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.