PLC, SCADA and VFD (Automation) Practical Training
Address: Suite 28, No 4 Irewole Street, Awosika B/S, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Tel: +234 - 813 3476 558, +234 - 708 574 0887


99% Practical Oriented Training

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Plcs Training Course contents

>> Introduction to PLC
>> Introduction to Block diagram, PFD and P& ID
>> Architectural Evolution of PLC
>> Introduction to the field devices attached to PLC
>> PLC Fundamentals - (Block diagram of PLC's)
>> Role of PLC in automation
>> Detail information about PLC components
* Power supply * CPU
* I/O modules * Communication bus

>> Various ranges available in PLCs
>> Types of Inputs & outputs
>> Source Sink Concept in PLC
>> Concept of flags
>> Scan cycle execution
>> PLC Panel wiring
Practical Exposure to PLC programming to Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron PLCs e.t.c

>> Introduction to PLC programming software
>> Addressing concepts
>> Introduction to bit, byte & word concept
>> Programming instructions arithmetic and logical
* Load /and /or/out / and Read / Write * MOVE block
application
* Compare / Add / Sub /And /Or - Blocks * Advanced instructions
* Leading edge / trailing edge instructions * File handling
* Timer Blocks programming * Comment functions
* Master control /set /reset function * Counter Block
programming

>> Upload, download, Monitoring of programs
>> Forcing I/P & O/P
>> Monitoring / Modifying data table values
>> PLC and Panel wiring
>> Hands on experience on writing programs

* Case studies for conveyer, motors control, timer & counter applications etc.
>> Troubleshooting and fault diagnostics of PLC
>> Documenting the project
>> Program assignments for real time applications

* Special: P & ID design
* Profibus configuration

Practical work and industrial projects


SCADA - Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition

SCADA Training Course contents

>> Applications of SCADA software
>> Different packages available with I/O structure
>> Features of SCADA software

Application development in Wonderware InTouch/ Siemens WinCC

>>Creating a new SCADA application
>> Creating Database of Tags
>> Creating & Editing graphic display with animation
* Data Entry / Start Stop command * Analog entry
* Sizing * Movement
* Blinking * Visibility
* Filling

>>Trending
* Creating & Accessing Real-time Trends
* Creating & Accessing Historical Trends

>> Creating Alarms & Events
>> Writing logic through script
* Application script * Condition
* Data Change * Window script
* Special functions

>> Connectivity with the different hardware
* Communication protocols
* Communication with PLC
* Communication with Data Acquisition System

>> Connectivity between software
* Communication with Excel
* Communication with Visual Basic

>> Commissioning the network nodes
>> Troubleshooting the application

Practical work and industrial projects

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

VFD HISTORY
- Introduction
- Semiconductors in VFD Design
- SCRs / GTOs / Transistors / IGBTs / LSI
WHAT VFDs DO
- Motion Control / Motor Speed
- Air Flow / Pressure Control
- Liquid Flow / Pressure Control
- Eliminates the need for:
- Variable Transmission or Sheave
- Variable Vanes or Dampers on Fans
- Variable Valves on Pumps
BENEFITS OF USING A VFD
- Energy Savings
- Easier Maintenance
- Enhanced System Monitoring
LOAD TYPES
- Constant Torque – Conveyors, Positive Displacement Pumps, Superchargers
- Variable Torque - Centrifugal Fans or Pumps, Saws, Routers, Planers
VFD OPTIONS
- Bypass - Two or Three Contactor Style, Disconnect Switch Style, Soft Starter
- Fusing - VFD or Bypass Protection
- Input / Output Reactors
- Motor Overload Device
- Transient Protection
- Auxiliary Relays
- Power Line Phase Reversal Detection
INSTALLATION OF A VFD
- Environmental Concerns
- Clearances
- Conduit Entry
CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
- Safety Circuit
- Start / Stop
- Jog
- Status Indication
- Fault Indication
- Remote Speed Reference
- Monitoring of Motor Parameters
WIRING & GROUNDING VFDs
- Induced Signals
– Inductive, Capacitative
- Incoming Power (line) Wiring
- Motor (load) Wiring
- Control Wiring
- Proper Grounding Methods
CONTROLLING A VFD
- Keypad Controls
- Terminal Strip Control – Automatic, Manual
- Bus Communication Control
- Open Loop Control
- Manual Operation
- Automatic Operation
- Sensorless Flux Vector
- Closed Loop Control
- PI Loop Configuration
- Sensor or Transducer Feedback
- Motor Shaft Encoder Feedback
VFD SETUP, PROGRAMMING and TROUBLESHOOTING
- Language & Display
- Control Modes
- Open Loop, Closed Loop
- Motor Data
- Motor Power (kW) and RPM
- Voltage, FLA Current
- Service Factor, Power Factor
- References & Limits
- Motor Speeds – Min, Max and Preset
- Ramp Times
- Speed Reference
- Skip Frequencies
- Limits for Alarms or Faults
- Inputs / Outputs – Analog, Digital, and Relay
- Application Functions
- Reset
- Flying Start
- Sleep Mode
- Switching Frequency
- No Load
- Phase Loss
- Closed Loop Functions
- Normal / Inverse
- Anti Windup
- Start-up Frequency
- Integral Time / Differential Time
- Proportional Gain / Differential Gain
- Lowpass Filter



Practical work and industrial projects


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Awosika B/S, Opebi Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Tel: +234 - 813 3476 558, +234 - 708 574 0887