Course Details

Course Details
Course ID
5915
Course Name
Advanced Hands-On PLCs for Non-Programmers
Contact Hours
21.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
American Trainco d/b/a TPC Training
Primary Contact
Naomi Yencich
testing@tpctrainco.com
303-531-4560 Ext.
Website
Partner Website
Description
This seminar provides an in-depth knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) including programming and useful applications. It is designed for people who already have a basic understanding of PLCs and need to modify or write common PLC programs in their jobs. After attending this seminar, students will be comfortable when programming PLCs and will have the confidence to edit or create new PLC solutions on their own.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
PLC QUICK REVIEW •PLC Block Diagram and Major Components •Inputs and Outputs and Sequence of Operation •Types of PLC’s and Associated Software •Numbering Systems •PLC Basic Instructions DESIGN AND PROGRAM SELECTED EXERCISES USING LOGIXPRO-500 SIMULATOR •Introductory Exercise: Relay Logic •Applying Relay Logic: Door Simulation •Applying Relay Logic to a Process: Silo Simulator •Introductory Exercise: PLC Timers •Applying Cascading TON Timers: Traffic Control •Introductory Exercise: Word Compare •Applying Word Compare Instructions: Traffic Control •Introductory Exercise: PLC Counters •Applying PLC Counter Instructions: Batch Mixing •Dual Compressor Exercise: Sharing the Workload •Advanced Batch Mixing Exercise: Your choice of instructions •Applying Bit Shift Instructions: Bottle Line Simulation •Multi Floor Elevator Control: Which Way to Go? •Interfacing to 7-Segment Displays: Includes Bottle Line Wiring Details ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING APPLICATIONS •Student Exercises: DirectSoft •Dis
Target Audience
This course is created for individuals who need to be able to modify and/or write ladder logic programs for their Programmable Logic Controllers. Since programming logic is the same but there are multiple manufacturers of PLCs, this course does not limit itself to a specific PLC manufacturer. All maintenance personnel in: • Manufacturing Plants • Commercial Buildings • Hospitals • Waste Water Facilities • Schools • Government Buildings • Research Facilities • Shopping Centers • Airports • And any place PLCs are used
Training Format
Classroom