Course Description

This course is catered to participants with no or some basic skills in handling Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) in industrial automation plants or equipment. The participant will learn the input and output devices and the operation of the PLC. The participant would also be able to write, enter, and execute basic.

Course Duration: 32 hours
WSQ course – with SkillsFuture funding up to 90%

Course Outcomes

Participants are able to:

• Understand the characteristics and applications of a PLC 
• Know the design and mode of operation of a PLC 
• Know the different input and output devices
• Identify the input and output signals from a PLC<
• Read circuit diagrams
• Select PLC appropriately
• Understand the IEC 61131-3 PLC programming standard and the programming languages
• Be able to program the PLC
• Be able to commission and operate a PLC
• Be able to download the program to the Modular Production System and test the program

Course Contents

• Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Design and mode of operation of a PLC
• Input and output devices
• Mechanical, pneumatic/hydraulic and man machine interface
• Reading of electrical circuit diagrams
• ISO symbols for signal, control and working elements according to ISO 1219
• Commissioning a PLC
• Programming Languages according to IEC 61131-3
• Programming of simple logic functions
• Basic programming with signal edges, setting and resetting, timers and counters
• Basic programming with linear sequencing
• Simulation and practical exercises