Introductory Concepts

• Introduction to Programmable Controllers
  • A Historical Background
  • Principles of Operation
  • PLCs versus Other Types of Controls
  • PLC Product Application Ranges
  • Ladder Diagrams and the PLC
  • Advantages of PLCs
• Number Systems and Codes
  • Number Systems
  • Number Conversions
  • One’s and Two’s Complement
  • Binary Codes
  • Register Word Formats
• Logic Concepts
  • The Binary Concept
  • Logic Functions
  • Principles of Boolean algebra and Logic
  • PLC Circuits and Logic Contact Symbology

PLC Hardware Components

• Processors, the Power Supply, and Programming Devices
  • Processors
  • Processor Scan
  • Error Checking and Diagnostics
  • The System Power Supply
  • Programming Devices
• The Memory System and I/O Interaction
  • Memory Overview
  • Memory Types
  • Memory Structure and Capacity
  • Memory Organization and I/O Interaction
  • Configuring the PLC Memory—I/O Addressing
  • Summary of Memory, Scanning, and I/O Interaction
  • Memory Considerations
• The Discrete Input/output System
  • Introduction to Discrete I/O Systems
  • I/O Rack Enclosures and Table Mapping
  • Remote I/O Systems
  • PLC Instructions for Discrete Inputs
  • Types of Discrete Inputs
  • PLC Instructions for Discrete Outputs
  • Discrete Outputs
  • Discrete Bypass/Control Stations
  • Interpreting I/O Specifications
  • Summary of Discrete I/O
• The Analog Input/output System
  • Overview of Analog Input Signals
  • Instructions for Analog Input Modules
  • Analog Input Data Representation
  • Analog Input Data Handling
  • Analog Input Connections
  • Overview of Analog Output Signals
  • Instructions for Analog Output Modules
  • Analog Output Data Representation
  • Analog Output Data Handling
  • Analog Output Connections
  • Analog Output Bypass/Control Stations
• Special Function I/O and Serial Communication Interfacing
  • Introduction to Special I/O Modules
  • Special Discrete Interfaces
  • Special Analog, Temperature, and PID Interfaces
  • Positioning Interfaces
  • ASCII, Computer, and Network Interfaces
  • Fuzzy Logic Interfaces
  • Peripheral Interfacing

Basics Of PLC Programming

• Programming Languages
  • Introduction to Programming Languages
  • Types of PLC Languages
  • Ladder Diagra m Format
  • Ladder Relay Instructions
  • Ladder Relay Programming
  • Timers and Co unters
  • Timer Instructions
  • Counter Instructions
  • Program/Flow Control Instructions
  • Arithmetic Instructions
  • Data Manipulation Instructions
  • Data Transfer Instructions
  • Special Function Instructions
  • Network Communication Instructions
  • Boolean Mnemonics
• System Programming and Implementation
  • Control Task Definition
  • Control Strategy
  • Implementation Guidelines
  • Programming Organization and Implementation
  • Discrete I/O Control Programming
  • Analog I/O Control Programming
• PLC System Documentation
  • Introduction to Documentation
  • Steps for Documentation
  • PLC Documentation Systems

Installation Start-Up & Troubleshooting

• PLC Start-Up Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • PLC System Layout
  • Power Requirements and Safety Circuitry
  • Noise, Heat, and Voltage Considerations
  • I/O Installation, Wiring, and Precautions
  • PLC Start-Up and Checking Procedures
  • PLC System Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting the PLC System
• System Selection Guidelines
  • Introduction to PLC System Selection
  • PLC Sizes and Scopes of Applications
  • Process Control System Definition
  • Other Considerations

Industrial Communications Protocols

• Introduction
• Serial Communications
• Parallel Communications
• Design Cases

Continous Sensors

• Introduction
• Industrial Sensors
  • Angular Displacement
  • Encoders
  • Linear Position
  • Forces and Moments
  • Liquids and Gases
  • Pressure
  • Temperature
  • Light
  • Chemical
  • Conductivity
  • Others
• Input Issues
• Sensor Glossary

Continous Actuators

• Introduction
• Electric Motors
  • Basic Brushed DC Motors
  • AC Motors
  • Brushless DC Motors
  • Stepper Motors
  • Wound Field Motors
• Hydraulics
• Other Systems

Continuous Control

• Introduction
• Control of Logical Actuator Systems
• Control of Continuous Actuator Systems
  • Block Diagrams
  • Feedback Control Systems
  • Proportional Controllers
  • PID Control Systems
• Design Cases
  • Oven Temperature Control
  • Water Tank Level Control
  • Position Measurement

Advanced PLC Topics & Networks

• Artificial Intelligence and PLC Systems
  • Introduction to AI Systems
  • Types of AI Systems
  • Organizational Structure of an AI System
  • Knowledge Representation
  • Knowledge Inference
  • AI Fault Diagnostics Application
• Fuzzy Logic
  • Introduction to Fuzzy Logic
  • History of Fuzzy Logic
  • Fuzzy Logic Operation
  • Fuzzy Logic Control Components
  • Fuzzy Logic Control Example
  • Fuzzy Logic Design Guidelines

Availability Of PLC In Our Company

• Allen Bradley ( PLC 5, Micrologix, SLC 500)
• Siemens (S5, S7 200, S7 300, S7400)
• Modicon(Micro, Primium, Quantum)
• GE Fanuc (90/ 30) & VersaMax
• Messung-Nexgen
• Omron (SYSMAC CPM 2A)
• ABB -- ACS800
• Mitsibushi etc.,