Organisation profile
ILDÁNA provides an array of mainly technical / engineering training courses and consultancy services to the public and private sectors throughout the island of Ireland.
The various members of the ILDÁNA team are recognised as subject-matter-experts in their respective fields. ILDANÁ's trainers have years of practical experience and ensure that each course is up-to-date technically, well managed and consistently well-presented with clearly identified aims and learning opportunities.
Training aim
The aim of this two day course is to give you a good clear understanding of the widespread use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA systems. These high quality versatile units can solve your process plant and manufacturing plant control problems. SCADA – Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition - is a graphic software system which communicates with a PLC or similar device and allows personnel to view a mimic diagram of the process. The operator can control the process from the graphic screen and enter set points to the PLC.
Learning objectives
Gain a good clear understanding and working knowledge of the widespread use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA Systems
Understand how sensors and field devices are connected
Understand the capabilities and wide application of Industrial Colour Graphics / SCADA Systems
Course outline
- Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Structure & Definition of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Introduction to Programming
- Overview of Programming
- Programming Devices
- Hardware options / features
- How the PLC interfaces with Control Devices
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Peripherals
- Inputs / Outputs
- Outputs:Contactors, Relays, Alarms, etc.
- Inputs: Switches, Thermostats, Overloads, Instrumentation, etc.
- Installation & Commissioning of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & SCADA systems.
- Fault Finding
- Control Hierarchy, Networking and SCADA Packages
Trainer's profile
Noel Kileen, B Eng, Trainer with ILDANA TRAINING & CONSULTANCY has spent over 30 years in the real time systems and automation industry and has had roles as a software/controls engineer and manager in several multinationals. He has also spent time on the road selling Automation and SCADA systems. Noel is currently working as a system designer / consultant in automation and as an automation trainer.
Course duration
2 days
Assessment & certification
Certificate of Achievement plus 2 days CPD
Who should attend
Operations, production and maintenance managers, engineers, technicians or operations personnel who require a good basic understanding of PLCs and SCADA and who may engage with others to carry out their work.
Website
http://www.ildanatraining.ie/