Programmable Logic Control Training
The Manufacturing Academy will be holding PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL training for Engineers and Technicians who interact with PLC’s in their work environment. The aim of the course is to facilitate less down time while enhancing more time for production.
KEY ISSUES
The course aims to train participants on how to createmore efficient Production and a competent workforce through less downtime. It will also provide fault finding techniques required for maintenance and in depth exercises with simulations of a factory set-up.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
· Installation and commissioning of S7 300/400 PLCs
· Programming on S7 platform
· Maintenance and troubleshooting skills
· Staff Motivation
· PLC online diagnostics
· Uploading and Backing up of programmes
· PLC from other manufacturers
The programmable Logic Control course is a 9 day programme that will be completed in 3 modules as follows:
Course Content
1. PART ONE (3 DAYS) 16 - 18 October 2013
· The SIMATIC STEP 7 System Family
· STEP & installation techniques & components.
· PLC installation & wiring techniques
· Hardware handling
· From process to project – The SIMATIC Manager
· Hardware configuration & addressing of Signal Modules
· CPU Properties
· Symbolic notation & symbols table handling
· LAD / FBD / STL Editor
· Commissioning& Monitoring / Modifying Variables
· Linear / Structured Programming Techniques
· Debugging a program
2. PART TWO (3 DAYS) 23 - 25 October 2013
· Binary operations & gates
· Flip Flops
· Edge Detection
· Number formats / Load and Transfer operations
· Counters / Timers
· Rewiring of programs
· Documentation functions, saving and archiving
· Copying a program to a memory card
· Hardware commissioning
· Memory reset. Variable tables
· Modifying outputs in STOP state
· STEP & project structure
3. PART THREE (3 DAYS) 13 - 15 November 2013
· Cyclic program execution
· Data storage in Data Blocks
· Complex Data types
· Functions & Function Blocks
· Multiple instance Model
· Trouble shooting
· B, I, L stack handling
· Cross preference
· Break points in a program
· Organization & printing
· Archiving a project
· Communication via MPI with GD table and NETPRO
· Totally Integrated Automation, Discussion & examples of programming methods
METHODOLOGY
Lectures, group discussions, reference notes and Practical exercises by experienced and knowledgeable, automation and drives Engineers.
BENEFITS TO THE PARTICIPANTS
This course imparts fault finding techniques required for maintenance of ? and in depth exercises.
Handle OB's and Data handling, Documentation, networking & analogues as well as sequence control.
VENUE:
Centurion Systems, 2nd Floor, New Rehema House on Rhapta Road, Westlands
PAYMENT DETAILS:
Kshs. 117,000.00+ 16% VAT = Kshs 135,750.00 per participant. Fee is payable in advance. Cheques should be made out to Kenya Association of Manufacturers.
Discounts will be given based on early payment and no. of attendees per organisation are available.
Contact: Catherine Mukoko
Email: kamconsulting@kam.co.ke
Mobile: 0739 936 698
The nominating authority is required to fill in the attached Nomination Form and send it back via email or by hand or courier. Required payments should be received on or before the day of training.
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