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:
NWTC Marinette
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Combination of in-person lectures and lab work and online learning materials.

·         Time Commitment: Plan for approximately 30 hours to complete the class.

·         Scheduling: Meet your instructor to set up a schedule and clarify any questions.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all College closure dates.

Textbooks are required for the first-class meeting. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/19/2026 - 9/16/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marinette Campus Room TE100
8/19/2026 - 9/16/2026 Wednesday
9:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Marinette Campus Room BT101

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