Festo is your partner in Industrial Workforce Development, offering comprehensive Vocational Training programs in PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) technology. Our courses cover a wide spectrum, including Principles of Sensor Technology, CODESYS for Industry, and PLC Fundamentals for Siemens and AllenBradley systems. Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your skills, our training equips you with the knowledge and expertise required in the field of PLC technology.
This course covers the basic operations of Programmable Logic Controllers and helps participants gain an understanding of what a signal is and the difference between and analog and a signal.
Target Groups
Engineers and maintenance technicians who need to write and modify PLC programs to ensure efficient and reliable machine performance.
Duration
4-½ days
Contents
At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic PLC programming
Location
Virtual
Used in automation and process engineering, GRAFCET is a specification language for sequences in accordance with DIN/EN 60848. It replaces DIN 40719-6 Function Chart. If you are involved in design and engineering, the course provides you with an invaluable planning tool. GRAFCET delivers a primary working document for plant engineers and line builders – and provides maintenance staff with the key to fast and effective troubleshooting.
Target Groups
Maintenance staff, designers, engineers, trainers
Duration
16-hour
Contents
At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic PLC programming
Location
Mason, Ohio
As manufacturing becomes increasingly automated, the understanding of sensors is critical. Sensors are used for a wide range of functions in automated systems, such as to measure pressure, force and distance, detect the presence and/or position of workpieces, and the completion of process steps. This course gives you an overview of sensor technology including the design and function of different types of sensors, their applications, and limitations.
Target Group
All personnel involved with the design, installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of automated processes.
Duration
16-hour course
Content
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Direct Current Technology (EL131)
Location
Mason, Ohio
This course covers the structure and mode of operation of the Simatic S7 as well as how to create simple logic association and sequence programs. A key element of the course is application and handling, using the programming terminology, and taking into account the various interfaces between the individual technologies (mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and PLC).
Target Group
Maintenance, Engineering, Trainer/Consultant, Process-Engineering Maintenance, Design/Engineering
Duration
16-hour course
Content
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
Prerequisites
Basic Technical Knowledge
Location
Mason, Ohio
Maintaining flexibility despite a high degree of automation is one of the most important challenges in many manufacturing companies. It demands the integration and networking of different controls in a complex automation system. This is further complicated by the huge variety of programming software available. Differences in user-interfaces, functionality, and command sets cause confusion and make mistakes more likely.
CoDeSys is a tried-and-tested, globally-introduced, and hardware-independent software. It constitutes a Controller Development System according to the IEC 61131-3 with all defined programming languages independent of the hardware manufacturer. On completion of the course the participant knows when to use CoDeSys and masters the basic features and simple programming.
Target Group
Service technicians, electricians, and programmers
Duration
16-hour course
Content
On completion of the course, the participant:
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic PLC programming
Location
Mason, Ohio
This course will cover the basic operations of Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers. The participants will utilize a PLC in connection with pneumatic components.
Target Group
Anyone involved with developing and maintaining systems that include a PLC and have limited PLC knowledge.
Duration
16-hour course
Content
Participants in this class will learn about:
At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite
Knowledge of DC Technology (EL131) and Sensors Technologies (AUT121). Optional Pneumatics (PN111)
Location
Mason, Ohio
This course will enable the participant to conduct Allen Bradley PLC programming and modifications. The participant will also be introduced to basic PLC functions and the fundamentals of networking.
Target Group
Engineers and maintenance technicians who need to write and modify PLC programs to ensure efficient and reliable machine performance.
Duration
16-hour course
Content
At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite
Knowledge of PLC Fundamentals (PLC411) or knowledge of PLC programming
Location
Mason, Ohio
This course will cover the basic operations of Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers. The participants will utilize a PLC in connection with pneumatic components.
Target Group
Anyone involved with developing and maintaining systems that include a PLC and have limited PLC knowledge
Duration
16-hour course
Content
At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
Prerequisite
Knowledge of DC Technology (EL131) and Sensors Technologies (AUT121). Optional Pneumatics (PN111)
Location
Mason, Ohio
This course will enable the participant to conduct Siemens PLC programming and modifications using TIA portal software. The participant will also be introduced to basic PLC functions and the fundamentals of networking.
Target Group
Engineers and maintenance technicians who need to write and modify PLC programs to ensure efficient and reliable machine performance.
Duration
16-hour course
Content
Participants in this course will learn about:
At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to:
Location
Mason, Ohio