This course teaches the basic functionalities and capabilities of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), which are now an integral part of the industrial environment.
Course Prerequisites
- GTA Web-Based Training
- Communication and Protocols I
- Communication and Protocols II
- Instructor-Led Training
- Control Systems PID Control
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will have received instruction designed to assist him/her in the following:
- Describe the history of PLCs in industry.
- Describe the function and purpose of PLCs.
- List the basic components of a PLC.
- Describe the basic operation of a PLC (block diagram level).
- Explain the advantages of a PLC system compared to a typical hardwired system.
- Describe how to connect an analog module.
- Connect power to the PLC using the procedure provided.
- Describe how a PLC communicates with a field device.
- Explain how points are addressed.
- Describe PLC processor indicators.
- Describe PLC communications.
- Select proper cabling when connecting a PLC to a laptop.
- Describe how to use XIO, XIC, OTE, Latch,Timers, Counters, Moves, Arithmetic Commands, MCRs, and Subroutines
Course Outline
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Overview
- PLC Operations
- PLC Hardware
- Addressing and Number Systems
- PLC Communications
- PLC Software
Recommended Resources
- GTA Basic PLCs Participant Guide
- GTA Basic PLCs Instructor Presentation.
- Internet sites related to Programmable Logic Controllers.
- Textbooks or other publications related to Programmable Logic Controllers.