Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (ST-PLCINTRO)

Duration: 5 Days

Pre-requisites: No pre-requisite required for the course. General technical competence would assist accelerated learning.

Aims and 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:
  • Wiring instructions
  • Input / Output
  • Open and closed contacts
  • Series connections - AND functions
  • OR functions
  • Timers
  • Counters
  • Internal relays and functions
  • Basic ladder diagram design
  • Sequential interlock programming