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Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers with PLC Automation Systems
Description
During this five-day course, learn how operator interfaces (OIs, or human machine interfaces–HMIs) integrate with a PLC to access information about the machine. You will discover that the HMI is a well designed real-time troubleshooting tool when properly programmed. The first two days of this course focuses on the fundamentals. You’ll spend 60% of the time in hands-on lab exercises programming the PLC, configuring and setting up screens, control devices, alarms, fault logs and much more on the HMI. Learn how the HMI can tell the operator exactly what is wrong with the machine and how oft en it has failed. You’ll leave with valuable skills for effective repairs, troubleshooting and maintenance.
If you want to focus solely on fundamentals of programmable logic controllers, you might be interested in this shorter 3-Day Hands-on Course: Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers
If you want to focus solely on PLC automation systems, you might be interested in this 2-Day Hands-on Course: PLC Automation Systems.
Agenda [download course agenda]
Fundamentals of PLCs (Monday - Wednesday)
PLC Architecture
Input and Output (IO) Systems
- IO interfaces, number per module, remote systems
- Data transfer from module to processor
- Analog data vs. digital data
- Sizing system requirements
Ladder Logic vs. Relay Logic
Relay-Type Instructions
Addressing, Data Memory and Scan Time
- IO address relation to module location
- Internal data memory: binary and integer files
- Register memory vs. bit-wise memory
- IO, memory and rung scan process
Additional Instructions and Associated Bits
- Timer and counters control bits
- Moving data
- Comparison instructions
Hands-on Lab Exercises
- Motor start/stop circuits
- Trapping random faults
- Signaling alarms
- Tank-level controls
- Sequence-controlled conveyors
- Inputting and outputting numerical data
- Batch control processes
- Troubleshooting communication problems
PLC Automation Systems (Thursday - Friday)
Modern Systems Overview
- PLC architecture and communication networks
- Operator interfaces
- Programming, troubleshooting and diagnostic tools
Hands-on Lab Exercises: Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and SCADA Systems
- Create structured data tables in PLC and HMI
- Create operator screens
- Multi state indicators
- Program real-time sequence: monitoring systems
IO Bus Networks Overview
- Interface and communication options and modules
- Wiring, power, and termination methods
- Determining the right network for your application
Hands-on Lab Exercises: Networking/Communication
- Configure communications, including Ethernet and serial
- Address and configure remote IO
- Wiring connections
- Troubleshooting network problems
- Interface network with HMI
- Programming and monitoring network and IO alarms and faults
Hands-on Lab Exercises: Diagnosing Networks
- Troubleshooting network errors
- Cabling, connection and power faults
- Network analysis tools
Bonus! Receive LogixPro PLC Simulation Soft ware and HMI Demo Soft ware