The course is the second step in PLC-training. Its is necessary to have the basic course in advance (PLC and HMI Basic training).

The aim is to get further knowledge about PLC-controlled machines including various supplementary devices. The course starts with a short repetition of the topics from the baic course. After that we focus on continued PLC-programming and HMI-functions. We cover various types of industrial communication based upon industrial ethernet. Both communication with passive nodes such as distributed IO:s, motor controls, RFID-units, and active nodes (i.e. communication between PLC:s) will be covered (including how to troubleshoot systems).

The course includes some theoretical presentation, but the focus is practical exercises. Some exercises will be based upon simulated machines using Factory IO, that is a powerful and user-friendly tool for practicing PLC-programming. This tool can also be used by the participants when they want some hand-on on their own.

Later in the course a system with different physical devices will be demonstrated to get practical knowhow regarding industrial communication.

We will use siemens PLC:s and HMI and various other devices of various brands. The course material will be delivered digitally by our cloud drive. It includes material for presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint), the examples that are demonstrated during the course, recording of the course (to be able to repeat the course afterwards), links for the software and more.

COURSE CONTENT

Repetition

• Configuration of PLC-systems and HMI:s in TIA-portal

• Demonstration of simulated project from the basic course

• Troubleshooting exercises based upon the project from the basic course

New content

• Continued programming for PLC

• Configuration of more advanced HMI (SCADA)

• Industrial communication by Profinet, TCP/IP and OPC UA by active (PLC-PLC)and passive nodes (PLC-distributed IO, frequency inverter, IO-link masters etc)

PARTICIPANTS / TARGET GROUP

Service personnel, maintenance personnel, production technicians, industrial electricians

PRE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Basic knowledge about PLC:s, PC-knowledge, electrical knowledge