Continuing Education

PLCC104 - Introduction to Function Block Diagrams

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Course Overview

Boost your knowledge of programmable logic controllers by delving into Function Block Diagrams (FBD). FBD is a graphical language that can be used for logic or control configuration. Discover a variety of vital instructions in the following groups: discrete, timer, counter, compare, add-on, and program control. Get hands-on experience writing your own programs and relate them to real-world applications and devices.

With the skills gained in this course, you will independently implement programs from problem statements by, applying techniques presented in FBD. You will troubleshoot function block programs that control electro-mechanical devices.

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  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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