Industrial Automation Basics
You will create your own control system and select electrical equipment, see what you will learn!
Remaining time until the end of enrollment for the course
⏰Registration closes: Thursday, October 24th 23:00 CET⏰
What makes ControlByte courses so popular?
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You get access to video lessons on the e-learning platform
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You perform the exercises based on the provided project templates. All you need is your PC!
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You can complete the training whenever and wherever you want.
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You can start training at a later date.
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You will have homework to do on your own!
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You receive course support via Discord chat and live meetings.
“I believe that everyone SHOULD learn the basics of design to move freely in the labor market.
Regardless of whether you are an electrician or an automation engineer.
The world is changing and new technologies are appearing on the market.
With us, it will take you much less time to understand the basics!
I have created an online course that will help you start your adventure with automation and design.”
Matthew Kurantowicz
MSc. Automation and robotics, graduate of the Wrocław University of Science and Technology.
What will you receive after signing up for this course?
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More than 46 practical video lessons
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Support for students in the form of Discord chat and live meetings
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You will have homework to do on your own!
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Certificate of completion of the course in English.
Introduction to the project
Module content:
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Description of the industrial machine – pallet wrapper
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Description of the control cabinet based on a 3D model
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Description of the automation devices that you will use in the course
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Project assumptions
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List of drives
Selection of control cabinet protection
Module content:
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Connecting the machine to the power supply at the customer’s premises
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Selection of the power disconnect device
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Protection of the switchboard power cable
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Cable colors in automation
Basic elements in the control cabinet
Module Contents:
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Connectors
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Service sockets
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Temperature control devices in the cabinet – ventilator/heater
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Circuit breakers/fuses
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Disconnectors, switches, isolators – differences
Electric drives
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Induction motor – basic information
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Induction motor control methods
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Motor protection, contactors
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Inverter and servo systems
Control circuits
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Power supply system in control circuits
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Selection of a 24V DC power supply
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Connecting the PLC controller to the power supply
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PLC in the electrical diagram
PLC controller inputs/outputs - connection
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Power supply for digital input cards (sink, source)
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Power supply for digital output cards (sink, source)
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Protection of PLC outputs against short circuits/overloads
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Protection of PLC outputs against surges
Connecting input and output devices to the PLC
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Buttons, switches
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Connecting sensors (PNP, NPN types)
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Connecting PLC and inverter
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Connecting indicators
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Relays – principle of operation and connection
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Connecting valves
Course content
Introduction – organizational and technical matters
How to use the course?
How to get help? Discord support group
Industrial machine design description
Project introduction
Creating an action plan – what will you learn in the course?
Standards and legal regulations
Power supply and control system for induction motors
What will you accomplish in this module?
Construction of an induction motor and connection to the power supply
Basic induction motor starting systems
Starting characteristics of an induction motor (rigid, soft starter, inverter)
Induction motor protection (coordination 1 and 2) – analysis of data sheets
Contactor systems – analysis of data sheets
Summary and homework
Selection of motor cables
Machine power system
Introduction to machine security
Power connection and areas of responsibility
Disconnect device
Molded case circuit breaker
WAGO feed-through connectors – homework
Selection of housings and measurements in LV switchboards in accordance with PN-EN 61439
Selection of switchboards – catalog review
Measurements in LV switchboards according to PN-EN 61439
Housing selection – homework
Devices in the control cabinet
Power sockets + residual current circuit breakers
Cooling/heating systems in the switchboard
Characteristics B, C, D
Power supply for control circuits
24V DC power supply and overcurrent protection in the diagram
PLC power supply according to manufacturer’s documentation
Power supply for control circuits according to IEC 60204-1
Description of overcurrent protection for 24VDC circuits
Fuses – characteristics
Circuit breakers for DC circuits
Electronic protection – characteristics
PLC controller in the electrical diagram
Connecting power to the PLC
Presentation of PLC I/O channels in the diagram
Representation of PLC I/O channels in a diagram in EPLAN
PLC digital inputs
Construction of digital input circuits
Buttons in the diagram and connection in the 3D model
Sensors in the diagram and 3D model
Sensor terminals
PLC digital outputs
Introduction to PLC digital outputs
Scheme analysis with PLC digital outputs
Analog I/O
Analog inputs/outputs
TIA Selection Tool Configurator
Homework – selection of devices
Connecting the inverter and servo
Servo drive
Frequency converter
Machine safety system – in cooperation with Wieland Electric
Introduction to Machine Safety
What do you need to know about safety systems to modernize and service machines?
Passing test
Passing test
Why should you join this course?
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You gain a skill valued by employers. You can publish the certificate on Linkedin, Goldenline and of course in your CV!
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If you want to change your job and take up the position of an automation designer in a company, you are in the right place!
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You receive lifetime access to materials on our platform. You can come back to them whenever you want.
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This learning path has been tested by hundreds of students, ask what they say about us in the industry!
BONUS #1 - Diagram drawing guide
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BONUS #2 - Guide to functional safety in practice with Wieland
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Training price
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⏰Registration closes: Thursday, October 24th 23:00 CET⏰
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You have 14 days to return the course!
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FAQ
What will I learn in the course?
You will learn the basics of designing automation systems and selecting basic elements for your machine.
Who is the automation basics course for?
For anyone who would like to learn the basics of designing automation systems. It doesn’t matter if you have no experience in the industry. The course is arranged in such a way that everyone can understand the material contained on our platform. An ideal course for automation engineers and electricians.
Does this course include SW Electrical and schematic drawing?
Drawing diagrams and using SolidWorks Electrical is included in a separate training. We will open registration for this training at the end of May.
How can I sign up for the course?
Use the “Join the Course” button on this website or send us an inquiry at: contact@controlbyte.tech
Will I receive support from the instructors for this training?
Yes! We stay in touch with you through Discord channel – chat for participants, forums, and live meetings – webinars.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the training?
After submitting all projects from homework assignments and having them checked by the instructors, you will receive a certificate of completion for the training.
What if it turns out that the course is not for me? Can I return the course?
You have 14 days to return the course, counting from the start date of the course. We guarantee a safe purchase.
Is the course suitable for me if I have no prior experience with programming?
Yes. This is a basic course, designed in such a way that even someone without any experience with PLC controllers will be able to learn programming in LAD/FBD language.
How long will I have access to this course?
Access to the course is lifetime! As long as the ControlByte company exists in the automation market.
What does an online course on the ControlByte platform look like?
You get access to video materials with lessons explaining programming concepts. Participants follow exercises according to guidelines from the videos.
They also have homework assignments to solve independently. Homework projects are uploaded to the portal, where instructors check the tasks and provide feedback.
I would like to purchase training for my company. I need an official offer.
Please send an email with the information needed for the offer. We will send the offer to the indicated address. Upon receiving the order, we will grant you access to the course. Payment can be made according to the agreed commercial terms.
contact@controlbyte.tech