Basics of PLCs
Basics of PLCs
A quickSTEP Online Course
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Course Topics
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Welcome to Basics of PLCs. This course covers the following topics: Chapter 1 - Introduction
? Overview ? Basic Concepts Chapter 2 - S7-1200 PLCs ? S7-1200 PLC Overview ? S7-1200 with Safety Integrated Chapter 3 - S7-1200 PLC Programming ? Programming Concepts ? LAD Programming Basics ? LAD Timers and Counters Chapter 4 - Additional Information ? Additional S7-1200 Capabilities ? Additional Products
If you do not have an understanding of basic electrical concepts, you should complete Basics of Electricity before attempting this course.
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to...
? Describe important number systems and data types used by Siemens PLCs.
? Identify the major components of a PLC and describe their functions.
? Describe the parts of a typical PLC scan.
? Define the terms "functional safety" and "failsafe."
? Identify the key features of S7-1200 standard and failsafe CPU models.
? Identify the types of S7-1200 PLC signal and communication modules.
? Summarize the capabilities of TIA Portal.
? Summarize the capabilities of STEP 7 (TIA Portal).
? Describe what is meant by "security integrated."
? List the programming languages available for S7-1200 PLCs.
? Describe the concept of modular programming and the types of program and
data blocks available for Siemens PLCs.
? Describe the operation of the most commonly used ladder diagram
programming instructions.
? Describe what is meant by S7-1200 integrated technologies.
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SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs
Automation solutions must be compact, scalable, and flexible. Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLCs are available as standard and failsafe versions. In addition to helping you learn basic PLC concepts, this course will help you understand the capabilities of S7-1200 PLCs, which can be optimally adapted to your individual requirements with pluggable signal and communication boards and modules.
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