Overview
This course introduces the student to the basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). After the discussion of the fundamental concept of PLCs the basic Ladder Diagram instructions are learned and practiced in Industrial Automation tasks. Audience – Electrical Specialists – Mechanical Engineers – Programmers with interest in Industrial Automation
Requirements
Logical thinking
Interest in Industrial Automation
Course Outline
1. Introduction
– Fundamental concept of PLCs
– Application fields
– Different PLC types
2. Programming OMRON PLCs in Lader Diagram (LAD)
– The programming software
– Hardware setup
– Memory areas
– Basic bitlogic LAD instructions
– Latch circuit
– Controlling pneumatic cylinders with PLC
– Individual exercises