Robotics & Automation, Engineering Essentials

Introduction to PLC Programming

This three-day course has been designed to give those with little or no experience of PLC systems, a deep dive into one of the key components of many automated systems. The course starts with basic principles and builds up to a final project where you will design, build, and program an industrial conveyor control system. This practical course gives learners the confidence they need in the workplace when working with PLC systems.

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Face-to-face delivery

£1350 +VAT

3 days

Is this course for you?

LEVEL: INTRODUCTION

Build the confidence to understand, programme and fault-find PLC systems used in modern manufacturing and automation environments. This practical course gives engineers a stronger understanding of PLC operation, helping them create, test and modify programmes with greater accuracy and confidence. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to read ladder logic, set up PLC projects, use timers, counters and function blocks, troubleshoot common system faults and apply your skills to real industrial automation scenarios.

  • PLC Definition
  • Basic operation
  • IEC Standards
  • Ladder logic
  • Networks
  • Set up
  • History
  • Data Types
  • Timers
  • Counters
  • Comparators
  • Moving Data
  • Function Blocks
  • Step Programming
  • HMI set up
  • Wiring inputs and outputs to the device
  • Project: Creating an automated materials handling conveyor system

Upon completion of this course you will:

  • Understand what a PLC is and how it functions
  • Know the relevant standards which govern PLC installations
  • Be able to read and understand ladder logic
  • Understand how components can be linked via networks through an address system
  • Know how to set up a new project when creating a new program
  • Be able to download and back up current PLC programs
  • Be able to troubleshoot a system using the PLC program
  • Understand how to modify an existing program and the dangers involved
  • Have an appreciation of the history and development of PLC devices
  • Understand the importance of data types when programming
  • Have experience of setting up, timers, counters, and comparators
  • Know how to move data for use throughout the program
  • Understand how to create and navigate function blocks
  • Have experience of step programming
  • Be able to set up a basic HMI panel
  • Have applied their knowledge to an industrial conveyor system

This course is ideal for engineers, technicians and electricians who want to build or refresh their understanding of PLC systems and industrial automation. It is suitable for learners with little or no previous PLC experience, as well as those who work around automated systems and want more confidence with programming, fault finding, system interrogation and basic HMI set up.

Typical roles this course supports:

  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Service Engineer
  • Electrical Maintenance Engineer
  • Multi-skilled Engineer
  • First Line Technician
  • Automation Technician
  • Controls Technician
  • Electrician
  • Maintenance Manager

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