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Duration 35 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of Industrial Automation and Control
- Architectural overview of plant automation.
- Understanding sensors, actuators, and field-level signals.
- Subsystems involving transport, feeding, dosing, and packaging.
SIMATIC S7-1500 Hardware and System Design
- CPU families, signal modules, and distributed I/O configurations.
- Power distribution, grounding practices, and control panel arrangement.
- Utilization of status LEDs, CPU displays, and module indicators.
TIA Portal Project Management and Device Setup
- Navigating project views, devices, and network structures.
- Hardware configuration and device parameterization.
- Version control: loading, saving, and comparing project iterations.
PLC I/O Management: Signals and Addressing
- Addressing schemes for digital and analog points.
- 24 V DC signal circuits and wiring verification techniques.
- Validating field signals against programmed logic.
Ladder Logic Essentials and Basic Programming
- Implementation of contacts, coils, set, and reset operations.
- Application of timers, counters, and comparison functions.
- Structure of functions, function blocks, and data blocks.
Decoding Existing Programs and Control Logic
- Traversal of program blocks and cross-reference analysis.
- Management of symbol tables, tags, and variable nomenclature.
- Tracing the logical pathways governing output states.
Motor Control: Start/Stop Mechanisms
- Defining start, stop, and latching criteria.
- Motor protection strategies and run feedback signals.
- Directional control and multi-motor system setups.
Interlocks, Permissives, and Automated Sequences
- Designing interlock and permissive conditions.
- Implementing step-by-step sequences and state-based logic.
- Diagnosing sequence blocks and step failures.
SIMATIC HMI Setup and Operational Control
- Panel screen design, tag mapping, and navigation flows.
- Management of operating modes and HMI-driven control.
- Presentation of equipment status and process data.
HMI Alarms and PLC Diagnostic Messaging
- Classification, priority, and acknowledgment of alarms.
- System diagnostics and controller-specific alerts.
- Monitoring via process and program-based messages.
Variable Frequency Drives: Core Concepts and Use Cases
- Drive operating principles and control methodologies.
- Interaction between drive, motor, and mechanical loads.
- Common drive configurations in production settings.
- Integration of Yaskawa drives and other prevalent brands.
VFD Configuration and Commissioning Process
- Exploring parameter groups and access hierarchies.
- Motor data entry, auto-tuning, and test operations.
- Parameter backup, restoration, and documentation practices.
VFD Fault Analysis and Troubleshooting
- Interpretation of fault, alarm, and parameter error codes.
- Reviewing fault history and monitoring values.
- Diagnosing issues across drive, motor, cabling, and mechanics.
PLC-Integrated Drive Control
- Transmission of start, stop, and speed reference signals.
- Feedback mechanisms for status, readiness, and faults.
- Resolving discrepancies between PLC and drive states.
Industrial Networking and Communication Diagnostics
- PROFINET and Ethernet foundational concepts.
- Device naming, IP addressing, and topology analysis.
- Connection diagnostics and resolving communication breakdowns.
TIA Portal Diagnostics and Systematic Troubleshooting
- Real-time monitoring and watch table utilization.
- Accessing the diagnostics buffer and CPU web server.
- Comparative analysis of online and offline programs.
- Methodical approach from symptom to root cause.
- Checks covering electrical, mechanical, and control domains.
- Documentation of findings and escalation protocols.
Systematic Diagnosis of Stalled Equipment
- Protocol for immediate checks upon equipment stoppage.
- Correlating HMI alarms, PLC logic, and drive status.
- Isolation of blocking conditions and restoration of operation.
Hands-On Fault Scenario Practicals
- Exercises focusing on sensor, actuator, and I/O verification.
- Simulations of motor, drive, and start/stop failures.
- Analysis of communication interruptions and alarm meanings.
- Resolution of interlock and sequence faults impeding steps.
Executing Basic Program Adjustments
- Modification of timers, setpoints, and parameters.
- Creation or alteration of tags and simple logic structures.
- Testing, documentation, and rollback procedures.
Capstone Project: Comprehensive Troubleshooting Case
- End-to-end fault diagnosis on a production line model.
- Decision-making on repair, adjustment, or escalation.
- Personalized feedback and development planning.
Requirements
- Foundational grasp of electrical circuits and industrial machinery.
- Preliminary acquaintance with PLC principles (university-level exposure is adequate).
- Basic competency in interpreting technical manuals for drives and equipment.
Target Audience
- Maintenance technicians and engineers managing automated production assets.
- Electricians and technical staff transitioning into automation and control specializations.
- Professionals tasked with diagnosing faults related to PLCs, HMIs, drives, and communications.
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