PLC for Process Control & Automation
Course Description:
This course addresses needs of Automation Engineers, Automation technicians, process control engineers, applications engineers and anyone else responsible for Plant Maintenance and automation projects. Many new personnel enter the control room these days; there are numerous types of PLC systems.
This course starts with the basics of PLC, Ladder logic, programming and troubleshooting of PLC
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, attendees will be able to identify various PLC types, write ladder logic, upload programs on PLC, able to communicate with field devices, troubleshoot problems,
This confidence that would otherwise have taken several years on the job now can be achieved in just two days. Attendees will also learn many important and practical concepts about PLC operations.
Course outline :
- Introduction to programmable logic control (PLC) and their applications in the modern industry
- Advantages of PLC over other controls
- Open and closed loop control
- Signals and signal processing
- Review of Boolean Algebra and logic gates
- Parts of a programmable logic controller
- Review of sensors and their applications (criteria for use of mechanical, optical, capacitive,
- inductive sensors etc.)
- Programming devices (console, personal computer)
- Commissioning and wiring precautions
- Programming principles and procedures
- Program loading, editing and monitoring
- Printing and developing documentation
- Development of sequence and logic controls
- Controls using timers and counters
- Programming exercises and commissioning
Duration:
5Days
COURSE LANGUAGE:
English