Programmable Logic Controllers

The certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) provides basic technical skills and knowledge necessary to work with electrical control systems typically found in an industrial environment.

This course is covered in 30 contact hours.

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge of DOS and Windows would be an asset

Programme Content

1. Introduction to Relay Logic and application to Industry

•     Electromechanical relays
•     Contractors and Starters
•     Timers
•     Pilot Devices
•     Sensors, Detectors and Control and Signaling Units

2. History and Development of the PLC

•     Advantages of PLC control
•     PLC vs. Hard-wired relay systems

3. PLC hardware overview

•     CPU and Memory
•     Input/Output (I/O) Modules
•     Discrete and Analog Modules

4. Ladder Logic Instructions

•     Basic instructions
•     Boolean functions
•     Ladder Logic diagrams

5. Hands-on using popular instructions

•     Program on/off inputs to produce on/off Outputs
•     Simple programming exercises utilizing timers and counters

Aims and Objectives

The Certificate in Programmable Logic Controllers course will provide you with the basic technical skills and knowledge necessary to work with electrical control systems typically found in an industrial environment.

It investigates the operation of various control systems both discrete and analogue control devices. Knowledge of PLC is also becoming a real assest to some employers (e.g. in the energy sector). It is invaluable if you are venturing into the process control field.

Registration Information

There is an administration fee of $100 to be paid when registering. The deadline to register is one week before the start date of the class after which a late administration fee of $120 will be charged.

The credit price will apply if you wish to pay a down payment and installments. The down payment is 60% of the credit price plus the administration fee. The remainder is paid in installments before the end of the course.

Schedule

Champs Fleurs

San Fernando