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Programmable Controllers

A multi-skilled workforce is an effective workforce.
Ensure your mechanical and electrical engineers have the PLC skills and knowledge to interrogate programmable controllers and fault find efficiently and effectively.

Programmable Controllers

Example of course content available as outlined on Page 20

Siemens

• S7 Processors 200/300/400/1200/1500
• W
• S5 Processors 00/115

Allen Bradley

• Control/CompactLogix
• SLC500
• PLC5
• PanelView HMI

Mitsubishi

• IQ-R Series
• FX5/FX Series GX Developer
• Q Series GX Developer
• HMI E/GOT Panels

Omron

• C Series

GE Fanuc

• 90-30 Series

C&G Accredited Programme

“….we have Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley programmable controllers on site – I want the training to provide an appreciation of both…”

….we can accommodate that – it’s that simple

Programmable Controllers

Siemens S7 1200 and WinCC HMI Basics Software:

Siemens TIA Portal PLC Type: Siemens S7 1200
Pre-requisites: None
Maximum Number of Delegates: 6

Brief Description

Be able to recognise S7 1200 hardware and be able to replace modules when a fault occurs.
Be able to operate the TIA Portal software to make it perform certain tasks. Understand basic S7 1200 instruction set and be able to make minor modifications to software.
Be able to backup and restore a PLC program when required.
Be able to perform basic system diagnostics when a problem occurs.
Be able to recognise WinCC hardware and be able to replace modules when a fault occurs.
Be able to operate the WinCC software to make it perform certain tasks. Understand basic concept of tags etc and communications with the PLC.
Be able to backup and restore a WinCC program when required.
Be able to perform basic system diagnostics when a problem occurs.
Be able to add basic functions to screens, Pushbuttons, Numeric Display, Bargraphs, etc.

Course Content:

• To fault find a system you need to know EXACTLY how it works HOW EXACTLY DOES A PLC WORK?
• Am I getting the input to the PLC?
• The Led on the output card means i am getting voltage out right? does it?
• What exactly happens in between? There’s more than just a program in the CPU
• How exactly does it scan the program?
• What is this Watchdog Timer? Is it that important?
• Can I use the same output twice? That’s bad programming isn’t it? A PLC is a logic controller, so use a logical approach to fault find it.
• What are the 8 simple test points to check?
• The PLC is in RUN, that means there’s a program right? does it? FORCING a bit and toggling a bit is pretty much the same yeah? depends on which PLC

Duration: 5 days

City & Guilds Approved Centre