PLC Programming from Scratch 6

Build a PLC project with a sequencer. You design it, then program and test it in Connected Components Workbench with Factory IO.
OVERVIEW

About this course

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Time to complete
18
lessons
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Skill Level
Intermediate
Certificate Awarded by
RealPars

Why Enroll in This Course?

Many machines work in steps. A tank fills, then it mixes, then it drains. A sequencer is the PLC program that runs these steps in the right order. You find this kind of program in almost every plant.

PLC Programming from Scratch 6 has 18 lessons. You build one PLC project from start to end. You create a Factory IO scene and set up the project in Connected Components Workbench. You learn the set coil, reset coil, and R_TRIG instructions, and you program a toggle. Then you design the PLC sequencer, program the transitions and the actions, and test it. In the last part you find and fix a fault in a sequencer.

This course is part of our PLC programming courses. With a RealPars membership, you get this course and all other parts of the series. When you finish, you get a certificate from RealPars.

Ideal for you if...

  • You finished the earlier parts of PLC Programming from Scratch.
  • You want to program machines that run in steps.
  • You want a full PLC project to practice on, not only theory.
  • You use Connected Components Workbench or want to learn it.

Skills you'll gain

  • Use set coil, reset coil, and R_TRIG instructions in ladder logic.
  • Design a sequencer before you write the code.
  • Program the transition conditions and the actions of each step.
  • Test a sequencer with a Factory IO scene.
  • Find and fix a fault in a sequencer program.
CURRICULUM

Journey to Mastery

Introduction
Project Set Up
Intermediate Instructions
Program the Sequencer
Programming Challenge
Conclusion
INSTRUCTOR

Meet your instructor

Ken Bourke

Ken Bourke has been a trailblazer in the automation industry, not just for his near decade of experience but also as an acclaimed global engineer.

From commissioning to software development and project engineering, Ken's knowledge is second-to-none; he truly knows all that it takes to make successful projects happen.

Even during these times, with RealPars since 2022 he’s dedicated his talents by creating training programs – making mastering new skills within this field far more accessible than ever before!

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