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News Release from: The Profibus Group
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 September 2003
Open-PLC programming using IEC61131-3
The UK Profibus Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University has a new 2.5-day short course covering Open-PLC programming using the international standard IEC61131-3.
To complement its range of Certified Profibus Engineer and Installer courses, the UK Profibus Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has introduced a new 2.5-day short course covering Open-PLC programming using the international standard IEC61131-3 The course is designed for engineers and technicians who want to gain a recognised qualification in open-PLC programming using IEC61131-3
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 20 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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No prior experience of PLC programming is necessary, however, the course is also equally well suited for experienced programmers who wish to move to IEC61131-3 compliant systems.
The course uses a very practical approach, with about half the time dedicated to hand-on activities with "real controllers" and "real processes" to control.
Each pair of students have their own PLC and PC-based programming environment.
The course covers all five programming languages that are defined in the standard, as well as common elements and software transferability issues.
Delegates will use two different programming environments and PLC systems during the course.
The teaching adopts an applications-oriented approach throughout.
A multiple-choice written test at the end of the course ensures that the students understand the material and are competent in applying IEC61131-3.
Successful candidates will be awarded Certified Open-PLC Engineer status.
The first of these courses will be held in Manchester on the 10th-12th December.
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