Understand the essential electrical concepts required for industrial automation, including voltage, current, resistance, power, and electrical circuits. Learn about AC/DC systems, protection devices, and panel components used in real-world automation environments. This foundation prepares students to safely work with PLCs, drives, and control panels.
Session 2: PLC, Sensors and Process Control Systems
Learn the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), including inputs, outputs, and control logic used in automation systems. Understand the working principles and industrial applications of sensors, actuators, and process control devices. This topic builds the core knowledge needed to design and implement automated control systems.
Learn the fundamentals of PLC and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) programming used in industrial automation. Understand how PLCs control motors through VFDs for speed control, energy efficiency, and process automation. This topic introduces the integration between controllers and motor drives.
Understand the role of Human Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA systems in monitoring and controlling industrial processes. Learn how operators interact with machines using graphical interfaces, alarms, and real-time data visualization. This topic provides the foundation for supervisory control systems.
SESSION 5: Industrial Automation Fundamentals and ABB Ecosystem
This session introduces the basic concepts of industrial automation and explains how modern industries use PLC, HMI, VFD, and SCADA systems for efficient machine control. It also provides an overview of the ABB automation ecosystem and how ABB PLC solutions integrate with industrial devices and networks.
This session explains how to download, install, and configure ABB Automation Builder software used for programming ABB PLC systems. Participants will learn the step-by-step setup process and how to prepare the development environment for PLC programming and project creation.
This session explains the hardware structure and configuration of the PM5032-T-ETH CPU in the ABB AC500 PLC series. Participants will learn how to connect power supply, I/O modules, and Ethernet communication, and how to configure the PLC hardware in Automation Builder.
This session introduces the fundamentals of PLC programming using Ladder Logic, one of the most widely used programming methods in industrial automation. Participants will learn basic instructions such as contacts, coils, timers, and counters used to control machines and automation processes.
This session covers advanced PLC programming concepts used in complex industrial automation systems. Participants will learn about function blocks, structured programming, timers, counters, and efficient logic design to improve machine control and system performance.
SESSION 10: PLC Communication and Ethernet Configuration
This session explains how to configure Ethernet communication in PLC systems for data exchange between automation devices. Participants will learn how to set IP addresses, establish network connections, and enable communication between PLC, HMI, and other industrial devices.
This session introduces the setup and configuration of the ABB CP3207 HMI using the appropriate engineering software. Participants will learn how to install the software, create a basic HMI project, and prepare the interface for communication with the ABB PLC.
This session covers advanced HMI programming techniques used to enhance machine monitoring and control interfaces. Participants will learn about alarms, data logging, screen navigation, and advanced visualization features for efficient operator interaction.
This session explains the installation and basic configuration of the ACS310 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) used for motor speed control in industrial automation. Participants will learn how to wire the drive, set key parameters, and integrate the VFD with PLC-based control systems.
This session explains how to program and control a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) using a PLC in an industrial automation system. Participants will learn how to configure control signals, communication settings, and integrate the VFD with PLC logic for motor speed and operation control.
This session introduces the installation and setup of ABB Compact HMI / SCADA software used for monitoring and controlling industrial automation systems. Participants will learn how to install the software, configure communication with PLC, and create a basic SCADA project.
This session covers advanced SCADA programming features used for efficient monitoring and control of industrial processes. Participants will learn about alarms, trends, data logging, reports, and system visualization for real-time plant monitoring.
SESSION 18: Complete Industrial System Integration
This session explains how to integrate PLC, HMI, VFD, and SCADA into a complete industrial automation system. Participants will learn how different automation components communicate and work together to control and monitor industrial processes efficiently.
SESSION 19: Industrial Automation Final Project Development
This session focuses on developing a complete industrial automation project using PLC, HMI, VFD, and SCADA systems. Participants will apply the knowledge gained throughout the course to design, program, and implement a real-world automation solution.