Certified OpenPLC Engineer Course (Also available on-site for up to 8 people)
The PROFIBUS Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK presents a 3-day short course covering Open-PLC programming using the international standard IEC 61131-3.
The course is designed for Engineers and Technicians who want to gain a recognised qualification in open-PLC programming using IEC 61131-3. The course is well suited to experienced Programmers who wish to move to IEC 61131-3 compliant systems.
While no prior experience of PLC programming is necessary, it is recommended that students without this experience should first complete the Basic PLC Programming course, usually held over the preceding two days.
A multiple-choice written test at the end of the course ensures that the attendees understand the material and are competent in applying IEC 61131-3. Successful candidates will be awarded Certified Open-PLC Engineer status.
About IEC 61131
Why should I attend this course?
Until recently, the manufacturers of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) developed their own programming languages. This situation has in the past tended to lock users to a particular manufacturer because of existing software, maintenance and training etc. The international standard, IEC 61131-3, published in 1992, provides the open standard for programming of a wide range of industrial control systems in a universal, vendor-independent way. The majority of PLC systems are now programmed using IEC 61131-3 languages.
Is IEC 61131 just another PLC programming language?
Definitely not! The standard incorporates five different approaches to programming control systems, each as a simple language aimed at a particular type of problem or application area. IEC 61131-3 standardises the programming across different types of control system and different manufacturers (for example: programmable drives, intelligent sensors, SCADA packages, process controllers etc)
The advantages of IEC 1131-3 programming extend far beyond standardised, compatible programming: Each of the languages is simple, yet can be combined with the other languages in a rich variety of ways to produce good-quality, readable code. The standard brings software engineering techniques to the realm of control system programming, promoting well-structured, modular software.
The result is a significant reduction in the number of programming errors, reusable code and more reliable and maintainable software. Many end-users now require that their control systems be programmed using IEC 61131-3.
Members of The PROFIBUS Group are entitled to discounted prices.