Understanding, Implementing and Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers
Students will gain an understanding of every aspect of what makes a PLC work. They should come away with the knowledge to troubleshoot a program and maintain the control system.
Topics include:
• Introduction to Programmable Controllers
• Number Systems and Codes
• Logic Concepts
• Processors
• Power Supplies
• Programming Devices
• Memory System and I/O Interaction
• Discrete Input/Output System
• Analog Input/Output System
• Special Function I/O and Serial Communication Interfacing
• Programming Languages
• The IEC-1131 Standard Programming Language
• System Programming and Implementation
• System Documentation
• Data Measurements and Transducers
• Start-Up and Maintenance
• System Selection Guidelines
The student will be encouraged to bring in their plant PLC programs for discussion and/or explanation. Each student will receive a 1,000-page Programmable Logic Controller textbook for future reference.
Day 1
Introduction to Programmable Controllers, Number Systems and Codes, Logic Concepts, Processors, the Power Supply, and Programming Devices, The Memory System and I/O Interaction
Day 2
The Discrete Input/Output System, The Analog Input/Output System, Special Function I/O and Serial, Communication Interfacing, Programming Languages, The IEC-1131 Standard and Programming Language
Day 3
System Programming and Implementation, PLC System Documentation, Data Measurements and Transducers, PLC Start-Up and Maintenance, System Selection Guidelines. Program review (Provide us with a soft or printout copy of your existing program(s) and it will be reviewed in detail with explanations on specific ladder logic functions that are relevant to your operation).
