Chabot College/Las Positas College
April, 1993
Removed Fall 2006
Course Outline for Electronics Technology 71
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
Catalog Description:
71 - Industrial Controls - 3 units
(May be repeated three times)
Application of mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems used in industry. Includes power
sources, digital techniques, processor controllers, and input transducers. Prerequisite: Electronics
Technology 70 or equivalent. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
use test instruments, meters, and the oscilloscope;
2.
read simple electrical schematic diagrams;
3.
demonstrate orderly work habits and be able to plan and execute the experiments presented
in class;
4.
understand power control systems;
5.
understand motor speed control systems;
6.
understand programmable controllers;
7.
understand input/output transducers.
Course Content:
1.
AC circuit fundamentals
2.
Power sources
3.
DC and AC motors, stepping motors
4.
Power control circuitry
5.
Analog controllers
6.
Boolean logic
7.
Digital controls
8.
Computer controllers
9.
Servo systems, feedback, amplifiers, devices
10.
Input/output transducers; position, force, motion, fluid and temperature transducers
Methods of Presentation:
Lecture/discussions; films; overhead projection slides; charts; planned laboratory experiences;
written and/or oral reports; field trips; guest speakers
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Reports; laboratory experiments and a test on laboratory experimentation; written quizzes; midterm
and two-hour final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Industrial Electronics, Maloney; Prentice Hall
Special Student Materials:
Electronic pocket calculator
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