Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Automation provides knowledge regarding the concept and principle of automation system as well as PLC. This course is designed to give participant a good understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s). This course places a heavy emphasis on understanding the logic and operation of the PLC. The course also typically covers installation and troubleshooting of the PLC Including PLC platforms (such as Allen-Bradley, siemens, etc.) plus Improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Electrical Engineers
• Communications Engineers
• Computer Engineers
To enhance the participants’ competency necessary to design, program, and maintain sophisticated industrial automation systems.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the purpose and significance of PLCs in industrial control systems.
• Explore the evolution of PLC technology and its advantages over traditional control methods.
• Study the components and organization of a typical PLC system.
• Learn about input/output (I/O) modules, central processing units (CPUs), and memory types in PLCs.
• Gain familiarity with various PLC programming languages.
• Understand the syntax, conventions, and best practices for PLC programming.
• Learn about communication protocols used in PLC systems.
• Explore networking concepts and their applications in PLC-based control systems.
• Study real-world applications of PLCs in industrial automation.
• Understand the design considerations and implementation techniques for PLC-based systems.
1. Introduction to Automation System
• Classification and types of automation
• Basic concept of automation, relays, contactors, electromechanical timer, electromechanical counter and simple logic sequence
2. Introduction to PLCs:
• The purpose and significance of PLCs in industrial control systems.
• The evolution of PLC technology and its advantages over traditional control methods.
3. PLC Hardware and Architecture:
• The components and organization of a typical PLC system.
• Input/output (I/O) modules, central processing units (CPUs), and memory types in PLCs.
4. PLC Programming Languages:
• Various PLC programming languages, such as ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
• Syntax, conventions, and best practices for PLC programming.
5. PLC Communication and Networking:
• Communication protocols used in PLC systems, such as Modbus and Ethernet/IP.
• Networking concepts and their applications in PLC-based control systems.
6. PLC Applications:
• Real-world applications of PLCs in industrial automation, including motor control, process control, and sequential control.
• The design considerations and implementation techniques for PLC-based systems.
7. Maintenance of PLC system
• Troubleshooting
• Diagnostic
• Online Modifications
• Backup and Restore
