Post Office Box SR 95, Spintex Road, Ghana Tel: +233 302 812680, Fax: +233 302 814709 E mail: contact@automationghana.com Website: www.automationghana.com SHORT TRAINING COURSES Equipping industries with Efficiency.
(PLC TRAINING LEVEL 1) This course covers various components of PLCs and equips the student with what it takes to maintain PLCs in general. Students will be introduced to RSLogix 500 software for programming some Allen Bradley Range of PLCs (Micrologix and SLC). The course is a prerequisite for students to proceed to undertake more advanced PLC training. Course objectives: Identify and know the functions of the various components of the PLC. Know the types of PLCs available Understand how PLCs work and their operation modes Understand the PLC memory structure Understand Addressing Know Input and Output devices Write, edit, simulate and monitor PLC programs Configure communication between the PLC and the PC Download and Upload PLC Programs. Choose a PLC Hardware Know the Applications of PLCs Introduction Components of PLCs PLC Types Input / Output Devices PLC Operation Cycle PLC Operation Modes PLC Application Consideration PLC Applications Advantages of PLCs Programming PLCs Memory Structure of Allen Bradley PLCs Addressing Introduction to Ladder Diagrams Introduction to PicoSoft Writing, Editing and Simulating Ladder Logic in PicoSoft Introduction to RSLogix 500 Introduction to RSLinx Examples Assignment 2
The course is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with relevant practical skills. To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required: Experience with basic control and electrical principles Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT environment. (PLC TRAINING LEVEL 2) This course provides the necessary resources and hands on practice to efficiently wire a program mable logic controller and troubleshoot new and previously operational PLC setups. Understand the setup of PLC systems Understand how PLCs interact with I/O devices. Understand I/O addressing of common PLCs Understand the wiring of I/O devices to PLC I/O modules Perform troubleshooting of most PLC related problems Introduction PLC Part Identification PLCs and I/O devices I/O module Addressing Power wiring Input Module Wiring Overview Output Module Wiring Overview Hands on wiring Digital Inputs Digital Outputs Analog Inputs Analog Outputs Introduction to Troubleshooting PLCs Troubleshooting the power supply Troubleshooting input modules Troubleshooting output modules Troubleshooting the CPU Common failures Troubleshooting 3
Hands on Troubleshooting Hardware Software Students are expected to have a sound understanding in the operations of the PLC as well as exhibit basic programming skills. Thus PLC Training Level 1 is a prerequisite for enrolling for PLC Training Level 2. The course is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with relevant practical skills. COURSE PROFILE (AC DRIVES) This course is designed to give hands on training in the programming and configuration of a.c. variable speed drives as well as equipping the user with knowledge in troubleshooting of these devices. Know what a drive is, its principle of operation, and its functions Identify and know the components of a drive Know the functions of a drive Know the different drive control arrangements Know and implement the different drive connections Program a drive Know applications of drives What is a VFD Functions of a VFD VFD Control Arrangements VFD Connections Programming & Parameters The course duration is two (2) days. 4
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS Students are led through a series of discussions that introduce them to a variety of industrial components and devices, selection criteria and their applications in industry. Participants are introduced to electrical symbols and circuits and control circuits for common motor starters. Participants are also taken through the crucial subject of electrical protection and safety. Identify industrial control components, know their principles of operation, and characteristics Use data sheets to select the right components Read and design electrical circuit diagrams Know and implement electrical protection and safety Introduction to Industrial Control Components Overview of product range Control Units Signaling Units Electrical Circuit Diagrams & Symbols Starters Timers Emergency circuits Electrical protection Electrical safety The course is taught in three days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with relevant practical skills. 5
RSLOGIX 5000 PLC PROGRAMMING AND TROUBLESHOOTING This course will assist the student in developing solid foundation knowledge of ControlLogix Systems. The student will be introduced to basic concepts and terminology, and system hardware. Building upon this knowledge, the student will be provided with the resources and hands on practice required to efficiently troubleshoot a previously operational ControlLogix system. This course is intended for individuals who need to maintain and troubleshoot a ControlLogix system but have no current working experience with Logix5000 systems. The course will equip individuals to write, edit and simulate Logix5000 programs as well as troubleshoot hardware and program errors. MODULE 1 Identifying System Components Identifying Software Components Connecting a Computer to a Communications Network Communicating with a Logix5000 Controller Interpreting RSLogix 5000 Project Organization and Execution Identifying Local I/O Tags Creating Tags and Monitoring Data Drafting Basic Ladder Logic Selecting Basic Ladder Logic Instructions Editing Ladder Logic Online Introduction to Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams and Sequential Function Charts Monitoring Arrays and Tags of User Defined Data Types Documenting and Printing Components Searching for Project Components Programming Add On Instructions MODULE 2 Starting a Ladder Diagram Testing a Ladder Diagram Programming Timer Instructions Programming Compare Instructions 6
Programming Move Instructions Programming Math Instructions Programming a Procedure Separating the Procedure from Equipment Control Programming Counter Instructions Documenting and Searching Ladder Logic Handling Expressions MODULE 3 Applying Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Strategies Troubleshooting Controller Problems Monitoring GSV/SSV Instructions Forcing I/O and Toggling Bits Troubleshooting Digital I/O Problems Troubleshooting Analog I/O Problems Troubleshooting Remote I/O Troubleshooting Power Supplies Troubleshooting Noise Problems Troubleshooting and Monitoring a System Using a Trend Chart Managing Project Files Integrated Practice Troubleshooting Basic Projects Understanding Control Systems Identifying Industrial Networks Each module is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with relevant practical skills. To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required: Experience with basic control and electrical principles Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT environment. Working knowledge of PLCs 7
FACTORY TALK VIEW SE This course is intended to provide you with the skills required to diagnose common problems on a Factory Talk View SE system. You will practice operating and troubleshooting the system through hands on exercises using Factory Talk View SE software. In the class, students will practice troubleshooting methods such as alarming, diagnostics logging, data logging, and trending. You will also learn how to configure communication with a processor and the function of redundancy. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to apply maintenance and troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and correct problems in a FactoryTalk View SE application. MODULE 1 Introducing FactoryTalk View SE Configuring FactoryTalk Services for FactoryTalk View Applications Creating a FactoryTalk View SE Application and Configuring Communications Using an RSLinx Enterprise Device Server Configuring OPC Communications Creating an HMI Tag Database Creating a Graphic Display Building an Interactive Graphic Display Animating a Graphic Display MODULE 2 Using Tag Placeholders and Creating a FactoryTalk View SE Client Configuring Global Objects Configuring Alarms Creating and Viewing a Data Log Model Creating and Configuring a Trend Creating a Derived Tag File and an Event File Creating Symbols, Macros, and Keys Configuring Security Adding VBA Display Code Each module is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with relevant practical skills. 8
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required: Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT environment. Working knowledge of PLCs WONDERWARE INTOUCH Wonderware Intouch Training provides lessons and hands on labs designed to teach a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of Intouch HMI projects. The purpose of this course is to give you the knowledge necessary to develop a Human Machine Interface (HMI) system for your specific plant floor environment using basic elements of the Wonderware Intouch Windowmaker software. Create an Intouch application representing actual plant floor operations Establish communication with I/O aware programs; configure and troubleshoot I/O and DA Servers Historize and analyze plant floor data Retrieve data from external applications and a variety of PLCs. MODULE 1 Course Introduction Development Environment Graphical displays Objects Buttons and sliders Display and application windows Text and text control Wizards Animation Bar charts Tags and Tag Features Creating Tags I/O Communication I/O Communication Protocols Configuring I/O Communication MODULE 2 9
Troubleshooting I/O Adding and amending alarms Adding and amending Trending. Reporting Introduction to scripts Using script to customize a project Security and Passwords Understanding drivers and data transfers between PLCs Each module is delivered in five (5) days. There are a number of practical exercises to equip students with relevant practical skills. To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required: Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT environment. Working knowledge of PLCs PANELVIEW TERMINALS This course prepares students to successfully design and configure a control panel application for a PanelView standard terminal that is used to control and monitor an operation. Students will first use PanelBuilder32 software to practice the tasks associated with creating the operator interface screens, then they will demonstrate proper operation of the screens by interacting with the terminal and the processor. Students will also learn how to troubleshoot a terminal and PanelBuilder32 applications to decrease downtime of equipment. Design and configure applications Troubleshoot a terminal and PanelBuilder32 applications Understand the types of standard panelview terminals available and their hardware options. Understand the terminal messages. Understand the terminal setup and configuration. Understand the use of the memory card. Use Panelbuilder32 software to develop an application for the terminal. 10
Transfer applications to the terminal and upload from it. The course duration is four (4) days. 11
FLOW MEASUREMENT The aim of this module is to develop a sound understanding of flow meters which are used in a wide range of engineering applications. By the end of the module, students should be able to understand the measurement requirements in specific engineering contexts and hence specify the appropriate type of flow meter. Types and principles of operation of instruments Selection of instruments Configuration of devices Maintenance of instruments Application of certain instruments Introduction to Flow measurement, Flow meters and Flow measurement units Types of Flow meters Differential pressure flow meter Positive displacement flow meter Velocity flow meter Mass flow meter Calibration Maintenance Selecting a flow meter Applications of flow meters Course duration is two days. 12
LEVEL MEASUREMENT The aim of this module is to develop a sound understanding of level meters which are used in a wide range of engineering applications. By the end of the module, students should be able to understand the measurement requirements in specific engineering contexts and hence specify the appropriate type of level meter. Types and principles of operation of instruments Selection of instruments Configuration of devices Maintenance of instruments Application of certain instruments Introduction Level measurement sensors Point level measurement sensors Continuous level measurement sensors Level measurement methods RF Capacitance Conductance/ Conductivity Hydrostatic Head/ Tank Gauging Radar Ultrasonic Configuration Maintenance Selecting a level instrument Applications of level meters Course duration is two (2) days. 13
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT The aim of this module is to develop a sound understanding of temperature sensors which are used in a wide range of engineering applications. By the end of the module, students should be able to understand the measurement requirements in specific engineering contexts and hence specify the appropriate type of temperature sensors. Types and principles of operation of instruments Selection of instruments Configuration of devices Maintenance of instruments Application of certain instruments Introduction Temperature measurement sensors RTDs Thermocouples Configuration Maintenance Selecting a temperature instrument Applications of temperature sensors in industry Course duration is two (2) days. 14
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