Duration: 03 Months
Level: Beginner to Advance
Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Automation
- What is Industrial Automation?
- Role of PLC in Automation
- Types of Control Systems
- PLC vs Microcontroller vs DCS vs SCADA
Module 2: Basics of PLC
- What is PLC?
- Hardware Architecture of PLC
- Types of PLC
- Input/Output Modules (DI, DO, AI, AO)
- Power Supplies & Communication Ports
- Scan Cycle, Memory & Addressing
- Sourcing & Sinking Concepts
Module 3: PLC Programming
- Programming Devices & Methods
- Programming Languages (IEC 61131-3 Standard)
- Ladder Logic
- Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Structured Text
- Instruction List
- Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
- Basic Instructions
- Contacts, Coils, Timers (TON/TOF), Counters (CTU/CTD)
- Intermediate Instructions
- Compare, Math, Move, Latching, Pulsing
- Advanced Logic
- PID, Analog Handling
- Sequencing & Interlocking Programs
Module 4: Industrial Sensors & Field Devices
- Types of Sensors:
- Proximity, Photoelectric, Level, Pressure, Temperature
- Actuators (Valves, Motors, Contactors, Relays)
- Encoders & VFD Interface
Module 5: PLC Wiring & Panel Design
- Electrical Wiring for PLC I/Os
- Interfacing PLC With Sensors/Actuators
- Control Panel Layout & Wiring Standards
- Safety Standards & Earth Protection
Module 6: Communication Protocols
- Serial Communication: RS232 / RS485
- Protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP
- HMI & SCADA Connectivity
Module 7: Industrial Networking & SCADA Basics
- HMI Introduction & Screen Design
- Linking PLC tags with HMI
- SCADA fundamentals & Trends/Alarms
Module 8: Brand-Specific Training
(Choose as per institute requirement)
- Siemens: STEP 7 / TIA Portal
- Allen Bradley: RSLogix / Studio 5000
- Delta / Mitsubishi / Schneider programming tool
Module 9: Practical Industrial Projects
- Conveyor control
- Motor direction control
- Level control system
- Packaging system automation
- Temperature control system
- Traffic signal automation
- Batch processing logic
Extra Industry Topics
- PLC Troubleshooting Techniques
- Upload/Download Program to PLC
- Documentation & Maintenance Logs
- Industrial Safety (LOTO)