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PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC
CONTROLLERS
for Automation and Process Control
6.5
THE WORKSHOP THE PROGRAM
This workshop is designed to benefit you with DAY ONE DAY TWO
practical up-to-date information on the
application of PLCs to the automation and INTRODUCTION ADVANCED CONTROL WITH PLCs
process control of plants and factories. It is • Introduction & brief history of PLCs • The concept of reusable logic
suitable for people who have little or no exposure • Alternative control systems - where do • Examples, drive logic & alarm handling
to PLCs, but expect to become involved in some PLCs fit in? • Use of advanced programming functions
or all aspects of PLC installation. It aims to give
• Why PLCs have become so widely • Matrix logic
practical advice from experts in the field, to assist
accepted • Table functions and indirect addressing
you to correctly plan, program and install a PLC
with a shorter learning curve and more • Lingering concerns about PLCs • Example: Simple display driver
confidence. FUNDAMENTALS OF PLC HARDWARE BATCH PROCESSES AND SEQUENTIAL
While the workshop is ideal for electricians, • Block diagram of typical PLC CONTROL
technicians and engineers who are new to PLCs, • PLC processor module - memory • Remembering the program state
much of the workshop and additional material in organisation • Creating a “stepper”
the extensive manual will be of value to those • Input / Output section - module types • Step advance
who already have some basic skills, but need a • Power supplies
wider perspective for larger and more • Fault detection and recovery
challenging tasks ahead. FUNDAMENTALS OF PLC SOFTWARE • Operator intervention
• Methods of representing Logic, Boolean • Multiple recipes or alternative paths
The information contained in this workshop
advances from the basics to challenge even the Algebra, instruction code, graphical • Sequential function charts
most experienced engineer in the industry today. presentation i.e. functional logic diagrams
and ladder logic
PID CONTROL
• Discontinuous vs continuous control
• Fundamental ladder logic instruction set
• The PID control algorithm
• Comparison of different manufacturers,
• The importance of timing and scan time
PRACTICAL SESSIONS Memory and Data representation and
Instruction code • When PID is not always appropriate:
- intermittent measurements
You will undertake a series of practical hands-on USING LADDER LOGIC FOR SIMPLE
sessions, ranging from elementary to advanced, - long transport delays
DIGITAL FUNCTIONS
based on the PLCs supplied. Full working • The basic rules SAFETY PROGRAMMABLE SYSTEMS
solutions will be distributed to you after you have • Comparison of relay ladder diagrams • Why regular PLCs should not be used for
attempted the practicals. safety functions
• The concept of the ‘scan’ and how to
The practicals are: apply it • Programmable electronic logic solvers
• Write simple ladderlogic programs • Infinite Fan-out • Safety Certification
• Creation and use of a single scan ‘pulse’ • Contact ‘Normal’ states • Certified programming systems
• Developing a simple program: • Positive and negative logic • Application examples
• Basic Boolean functions • Growth of networked safety devices
- valve limit switch monitoring
• The usefulness of DeMorgan’s Law & certified networks
- pushbutton steps around a loop • Integrated safety systems
- simple timers - (a ‘reticulation’ timer) USING REGISTERS (WORDS)
• Number systems DATA COMMUNICATIONS
- sequential startup
• Types of register data • Interface standards, RS-232,
• Multiple recipe batch selection RS-422/423, RS-485
• Timers
• PID control loop • Counters • Protocols, Modbus & DH+
The emphasis on the practicals is so as to be as • Bit shift/rotate • Local area networks, Ethernet &
useful as possible to you in your work. Token Bus
• Table functions
• Monitoring communication links and
• Register (Matrix) logic functions
simple watchdog timers
GOOD PROGRAMMING HABITS
INTRODUCTION TO IEC 1131-3
ON-SITE TRAINING • Keeping track of addresses and data
• Concepts
used
• Common Elements
• Looking ahead - how will programs be
✔ SAVE over 50% by maintained • Programming languages: Structured Text
• Practical methods to improve quality: • Function Block Diagrams
having an IDC workshop organisation of code, thorough • Ladder Diagrams
presented at your documentation and simplifying changes • Instruction List
premises. GOOD INSTALLATION PRACTICE • Sequential Function Chart
• Location of hardware OPC
✔ Customise the training • Good wiring practice • Introduction to OPC
to YOUR workplace. • Cable spacing, power distribution, wire • What is OPC
numbering • Architecture
• Reducing noise and interference
✔ Have the training • Screening and shielding
SYSTEM CHECKOUT AND TESTING
• Development and verification of code
delivered when and • Factory acceptance testing
where you need it. • Testing procedures
• Emulating missing hardware
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