Modular Course in Skill

Development

BASIC PLC
RUCTOR 'S GUIDE

INSTRUCTORS
GUIDE

MODULE-1

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
MICRO, SMALL & MEDI UM ENTERPRISES
GOVT. OF I NDIA
NIRMAN BHAWAN, NEW DELHI - 110108

INTRODUCTION
Modular Course in Skill Development PLC is designed in such a way that
the trainee can understand the function of PLC and its important in the
industry. Basically in this course the student will learn to write program
and hardware configuration using Siemens PLC. They will also learn to get
the knowledge of basic controlling devices such as Relay Contactor
Switches MCB RCCB Timer Counter Comparator and other various
controlling device used in the industry.
This Module will have 6 credits having each 30hr duration at the end of
each credit there will be a practical assignment only after completing the
task trainee will be eligible to go next credit. At the end of 6 th credit skill
assessment test will be conducted along with Project Report submission
for what they have done during the course.

CREDIT-1

INTRODUCTION HISTORY OF PLC

HOURS

-30

This credit consists of 2 units.

UNIT-1 Safety in practical demo wiring
UNIT-2 Introduction
UNIT-3 History
The Race is ON
The History goes ON
PLC evolution
BOARD WIRING ASSIGNMENT ON TOGGLE SWITCHES

CREDIT-2
BASIC CONTROLLING DEVICES
HOURS

-30

This credit consists of 2 units.

UNIT-1 Input components of PLC
Toggle Switches
Push Button/Selector Switches/Limit Switches
Logical Sensors/Sensors wiring
Sinking and Sourcing
Presence Detection
Optical Sensors
UNIT-2 Output components of PLC
Indicator lamps
Relay and Contactor
Actuators/Solenoid/Valves/Cylinders
JIC WIRING SYMBOLS
BOARD WIRING ASSIGNMENT ON
SWITCHES/SENSOR/RELAY AND CONTACTOR

CREDIT- 3
PLC HARDWARE COMPONENTS
30HRS

This credit consists of 3 units. The units are as follows:

UNIT-1 Overall components of PLC
Rack Assembly
Power supply
Processor(CPU)
UNIT-2 Architecture and Terminology
UNIT-3 Input and Output Module of PLC
Input Module
Digital Input Module Specification
Output Module
Digital Output Module Specification

ASSIGNMENT ON NO&NC/LATCHING/MEMORY
USING PLC SOFTWARE

CREDIT- 4
RELAY LADDER LOGIC
30HRS
This credit consists of 3 units.
UNIT-1 Origin of Program Language
UNIT-2 Ladder Logic
The AND logic function
The OR logic function
The NOT logic function
The EXCLUSIVE OR logic function

UNIT-3 Relay Timer Logic

ASSIGNMENT ON COMPARATOR, SET & RESET USING
PLC SOFTWARE

CREDIT- 5
PLC OPERATION
30HRS

This credit consists of 4 units.

UNIT-1 Basic Operation of PLC system
Basic Scan
PL Program
UNIT-2 Operation Sequence
The Input and Output Scan
The Logical Scan
PLC Status
UNIT-3 PLC Memory types
Memory/Program Vs Variable Memory
Programs
Variable(TAGS)
Time and Counter Memory
PLC Status Bits
User function control Memory
UNIT-4 Advantages of PLC control system
Increase Reliability
Lower Cost
Communication Capability
Faster response time
Easier to trouble shoot
ASSIGNMENT ON TIMER AND COUNTER USING PLC
SOFTWARE

CREDIT- 6
WORKING WITH STEP7 SIMATIC MANAGER
30HRS

This credit consists of 3 units.

UNIT-1 Basic Procedure Using STEP 7
UNIT-2 Programming with Symbols
UNIT-3 Creating a Program in OB1
SKILL ASSESSMENT TEST
-100MARKS
(50 %THEORY & 50% PRACTICAL)

MODULE DESCRIPTON

01 MODULE NUMBER
02 NO.OF CREDITS

: 1
: 06

03 TITLE

: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER

04 DURATION

: 180H (6 CREDITS OF 30 HOUR EACH)

5 OBJECTIVES:
5

At the end of this Module trainee

Will be able to understand one line diagram and be able to do
a practical wiring following a diagram.
Will be able to write a program independently and configure
hardware of PLC using Simatic Manager Software.
Will be able to have a complete knowledge of PLC and its
function in the industry.

6 PRE-REQUISITE
What we provides......
Several Electrical hardware devices for Practice.
A personal computer (minimum of dual core processor)
to write a programme inside the class/lab.
A Siemens PLC unit with a demo panel to test the output
of the program written by individuals.
Extensive practice tasks on electrical controls.
(Contactor, Relay, MCB, Timer etc.)
Trainers Capability
She/he should be at least a Diploma/BE/BTech. in a following
branches Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation or Mechanical.
Should have at least 6 Month Course Certificate on Industrial
Automation/PLC
She/he should be able to take necessary theory classes for
that he/she should have well presentation skill.
Trainees Minimum Qualification:
She/he should be Diploma/BE/BTech. Engineering from the
following branches
Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical.

7 TRAINING METHODOLOGY: Practical Oriented training

programme with 50% Practical and 50 %
theory. Refer the above Fig 1.

8 COURSE CONTENT:
Theory/Demonstration
Knowledge to be obtained
Should be able to do any kind of wiring independently
Should be able to explain functions of different types of
controlling device.
Should be able to write a programming language using PLC
software.
Should be able to configure a PLC machine independently.

9 PRACTICAL: Practical task should be given at the end of each credit.

Demo Board wiring for the first two Credit and practical
task using PLC Software for the rest of the credit 3, 4, 5
and 6.

10 SKILL TO BE OBTAINED: Should be able to write programme,

hard wiring and PLC machine configuration
independently.