COURSE OVERVIEW:

The purpose of this course is to provide a practical, hands-on application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) within the modern industrial automation landscape. While theoretical knowledge is foundational, the ability to translate process requirements into functional, reliable, and safe code is the hallmark of a skilled automation professional. This program focuses on the actual implementation of control strategies, moving beyond simple logic gates to address complex industrial sequences and data management.

The scope of this training encompasses the entire project lifecycle, from hardware selection and wiring to advanced programming and system commissioning. Participants will explore the architectural differences between various PLC platforms, learning how to configure central processing units, digital and analog I/O modules, and specialized communication cards. The curriculum is designed to provide a deep dive into the most widely used programming languages, including Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagrams, with a focus on real-world industrial scenarios.

Coverage includes the integration of PLCs with peripheral devices such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), sensors, and human-machine interfaces. Attendees will learn how to implement robust error-handling routines, utilize math and data manipulation instructions, and troubleshoot complex system faults using professional diagnostic tools. By focusing on "applied" automation, the course ensures that participants leave with the confidence to design, program, and maintain PLC systems that optimize production efficiency and safety.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Analyze industrial processes to develop comprehensive PLC control logic.
• Select appropriate PLC hardware based on I/O count and processing speed.
• Interpret and create professional electrical schematics for PLC wiring.
• Program complex sequences using Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagrams.
• Implement Analog Signal Processing for temperature, pressure, and flow.
• Configure PID control loops within the PLC for process regulation.
• Integrate Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) via industrial networks.
• Utilize Math and Data Move instructions for advanced logic operations.
• Develop structured programming using Subroutines and Add-On Instructions.
• Troubleshoot system hardware and software faults using online diagnostics.
• Implement safety interlocks and emergency shutdown routines in code.
• Commission and document a complete industrial automation project.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Electrical Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Control Systems Specialists, and Plant Electricians involved in the installation and programming of automation systems.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.