Course Description

This course provides a thorough introduction to Automation and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). You’ll learn the fundamentals of automation, PLC components, and programming. Key topics include SCADA systems, networking protocols, and real-world applications. The course is designed to offer hands-on experience with practical projects, preparing you for effective implementation and management of automation systems.

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of automation and PLC systems.
• Components and programming of PLCs, including ladder diagrams and logic building.
• SCADA systems and their integration with networking protocols.
• Practical applications and case studies in PLC programming.
• Hands-on experience with real-time automation projects.

Course Curriculum

Introduction to Automation & PLC

• Introduction to Automation & Types
• Components of PLC
• PLC Ladder Diagram
• How to Build the Logic: 5 Sec ON and 5 Sec OFF
• Counters
• Example of Counters
• Timer and Counter Combinations
• Jump / Label
• Analog Control
• Analog Output

SCADA and Networking

• SCADA
• WinCC Explorer
• TRENDS
• SIMATIC Manager
• Interfacing
• HMI vs SCADA
• Alarms & TRENDS
• Networking
• Networking in Industrial Automation
• Networking Protocols

PLC Programming and Applications

• Need of Industrial Automation and Allied Systems
• Brief Discussion on PLC
• PLC Programming Basics
• Analog Control of PLC
• DCS
• PLC Automatic Irrigation System
• PC-Based Controllers
• PLC Detailed Discussion
• Input Devices
• PLC Input, Output Devices, Wiring Concepts, Communication Protocols
• PLC Selection Criteria
• Logic Gates
• PLC Programming for Logic Gates
• Logic PLC Programming
• PLC Case Studies Discussion
• PLC Applications Examples
• PLC Examples of Timers, Counters

Real-Time Tasks

• Smart Parking System with PLC
• PLC and SCADA Based DAM Shutter Operation for Flow and Level Control
• Automatic Fire Detection, Indication, and Controlling System for Commercial Building Using Programmable Logic Controller
• PLC Based Home Automation System
• Development of PLC Based Industrial Automation with System Monitoring
• PLC Based Conveyor Running
• PLC Based Robotic Arm Control
• PLC Based Multi-Level Lift Control System
• PLC Based Temperature Monitoring System
• PLC Based Bottle Filling System