| Course Name |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
E01 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate of Attendance |
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Dundalk Institute of Technology |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date
See www.dkit.ie/parttime for details |
| Application Date |
How to Apply?
Visit www.dkit.ie/parttime/ to enrol online and find more information on this course. |
| Duration |
8 Weeks
One class of two and a half hours per week for 8 weeks. |
| Course Fee |
€295 |
| Entry Requirements |
There are no formal entry requirements but electrical experience and basic computing skills will be necessary. |
| Comment |
Awarding Body
Attendance Certificate from Dundalk Institute of Technology. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Description
Modern process and manufacturing industries are highly automated and programmable logic controllers are widely used in the control of process parameters to ensure products of a very high quality can be produced safely and efficien...
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Modern process and manufacturing industries are highly automated and programmable logic controllers are widely used in the control of process parameters to ensure products of a very high quality can be produced safely and efficiently.
This course aims to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of automation systems, programming approaches and industrial control applications.
Topics include:
»» PLC description and specification
»» Installation and wiring
»» I nput and output circuit connections
»» Basic sequence instructions
»» Ladder logic diagrams
»» T imers
»» Counters and shift registers
»» D ocumentation
»» Connecting a PLC to a personal computer
»» Annotation, programme transfers and saving
»» Printing a copy of your programme
Who Should Apply?
This course is for industrial installation / maintenance personnel and mechanical and manufacturing engineering technicians who are involved with machinery, plant and equipment which is controlled using PLC systems and who wish to gain practical knowledge and understanding of their use and operation.
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact
Nigel Clinton
School of Engineering
e nigel.clinton@dkit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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