Explore our interactive course covering Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and fundamental communication networks. This comprehensive program features both lectures and hands-on labs, providing access to lecture materials, a PLC training station, and a computer with programming software for a real-world learning experience. The course culminates in a capstone project that focuses on programming specifications, hardware and software selection, development tools, and troubleshooting for an instructor-selected, industry-relevant application.
Enroll in our 4-6 hour workshop featuring lecture material and hands-on labs, focused on PLCs designed for rugged industrial environments. PLCs excel in harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, and dust, making them the cornerstone of automation in industries such as manufacturing, ore processing, and wastewater treatment.
Objective:
Upon completing this 1-day course, students will acquire the following skills:
- Identify the components and features of Programmable Logic Controllers.
- Utilize core application instructions, functions, and function blocks.
- Construct and test a basic control program
- Differentiate between analog and digital devices
- Navigate programming software effectively
- Perform hardware configuration for the system
- Develop, document, test, and troubleshoot structured basic programs
- Effectively utilize diagnostic tools within programming software
- Create hardware configurations and networks for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Master tag management and create simple screen configurations.
- Utilize the Operator Interface Simulator to remotely view screens.
Targeted Audience
Our course is ideal for:
- Existing and new customers
- Individuals seeking an introduction to our SIMATIC PLCs
- For those with medium to high-level automation control needs
- This program targets engineering and maintenance personnel
