Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

This workshop has been cancelled, sorry for the inconvenience.

This PLC training presents an integrative approach to the use of electro-mechanical, pneumatic and electrical automation using industrial programmable logic controllers (PLC). Equal emphasis is placed on theory and application on industrial equipment.  The lab portion provides the participants with a good general knowledge of PLC while concentrating on relay ladder logic techniques. Several training setups include industrial conveyor, washing machine, and traffic light control. The training covers a wide range of topics to ensure complete understanding of PLCs and their application in real life automation projects.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the major parts of a PLC system
• Explain the roles of the PLC and PC in industrial control
• List some of the factors to consider in selecting a PLC
• Describe the operation of typical input and output modules
• Define the functions of each of the major components of a PLC CPU
• Create basic ladder diagrams
• Learn PLC timer and counter functions
• Apply combinations of PLC timers and counters for process control

Additional information: This course is also available in French upon request. Consult the CTM’s Website for more information: www.umoncton.ca/ctm

Who should attend? 

• Working professionals from Engineering Departments
• Persons interested in updating their skills in Automation training
• Third year / Final year students and recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in Automation
• Engineering students needing summer training

Instructor: Fatah Chetouane

Fatah Chetouane obtained his Engineering degree in Automatic control from l’École Polytechnique d’Alger in 1994, the MSc and Doctorat degrees in Computer-aided manufacturing from l’Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble, France, in 1995 and 1999. He is currently a Professor in Industrial Engineering at l’Université de Moncton, where he also directs the Centre de Technologie Manufacturière (CTM). He is an IEEE senior member, and a registered professional engineer in New-Brunswick. He is also a member of the Society for Modeling and Simulation.

Location: Moncton

Dates: April 15-16, 2010

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Duration: 2 d

Maximum number of participants: 5

Cost:       $695 + HST (including nutrition breaks)

                Please register at least 2 to 4 weeks prior to the start date.

This workshop has been cancelled, sorry for the inconvenience.