Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) play a vital role in all forms of automation and industrial control. The range of equipment being controlled in this way is extremely diverse, from micro PLCs controlling simple automatic doors, HVAC systems and agricultural grain handling plant to larger modular PLCs controlling complex industrial processes. Activities where an understanding of PLCs is required include:-
- Control panel design and build
- Installation and commissioning of plant and equipment
- Maintenance and system modification
- Fault diagnosis and repair
Introduction to PLCs Part I
- Introduction to PLCs and their applications
- Inputs and Outputs (types, addressing etc)
- Programmable logic AND, OR and NOT
- Introduction to CWA Training Rigs
- Relationship between field devices, inputs status, application programme and output status
- Overview of PLC features and functions
- Introduction to programming software MELSOFT GX Works2
- Development of simple application programmes
