EN32 – Programming a programmable logic controller
Course Objective
To provide the participant with knowledge of construction and operation of a PLC and be able to translate control tasks into operational PLC programs. The participant would be able to write and simulate the control system based on IEC 61131-3 standard.
Target Group
Engineers, technicians, maintenance staff, designers and trainers
Course Content
- Functions and applications of PLC
- Components of a PLC:
- Hardware and software
- Programming device
- General structure of PLC program - PLC addresses:
- Input/Output listing
- Electrical and pneumatic circuit diagram
- Input/Output devices - Programming Languages according to IEC 61131-3:
- Ladder diagram
- Instruction list
- Function block diagram
- Structured text
- Sequential function chart - Procedure for creating a PLC program
- Programming of control task:
- Logic functions
- Sequence tasks
- Timing sequence
- Counting sequence - Multitasking with the PLC:
- Manual/Auto mode
- Emergency stop
- Single/Continuous cycle
- Parallel programs - Simulation and practical exercises:
- Understanding the control task
- Writing the program
- Downloading the program
- Testing the system
Pre-requisites:
- Completed PSLE and are able to speak, read and write in basic English
- Participants with the following competency rating from the Employability Skills System (ESS) are eligible:
- Listening / Speaking – Min. level 4
- Reading / Writing – Min. level 4
- Numeracy – Min. level 4 - Recommended module to be completed before this module:
- EN31 – Operate Programmable Logic Controllers
Duration
4 days (32 hours)