Overview The CORE - Principles of Control training program, or unit, is designed to familiarize trainees with the basic operating principles of controllers used with discrete input/output devices and analog input/output devices. After completing this program, the trainees should be able to explain the control logic used in systems with discrete (digital) I/O, describe how to troubleshoot systems that use individual relays and solid state controllers, and describe how to program a PLC and troubleshoot PLC system problems. They should also be able to explain how analog variables can be converted to digital data and vice versa, describe PID control, describe common controller options and applications, and describe how to diagnose problems in single and multiple control loops.
Objectives Explain the control logic used in systems with discrete (digital) I/O. Describe how to troubleshoot systems that use individual relays and solid state controllers. Describe how to program a PLC, test the program, run and adjust the program, and troubleshoot PLC system problems. Explain how analog variables can be converted to digital data and vice versa. Describe proportional control, derivative control, and integral control. Describe common controller options and applications. Diagnose problems in single and multiple control loops.
Subjects:
Controllers Used with Discrete I/O Digital Logic Individual Relays PLC Applications
Controllers Used with Analog I/O Analog/Digital Conversion PID Control Special Controller Features Troubleshooting Control Loops
