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Programmable Logic Controllers for Maintenance Engineers
Overview
This course introduces core PLC principles and practical functions for maintenance engineers. Delegates learn how PLCs operate, how to navigate software, how to monitor I/O, and how to diagnose faults quickly to reduce downtime and strengthen planned maintenance.
The course builds confidence in working with existing programs, backing up systems, and supporting industrial automation improvements.
Why
Helps engineers diagnose PLC faults quickly, reduce downtime, and support multi‑skilled workforce development.
Follow‑on
NVQ L3 progression.
Course Contents:
- History
- Theory of operation
- Connecting the hardware
- Creating a project
- Establishing online connections
- Configuration of hardware
- I/O tagging, monitoring and forcing
- Boolean logic
- Program representation (LAD, FBD)
- Program structure and standards
- Timers and counters
- Wiring to a PLC
- Data blocks
- Data types and parameter types
- Step programming
- Setting up a HMI
- Working with existing programs
- Backing up the system
- Fault finding using software
Details:
Course code: AM130
No prerequisites
Duration: 4 Days
Price: See price list
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