PLC391 - PLC Fundamentals - Siemens

This course will cover the basic operations of Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers. The participants will utilize a PLC in connection with pneumatic components.
Target Group
Anyone involed with developing and maintaining systems that include a PLC and have limited PLC knowledge.
Content
Participants in this class will learn about:
- Control Relays
- Basic design and operation
- PLC Sections: Input, Logic and Output
- Input Types: Discrete, Analog and Digital
- Memory Types: ROM and RAM
- Logic Processing: Addressing and Scanning
- Output Types: Discrete, Analog and Digital
- Numbering Systems: Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hex and ASCII
- Boolean Functions: Identity, Not, AND & OR Circuits
- Basic Troubleshooting: Using a PLC as a troubleshooting tool
At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the operation and design of various relays
- State/explain the three PLC sections
- State/explain the three types of input devices
- State/explain the types of memory in a PLC
- Explain different types of PLC addressing
- State/explain the three types of output devices
- Convert different numbering systems used in a PLC
- Explain various Boolean gates/truth tables
- Demonstrate how to use a PLC for troubleshooting to resolve problems quicker
Prerequisites
Basic electrical and pneumatic knowledge
Comments
This is a Two Day Course. Please contact us to discuss the course in detail or possible customization to your specific needs.