• Introduction to automation in manufacturing and process industries
• Evolution and significance of automation systems
• Role of troubleshooting and maintenance in enhancing system reliability

• Fundamentals

  • Basic principles of VFD operation
  • Types of VFDs and their applications

• Selection and Installation

  • Criteria for selecting VFDs based on load characteristics
  • Installation guidelines and considerations

• Parameterization and Commissioning

  • Programming VFD parameters for optimal operation
  • Load testing and commissioning procedures

• Interfacing with PLCs

  • Integration of VFDs with Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Communication protocols and data exchange methods

• Advanced Topics

  • Speed modulation techniques
  • Error codes interpretation and troubleshooting strategies
  • Real-time interface with Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

• Introduction and Architecture

  • Overview of PLC hardware and software components
  • PLC scan cycle and execution sequence

• Programming Fundamentals

  • Ladder logic programming basics
  • Addressing and configuring digital and analog I/O modules
  • Programming timers, counters, and arithmetic instructions

• Advanced Programming

  • PID control mode implementation
  • Network configuration and communication drivers
  • PLC troubleshooting techniques and debugging strategies

• Specialized Functions

  • Servo motor control using PLCs
  • Integration with SCADA systems for data visualization

• SCADA Fundamentals

  • Overview of SCADA systems and their role in industrial automation
  • Configuration of database images and object creation

• HMI Design and Configuration

  • Creating dynamic graphical interfaces
  • Alarm and event configuration
  • Real-time and historical trend analysis

• Integration with PLCs

  • Establishing communication between SCADA/HMI and PLCs
  • OPC/ODBC connectivity for data exchange

• Introduction and Construction

  • Basics of servo motor operation
  • Types of servo motors and their characteristics

• Control Modes

  • Speed, position, and torque control modes
  • Programming servo drives using PWM and other control techniques

• Applications and Advantages

  • Industrial applications of servo motors
  • Advantages over conventional motors (e.g., induction motors)

• Troubleshooting and Maintenance

  • Common servo motor issues and error code interpretation
  • Periodic maintenance procedures and best practices

• Pneumatics Basics

  • Introduction to pneumatic systems
  • Components: solenoid valves, actuators, etc.

• Field Instruments

  • Overview of level transmitters, flow transmitters, RTD/thermocouples
  • Control valves and signal converters

• Applications and Integration

  • Practical applications in industrial automation
  • Integration with PLCs and SCADA systems

Project Work

• Integration of VFDs, PLCs, and HMI/SCADA systems
• Servo motor control project
• Troubleshooting simulated automation scenarios

• Safety Practices

  • Importance of safety in industrial automation
  • Compliance with industry standards and regulations

• Case Studies

  • Real-world case studies of successful automation implementations
  • Lessons learned and best practices in industrial automation