Programmable Logic Control (PLC) with Ladder Diagrams
This course is a practical oriented training on Programmable Logic Controls and how Computerized Control System allows us to use a computer and computer software to supervise the operation of an automated process through the use of a microcontroller called Applic 37, PLSES software and Tps-3071.
Cohort 1 starts April ’22
What you will learn
- Design simulate and implement a traffic light
- Design, simulate and implement an elevator
- Design, simulator and implement an irrigation system
- Design, simulation of an automated system
- Design, simulate and implement an Electric press
- Design, simulate and implement a Printing machine process
- Design, simulate and implement a level control process.
About this specialization
This course is a practical oriented training on Programmable Logic Controls and how Computerized Control System allows us to use a computer and computer software to supervise the operation of an automated process through the use of a microcontroller called Applic 37, PLSES software and Tps-3071.
Participants
Lecturers, Technologist, Researchers, Scholars, Engineering Internship, Oil Services Firm
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Capstone Project
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STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Blended Learning
A combination of both physical and online
100% Practical
The course offers a practical and hands-on approach to learning
Beginner Level
No prior experience is required
English
Subtitle is available in different languages on our Learning Management System,
Certificate
A Certificate is awarded after completion of training
Capstone Project
A capstone project is required from the participant at the completion of training
There are 6 Modules and 19 Lessons in this Specialization
MODULE
1
Principles of Control Systems (2 hours)
Lesson 1: Computerized Control Systems
Lesson 2: PLC and Ladder Diagrams
MODULE
2
Lights and Switches (2 hours)
Lesson 3: How to create a ladder diagram to operate these components
Lesson 4: How to run ladder diagram programs
Lesson 5: How to connect TPS-3071 components to a PLC.
MODULE
3
Conditions and Decision (2 hours)
Lesson 6: Switches in series – AND type condition
Lesson 7: Electric Press Control
Lesson 8: Switches in parallel – OR type condition
Lesson 9: Printing machine exercise.
Lesson 10: Self holding
MODULE
4
Timers and Counters (2 hours)
Lesson 11: The Timers
Lesson 12: The One Shot
Lesson 13: The Counters
Lesson 14: How to implement a washing machine controller
Lesson 15: How to implement a level control system
MODULE
5
Sequential Operation (2 hours)
Lesson 16: How to drive a step motor
Lesson 17: Step motor control programs
MODULE
6
Elevator Control Challenge (2 hours)
Lesson 18: Learning about the elevator simulator
Lesson 19: Challenge exercise – elevator control
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