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  • Designing with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), covering their design, configuration, integration, and troubleshooting in modern industrial control systems. 

    Participants will learn about hardware architecture, programming techniques, interface design, I/O configuration, and communication protocols, with a strong emphasis on engineering design principles and real-world applications. Through detailed technical guidance, this course prepares engineers to confidently select, design, and implement PLC-based systems across a variety of industries.

    Topics:

    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Explain the hardware and software components of a PLC system
    • Design and program ladder logic and function block diagrams for industrial applications
    • Analyze and apply I/O addressing, timers, counters, and control structures
    • Select appropriate PLCs and interface modules based on system requirements
    • Integrate PLCs with human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and other industrial networks
    • Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance of PLC systems
    • Evaluate safety and reliability considerations in PLC-based control architectures

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    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for electrical, mechanical, industrial, automation, controls, manufacturing, and systems engineering disciplines, and is suitable for professionals engaged in industrial automation, process control, and instrumentation design. 
    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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