PLC Hardware - Intro to PLCs
This training series provides an introduction to working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). You will explore the main types of manufacturing process controls and why and where PLC’s are used. You will also learn about how PLC’s are structured, what to consider when selecting a PLC, how they function with sensors, actuators and signals, and explore advanced functionalists and applications of PLCs.
This training program includes the following 4 courses:
Module 1: Overview of Control Systems
This is an introduction to the origins, and purpose of Programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Estimated Duration: 40 minutes
Module 2: PLC Structure and Organization
This is an introductory overview of the major components of a programmable logic controller (PLC), including the power supply, central processing unit (CPU), memory, input devices, output devices, and status indicators. It also explains how these components are structured within the PLC.
Estimated Duration: 60 minutes
Module 3: Sensors, Actuators and Signals
This lesson introduces some basic concepts related to electronic signals.
Module 4: Advanced Topics
This is a brief explanation of programmable logic controller (PLC) networking. PLC networks allow technicians to maintain PLCs without travelling to the PLCsʹ locations. It also discusses how special modules are used to work with analog input and output signals.
Estimated Duration: 25 minutes
Estimated Learning Time: 3.5 Hours
Learning Environment: E-Learning
Schedule: Self Directed E-Learning