Course Description:

Building better control systems requires a clear understanding of digital control, distributed control systems (DCS’s), programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), This program provides fundamental knowledge of process automation and control systems. Participants will learn PLC functionality and its detailed configuration and will be able to design and implement advanced PLC logic using ladder / function block programming. Participants will also go through hands on practical training on PLC (programming).

Participants will be familiarizing with DCS architecture and basic tasks that DCS technicians may be asked to perform. After completing this program, the trainees should be able to describe the architectural organization of DCS field components, central components, and control loops. They should also be able to describe ways that a DCS technician typically works with a DCS.

This program introduces the general maintenance requirements of a DCS, PLC. It covers troubleshooting techniques using self-diagnosis and the various diagnostic displays available to the technician, as well as safe and proper component replacement procedures for cards, modules and power supplies.  

This course provides a detailed coverage of all the features, advantages, selection criteria of distributed control systems (DCSs), programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), by several leading experts. It also provides a comparison of the various benefits and improvements that these equipment and systems have provided in different industries. All the features and advantages of the next generation of DCS’s and PLC’s (state of the art technology) will also be provided.

Course Goal:

To enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to understand digital control, DCS’s, PLC’s and modern tuning techniques

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Know the main parts of PLC hardware and their function
2. Know different programming techniques used in PLC.
3. Study in details the ladder program principles
4. Know the DCS architecture and to be familiar with the main parts of the DCS.
5. Describe how control loops are implemented in a DCS.
6. Explain communications between modules and external devices.
7. Identify troubleshooting tasks that can be performed in a rack room.
8. Study and discuss practical applications in station control

Course Outlines:

1. Introduction
2. Fundamentals Of Automatic Process Control & Process Measurements
3. Programmable Logic Controllers Plc :

• Plc Hardware

1. Hardware Overview
2. I/O Chassis
3. Power Supply Modules
4. Central Processing Unit CPU
5. Digital Input & 0utput Modules
6. Analog Input & Output Modules
7. Option Modules
8. Addressing Rules
9. Installation & Troubleshooting

• Plc Software

1. Different Programming Techniques Used In Plc
2. Introduction To Ladder Program
3. Instruction Sets Of Programming
4. Programming Equipments
5. Station Control Using Plc

• Distributed Control Systems DCS

1. Define DCS
2. DCS Terminology
3. Basic DCS Functions
4. System Architecture
5. DCS Networks
6. Communication Option In DCS
7. I/O Field Termination Equipment
8. I/O And Control Processor Cards And Functions
9. Control Software
10. Typical Control Loops
11. DCS Station Control

• Plc Or DCS What Is The Difference
• Applications