Continuing Education

PLCC204 - Introduction to Open Platform Communications (OPC)

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Course Overview

Expand your expertise in programmable logic controllers with a focus on Open Platform Communications (OPC). OPC technology is vital for seamless data exchange between industrial systems, helping you maintain efficiency and productivity in modern control environments. Develop proficiency with Rockwell Automation (RSLinx) software and set up communication with Allen Bradley PLCs. Gain skills to access, manage, and transfer data between Microsoft Excel and process control hardware with OPC. Discover how to use Component Object Model (COM) and Distributed COM (DCOM) for enhanced communication.

With the skills gained in this course, you will be able to operate and configure RSLinx OPC software.

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Programmable Logic Controller II


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Delivery Methods

  • 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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