Industry 4 Automation
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Industry 4 Automation
•Type of LearningTraining
Course CodeA7218
Study ModeThis course is also available as a 3-day course (A7217 - Industry 4 Automation).
DurationThis course will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 4 weeks.
Awarded ByThis is a non-accredited course. Learners will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course.
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About the course
Week 1: Foundations of Automation
Session 1 (Tuesday): Introduction to Automation (3 hours)
- Understanding the significance of automation in modern industries
- Overview of the Festo CP Lab and its components
- Safety protocols and best practices
Session 2 (Thursday): Fundamentals of Control Systems (3 hours)
- Basics of control theory
- Open-loop vs. closed-loop control
- Hands-on exercises with the Festo CP Lab: Setting up your first control system
Week 2: PLC Programming Basics
Session 3 (Tuesday): Introduction to PLCs (3 hours)
- Introduction to PLCs and their applications
- Programming basics: ladder logic and function block diagrams
- Hands-on PLC programming with the Festo CP Lab
Session 4 (Thursday): Advanced PLC Programming (3 hours)
- Sequencing and timers in PLCs
- Data handling and memory management
- Practical exercises with PLC programming
Week 3: Sensors and Actuators
Session 5 (Tuesday): Types of Sensors (3 hours)
- Types of sensors and their applications
- Understanding sensor specifications
- Integrating sensors with the Festo CP Lab
Session 6 (Thursday): Actuators and Integration (3 hours)
- Types of actuators and their role in automation
- Practical integration of actuators
- Hands-on exercises with actuator control
Week 4: System Integration and Real-World Applications
Session 7 (Tuesday): System Integration (3 hours)
- Building a complete automation system
- Communication protocols and networking in automation
- Troubleshooting common automation issues
Session 8 (Thursday): Real-World Applications and Project Showcase (3 hours)
- Case studies and examples from various industries
- Group projects: Design, program, and test an automated system using the Festo CP Lab
- Course conclusion.
By the end of this 4-week course, participants will have gained in-depth knowledge and practical experience in automation using the Festo CP Lab, allowing them to confidently design, program, and troubleshoot automated systems. This extended course format allows for deeper exploration of automation concepts and more time for hands-on practice. Join us and become an automation expert over the course of four weeks!
Type of LearningTraining
Course CodeA7218
Study ModeThis course is also available as a 3-day course (A7217 - Industry 4 Automation).
DurationThis course will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 4 weeks.
Awarded ByThis is a non-accredited course. Learners will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course.
Assessment
You will be assessed via a series of practical and theoretical scenarios.
Information About Fees
The cost for this course is £600.
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Have a question? Get in touch!
Or call us on 01282 733373