PLC, HMI & SCADA Level 1 Training Course Details
This introductory course is designed for students with no prior experience in industrial automation. It provides a strong foundation in PLC fundamentals and hands-on practice with an intermediate-level HMI.
Our PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) courses cover everything from the fundamentals to advanced programming, ensuring learners gain practical, job-ready expertise. With hands-on training, real-world projects, and expert instructors, we prepare our students to excel in automation, manufacturing, and industrial control systems.
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Course Outline:
Module 1: PLC Fundamentals & Basic Programming
Introduction to PLC Systems
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- What is a PLC and why is it used? (A detailed overview)
- Key advantages of using PLCs over traditional relay logic.
- Introduction to PLC hardware components:
- CPU (Central Processing Unit): The brain of the PLC.
- Power Supply Module: Providing power to the PLC.
- Input/Output (I/O) Modules: The interface with the real world.
- Understanding the PLC scan cycle.
Basic Wiring & I/O
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- Fundamentals of wiring input and output devices to the PLC.
- Understanding the difference between digital and analog I/O.
- Practical overview of common input devices (push buttons, limit switches, proximity sensors) and output devices (contactors, indicator lights, solenoids).
- Sink vs. Source wiring configurations.
PLC Programming Concepts
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- Introduction to Ladder Logic Diagram (LD).
- Detailed explanation and hands-on use of basic instructions:
- Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) contacts.
- Output Coils.
- Timers (TON, TOF, RTO) with practical examples.
- Counters (CTU, CTD) with practical examples.
- Compare Instructions (Equal, Not Equal, Greater Than, Less Than).
- Introduction to basic logic gates in Ladder Logic (AND, OR, NOT).
Program Thinking & Logic Development
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- A step-by-step approach to analyzing a control problem.
- Developing a logical sequence and flow for a program.
Module 2: Hands-on PLC Software Practice
Software Download, Installation & Setup
- Guidance on where to download the specific PLC software (Siemens TIA Portal or Mitsubishi GX Works).
- Step-by-step instructions for a clean software installation.
- Setting up software to communicate with a physical PLC or a simulator.
Module 3: Weintek HMI – Intermediate Level
Introduction to Weintek HMI & Software
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- HMI’s role in an automated system for visualization and control.
- Introduction to the EasyBuilder Pro software platform for Weintek HMIs.
- Step-by-step guide to installing the software.
Intermediate HMI Design & Configuration
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- Designing user-friendly screens and screen navigation.
- Tag linking and communication between the HMI and the chosen PLC (Siemens or Mitsubishi).
- Creating basic graphical objects, buttons, and indicators to represent real-world devices.
- Configuring basic alarm systems with a dedicated alarm history screen.
- Implementing data logging to record process variables.
- Using trend graphs to visualize historical data.
Hands-on HMI Projects
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- Connecting a Weintek HMI to the PLC simulation.
- Designing an HMI interface to control the PLC projects created in Module 2.
- Creating a simple project with real-time monitoring of a counter and a timer.