| What is the
P-SIM 1000? |
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P-SIM 1000 is a computer based training program designed to develop the
skills required for programming programmable logic controllers. For further
information about the P-SIM 1000 read the P-SIM
1000 specification which outlines how it is administered, structured
and how it interacts with the P-SIM 2000.
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| Who can Benefit
from the P-SIM 1000? |
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P-SIM 1000 is designed for anyone who desires to program a programmable
logic controller. This could include: Students, Electricians, Technicians
and technologists, Engineers.
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| Lesson Summary |
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1 - Introduction to the PLC |
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Describes the PLC.
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Introduces the various modules
and their functions in a typical PLC.
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Describes a typical PLC type
of application.
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2 - Introduction to ladder logic |
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Relates a simple electrical
circuit and its corresponding relay ladder logic diagram.
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Describes the operation of a
relay.
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Introduces concept of normally
open and normally closed contacts.
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3 - And'd normally open contacts |
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Reviews concept of normally
open and relates to PLC term - examine if closed
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Introduces logic And operation
and And gate
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Relates a relay ladder logic
diagram to a ladder logic program.
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4 - Or'd normally open contact |
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Introduces logical Or operation
and Or gate.
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Relates a relay logic diagram
using Or operation to a ladder logic program.
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5 - Normally open / normally closed contacts |
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Reviews maintained and momentary
push buttons.
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Relates a relay ladder logic
diagram using normally open and normally closed operation to ladder logic
program.
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6 - Interlocked logic |
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Introduces concept of Not.
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Reviews concept of normally
open and normally closed relay contacts.
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Relates normally closed concept
to examine if open.
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Describes the concept of the
interlock.
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Relates a relay ladder logic
diagram using interlock concept to a ladder logic program.
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7 - Lockin using momentary contacts |
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Introduces concept of latch.
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Reviews concept of momentary
and maintained push buttons.
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Reviews concept of Not
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Relates a relay ladder logic
diagram using a lockin to ladder logic program.
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8 - On delay timer |
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Introduces
on and off delay timers.
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Describes
use of accumulated time, preset time, and done contact.
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Relates
a hardware on delay timer to a ladder logic program implementation of an
on delay timer.
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9 - Traffic light logic |
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Describes the relay ladder logic
implementation of a traffic light logic circuit.
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Relates the relay ladder logic
implementation to a ladder logic program for the traffic light application.
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Reviews the on delay timer.
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10 - Counter application |
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Introduces the up counter.
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Describes use of the accumulated
count, preset count, counter reset, and done contact.
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Describes a ladder logic programming
application that makes use of the up counter.
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| Learning
Outcome |
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you have completed the lessons and tests, you will have developed the following
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Identify the various components
of a relay.
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Identify the various programmable
logic controller modules and their functions.
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Produce a relay ladder drawing
from an electric circuit.
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Identify the differences and
similarities between normally open (examine if closed) contacts, normally
closed (examine if open) contacts, momentary push-button switches, and
maintained push-button switches.
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Produce a ladder logic program
from a relay ladder logic circuit.
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Use And, Or and Not logic components
in developing a ladder logic program.
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Use On delay timers in developing
a ladder logic program.
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Identify the differences between
On delay and Off delay timers.
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Use Up counters in developing
a ladder logic program.
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Use Latches or Lockins in developing
a ladder logic program.
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Use Interlocks in developing
a ladder logic program.
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Use Only delay timers, And,
Or, Not, logic in developing traffic light application.
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Use a counter, On delay timer,
And, Or, Not, logic in developing a conveyor hopper bin loading application.
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| Pricing
for P-SIM 1000 an Introduction to PLC Technology is as follows. |
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Note:
When ordering P-SIM products, please decide how many stations you want
to add this software to and click on the "add this to my shopping cart
button."
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PSIM
1000 - 1 Station includes 1 Student Disk and Study Guide -
$295.00
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PSIM
1000 - 5 Station includes 5 Student Disks and Study Guides
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$995.00
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PSIM
1000 - 10 Station includes 10 Student Disks and Study Guides - $1,395.00
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PSIM
1000 - 15 Station includes 15 Student Disks and Study Guides - $1,895.00
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PSIM
1000 - 20 Station includes 20 Student Disks and Study Guides -
$2,395.00
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PSIM
1000 - 30 Station includes 30 Student Disks and Study Guides $2,895.00
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