T: 023 9387 7680 E: [email protected] W: www.bachmanngroup.com/bachmann-training Bachmann Training BASIC PLC COURSE Course Duration 2 Days WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? DAY 1: l Introduction to Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC’s) l The logical approach - conditions lead to actions l Basic architecture, typical system components and some terminology l Digital and analogue inputs and outputs l Modular systems and communications l Programming, software and an introduction to relay and ladder logic l PLC memory and data types l Variables (tags) and types of variable l PLC scan cycles l PLC instruction set, logical and arithmetic operators l Timers and counters l Getting a PLC to do something! DAY 2: l Practical Activity 1 - make some traffic lights l Practical Activity 2 - add a motion sensor to your traffic lights l Integrating digital and analogue sensors l Practical Activity 3 - make a starter for a 3-phase motor l Extension Activities (if time permits): l How to integrate new digital and analogue sensors l Fault finding and troubleshooting techniques Fareham Innovation Centre, Merlin House, 4 Meteor Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire PO13 9FU