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Automation 9: HMI

Class Number: MECOMTRN 10664152-1 - Automation 9: HMI
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-664-152 AUTOMATION 9: HMI ...advanced functions of Operator Interface Terminals, differentiation between Human Machine Interface and Operator Interface Terminal, basic setup, generation of PLC program, tags, and screen objects for Human Machine Interface system. (Pre-requisite: 10-664-151, Automation 8: HMI)

Course Typically Offered

  • 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. Apply advanced functions of Operator Interface Terminal
  2. Differentiate between Human Machine Interface software and Operator Interface Terminal functionality
  3. Illustrate the basic setup of PLC/Human Machine Interface system
  4. Generate PLC program to communicate with a Human Machine Interface Software
  5. Produce a tag database with screen objects for Human Machine Interface Software

Class Details

Class Number:
MECOMTRN 10664152-1 - Automation 9: HMI
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

·         Class Format: Recorded lectures via NWTC Canvas and lab time in ET129

·         Lab Activities: Complete hands-on labs in ET129 during posted open lab times.

·         Online Materials: Access anywhere with internet access.

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

·         Preparation: Review online materials and talk to an instructor in ET129 before starting lab work.

·         Questions: Reach out to the instructor through Canvas.

·         Lab Hours: ET129 is open for limited hours during summer; check with your instructor.

·         Campus Closures: Lab observes all college closure dates.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/21/2026 - 12/18/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room ET129
10/21/2026 - 12/18/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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