Code: PLC-1

Duration: 18 Hours

Synopsis:

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is the heart of all automated control systems. With a controlled application program in running, the PLC monitors the input status of the process and controls the output status based on a pre-determined requirement. The PLC is used to control a simple and repetitive task. It can also be connected to other controllers to control a more complex task.

This is a fundamental PLC training course designed for learners with no prior PLC programming experience to create a PLC program.

 

Course Objective:

On completion of this course, learners will be able to write programs for simple PLC operations.

 

Course Outline:

The knowledge and abilities covered in this course include:

Knowledge:

  • Introduction to PLC
  • The design and operational characteristics of a PLC system
    o System operational characteristics: – Modular, Unitary and Rack Mounted systems
    o Characteristics: – Speed, Memory, Scan Time, Volatge and Current limits
    o IO devices:- mechanical switches; non-mechanical digital sources; transducers; relays
    o Interface requirements
    o Communication standards:- RS-232, RS422, RS-485, Ethernet
    o Internal architecture
    o Types of programming languages
  • PLC information and communication techniques
    o Signal types:- analogue & digital
    o Number systems:- binary; octal; hexadecimal; Binary-Coded Decimal (BCD)
    o Allocation lists of inputs and outputs
    o Communication techniques
    o Network methods and standards
    o Logic functions:- AND; OR; XOR;
    o Associated elements:- contacts; coils; timers; counters; latches
  • Programmable logic programming techniques
    o Write programs:- use of ladder and logic diagrams; statement lists; boolean algebra; function diagrams
    o Producing and storing text: contact labels; rung labels; programming lists; cross-referencing
    o Test and debug programs: forcing inputs, forcing outputs; displayed error analysis

 

Abilities:

  • Select appropriate control devices for the automated machine
  • Integrate the logic control with the automated machine
  • Write software program for the automated machine
  • Test the controlled system in accordance to the user requirement
  • Standardise the control program

 

For Whom:

Suitable for beginner who have zero knowledge on PLC programming.

Entry Requirements:

Participants are assumed to:

  • Have completed ‘O’ Level or equivalent; or
  • Have the ability of:
    • Basic knowledge of the Singapore Workplace Safety and Health requirements;
    • Follow written and oral work instructions;
    • Listen, read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System (ESS) level 5;
    • Manipulate numbers at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System (ESS) level 5.
Training Medium:

This course is conducted in English.

 

Training Methodology:

This course is delivered through lectures, group activities and demonstration.

 

Assessment Methodology:

Practical assessment is conducted at the end of the course.

 

Certification:

A Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded to trainees upon completing and passing the assessment. Otherwise, a Certificate of Participation will be issued to those who attained a minimum attendance of 75%..