Basic PLC Program

Course Overview: The PLC Programming Course (Basic) by AutoMax PLC & Industrial Solutions is designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial automation, and basic PLC programming. This course covers PLC hardware, different PLC brands and software, communication methods, input/output devices, sensors, programming concepts, and practical industrial control applications. Course Curriculum 1. Introduction to PLC Learn the fundamentals of PLCs, different types of PLCs, hardware components, and their applications in industrial automation. 2. PLC Brands and Software Get familiar with various PLC brands and their corresponding programming software. 3. PLC Communication and Expansion Modules Understand PLC-to-PC communication methods and learn about PLC extension modules. 4. Software Installation Learn how to download and install PLC programming software. 5. CPU and Module Specifications Understand the technical specifications of PLC CPUs and their associated modules. 6. Sourcing and Sinking Learn the concepts of sourcing and sinking in PLC input and output circuits. 7. Input and Output Devices Explore different industrial input and output devices used in PLC-based automation systems. 8. PNP and NPN Sensors Understand the working principles and applications of PNP and NPN sensors. 9. Creating a PLC Project Learn how to create and configure a new PLC project using programming software. 10. Basic Programming Components Study basic PLC programming components, data types, and programming languages. 11. Interlocking and Boolean Operations Learn how to implement interlocking logic and perform Boolean operations in PLC programs. 12. NO/NC Contacts and Latch–Unlatch Understand Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) contacts, along with latch and unlatch operations in PLC programming. 13. Logic Gate Operations Learn the basic logic gate operations used in PLC programming. 14. PLC Simulation and Program Transfer Understand PLC program simulation and the procedures for uploading and downloading programs. 15. Timer and Counter Operations Learn how to use timers and counters to control industrial processes. 16. DOL Starter and Forward-Reverse Control Develop PLC programs for Direct-On-Line (DOL) motor starters and forward-reverse motor control systems. 17. Star-Delta Starter Learn the programming logic for star-delta motor starter applications. 18. Flickering Circuit Develop a PLC program for a flickering circuit using appropriate control logic. 19. Introduction to Pneumatic and Hydraulic Components Become familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic components used in industrial automation systems. 20. Complete Practical Jobs (1–5) Apply the knowledge gained throughout the course to complete five practical jobs.