PLC, SCADA and VFD (Automation) Practical Training

VOGW Concept LTD
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Tel: +234 - 813 3476 558, +234 - 708 574 0887, No 4 Irewole Street/ Suite 28, Awosika Bus-Stop, Opebi Allen Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Email: [email protected], [email protected],
Website: www.vogwconcept.com
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99% Practical Oriented Training
Join the Team of Engineers with critical thinking skills and problems solver!

Join The Team of Engineers with critical thinking skills and problems solver.
Real life or dummy project(s) will be provided to test the participants’ ability to use the acquired skills to handle real life projects


PLC, SCADA and VFD (Automation) Practical Training

Table of Contents:

- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) -------------- --------------- Page – 1
- Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) ------------------ Page - 7
-Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) ------------------------------------- Page - 8


1. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Duration: 4 weeks – 3 Xs per week for weeks’ days or 7 weekends
(Min of 5hours/day)
Cost: Call to get the current fees for the training

99% Practical Oriented Training

MODULE 1:

Solving the puzzles/Frequently asked questions
1. What is Automation? Types of automation
2. Finding automation: Process automation, industrial automation, instrumentation and control, robotics and control e.t.c?
3. Block diagram, PFD, P & ID?
4. Why do we need Automation?
5. Advantage and disadvantage of Automation?
6. What do we need to control?
7. What is/are the important of sensor(s)? (Inductive and capacitance sensors, digital and analog sensors)?

Fundamental Control Logic
• Equipment used in control logic
• Wire logic
• Switch logic
• Relay logic
• Using sensors with relay
• Field control
Switch, Wire & Relay Logic
• Introduction to switch logic
• Basics of control using switch
• Types of wire and switch logic
• Equipment used in logic
• Types of relay
• Working of relay
• Implementation of relay for control circuits

8. Set point, process variables, manipulated variables?
9. What are the things (information) we need to know before we create PLC program?
10. PLC Programming languages: Ladder logic, functional block diagram, instruction list, structures text, sequential flow chart e.t.c?
11. Element of ladder logic programming (input and contact, normally open, normally close, output as load)?
12. Rule of programming (input/output, addressing, e.t.c)?
13. Basic of programming in PLC (logic gate principle)?
14. And gate, OR gate, Nand gate, Nor gate, Ex or gate, Ex nor gate e.t.c)?


15. Understanding some terms in PLC programming :

AC/DC supply
• Concept of AC
• Concept of DC
• Analysis of AC current
• Analysis of DC current
• Controlling of AC and DC current
• Exposer of AC/DC in industrial level
Measuring & Sensing Devices
• Basic measurement concept
• Basics fundamental of sensor
• Types of sensing devices
• Calibration of measurement
• Use of sensors in field
• Remote measurement
• Calculation & conversion of measurement
Input Output Devices & Types
• Introduction to I/O devices
• I/O using switch
• Remote location I/O
• Input through sensing devices
• Channels used in I/O communication
• Data Transmission & types of I/O
Sensing Elements
• Introduction to sensors
• Working principals of sensors
• Types of sensors
• Use of sensors
• Transducers
• Types of transducers
• Controlling through sensors and transducers
• Industrial use of sensors
• Range of sensors

16. Latching and unlatching?
17. The concept of Memory coil?
PLC Memory Unit
• Memory unit of plc
• Types of memory in plc
• Memory interfacing with input output
• Memory allotment to I/O
• Memory system communication
• Difference between internal and external memory
• Memory requirement and fulfillment of plc
• Bits, bytes & word concept
• ASCII codes conversion

18. The bit, byte, words, double words?
19. Binary, integer, real or floating functions?
20. BCD ?
21. PLC function and instructions: Timers, Counter, Mathematics, logics e.t.c?

Timer
• Introduction of timer
• Types of timer
• Types of timer bits
• Working of timer in plc
• Benefits of timer in programming tools
• Solving Logic using timer tools
• Timing architecture of timing diagram
• Industrial use of timer
• Trigging and stopping through timers
• Reciprocating timers
COUNTERS
• Introduction of counters
• Use of counters
• Types of counters
• Cascading of counters
• Solving logic using counter
• Bits of counters
• Reciprocating counters
• Concept of counters
• Scan time of counters
• Counter timer logic and control
• Pulse generator using counters
Advance Instruction
• Use of advance instruction
• Types of advance instruction
• Solving logic using advance instruction and timer counter
• Math function
• Compare function
• Logical function
• Masking concept
Data and Control Instruction
• Types of data instruction
• Types of control instruction
• Use of data and control instruction
• Data transfer
• Move logical, file shift, program control instruction
• Practice of task using these instruction
• Fault finding and diagnostic of plc
• Error detecting and error correcting techniques
• Troubleshooting in plc

22. Programming digital and analog?
23. Controller: Feed back, feed forward, cascade, split range, ratio, adaptive e.t.c?

Controller
• Types of controller
• Working principal of controllers
• Calibration and adjustment of controllers
• Wiring concept of controllers
• Protection and shielding of controllers
• Hydraulic and pneumatic controllers
• Power ratings of different types of industrial equipment
24. PID and PID tuning?
25. The PLC vendors, PC, Protocol (communication cable), input and output modules, programming and programmers?
26. Third part devices in PLC programming?
27. IEC 1131-3 standard programming language
28.


MODULE 2: PLC Hardware’s and Panel wiring

>What is a panel? Different types of Panels?
> MCC – Panel overview
> What PLC panel contains, overview of simple and complex PLC panel
> PLC hardware? Architectural Evolution of PLC
> Terminal points I/Os implementation
>> 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
> Contactors, Relays
> Power supply connection and communication port
Overview of Contactors: Types, applications and circuit diagrams
Overview of Relays: Types, applications and circuit diagrams
> The concepts of sinking and sources and it practical applications: using circuit diagram to explain the connection of input output devices

Practical class: Participants will design a PLC panel in full capacity

MODULE 3: Common input and output devices

Inputs:
> Input devices – Digital/Analog
> Input devices – As per Capacitance, inductive sensors or as per Push button, Limit switches, Proximity switch e.t.c
Outputs:
> Output devices – As per Digital/Analog e.t.c
> Output devices – As per motors, pumps, valves, lights, Alarm e.t.c

Practical class: Participants will have on-hands skills on how to connect: 1. two wire sensors, 2. three wire sensors, 3.four wires sensor and 5. Five wires sensors to PLC and how to connect various output devices/final control elements

MODULE 4: Motors, Valves, Alarm/Light, Pumps as output devices

Motor: Types and rating, circuit diagrams of various motors
(Single phase, three phase, conversion of three phases into single phase)
> Application and important of motors in the industries
> Limitation of motors in the industries
> Vendors

Valves: Types and rating, circuit diagrams of various control valves

> Application and important of valves in the industries
> Limitation of valves in the industries
> Vendors
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Alarm/lights:
Types, Rating, uses, applications and vendors

Pumps: Types, rating, application, limitation, vendor’s e.t.c



MODULE 5: Digital and Analog Programming In PLC

Practical Exposure to PLC programming to Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron PLCs e.t.c
>> Introduction to PLC programming software
>> Addressing concepts (Syntax) for digital and analog
>> Introduction to bit, byte & word concept
>> Different between digital and analog programming
>> 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
* PID programming
* Profibus configuration

Practical: 100% practical class all through

* Commissioning of PLC panel


2. SCADA - Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition

99% Practical Oriented Training


Duration: 2 weeks – 3 Xs per week for week’s days or 3 weekends
(Min of 5hours/day)

Cost: Call to get the current fees for the training


>> 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
• Application of scripts
>> 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
* Commissioning of HMI/SCADA PLC interface

Participants Practical work and simple industrial projects


3. Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

99% Practical Oriented Training

Duration: 2 weeks – 3 Xs per week for week’s days or 3 weekends
(Min of 5hours/day)

Cost: Call to get the current fees for the training

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

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AC MOTOR SPEED
-Voltage regulation
- Current variation
- Frequency variation
- Pole changing

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC OPERATOR PANEL (BOP) OF VFD

Local (manual) mode/Remote mode

Analog operation/Digital operation

PARAMETIZATION OF VFD

How to enter the parameters
- Speed parameters
- Motor parameters

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
- Drive parameter setup and monitoring through scada and HMI


Participants’ practical work and industrial projects

• Commissioning of VFD

For group of Students:
1 Day Industrial Visit.

Join the Team of Engineers with critical thinking skills and problems solver!


For further enquiry contact us :
VOGW Concept LTD
Tel: +234 - 813 3476 558, +234 - 708 574 0887, No 4 Irewole Street/ Suite 28, Awosika Bus-Stop, Opebi Allen Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.vogwconcept.com