DONBOSCO Technical Institute offers AUTOMATION Courses for PLC/HMI The candidates learn how to program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI system with hand tools on products during the whole course in our BECKHOFF equipped labs. BECKHOFF specialist will be conducting the course and certification will be given to all candidates who pass the 4 courses.

Duration of the course: 7 months (120 hrs) Three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Time: From 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm

The course is divided into four levels: - Level 1: (30 hrs) from 17/05/2016 till 16/06/2016 Cost: 350$ - Level 2: (30 hrs) from 00/00/2016 till 00/00/2016 Cost: 350$ - Level 3: (30 hrs) from 00/00/2016 till 00/00/2016 Cost: 350$ - Level 4: (30 hrs) from 00/00/2016 till 00/00/2016 Cost: 500$ OR/AND - Level 4: (30 hrs) from 00/00/2016 till 00/00/2016 Cost: 500$

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DONBOSCO Technical Institute Sponsored by Industrial Technologies S.A.L (ITEC) Industrial Automation (PLC) Syllabus course 2016 By Level

A) General Basic Function and Process Control Syllabus Level 1: INTRODUCTION TO PLC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MODULE1: INTRODUCTION

• Definition of Programmable Controllers • A historical background of PLCs • Principles of operation • PLCs versus other types of Controls • PLC Products application ranges • Advantages of a PLC MODULE2: FUNDAMENTALS OF PLC HARDWARE

• Block Diagram of Typical PLC • PLC processor module – Memory organization • Input and output section – Module types • Power Supplies • Special function modules MODULE3: OVERVIEW OF PLC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

• Introduction to Programming languages • Sequential Function Chart programming • Function block Programming • Instruction List programming • Structured text programming • Ladder programming Aim of first level: By completing this level the student will be familiar with all standard automation languages and will be able to write simple programming tasks/projects.

DONBOSCO Technical Institute Sponsored by Industrial Technologies S.A.L (ITEC) Industrial Automation (PLC) Syllabus course 2016 By Level

Level 2: PLC PROGRAMMING AND IMPLEMENTATION MODULE4: BASIC PLC INSTRUCTIONS

• Data Type Overview • Timers and Counters • Timer Instructions • Counter Instructions • Program/Flow Control Instructions • Arithmetic Instructions • Data Manipulation Instructions • Data transfer instructions • Special Function Instructions • Network Communication Instructions • Boolean Mnemonics MODULE5: SYSTEM DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION

• Control Task Definition • Control Strategy • Implementation Guideline • Programming organization • Discrete I/O Control Programming • Analog I/O Control Programming • Program Download and Troubleshooting • Programming Example Aim of second level: By accomplishing this level the student will be able to write more complete automation program and to troubleshoot downloaded program.

DONBOSCO Technical Institute Sponsored by Industrial Technologies S.A.L (ITEC) Industrial Automation (PLC) Syllabus course 2016 by Level

Level 3: VISUALISATION & INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION MODULE6: INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS

• RS232/RS485 Interface Standard • Modbus Protocol • Profibus Protocol • Industrial Ethernet • ETHERCAT • Profinet Protocol

MODULE7: SCADA SYSTEM SOFTWARE

• Components of a SCADA system • Software design of SCADA packages • Configuration of SCADA systems • Building the user interface • Connecting to PLCs and other hardware • Develop a SCADA Application

Aim of third level: By completing this level the student will be able to integrate several protocols with a single controller as well will be familiar with SCADA/ HMI software and create visual interfaces.

DONBOSCO Technical Institute Sponsored by Industrial Technologies S.A.L (ITEC) Industrial Automation (PLC) Syllabus course 2016 By Level

Level 4: OPTION 1: BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MODULE8: INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Introduction to different control aspect for Building systems (HVAC, Lighting, Chillers…) • Introduction to Bus systems used for Building Management system (EIB, DALI, Bacnet…) MODULE9: BUILDING MANAGEMENT USING TWINCAT

• Presentation of BECKHOFF Components used in Building Management systems • Explore TWINCAT BA Library used in developing building Automation application • System Architecture and Planning • Implementing Lighting Control • Implementing HVAC Control • Interface with other Subsystems • Programming and simulation of an application

Aim of fourth level –Option1: By completing this option the student will be able to develop, integrate and program a complete building management system

DONBOSCO Technical Institute Sponsored by Industrial Technologies S.A.L (ITEC) Industrial Automation (PLC) Syllabus course 2016 By Level

Level 4: OPTION2: Motion Control SYSTEMS MODULE10 : INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CONTROL

 Introduction to different type of Motors (AC, DC, Stepper and Servo Motors).  Introduction to different type of encoder (incremental and absolute)  Introduction to different type of Motion Control (NC PTP, NCI and CNC)  Explain the structure of a motion control system and demonstrate the properties of all components.  Explanation of main functions to start working with motion control software. MODULE11: MOTION CONTROL USING TWINCAT NC

 Operation of Twin CAT NC server  NC control using MC2 library blocks, cyclic interface, axis blocks  Twin CAT Scope View: recording of the set value profiles  Motion Control (MC2) blocks: standardization of axis functions, simplifications in the use of the MC2 blocks, advantages for programming and maintenance.  Writing a PLC program to configure and manage axes.  Configuring drives in System Manager  Managing axes in system manager  Investigating axes cycle time and tuning tasks to suit application  Drive error code and IDN documentation  Using NC ADS Error code documentation  Twin CAT HMI for NCI and CNC.  Programming and simulation of an application. Prerequisites course for level 5  Should Have Completed Level 1, 2 & 3 training courses or is familiar with Twin CAT PLC Programming.  Understanding Motion Control (Servo drives/Motor and motion) Aim of fourth level –Option2: By completing this option, Students will be able to develop Motion Control application using Twin CAT NC.

DONBOSCO Technical Institute Sponsored by Industrial Technologies S.A.L (ITEC) Industrial Automation (PLC) Syllabus course 2016

All Courses are presented by Eng. Roy Samia

Roy has over 12 years experience in designing, developing and commissioning complete automation, SCADA and instrumentation systems for different high end market sectors such as oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, Food & Beverage,… His areas of special interest include PLCs, SCADA systems, process control and programming. Having spent many years in programming and troubleshooting PLC and SCADA applications and has extensive experience in multiple well known brands such as BECKHOFF, SIEMENS, ABB, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, ALLEN BRADLEY, WONDERWARE,… Roy is an active member of ISA (The International Society of Automation) and is currently heading the Power and Automation division at EMCO Engineering Group specialized in providing water solutions for different market sectors.