Description
Considering the current situation in industrial automation we can distinguish a tendency to improve the flexibility and adaptability of technological processes. In this context, TwinCAT 3 comes as a natural development of the real-time control software TwinCAT 2. The “only one software for programming and configuration” brings many advantages and new features to PC-based control technology.
This course proposes an initiation theme in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 programming being considered as a starting point in career development in industrial automation.
Target group: Electricians and engineers
Content:
• Structure and functions of a programmable logic controllers
• Overview of IEC 61131-3 standard and programming languages: IL, ST, LAD, FBD, SFC, CFC
• Automation structures and communication buses (E-Bus, K-Bus)
• TwinCAT 2 – TwinCAT 3 comparison: advantages and new functionalities
• EtherCAT communication protocol
• Functions of TwinCAT 3 programming environment
• Graphical interfaces
• Faults simulations and maintenance work with Beckhoff equipment
Objectives:
At the end of this seminar, the trainees will be able to:
• Identify Beckhoff equipment
• Use and combine different programming languages for automation solutions
• To program IEC 61131-3 compatible equipment
• Use different types of variables (local/global)
• Use simulation, test and troubleshooting tools
• Provide visualization interfaces for maintenance
• To identify and isolate communication problems
• Identify the operating state of coupled elements in an EtherCAT topology
Duration: 4 days
Note: Enrollment and participation in this course requires basic knowledge in the field.
