PLC Programming Training

PLC Programming Training by MindsMapped is designed to equip a novice engineer with no prior PLC programming experience with the basic tools necessary to create a complete PLC program using ladder/relay logic.

The online Instructor-Led PLC Programming training provides hands-on practical knowledge of Relay Logics, PLC Systems Design, and Programs, Timers, Counters, Process Control, Data Communication, RTUs, etc. Classes will be conducted using a combination of presentations, demos, quiz and hands-on project in an easy to understand manner.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Course Start Date: 6th August 8 PM ET
Couse Schedule: Monday through Friday
Course Timing: 8 PM to 10 PM ET
Course Duration: 40 hours (4 weeks)

COURSE OVERVIEW

What would I learn at the end of the Course?

The primary and overall objective of this course is to give detailed understanding of PLC Programming, Relay Logic, Process Control and Data Communication
You will learn the difference between Digital and Analog Signals and how to bring them into a PLC, process them, and send them back out
Learn the system codes and design and program control circuits using Ladder diagram
Work with Timers and develop PLC programs with time-delay circuit, ON-OFF timers, etc.
Learn process control variables and applications and different types of loops
Design open and closed process control loops using algorithms and flowcharts
Analyze the different ways of data communication, principle, response time, etc.
You will be acquainted with a variety of Relay Logic instructions to create a complete PLC program from scratch
Familiarity with Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) and Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC)
You will explore standard Controls Techniques, Timers and System & Codes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to create a PLC Program from scratch

PARTICIPANTS

Who is this online PLC Programming tutorial designed for?

Automation professionals who are not familiar with PLC programming
Fresh graduates who wants to build their career in Industrial Automation field
Electrical Engineering students looking out for a career in PLC Programming
Automation aspirants looking to brush up their PLC knowledge

COURSE FEATURES

Attend 40 hours of interactive online classes
Training is conducted by an experienced Instructor who is having 10+ years of experience in the field of Industrial Automation
PLC Programming Training course is designed to ensure that attendees are knowledgeable on the subject to work as a PLC Programmer
All instructor led classes will be recorded and shared with participants on LMS
Training is conducted using hands-on examples and case studies to help you gain practical knowledge
Participants will be given high quality assignments to gain hands on experience and prepare them to attend interviews confidently
Participants will have lifetime access to all documentation that comes with the course including study materials, assignments, case studies, etc. on the website LMS
Classes are conducted weekday evenings (Mon – Fri) at 8 PM to 10 PM ET for your convenience and you can attend the online training from your location

Session	Topics Covered
Session 1	Introduction to PLC Overview of PLC Architecture An overview of I/O Signals and Instruments Types of PLC An overview of Programming Languages Installation process & maintenance
Session 2	Introduction to Relay Logic Relay and a Solenoid Purpose of Overload Relays Basic operating principle of a control relay Applying Relay Logic: Door Simulation Applying Relay Logic to a Process: Silo Simulator Define Inductive Arcing
Session 3	Systems & Codes Operation of the binary number system Digital Logic Logic gates Application DeMorgan's theorem
Session 4	Design & Programming Developing a Control Program – Ladder Diagram Development of an Algorithm Introduction to the Instruction sets in Ladder Diagram
Session 5	Overview of Timers Types of relay logic timers Types of PLC timers Time-driven circuit ON-delay and an OFF-delay instruction Reciprocating timers Cascading timer Retentive timers
Session 6	Overview of Counters Types of mechanical counters Types of PLC counters Underflow and overflow Event-driven circuit Up/down counter Cascading counters
Session 7	Additional Programming Sequencers Data Transfer Math Functions
Session 8	Process Control Process, process variable, and controlled variable Applications for control systems Block diagrams Open-loop control and closed-loop control Dead time Basic operating principles of On-Off and PID control Algorithm and flowchart Basic principle of fuzzy logic
Session 9	Data Communication Data highway Principle of token passing Topology Response time Ethernet
Session 10	Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Session 11	Introduction to Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs)
Session 12	Project Work