ipb training

Programmable Controllers

  • Siemens S7
  • Siemens S5
  • Allen Bradley
  • Mitsubishi
  • Omron

Purpose: To give technicians and craftsmen a practical working knowledge
in the use and application of Programmable Controllers.

Stage One: Introduction to Programmable Controllers

Assumes no previous knowledge of Programmable Controllers and is suitable for both electrical and mechanical trainees.

  • Hardware and Technology
  • Wiring of Input and Output Modules
  • Basic Logic Circuits
  • An appreciation of different Computer Numbering Systems
  • Operation of Programming Software
  • Ladder Programming of simple programmes
  • Monitoring of simple programmes
  • Theory to support all practical activities

Certification: IPB Training Certificate of Competence

Duration : 2 days for Mitsubishi, Omron, Allen Bradley
Duration: 3 days for  Siemens S7, Siemens S5

Stage Two: Advanced Programmable Controllers

Purpose: To give technicians and craftsmen a practical working knowledge
in the use and application of Programmable Controllers.

Trainees must have a basic understanding of Programmable Controllers or have completed the Stage One Introduction course.

  • Review of contents of Stage One course
  • Ladder programming on conveyor training rig using Timers, Counters etc.
  • Monitoring and fault finding of programmes
  • Use of search / find instruction
  • Use of force on / off instruction
  • Theory to support all practical activities

city and guildsCertification: City and Guilds Certificate in Programmable Controllers 2572 - 03

Duration: 3 days - Mitsubishi, Omron, Allen Bradley
Duration: 4 days - Siemens S7
Duration: 5 days - Siemens S5