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TD800 - CoDeSys Programming & Troubleshooting-Auto Systems

"This course will greatly decrease our down time. It is very informative. I would recommend it to anyone." Joseph C. Sherman, Clarion Laminates, TD800, November 2008

 

Prerequisites

Intermediate knowledge of DOS and Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs); Completion of TD100 or TD380 strongly recommended Students are required to bring laptops to this course

Course description

This course teaches the fundamentals of programming and diagnostics of the CoDeSys and TwinCAT software for open PLC architecture on Weeke BeckHoff, Homag PC22 and Homag PC85 controller models. Operation and troubleshooting using the CoDeSys program on these PC based machines is included. Emphasis is placed on the IEC61131 standard, Homag Group naming and organization system, visual building, troubleshooting and Woodscout program in relationship to everyday troubleshooting of the machines. MODELS: Homag BAZ (PC-83/85), Homag BAK series, Homag BOF series, all Homag edgebanders with PC22 controllers, Weinmann series, any machine using CoDeSys

Who should attend

  • Advanced plant, facility and maintenance technicians

Applicable machine models

  • Electrical Troubleshooting

Major topics

  • IEC 61131 standard
  • Beckhoff hardware
  • Advanced machine control
  • Programming languages
  • Data types
  • Variables

What you will learn

  • How to edit programs in CoDeSys
  • How to set global and local variables
  • How to diagnose PLC problems
  • The latest trends in open architecture
  • How to set-up visualizations

Results

  • Troubleshoot and repair emergency electrical breakdowns in a fraction of the time
  • Reduce machine downtime and repair costs
  • Perform more in-house repairs
  • Better communicate with Stiles' technical support personnel
 

Duration / Credits

N/A / 3.45 CEU