PLC Programming: Basic Training (PLC-1)

Basic Training for PLC Programming

Course contents

Control operation

NC/PLC programming interface

PLC modules

PLC programming

  • Overview
  • Selected commands
  • Conditional and unconditional jumps, module calls
  • SUBMIT
  • Structured statements
  • Data types

PLC development software (PLCdesign)

  • Introduction to the user interface
  • Creating projects
  • Compiler-specific instructions
  • Symbolic programming
  • PLC documentation

Other PC tools

  • TNCremo: Data transmission and back-up
  • PLCtext: Multiple languages, error reactions
  • IOconfig: Configuration of inputs and outputs (bus system)
  • BMXdesign: Soft-key creation
  • MenuDesign: Creating of soft-key menus

PLC program examples

Brief look at the PLC basic program

Please bring your own computer or notebook, which must meet the following requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Zip-compatible extraction software
  • PC administrator rights to install software
  • USB connection with removable-media access
  • Ethernet connection with cable
  • Configured network environment (Ethernet TCP/IP)
  • Download: www.heidenhain.com -> Software -> PC Software -> Programming Station VirtualBox -> TNC 640 Programming Station 340595 <most recent version>

Objectives of the course

  • Function and application of the PLC commands
  • Application of the PLC modules
  • PLC programming techniques
  • Using the PLC on the control (PLC user interface)
  • Testing and debugging
  • Working with the PLC programming environment PLCdesign
  • Working with PLCtext, BMXdesign, MenuDesign, IOconfig, ConfigDesign, TNCremo

Target group

Only for electrical design engineers and PLC programmers of machine tool builders and retrofitters

Requirements

  • Knowledge of machine tools, electronics, electrical engineering
  • Fundamentals of PLC programming
  • Basic knowledge of NC programming
  • Computer skills
ID: 30281
Details
Location

HEIDENHAIN Training Center, 222
Remington, Schaumburg, IL

Pricing

$ 550

Duration

4.5 days, from Monday 8:00 a.m. to Friday 2:00 p.m.

Number of participants

Max 8 total for the class. 2 per company

COVID-19

In order to enter our building, all visitors to HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION must review and sign-off on our COVID Health Screening form.

Completed forms should be submitted to sgilmoreheidenhaincom within 24 hours of the visitor’s arrival for class.

By signing this form, visitors are attesting that:

  1. They have not had any of the following symptoms within the last 24 hours:
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    • Fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above)
    • Chills
    • Headache
    • Sore throat
    • Loss of taste and/or smell
  2. They have not been in contact with anyone known to have positive COVID results.
  3. They have completed a PCR or antigen test (within 24 hours of arrival) and received a negative result.
PLC Programming: Basic Training (PLC-1) Basic Training for PLC Programming

Control operation

NC/PLC programming interface

PLC modules

PLC programming

  • Overview
  • Selected commands
  • Conditional and unconditional jumps, module calls
  • SUBMIT
  • Structured statements
  • Data types

PLC development software (PLCdesign)

  • Introduction to the user interface
  • Creating projects
  • Compiler-specific instructions
  • Symbolic programming
  • PLC documentation

Other PC tools

  • TNCremo: Data transmission and back-up
  • PLCtext: Multiple languages, error reactions
  • IOconfig: Configuration of inputs and outputs (bus system)
  • BMXdesign: Soft-key creation
  • MenuDesign: Creating of soft-key menus

PLC program examples

Brief look at the PLC basic program

Please bring your own computer or notebook, which must meet the following requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows
  • Zip-compatible extraction software
  • PC administrator rights to install software
  • USB connection with removable-media access
  • Ethernet connection with cable
  • Configured network environment (Ethernet TCP/IP)
  • Download: www.heidenhain.com -> Software -> PC Software -> Programming Station VirtualBox -> TNC 640 Programming Station 340595 <most recent version>