Modul 2 – PLC Technology

2.1 Fundamentals

2.1.1 Structure and function of programmable logic controls (PLCs)

 Introduction
 Structure of programmable logic controls
 Technical data of applied PLC equipment
 Characteristics of programming of PLCs
 Types of signals, states of signals
 Numerative systems
2.1.2 Basic logical operations
 Basic operations and/or/not
 Exclusive - OR - / equivalence operations
 Programme test and programme corrections
2.1.3 Logic control with storage properties
 R-S-storage properties
 Differentiated instruction
2.1.4 Logic controls with basic counting and time functions
 Basic counting functions
 Basic time functions
 Pulse generator
2.1.5 Automatic sequence control
 Basic structure and properties
 Function symbols
 Sequential step
 Step enabling condition
 Command output
 Linear sequence flow
 Structure of automatic sequence controls
2.1.6 Project planning
 Process of the project planning
 Clarification of task
 Programme structure
 Design of sub-functions
 Test and commissioning
 Documentation and filing
2.1.7 Rules and regulations
 Power supply
 References to Emergency-Off and broken-wire protection
 Locking devices and automatic shutdown
2.2 Project planning with PLC

2.2.1 Fundamentals of data processing Working with monitor programming devices

 PLC-software
 Fundamentals of the operation system
 Data organisation
 Interfaces
 Bus system
2.2.2 Structured programming
 Structure of the user programme
 Selection of components
 Cyclic processing of the user programme
 Absolute and conditional branch
 End-of-programme module and conditional end-of-programme module
 Operations results for branch functions
2.2.3 Programming according to flow diagram
 Unbranched flow diagram
 Branched flow diagram
2.2.4 Working with functional modules
 Applicaton of functional modules
 Parameter driven functional modules
 Programmes with functional modules
 Standard functional modules
2.2.5 Special functions of programme organisation (organisational modules)
 Overview of special functions (module overview)
 Alarm controlled programme processing
 Time controlled programme processing
 Re-start and re-run
2.2.6 Project planning and documentation
 Project planning of a plant
 Drafting a programme structure
 Documentation of plant
2.2.7 Operation and monitoring with operator panel
 Function of an operater panel
 Structure of an operator panel
 Types of couplings
 Project design of an operator panel
2.2.8 Industrial bus system
 Introduction to communication
 Fundamentals of the connection technology
 Bus systems in process automation
 Overview of field bus systems