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
Contact information
Mrs René Pittaway
SLP & Funded Projects Co-ordinator
Tel: 041-504 3092
rene.pittaway@mandela.ac.za

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