The purpose of this course is to cover the essentials you'll need to know to get started with any PLC system.The objective is to guide you about what you need to learn regardless of what PLC system you are working with.
By the end of this course, you'll have a decent idea of what a standard PLC system has to offer in terms of hardware and software and you will be ready to start learning a specific PLC platform.
In this PLC course, the following lessons available:
Define the I/O section of the PLC
Explain the two categories of I/O
Describe discrete I/O modules
Explain and differentiate AC and DC discrete input modules
Explain and differentiate AC and DC discrete output modules
Provide an overview of DC Output modules
Outline chassis installation considerations
Summarize what comprises the processor unit
Explain the main function of the processor
Explain a typical processor scan
Analyze scan time
Provide an overview of the memory section
Identify various memory types
Specify the need and method for memory expansions
Detail the relationship between a logical and a physical address
Provide an overview of wiring diagrams and ladder diagrams
Explain relay ladder logic
Construct a conversion of line diagrams to relay ladder logic
Define terms commonly used with a PLC Counter
Identify and define the basic PLC Counters
Compare the differences between an Up-Counter and Down-Counter
Explain the Advantages of utilizing a PLC Counter
Explain the purpose of a PLC Counter
Provide examples of how the PLC Counters are integrated into process control and automated control systems
Define terms commonly used with a PLC Timer
Identify and define the basic PLC Timers
Compare the differences between a TON and a TOF PLC Timers
Explain the Advantages of utilizing a PLC Timer
Explain the purpose of a PLC Timer
Provide examples of how the PLC Timers are integrated into process control and automated control systems