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Automation 6: PLC

Class Number: MECOMTRN 10664105-4 - Automation 6: PLC
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-664-105 AUTOMATION 6: PLC ...programming a PLC system to operate a discrete and analog process adhering to a functional specification or timing diagram. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-104, Automation 5: PLC or Instructor Approval)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Setup a PLC program with necessary components conforming to functional specification
  2. Perform a system hardware check-out of system
  3. Implement necessary discrete programming techniques to operate machinery via manual functional specification
  4. Implement necessary discrete programming techniques to operate machinery via auto functional specification
  5. Produce final discrete control scheme conforming to functional specification

Class Details

Class Number:
MECOMTRN 10664105-4 - Automation 6: PLC
Location:
1318
Date:
-
Delivery:
Hybrid
Term:
2025 Fall Session 1
Estimated Cost:
$199.80 *

Class Notes

1. IMPORTANT:  Each class consists of lecture, delivered by video,  through the NWTC Canvas learning management system and additional time in campus lab TE100. Plan approximately 30 hours to complete this class. You will need to meet with your instructor to establish a schedule to successfully complete this class in the allotted time and clarify any class-related questions.

2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: TE100 Lab is open Monday 9:30am-7:30pm; Tuesday 9:30am-2:30pm; Wednesday 1:30pm-7:30 pm; Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.  The lab will observe all College closure holidays and breaks.

3. Purchase textbook(s) prior to the start of class.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/20/2025 - 9/17/2025 Wednesday
9:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Marinette Campus Room BT101
8/18/2025 - 10/13/2025 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marinette Campus Room TE100
8/18/2025 - 10/13/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost