Introduction To Programmable Logic Controllers (ST-PLCINTRO)
Introduction To Programmable Logic Controllers (ST-PLCINTRO)
Pre-requisite:
No pre-requisite required for the course. General technical competence would assist accelerated
learning.
Objectives:
The training aim of this course is to teach basic instructions of a PLC with a strong element of
practical, hands-on simulation of industrial related circuits. The course is paced to suit all
learners. This course is not for people with prior PLC knowledge and programming.
Course content:
Introduction Basic PLC instructions:
Open and closed contacts
Series connections -AND functions
OR functions
Timers, Counters
Internal relays and functions
Basic ladder diagram design
Sequential interlock programming
Type
Face-to-face training
Duration:5 days
Language: English
S7 Service 1 Course (ST-SERV1)
Objectives
On completion of this course, we have able to: -
Identify the components and performance characteristics of the SIMATIC S7-300/400
PLC
Install a PLC system, including the communication cabling and wiring of I/O.
Use the various address types to edit, reload, structure and run a program. Document,
test, and basically troubleshoot the control system and its program.
Diagnose and repair simple hardware problems.
Utilize binary operations, timers, counters, comparators, and arithmetic operations for
program modifications.
Integrate and troubleshoot an HMI and Drive system within the control system.
Configure and troubleshoot Profibus DP nodes
Main Content
SIMATIC S7 System Family overview
Installation and maintenance of a PLC
SIMATIC Manager software package
Hardware configuration & Hardware commissioning
Block architecture and Program Editors
Symbols
Binary Operations & Digital Operations
Introduction to HMI and Profibus DP
Introduction to Drive Systems
Program documenting, saving and archiving
Basic Troubleshooting
Type
Face-to-face training
Duration:5 days
Language: English
S7 Service 2 Course (ST-SERV2)
Objectives
On completion of this course, we have able to: -
Be familiar with ways you can use different block types (FC, FB, OB, and DB).
Become familiar with the principles of analogue value processing
Eliminate software errors that lead to a CPU stop.
Eliminate logical software errors, such as multiple assignments.
Save and document program changes that have been made.
Use the data block access functions.
Access and use the processed analog values.
Main Content
Hardware and Software Commissioning - review
Data Storage in Blocks
Functions and function blocks
Organization Blocks
Analogue processing and programming
Troubleshooting
System information
MPI Network Commissioning
Tags and HMI Messages
Drive to PLC Configuration
Each of the above topic areas are backed up by practical exercises using a conveyor
model and simulator. Working examples are provided and tested out during the course.
Type
Face-to-face training
Duration:5 days
Language: English
S7 Service 3 Course (ST-SERV3)
Objectives
On completion of this course, we have able to: -
Commission a simulated assembly line program.
Eliminate software errors that lead to a CPU stop.
Eliminate logical software errors.
Integrate System Blocks into a program.
Display Diagnostic Messages.
Profibus DP error analysis using System blocks.
Use WinCC Flexible for troubleshooting.
Commission MM420 with Starter Software.
Main Content
Hardware and Software Commissioning
Statistical Storage of Data on an HMI Touch Panel
Use of System Blocks including IEC Timers and Counters
Use of the Multi Instance model in Data Blocks
Analyzing error messages using System blocks
Profibus DP slave diagnosis use integrated blocks
PLC - HMI co-ordination
Each of the above topic areas are backed up by practical exercises using
a conveyor model and simulator. Working examples are provided and tested out during the
course. The main emphasis of this course is error evaluation and analysis.
Type
Face-to-face training
Duration:5 days
Language: English