Description
This course deals with the study of engineering principles and methodologies
used to design, configure and program PLCs, hybrids, and SCADA systems.
Emphasis is placed on hardware configuration and software engineering.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
Design and configure PLC/hybrid hardware, user interfaces for process
automation project.
Select the appropriate IEC 61131-3 programming method
for a given application.
Perform upload and download operations using the software
engineering environment.
Interpret engineering documents and use the corresponding
instruction set for implementation.
Design user interfaces, control groups, trend groups,
and reports.
Participants
For engineers, technicians and operators who want to obtain
fundamental knowledge in Programmable Logic Controllers, Hybrids,
and SCADA Systems.
Maximum Class Size
Six
Prerequisites
Participants are expected to have an experience/knowledge
in process control.
Course Contents
| DAY |
TOPIC |
| 1st |
System Design of PLCs, Hybrids, and SCADA systems
- PLC/Hybrid capabilities and applications
- PLC/Hybrid Hardware I/Os
- Software Instruction set, IEC 61131-3 standard
- Control systems performance issues and capabilities
- Engineering documents and workflow
Laboratory work: System design, functional specifications
using FAM3 PLC and Stardom Network control system
|
| 2nd |
Regulatory Control implementation
- PID module, analog I/Os
- FAM3, Stardom instruction set
- Function block diagram programming
- Statement/mnemonic lists/structured text programming
- Instruction/Basic language programming
Laboratory work: Simple feedback, Cascade control, ramping setpoint
using Widefield; Logic designer S/W engineering
environment
|
| 3rd |
Sequence Control implementation
- FLDs for motors and interlocks
- DI/DO modules
- Ladder logic diagram programming
- Sequential Function chart programming
Laboratory work: Motor controls, interlocks using Widefield,
Logic designer S/W engineering environment
|
| 4th |
Functional specifications
- Graphics generation
- Overview, control group, trend group
- Alarm annunciation, historical trend, report generation
Laboratory work: EQ-Vue, VDS graphics generation
|
| 5th |
Case Design: Systems Engineering of a Boiler Application
- Hardware Configuration
- Steam drum level pressure compensation
- Combustion control
- Man machine interfaces
|
Materials
Each student will be provided with instruction manual(s),
training manual(s) and course handouts.
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