This course expands upon the introduction to the field of industrial controls.  Students will learn the principles of control systems and how they are applied to a production system to achieve automation.  Systems included in the courses are stepper motors, programmable logic controllers, microprocessors, computers and feedback systems.  Emphasis is placed on programmable logic controllers and the local area network.

Benefits to your organization

• Minimize accidents

• Increase productivity through enhanced system knowledge

• Increased skill level of operators and programmers

• Improve professionalism

• Decrease reliance on outside vendors

• Increase flexibility through rapid programming changes

Course objectives

• Interpret and create basic ladder logic diagrams

• Create PLC programs from line diagrams and schematics

• Assemble a basic PLC system from modular components

• Select and use subroutines and jump instructions appropriately

• Select and use data manipulation, math, logic, and transfer instructions appropriately

• Differentiate between analog and digital techniques

• Translate numerical values between several number base systems

• Specify and select appropriate input / output module

• Install a programmable logic controller workstation

• Solve application problems using programmable logic controller processors

• Integrate programmable control devices with electromechanical devices to achieve control objectives

• Analyze and diagnose systems involving programmable controllers to determine fault areas

• Debug PLC programs

Training description and materials

This instructor-led course with reference text, lab manual and simulation software focuses in part on the study and application of Allen-Bradley programmable logic hardware (SLC-500 & PLC-5) and Rockwell programming software (RSLogix).   Students learn PLC hardware components, system configuration, relay ladder logic concepts, binary arithmetic and logic concepts.  Simulation software permits the student the ability to practice and complete homework assignments without the need for expensive hardware and software associated with the classroom.

Hours and cost:

Your Programmable Logic Controllers II course is a 64-hour training activity, scheduled at your convenience for up to a maximum of 8 participants.  6.4 IACET CEU’s will be awarded upon successful completion of the 64-hour course.  Pricing includes training administration, instruction, textbooks, class handouts and materials, a certificate of completion, and an activity evaluation at the conclusion of training.

Suggested Retail Price: $9,299

(Additional participants may be available at an additional cost)

Course Offered Open Enrollment: Yes

Online Delivery Available: Yes

Certification Option: No