PLC INTRODUCTION
Description
This introductory level course is designed to help people in any organization with general knowledge about automation technologies, gain valuable information about how PLC's really function.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this class, you will be able to identify PLC components and their functions, understand basic software functions, understand basic hardware configurations,and be able to communicate with technical OEM representatives.
Outline
- Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
- An introduction to PLC’s
- PLC hardware components
- GE-Fanuc, SIEMENS, Allen Bradley, OMRON and Modicon PLC's
- Hardware Configurations
- I/O sub-systems; Local I/O, Remote I/O, Distributed I/O, and Optional/Smart module functions
- PLC theory of operation
- Network, Rungs, Ladder Logic includes: Network layout, Power Flow, Order-of-Solve
- Organization of memory and addressing
- Typical PLC indicators
- Programming software introduction
- Overview of Cimplicity, RSLogix, Step7, Cx and Modsoft software
- Basic programming functions
- Using contacts, coils
- Using timers and counters
- Programming timers and counters
- Data handling functions
- Calculation functions
- Debugging PLC programs
- Overview of the various tools for debugging the program
- Typical project cycle
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Duration
8 hours (one day)
Audience
Lead hands, supervisors, managers, purchasing staff and others may attend this fun and informative training class.
Course Material
Each participant will receive a copy of the Introduction to PLC's workbook.
Hands-On Exercises
Each participant will have the opportunity to work on training simulators and perform simple PLC tasks. |
