Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Fundamentals

Course Overview

The PLC Fundamentals course delivers an interactive training experience designed to help you learn the necessary concepts to properly operate the systems and components of PLC systems.

Our learning labs, 3D simulations, quizzes and tests will bring you right into the world of PLC fundamentals.

Learn the hardware, firmware and software that make a PLC function. Know which PLC is used for each job, how to connect devices to a PLC, and how to read and write basic PLC ladder-logic software programs.

By understanding how to connect to PLC hardware and their function in various control systems, you will become an expert in automation control and their components. Download PDF brochure

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Course Content
  • What is a PLC—Learn what they are, what they can do and how they differ from other computers
  • PLC Hardware—Study about the two main types—fixed and modular PLC Numbering Systems—Discover the math functions related to PLCs
  • How a PLC is Structured—See the different sections of PLC systems and learn how they store data, memory processes and data operations
  • How to Program a PLC—Master the language of PLCs using graphical images and learn how to upload to and download from a PLC
  • Devices Connected to a PLC—Learn how to properly connect your controller to another device
  • How to Use Timers—Link your PLC process to your production time, and control when operations happen and how long they proceed
  • How to Use Counters—Tally the quantity of your automated processes with PLC counters
The second part of the PLC Fundamentals course is still under review by the ITZ production team. The module titles are listed below.
  • Data Handling Instructions
  • Comparison Instructions
  • Math Instructions
  • Sequencing Instructions
  • Specialty Instructions
  • Practical Issues Resources

Please contact our Sales Team or call 1.888.344.0609 to purchase this course.

Do you need PLC Fundamentals Part II? If so, please email our product development team newcourse@itz.net

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