Course Name: PLC for Beginners
Abbr. Name: WT-SPSEIN

Course Description

What are the advantages of a programmable logic controller (PLC) over a hard-wired controller? What are the different signal types? How is a program executed in an automation device? How do you program in function block diagram, ladder logic and statement list? These and other questions on programmable logic controllers are answered in the multimedia and inter-active learning program. It is suited for beginners that have basic knowledge of electrical engineering and who want to familiarize themselves with the basics of programmable logic controllers. Depending on your level of knowledge, the learning time is from 2 to 6 hours. Decide for yourself, when and where you want to learn and which chapters you work through! Then check your newly acquired knowledge in the exercise module with an extensive test.

Preferences

PC with the following minimum configuration: Intel Pentium processor with 128 MB RAM ;Grafics card with 800 x 600 pixels and True Color; Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP ;Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x;Flash Player; Internet connection Software - Warranty Class A

Course Content

• From relay to PLC
• PLC Tasks
• Basic Terms
• Function Units
• Software
• Logic operations
• Program processing
• Arithmetic operations
• Introduction to the programming of a PLC- FBD, STL and LAD programming
• Creating a PLC program
• Start-up Exercises

Notes

It will not be possible to cancel WBTs once they are ordered.
Trial versions free of costs: www.siemens.de/sitrain-demos

Target Group

Decision maker, Sales personnel, Project manager, Project co-worker, Programming engineer, Commissioning engineer, Project design engineer, Service personnel, Operator, User, Maintenance personnel

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