Programmable Logic Controllers – PLC

Prepares technicians to take full advantage of vendor training on specific equipment. Covers the basic operating principles of all PLCs, their inputs and outputs, programming, maintenance, and networking. This course has no prerequisites. PLC is available in online technical training and course manual formats. Lesson 1 - Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers Topics: The Electromagnetic Relay; Characteristics of Programmable Controllers; Applications of Programmable Controllers; Limitations of Programmable Controllers; Parts of a Programmable Logic Controller System; The Input Side; The Processor; The Output Side; Programming Devices; Power Supplies Learning Objectives: – Describe an electromagnetic relay and define the terms control circuit, power circuit, NO and NC. – Define programmable logic controller. – Describe the general type of application in which a programmable logic controller would best be used, and give examples. – D