• Machine operators
• Welders
• Assemblers
• Machinists
• Painters
• Testers

Basic overview of what a PLC is and how it works.  Look at different ways to terminate wires to and from a PLC. See how different software programs work in or with the PLC.  Learn about some basic do's and don'ts of PLC's.  Student should have some working knowledge of equipment controlled by PLC's.  Class length depends on variety of PLC systems and possible tour.

• Multi-craft
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Technicians
• Electricians
• Installers

Basic look at what a PLC is and how it works.  Learn about installation and troubleshooting techniques.  Find out why some systems work well and others don't.   Study about different input and output schemes and when they are used. Look at a variety of ways to program PLC's.  Learn some basic troubleshooting techniques.  Student should have a good working knowledge of devices connected to PLC's or have taken the Instrumentaion and process control class. 

This is the first of 3 levels of PLC tiers for maintenance personnel.  Class length depends on need and variety of equipment.

• Production managers
• Team leaders

Basic overview of PLC terms and applications.  Learn why some components fail more than others.  See why maintenance has trouble with the PLC programs.  Study about the variety of PLC components and their applications.  Class length depends on the variety of equipment and possible tour.

• Multi-craft
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Technicians
• Electricians
• Installers

Expanded course that covers in more detail the basic PLC class.  Study about more complex systems and components.  See how ladder logic works and how to use it to troubleshoot.  Practice some basic programming techniques.  Safety is a prime concern in this part of the PLC training.  Class length depends on need and variety of equipment.

NOTE:  This course is part of a training program to "qualify" a person to work on or near "energized" electrical equipment as per NEC and OSHA requirements.

• Electronic techs
• Engineers
• Engineer techs

More advanced view of PLC terms and applications.  Study about installation problems and how to avoid them.  See what the latest programming software can do.  Learn about interface problems with other PLC's or equipment.  Practice programming various PLC's and interface equipment.

• Multi-craft
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Technicians
• Electricians
• Installers

Study and practice PLC programming.  Learn more advanced troubleshooting techniques.

• Multi-craft
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Technicians
• Electricians
• Installers

Course starts with basic PLC problems and how to identify them and the underlying cause.  Focus is on PLC problems and not I/O devices.  (they are covered in instrumentation.)  Control circuits are covered next with emphasis on safety and proper test procedures.  Power and grounding problems will also be studied.  Intermittent and complex equipment interaction problems will be looked at.

Student needs to have good understanding of AC/DC and solid-state.  Any of those subjects can be incorporated into the course.  Extensive hands-on labs are included in this course.  Class length depends on need and student knowledge, previous experience is a big plus.

NOTE:  This course is a part of training program to "qualify" a person to work on or near "energized" electrical equipment as per NEC and OSHA requirements.

• Electronic techs
• Engineers
• Engineer techs

Course starts with basic PLC problems and how to identify them and the underlying cause.  Focus is on PLC problems and not I/O devices.  (They are covered in instrumentation.)  Control circuits are covered next with emphasis on safety and proper test procedures.  Power and grounding problems will also be studied. Intermittent and complex equipment interaction problems will be looked at.  Design and installation problems will also be explored.

Student needs to have good understanding of AC/DC and solid-state.  Any of those subjects can be incorporated into the course.  Extensive hands-on labs are included in this course.  Class length depends on need and student knowledge, previous experience is a big plus.

NOTE:  This course is a part of training program to "qualify" a person to work on or near "energized" electrical equipment as per NEC and OSHA requirements.