 3, 2021 (Easter weekend). 2. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time course cancellation, students will be notified at least three business days prior to the course start date. 3. Students are required to have their own Windows based desktop or laptop computer, a headset, a microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, file management system (e.g., finding, opening and saving files), and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. See BCIT Minimum Computer System Requirements https://www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/ 4. Please ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers if the course becomes full. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
This course will be delivered in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, on a schedule that will be announced on the first day of class. 2. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time course cancellation, students will be notified at least three business days prior to the course start date. 3. Please ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers if the course becomes full. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
This course will be delivered in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, on a schedule that will be announced on the first day of class. 2. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time course cancellation, students will be notified at least three business days prior to the course start date. 3. Students are required to have their own Windows based desktop or laptop computer, a headset, a microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, file management system (e.g., finding, opening and saving files), and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. See BCIT Minimum Computer System Requirements https://www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/ 4. Please ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers if the course becomes full. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
This course will be delivered in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, on a schedule that will be announced on the first day of class. 2. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time course cancellation, students will be notified at least three business days prior to the course start date. 3. Students are required to have their own Windows based desktop or laptop computer, a headset, a microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Students are required to understand how to use their own computer prior to the beginning of the first class. This includes the use of an internet browser, file management system (e.g., finding, opening and saving files), and how to move between applications. Course navigation will be explained on the first day of class, but using your computer will not. See BCIT Minimum Computer System Requirements https://www.bcit.ca/it-services/student-discounts/ 4. Please ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Check this website frequently to see if someone de-registers if the course becomes full. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Cancelled
Spring/Summer 2021
Below are five offerings of this course for the Spring/Summer 2021 term.
No class on May 22, 2021 (Victoria Day Weekend). This course is deliver in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, course schedule available on the first day of class. Students must provide their own Windows based computer, headset, microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Prior knowledge in managing files on a Microsoft Windows PC also required. Course navigation will provided on the first day of class. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of cancellation, students will received notice three business days prior to the course start. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
This course is deliver in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, course schedule available on the first day of class. Students must provide their own Windows based computer, headset, microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Prior knowledge in managing files on a Microsoft Windows PC also required. Course navigation will provided on the first day of class. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of cancellation, students will received notice three business days prior to the course start. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
This condensed course is deliver in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, course schedule available on the first day of class. Students must provide their own Windows based computer, headset, microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Prior knowledge in managing files on a Microsoft Windows PC also required. Course navigation will provided on the first day of class. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of cancellation, students will received notice three business days prior to the course start. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
This condensed course is deliver in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, course schedule available on the first day of class. Students must provide their own Windows based computer, headset, microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Prior knowledge in managing files on a Microsoft Windows PC also required. Course navigation will provided on the first day of class. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of cancellation, students will received notice three business days prior to the course start. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
This course is deliver in a BLENDED format, as a combination of online and on-campus learning, course schedule available on the first day of class. Students must provide their own Windows based computer, headset, microphone, and a stable broadband connection. Prior knowledge in managing files on a Microsoft Windows PC also required. Course navigation will provided on the first day of class. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of cancellation, students will received notice three business days prior to the course start. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Select, install, connect, maintain and troubleshoot basic functions of PLCs.
Configure PLC programming and operating Software.
Create ladder and function block programs and test them in simulation and connected to lab peripherals.
Set up communication between a PLC and a PC locally.
Install, connect, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot Sensors and Transducers in Automated Control systems.
Install, connect, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot common feedback and communication systems in basic Automated Control Open and Closed Loop Systems.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
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Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.