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Measure, Control, Manipulate


Instrumentation Technology explores the science and the art of measurement, control, and process manipulation. All around us are instruments and control systems that measure, analyze, and manipulate factors such as temperature, flow, pressure, level, velocity, and composition. These systems are found in manufacturing, scientific, and technical applications. People who specialize in Instrumentation Technology conceive, design, build, operate, and maintain these vital systems.
	At SLCC, the Instrumentation Technology is a 2-year program designed for individuals who are considering entering the field of industrial instrumentation and process control, and also for individuals who are currently employed in this field and desire to enhance their skills and knowledge. 1ST YEAR The first year in the Instrumentation Technology program students complete general studies courses including applications of mathematics and physics and well as basic AC/DC electricity, electronics, and digital devices. These courses are essential for theory, practices and skills required in the student's second year of training. 2ND YEAR During the second year, students develop an understanding of process measurement and control fundamentals. Students gain practical experience in SLCC’s modern, well-equipped laboratory designed to emulate common control systems found in the industry. This lab features functioning processes employing pneumatic, electronic, and modern microprocessor based control equipment such as Smart instruments, PLC’s, Distributed Control Systems, and field networks.


The program consists of four academic semesters and two eight-week summer terms. Click here to see the proposed sample schedule.

How much will it cost from start to finish

These amounts are for the entire program. They are approximate and are subject to change.

How does SLCCs program to others

SLCC has the only Instrumentation Technology program in Utah. SLCC partners with several industry leaders to allow students greater learning opportunities. The diversity of our program allows you a wide choice of employment opportunities upon graduation.

Our program curriculum meets requirements suggested by ISA (Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society) - a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standards for instrumentation, control systems and industrial automation.

What are facilities and equipment like

SLCC has state-of-the-art equipment available to Instrumentation Technology students. Students gain practical, hands-on skills by working with this equipment.

Liquid Level and Flow Trainer This trainer is the system for studying principles of process control using liquid level and flow rates as process variables to be controlled. The students control these processes with single loop controllers or DeltaV and OPTO 22 distributed control systems.
Calibration The calibration training uses manometers, gauges, dead weight testers, Wally Boxes, dry-well temperature calibrators, thermometers, and process calibrators Fluke 743 and Beta 235. It continues in the field with pressure calibrators Fluke 718, loop calibrators Fluke 705 and 715. The last part includes calibration and configuration of Smart instruments that is performed using HART compatible calibrator Fluke 744, HART 275 and Honeywell STS 103 communicators, and Emerson AMS Suite.
Heat Exchanger Trainer This trainer provides students with hands-on experience demonstrating how a temperature loop for a heat exchanger can be controlled using a microprocessor based controller with cascade control strategy. This process can also be controlled with DeltaV and OPTO 22 distributed control systems.
PLC Trainers We use Allen-Bradley MicroLogix and SLC 500 PLCs. We also use RSLogix 500 to teach beginning and advanced programming. We teach troubleshooting techniques and networking applications and protocol.

Is Instrumentatioin for me

CLICK HERE for more information on careers, earning potentials, and what it take to work in Instrumentation Technology.


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