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  • IA 202: Motors and Controls II

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Advanced motors and controls. Content includes advanced DC and AC motors, design and analysis of control circuits, solid-state controls, and programmable controls. Students design and connect control circuits for specific applications. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: IA 201 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of the Discipline Lead. Prerequisite:    IA 201
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  • IA 205: Computer Numerical Control - CNC

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Covers the application of computer control of manufacturing methods. This course addresses how numerical control (NC) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining processes are integrated with computer-aided drafting techniques. Students are taught to import exchange files from CAD into a CAM program to create tool paths. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CAD 154 and MDES 207 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    MDES 207 & CAD 154
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  • IA 208: PLC's and Automation

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Addresses ladder logic and its use in programming industrial programmable logic controllers (PLC's). This course covers such topics as the use of using discrete Input/Output (I/O), timers, counters, and sequencers to control automated systems for manufacturing applications with the focus of instruction being on Allen Bradley PLC's using AB software. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ELEC 100 or ELOC 153 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ELEC 100 or ELOC 153 or ( ELOC 151 & ELOC 152 )
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  • IA 210: Industrial Robotics I

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to the programming and maintenance of industrial robotic systems. This course covers the history and applications of industrial robots, safety, system anatomy, spatial coordinate systems, and general maintenance. Through hands-on studies using Yaskawa Motoman industrial robots, students develop competency in operation and basic programming for tasks including material handling and welding. A course fee is required. Prerequisite:    IA 221
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  • IA 211: Industrial Robotics II

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Focuses on maintenance, programming, and application considerations. This is an advanced industrial robotics course in which students develop competencies through extensive hands-on studies using Yaskawa Motoman and ABB industrial robots. System configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting are covered as well as application specific topics such as tooling and advanced programming. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: IA 210. Prerequisite:    IA 210
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  • IA 213: PLCs and Automation II

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides students with the essential knowledge of industry standard IEC61131-3 programming languages and automated systems. Students are taught data standards and programming languages as set forth by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), as well as HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming. Students develop and apply skills and knowledge through project-oriented work that employs tasks and scenarios common within the industry. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: IA 208 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    IA 208 or ENGR 208
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  • IA 215: Industrial Automated Work Cells

    4.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Industrial Automated Work Cells Prerequisite:    ( IA 208 & IA 210 ) or ENGR 208
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  • IA 221: Sensor Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides an advanced study in electrical controls for automation and artificial intelligence systems. This course teaches students about the types, characteristics, installation, and applications of a variety of industrial sensors, which include, temperature sensors, inductive sensors, photoelectric sensors, positioning sensors, and vision systems. Laboratory activities include wiring control circuits that use sensor technology, tuning Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) loops, and programming controllers. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: ELOC 153 with a grade of C or higher. Or, Permission of the Discipline Lead.
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  • IAMW 003: Basic Hydraulic Systems

    11.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This class covers the NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certification requirements for Duty Area 3: Basic Hydraulic Systems. As a blended opportunity, learners in this course will be taught through both online and in-person, hands-on techniques, ensuring both consistency of course theory as well as the practical ability to complete real world tasks and job assignments using tools, simulators, training equipment and actual industrial machinery.
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  • IAMW 004: Basic Pneumatic System

    11.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    This class covers the NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) certification requirements for Duty Area 4: Basic Pneumatic Systems. As a blended opportunity, learners in this course will be taught through both online and in-person, hands-on techniques, ensuring both consistency of course theory as well as the practical ability to complete real world tasks and job assignments using tools, simulators, training equipment and actual industrial machinery.
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