Amatrol’s eLearning curriculum is unique in that it thoughtfully combines in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on skills. This powerful combination of knowledge and skills solidifies understanding and creates a strong foundation for pursuing more advanced skills.
For example, the Siemens S7-1500 PLC eLearning course covers important topics, such as:
Programmable Controller Operation
Learners begin with an introduction to programmable controller operation. Individual lessons focus on topics like types of PLC programming languages, the basic operation of a PLC, and PLC communications and program execution. Learners will also practice skills, such as powering up a Siemens S7-1500 PLC, configuring and testing a point-to-point PROFINET network, and running and monitoring a PLC program using TIA Portal software.
Basic PLC Programming
Learners will study the basics of PLC programming. Individual lessons focus on topics like project creation, PLC addressing, and basic program instructions. Learners will also practice skills, such as creating and configuring a PLC project using TIA Portal, entering a PLC logic program using TIA Portal, and editing a PLC program using TIA Portal.
PLC Timer Instructions
Learners using Amatrol’s Siemens S7-1500 PLC eLearning course will study various aspects of PLC timer instructions. Individual lessons focus on topics like on-delay timers, off-delay and retentive timers, and time-driven sequencing. Learners will also practice skills, such as entering and operating a PLC program that uses a non-retentive on-delay PLC timer instruction, entering and operating a PLC program that uses a retentive PLC timer instruction, and entering and operating a time-driven sequence PLC program.
PLC Counter Instructions
Learners will also study various aspects of PLC counter instructions. Individual lessons focus on topics like count up instructions, count down instructions, and count up/down instructions. Learners will also practice skills, such as entering and operating a PLC program that uses a PLC count up instruction, entering and operating a PLC program that uses a PLC count down instruction, and designing a PLC program that controls a conveyor queue station.