PLCs [Programmable Logic Controllers]: Fundamentals
This training program is eligible for an early bird discount of $100 if registered 60 days out (or more) and will be automatically applied at checkout!
$1795
Hands-On
3 Days
CEU ELIGIBLE
At the end of this training program attendees will be able to:
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using PLCs
- Recognize the different hardware components of the PLC, including power supplies, input modules, output modules, central processing units and programming devices
- Understand how the ladder logic software and communication software interact to allow data to transfer between a PLC and a programming computer
- Certification: This training program is approved by and can to lead to certification through North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Testing for this certification is administered by a NATE testing organization.
Ready to schedule training?
Select Training DatesNeed to speak to someone?
Request More Info Now- Why This Training Program
- Who Should Take This Training Program
- What You'll Learn
- Training Program Description
- Registration
-
Why You should take this training program
Focus on the fundamentals of PLCs from setting up communications to uploading and downloading programs to troubleshooting and modifying the system. Spend 65% of the class time on various PLCs working on hands-on exercises. Working in small groups, learn to program, connect input/output devices and solve elementary and complex problems.
Program a PLC to provide real-time, interactive, diagnostics that pinpoints the issues. Use other troubleshooting methods such as the search function, cross references, histograms and forces.
Receive a copy of LogixPro PLC simulation software to practice programming, running and troubleshooting ladder logic on any computer. It includes programming examples and animated industrial simulations.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Contact Hours
Download Training Program PDF
Upon completion of this training program, the attendee will receive a certificate of completion. Please contact your state or local licensing agency to determine if this training program is accepted for Continuing Education recognition by the agency.
-
Who Should Take This Training Program
This training is beneficial for anyone who encounters control systems in their daily functions including:
- Engineers, maintenance, operations and management personnel
- IT Technicians
- Instrumentation Technicians
- Maintenance Technicians
- Automation Technicians
- Multi-craft personnel
- Anyone who needs cross-training on PLCs
-
What You'll Learn
The standard PLC training covers:
- Learn how to tell your machine what is wrong with it
- Recognize the return on investment
- HMIs can be a troubleshooting tool
- Experience the ease of developing HMI projects
- Review ladder logic fundamentals
- Troubleshoot PLC/HMI communication problems
- Configure, scale and monitor analog signals
- Construct PLC/HMI tag data
- Create HMI screens, controls and indicators
- Create HMI real-time fault messaging
- Learn PLC networking capabilities
-
Training Program Description
HISTORY
- Relay logic
- Programmable logic controller
PLC ARCHITECTURE
- Rack, power supply, processor, I/O
- Smart modules
- Communication networks
- Programming tools – software
INPUT AND OUTPUT (I/O) SYSTEMS
- I/O interfaces – voltages
- Data transfer from module to processor
- Number of I/O per module
- Analog data versus digital data
- Remote I/O systems
LADDER LOGIC VERSUS RELAY LOGIC
- Ladder diagrams versus ladder logic
- Sensor and load connections to the PLC
- Rungs and instructions
RELAY-TYPE INSTRUCTIONS
- Examine if on
- Examine if off
- Output energize, output latch/unlatch
- Differences between instructions and field devices (on/off versus open/closed)
ADDRESSING, DATA MEMORY, AND SCAN TIME
- I/O address relation to module location
- Internal data memory
- binary files
- Internal data memory
- integer files
- Register memory versus bit-wise memory
- I/O, memory and rung scan process
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS & ASSOCIATED BITS
- Timer on-delay, timer off-delay
- Timer done, enable and timing bits
- Up/down counter and control bits
- Moving data among registers
- Math instructions
- Comparison instructions – equal, greater than, less than
NUMBER SYSTEMS
- Decimal, octal, binary and hexadecimal systems
- Binary Coded Decimal (BCD)
- Data conversion
SIZING AND SELECTION OF PLCS
- Estimating system I/O requirements
- CPU and memory sizing
- Interpreting manufacturer specifications
- Choosing a vendor
TROUBLESHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS
- Configuring communications
- Wiring requirements
- Debugging and diagnostic tools
HANDS-ON LAB EXERCISE EXAMPLES
- Motor start/stop circuits
- Trapping random faults
- Signaling alarms
- Tank-level controls
- Sequence-controlled conveyors
- Inputting and outputting numerical data
- Batch control processes
- Automated control systems
- Troubleshooting communication problem
-
Contact us regarding questions for your schedule at 1-855-712-7353.
-
1. Select a date and location to register
-
2. Confirm & Checkout
Select Training Location and Date:
By clicking the checkbox below, you certify that...
- You are registering to take this class on behalf of your current employer/company and
- My employer/company is paying for this training
Training Program Pricing
3-Day Hands-On Lab + Lecture: $1,795 / Participant
This course may be included with other training programs or as a standalone course. As such, training time depends on training program length as determined by your outcome goals. Please call (800) 922-2820 or CONTACT NTT TRAINING to discuss pricing and your unique training needs.
Don’t see a local training program in your area? Call (855) 712-7353 for more info on schedule and pricing!
100% of NTT's offering can be brought to your facility Request On-Site Training -
