Industrial Electrical Technician Courses
PLC Automation Systems
This course guides students from the introductory level to the next step in working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This is accomplished by first reviewing ladder logic fundamentals, then introducing operator interface systems (human machine interfaces-HMIs) and finally integrating them together by understanding and applying communication methods. In this course, students learn how the PLC is integrated with operator interfaces (OIs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), and network I/O systems. The program thoroughly examines PLC architecture, including input and output systems, ladder logic vs. relay logic, relay instructions, the role of timer delays, number systems, and the sizing and selection of PLCs. The troubleshooting elements cover installation precautions, wiring requirements, debugging and diagnostic tools.
Course Overview
Modern Systems Overview- PLC and HMI system
- PLC communication networks
- Programming, troubleshooting & diagnostic tools
- Suggested HMI design guidelines
- HMI to PLC communication options
- HMI/PLC development process
- HMI to PLC database layout
- Create structured data tables in PLC and HMI
- Create operator screens
- Identify HMI/PLC communication parameters
- Design digital control elements—push buttons and indicators
- Bar scales and analog control elements
- List files and alarming methods
- Program real-time faults and alarms
- Interface and communication options
- Byte wide, bit wide and process networks
- Wiring, power and termination methods
- Communication modules
- Bus network addressing
- Determining the right network for your application
- Configure communication modules
- Wiring connections
- Troubleshooting network problems
- Ladder logic control of networked remote I/O
- Interface network with HMI
- Troubleshooting network errors
- Cabling, connection, and power faults
- Network analysis tools
Total Hours: 16 (50% Lab)