Automation & Control

Automation and Control

Advances in software, machine learning, and robotics are quickly making it possible for companies to accomplish more with fewer workers. 

Automation is commonly used in these industries:

Oil and gas automation, also known as oilfield automation, in the oil and gas industry refers to a growing number of processes, many involving digital technologies, that can help energy producers better compete in global markets

Automated wastewater treatment systems are poised to make treatment plants more efficient than ever before. These systems can provide several benefits for plant managers, including remote monitoring, better data, a more efficient process and access to predictive maintenance strategies

Building automation system (BAS) is a network designed to connect and automate certain functions inside a building. All of the building control systems, from lighting and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) to fire and security systems—all wired through one set of controls.

 

After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand types of automation controllers
  • Perform testing of a complex application, debugging of configuration and execution of logical errors
  • Understand timers, counters, math instructions, compare instructions, SQO
  • Communications

Description
For the majority of the industrial process applications, Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers are the backbone of the industrial applications. Automations and robotics are distributed on the manufacturer’s floor, or in a wide area e.g. oil industry.

This course will focus on understanding the Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers requirements, programming and implementation. The practical approach of the course is guaranteed by having students perform hands-on work on cutting edge technology communication networks.

  • Course Outline:
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Programmable automation controllers
  • Rockwell automation software PLC & PAC family
  • Distributed control systems
  • Real time deterministic networks: Allen-Bradley & Rockwell networks
  • Setting up communication between the PLC & computer using RS-LINX
  • RSLogix 500 and Emulate 500
  • RSLogix 5000, debugging syntax errors
  • Bit instructions, application: latch & auto-latch; jog function
  • Timer and Counters

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel

After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand types of automation controllers
  • Perform testing of a complex application, debugging of configuration and execution of logical errors
  • Understand timers, counters, math instructions, compare instructions, SQO
  • Communications

Description
For the majority of the industrial process applications, Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers are the backbone of the industrial applications. Automations and robotics are distributed on the manufacturer’s floor, or in a wide area e.g. oil industry.

This course will focus on understanding the Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers requirements, programming and implementation. The practical approach of the course is guaranteed by having students perform hands-on work on cutting edge technology communication networks.

  • Course Outline:
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Programmable automation controllers
  • Rockwell automation software PLC & PAC family
  • Distributed control systems
  • Real time deterministic networks: Allen-Bradley & Rockwell networks
  • Setting up communication between the PLC & computer using RS-LINX
  • RSLogix 500 and Emulate 500
  • RSLogix 5000, debugging syntax errors
  • Bit instructions, application: latch & auto-latch; jog function
  • Timer and Counters

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The student learns the most important types of motor controls and their applications. Students design different types of motor controls, protection coordination involving relay logic and motor vector drives. Students learn the more important types of automation and the requirements for servo control.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Describe industrial applications based on electrical motors and relay logic
  2. Demonstrate application of motor drives
  3. Set up vector drives for induction motors with heavy duty
  4. Set up drives for DC motors
  5. Calculate the protection coordination and choose the components for electrical system/automation


After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Set up an Allen Bradley system for  various applications such as conveyors elevators, crane and other type of industrial robots;
  • Demonstrate techniques as CAM Follower and its functions; and
  • Set up multi axis systems for high precision manufacturing.
  • Setup and tune an Analog Servo System based on 5000 Rockwell family
  • Setup and tune a SERCOS Servo System based on 5000 Rockwell family
  • Write simple servo applications using basic motion instructions
  • Write application using electronic gearing
  • Write application using CAM Profile
  • Generate Fast I/O sequence using the motion planer
  • Implement a coordinated Servo System move

Description

Learn to set up a servo control system using Allen-Bradley and ControlLogix technology. Perform auto-tuning of servo motors to match the mechanical parameters of the process with the electrical system. Use RSLogix 5000 to program the ControlLogix 5000 equipped with MO-2AE and MO-8SE (SERCOS) connected to Ultra 3000, Kinetix 2000 or Ultra 1394 drive. Learn basic and motion control instructions and applications, using ladder logic programming and virtual axis on Softlogix 5800 Controller. Absolute and Incremental Moves; Jogging; Homing; Redefine Position; Electronic Gearing; Move Dynamic Change and Merging Two different

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to Rockwell Servo
  • SERCOS Drives
  • Virtual Axis
  • Motion Instructions (MAG, MAM, MAH, MAJ)
  • Hookup and tuning via ladder logix
  • Linear coordinated move application
  • 2-3 dimensions coordinated moves
  • Position cam
  • Motion planner

Who Should Attend:

  • PLC Engineering and design control personnel
  • Electrical engineering and design personnel
  • Automation Technician
  • Technical and process managers
  • Electrical consulting engineers


After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Servo motor sizing
  • Component selecting
  • Use varies of Rockwell integration tools
  • How to prepare RFQ
  • Animation and debugging techniques
  • System Architecture

Description

Discover a unified approach to developing and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley–based automations.  In the first part of the course, focus on the Allen-Bradley integration/development tools: IAR Integrated Architecture Builder, Motion Analyzer software and RAISE software and testing tools.  Learn the ladder logic handler for debugging purposes, and how to set up the FactoryTalk View Studio for Alarm and Trend. In the second part of the course, develop an automation starting from a design requirement, using the Allen-Bradley tools and systematic approach and a variety of subsystems.

Course Outline:

  • Select the automation components, servo motors, encoders, gearbox, sensors, HMI, Network for the Application using Allen Bradley Web based Software;
  • Lay out the Automation panel and the required protection according to CSA standard
  • Learn different techniques to minimize EMI;
  • Describe the pneumatic (SMC), hydraulic (control valves);
  • Integrate other PLC family with Allen Bradley family (G&L; Omron; Siemens; Mitsubishi; Modicon; Telemecanique);
  • Use LAB-VIEW for automation, remote SCADA supervisory control;
  • Test/troubleshoot techniques for automation; and
  • Discuss OSHA and safety requirements.

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Automation Technician • PLC Programmer • Integrator

After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the difference between older PLCs and modern PAC systems.
  • Understand SCADA architecture.
  • Identify SCADA components.
  • Connect PLC programs with FactoryTalk.
  • Use different programming interfaces in a single application.
  • Effectively conduct task-based programming, using time-based and event-based tasks.
  • Design a distributed HMI application using Factory Talk/View SE.
  • Set up and use a PLANTPAX project template.
  • Set up database collection.
  • Effectively use PLANTPAX Alarm Builder.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and document a plant performance system.

Description

In this course, you will learn some of the methods and best practices well as some of the tools that are provided to expedite both the HMI and PLC development process.  Understand the SCADA architecture and identify components in a SCADA system.  Learn how to implement a distributed human-machine interface (HMI) system, setup the plant performance monitoring system and perform the total plant integration.  Use different programming languages in a single application. 

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to SCADA Systems. RSLinx Classic, Network Equipment, RTU, BOOT-TP DHCP
  • FactoryTalk View Site Edition, data collection with Microsoft SQL server
  • Structured Text (ST) and Sequential Function Chart programming (SFC)
  • Introduction to PlantPAx
  • Process library, faceplates, Interlock
  • Process library, faceplate, Permissive
  • PlanPAX Project

 

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Integrator • Automation specialist • PLC Programmer

After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand methodological procedures
  • Understand open loop Control and closed loop control
  • Auto tuning PID
  • Use PlantPAx Process Objects Library

Description

Learn the skills required to setup a process control e.g. Batch Control; Multiple Motor System Starter; Compressor Tank Level control or any other Process used in an Industrial application.

The Industrial Process Control Course will focus on setting up application using PID and PIDE extended control performing Tuning and Auto-tuning based on Ziegler Nichols and other close loop control design and optimization theory. The implementation of Industrial Process Control application will consider multiple languages and FTAP VIEW using Active-X Face Plates.

Course Outline:

  • Implement a close loop control to perform a tank level control
  • Perform PID regulator tuning using CLX 5000
  • Implement an equipment phase for batch control
  • Understanding of Plant PAx Process Objects Library

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

You will learn how to setup a distributed control system using Rockwell software. Student will have an opportunity to manage Windows domain controller, install SQL server, administrate user security with FactoryTalk Administration Console, and data collection in FT View SE/ME.

Learn how to use FactoryTalk AssetCentre for manage application and equipment, setup plant performance monitoring system based on RSBizWare, setup FactoryTalk View Network

Distributed for Viewanyware solution.

 

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Learn windows domain, SQL server, FactoryTalk Administration Console, AssetCentre
  2. Data log with different methods
  3. Build Custom Reports using Factory Talk Vantage Point

Learn to use FactoryTalk View network distributed edition for Viewanyware solution

After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Techniques and tools available to troubleshoot a Logix-based control system
  • Learn the function and interpretation of the different module, diagnostic indicators.
  • Understand various conditions that could occur
  • Use some of the common software tools available for maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and networks
  • Use a software tool to view the status of the user program

Description

Provides an opportunity to explore some of the techniques and tools available to troubleshoot a Logix-based control system. Once a Logix-based control platform has been programmed and is in operation, there are various conditions that could occur that would require troubleshooting the system. Become familiar and comfortable with troubleshooting the basics of RSLogix 5000 programming software.

Course Outline:

  • troubleshooting any EtherNet/IP system
  • Fault Capture Analog
  • Fault Capture Sercos
  • Module-Based Diagnostic Indicators
  • Monitoring/Editing Tags
  • Searching For, Forcing and Toggling Tags
  • Configuring and Monitoring Drive Parameters using Drive Executive
  • Creating a Compact Flash Upgrade Card with the Firmware Upgrade Wizard
  • Use RSNetWorx for EtherNet/IP for Monitoring and Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting any EtherNet/IP system

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel


After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand MicroLogix 800 family PLCs
  • Perform testing of a complex application, debugging of configuration and execution of logical errors
  • Understand timers, counters, math instructions, compare instructions
  • Communications

Description

For the majority of the industrial process applications, Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers are the backbone of the industrial applications. Automations and robotics are distributed on the manufacturer’s floor, or in a wide area e.g. oil industry.

This course will focus on understanding the Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers requirements, programming and implementation. The practical approach of the course is guaranteed by having students perform hands-on work on cutting edge technology communication networks.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to MicroLogix 800
  • Connected Components Workbench (CCW)
  • Communication Setup
  • CCW, debugging syntax errors
  • Bit instructions
  • Timer and Counters
  • Compare Blocks
  • Math Blocks
  • Move blocks
  • HMI Configuration

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel


After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand types of automation controllers in Siemens family
  • Create application, debugging of configuration and execution of logical errors
  • Understand timers, counters, math instructions, compare instructions
  • Setup communications
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Description
For the majority of the industrial process applications, Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers are the backbone of the industrial applications. Automations and robotics are distributed on the manufacturer’s floor, or in a wide area e.g. oil industry.

This course will focus on understanding the Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers requirements, programming and implementation. The practical approach of the course is guaranteed by having students perform hands-on work on cutting edge technology communication networks.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to Siemens PLCs
  • Communication Setup
  • S7 PLCSIM
  • Bit instructions, application: latch & auto-latch; jog function
  • Timer:  ODT, OFFDT, ODTS
  • Counters: Up/Down counter
  • Introduction to WinCC

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel


After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand types of automation controllers
  • Perform testing of a complex application, debugging of configuration and execution of logical errors
  • Understand TIA Portal, and communication setup
  • Learn multiple programming languages, Ladder, FBD, SCL
  • Develop advance human machine interface with multi screen, trend, alarm, recipe

Description

For the majority of the industrial process applications, Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers are the backbone of the industrial applications. Automations and robotics are distributed on the manufacturer’s floor, or in a wide area e.g. oil industry.

This course will focus on understanding the Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers requirements, programming and implementation. The practical approach of the course is guaranteed by having students perform hands-on work on cutting edge technology communication networks.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to TIA portal
  • IEC Timers and Counters
  • Function Block Diagram
  • Function; FB, FC
  • Structured Control Language
  • User Define Objects
  • PID
  • Array Shift, FIFO, LIFO
  • WinCC Recipe

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel


After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand WinCC features
  • Data logging
  • Use VB script for connection to SQL database and schedule
  • Channel Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
  • Write SQL script, create View
  • Extract data using Microsoft Excel

Description

In this course, you will learn some of the methods and best practices well as some of the tools that are provided to expedite both the HMI and PLC development process.  Understand the SCADA architecture and identify components in a SCADA system. Setup the plant performance monitoring system and perform the total plant integration.  Use different data logging methods to export data from HMI to application such as EXCEL and SQL server. Use VB scripts for animation, connection to database, and schedule.

Course Outline:

  • Communication with S7-1200
  • Trend, alarms, Recipe
  • Channel Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
  • User Administration and Component
  • OPC Server, KEP Server
  • Microsoft SQL Server, SQL script, create view
  • Data logging to SQL database and Excel
  • Animation using VB Script

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel


After participating in the course, you will be able to:

  • Understand types of automation controllers
  • Perform testing of a complex application, debugging of configuration and execution of logical errors
  • Understand commonly used instructions (timer, counter, math, compare, move…)
  • Understand Omron SCADA system
  • Communication protocols

Description
For the majority of the industrial process applications, Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers are the backbone of the industrial applications. Automations and robotics are distributed on the manufacturer’s floor, or in a wide area e.g. oil industry.

This course will focus on understanding the Programmable Logic Controllers and Programmable Automation Controllers requirements, programming and implementation. The practical approach of the course is guaranteed by having students perform hands-on work on cutting edge technology communication networks.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to OMRON PLCs
  • Introduction to CX-Programmer
  • Communication setup
  • Bit instructions
  • Timers, counters
  • Introduction to OMRON HMI

Who Should Attend:
Managers • Engineers • Consultants • Technicians & Supervisors • Operations Personnel