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ON-LINE COURSE | Industrial Automation Basics

Industrial Automation Basics

You will create your own control system and select electrical equipment, see what you will learn!

What makes ControlByte courses so popular?

  • You get access to video lessons on the e-learning platform

  • You perform the exercises based on the provided project templates. All you need is your PC!

  • You can complete the training whenever and wherever you want.

  • You can start training at a later date.

  • You will have homework to do on your own!

  • You receive course support via Discord chat and live meetings.

Price: 189€

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Course outline

66 lessons, 8 hours 25 minutes

Module 1: Introduction (1 lesson - 4:51)

How to use the course?
4:51

Module 2: How to get help? Join the Discord group for Automation Professionals and PLC Programmers! (1 lesson - 2:00)

How to get help? Join the Discord group for Automation Professionals and PLC Programmers!
2:00

Module 3: Receive a PDF with the Automation Design Guide (1 lesson - 4:15)

Download electrical schematic in PDF file
0:43
Receive a PDF with the Automation Design Guide
0:55
Challenge: identify component symbol on the electrical schematic
1:19
Challenge: identify the device in the cabinet
1:18

Module 4: Projects Assumptions of a Pallet Wrapper Machine (2 lessons - 9:17) - FREE LESSON

How to read machine layout? Functions “=” and localization “+”
4:23

Module 5: How To Read Electrical Wiring Diagram? (6 lessons - 15:52) - FREE LESSON

Power Supply on Electrical Schematic
3:38
Non-Energized State of Symbols
3:37
Wire Tags and Device Labels
1:13
Pages and Columns – How to Navigate Through a Diagram
2:46
24 V DC Power Supply <- Watch a preview lesson
2:23
Challenge: Identify Symbol on the Part List
2:15

Module 6: Standards and Directives for Machine Design (1 lesson - 6:33)

Module 7: Electric Motors (12 lessons - 69:40 (1 hour 9 minutes) ) - FREE LESSON

Induction 3-phase motors – basic information
10:06
Induction 3-phase motors – current, speed, torque characteristics
08:04
Start-up methods – DOL, star/delta, soft-start, VFD
04:04
DOL (Direct-On-Line) startup characteristics
05:45
Contactors – selection criteria
05:39
Challenge: Selecting a Contactor for a 4 kW Blower
04:03
Motor circuit breakers – characteristics and coordination types
05:27
Challenge: Select a motor circuit breaker for the project
03:51
How to read nameplate for 3-phase induction motors – voltage and star/delta connection
06:38
How to read nameplate for 3-phase motor – insulation classes (A-H) and temperature sensors
05:27
Challenge: Identify the motor based on the nameplate
05:45

Module 8: Machine Supply System (3 lessons - 9:23)

Construction of isolating switch
04:05
Disconnecting device
01:37
Supply connection and areas of responsibility
03:41

Module 9: Selection of Enclosure and Measurements in LV Switchboards in Accordance with IEC 61439 (9 lessons - 40:16) - FREE LESSON

Selection of enclosures for control cabinet – catalog review
10:56
Measurements in LV control cabinets according to PN-EN 61439
07:56
Challenge: Enclosure selection
02:15
Cooling/heating systems in the control cabinet <- Watch a preview lesson
03:34
Climate control devices – theory
03:53
Climate control – calculations
02:53
Climate control – configurator
03:30
Challenge: Select a fan and air conditioning
02:49
Solution – climate control challenge
03:10

Module 10: Devices in the Control Cabinet (5 lessons - 16:05)

Power sockets + residual current circuit breakers
02:54
Documentation of socket and circuit breakers
03:46
Connection of socket and circuit breakers in control cabinet
01:30
Residual current device selection
03:10
MCB characteristics B, C, D
04:45

Module 11: Power Supply for PLC and Control Circuits (4 lessons - 41:29) - FREE LESSON

Power supply for control circuits according to IEC 60204-1
06:58
24V DC power supply – schematics and 3D model analysis
06:56
24 VDC Switch-mode power supply for control circuits – schematics and documentation analysis
18:02

Module 12: Description of Overcurrent Protection for 24VDC Circuits (3 lessons - 20:04)

Fuses – characteristics
05:43
Circuit breakers for DC circuits
06:32
Electronic protection – characteristics
07:49

Module 13: PLC Controller in the Electrical Diagram (3 lessons - 20:45)

Connecting power to the PLC
06:39
Presentation of PLC I/O channels in the diagram
08:29
Representation of PLC I/O channels in a diagram in EPLAN
05:37

Module 14: PLC Digital Inputs (4 lessons - 20:44)

Construction of digital input circuits
03:59
Buttons in the diagram and connection in the 3D model
07:43
Sensor multilevel terminals
03:40
Sensors in the diagram and 3D model
05:22

Module 15: PLC Digital Outputs (4 lessons - 22:31)

Introduction to PLC digital outputs
05:47
Transistor outputs
03:50
Relay outputs
05:16
Electrical schematics analysis with PLC digital outputs
07:38

Module 16: Analog I/O (3 lessons - 23:58)

Analog inputs/outputs (0-10V, 4-20 mA signals)
15:44
TIA Selection Tool Configurator
04:54
Homework – selection of PLC modules
03:20

Module 17: Connecting the Inverter and Servo Drive (2 lessons - 36:38)

Servo drive
17:58
Frequency inverter
18:40

Module 18: Machine Safety System – in Cooperation with Wieland Electric (2:21:00)

Introduction to Machine Safety
1:15:58
What do you need to know about safety systems to modernize and service machines?
1:05:02
“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?

  • More than 66 practical video lessons

  • Support for students in the form of Discord chat and live meetings

  • You will have homework to do on your own!

  • Certificate of completion of the course in English.

Introduction to the project

Module content:

  • Description of the industrial machine – pallet wrapper

  • Description of the control cabinet based on a 3D model

  • Description of the automation devices that you will use in the course

  • Project assumptions

  • List of drives

Selection of control cabinet protection

Module content:

  • Connecting the machine to the power supply at the customer’s premises

  • Selection of the power disconnect device

  • Protection of the switchboard power cable

  • Cable colors in automation

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Basic elements in the control cabinet

Module Contents:

  • Connectors

  • Service sockets

  • Temperature control devices in the cabinet – ventilator/heater

  • Circuit breakers/fuses

  • Disconnectors, switches, isolators – differences

Electric drives

Module content:

  • Induction motor – basic information

  • Induction motor control methods

  • Motor protection, contactors

  • Inverter and servo systems

Control circuits

Module Contents:

  • Power supply system in control circuits

  • Selection of a 24V DC power supply

  • Connecting the PLC controller to the power supply

  • PLC in the electrical diagram

PLC controller inputs/outputs - connection

Module Contents:

  • Power supply for digital input cards (sink, source)

  • Power supply for digital output cards (sink, source)

  • Protection of PLC outputs against short circuits/overloads

  • Protection of PLC outputs against surges

Connecting input and output devices to the PLC

Module Contents:

  • Buttons, switches

  • Connecting sensors (PNP, NPN types)

  • Connecting PLC and inverter

  • Connecting indicators

  • Relays – principle of operation and connection

  • Connecting valves

Why should you join this course?

  • You gain a skill valued by employers. You can publish the certificate on Linkedin, Goldenline and of course in your CV!

  • 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!

  • You receive lifetime access to materials on our platform. You can come back to them whenever you want.

  • This learning path has been tested by hundreds of students, ask what they say about us in the industry!

BONUS #1 - Diagram drawing guide

Content:

  • The most frequently used electrical symbols with explanation

  • Photos of equipment and explanation of terminals, how to read diagrams?

  • Sensors, buttons

  • Switches, disconnectors, disconnectors, fuses

  • Power systems in machine control

  • Relays, contactors

  • Topology of the electrical diagram

BONUS #2 - Guide to functional safety in practice with Wieland

Content:

  • Why security technology – law and standards

  • How can my machine become secure?

  • Security features

  • Wieland safety programming software

Training price

Before I show you the price, see what exactly you get by joining the automation design course:

Teaching materials, 66 video lessons explaining the basics of automation design. Through video materials, we will guide you step by step from simple issues to advanced projects.
Value: 200€
Tasks to do yourself – you will have to be creative! Not everything in the course will be shown directly! You will have to come up with some solutions on your own.
Value: 50€
Analysis of your homework – feedback from the teachers We check your homework and send comments to make your programs better and better!
Value: 100€
Contact with instructors via the e-learning platform. If you have any problems, feel free to reach out! We will address your doubts on an ongoing basis.
Value: 100€
Consultations in the form of weekly live webinars. You will be able to ask questions and participate in live discussions.
Value: 50€
You will join the community of PLC programmers and be able to share your thoughts.
Solving problems through group work is much faster!

Value: PRICELESS

We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your participation in our course.
If you don’t like our training, you have 14 days to return the product – we will refund the full amount for the course.

Value: PRICELESS

Hundreds of automation specialists have already completed our training program in previous editions.

Value: PRICELESS

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  • You have 14 days to return the course!

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Opinions from Students

“

The course was well structured and the first of its kind in which I participated. A very good level of detail in the discussed issues related to the environment itself, such as the TIA Portal, as well as to the hardware level. After some lessons, we have to do something ourselves, so that it is not a synthetic science, but is supported by practice. The most phenomenal thing is the homework included in the course, for which we get "live" support in case of problems with their implementation. If I had to choose a course of this type again, I would not hesitate to choose it again. I highly recommend it, it's really worth it 🙂

Łukasz CzekajSiemens S7-1200, S7-1500 PLC programming course in LAD/FBD language
“

I was totally green in the subject of PLC, i.e. I knew what the inputs and outputs in the controller were and that was where my knowledge ended. There was practically nothing about PLC in college either.
The course helped me change my job and get a job in a machine manufacturing company.
Everything is well explained, you can practice everything on the simulator, so it's easy to visualize and learn the principle.
We always have access to the course, wherever we have access to the Internet 🙂 I recommend it to everyone. I am looking forward to the next editions of the course.

Leszek KasprzykSiemens S7-1200, S7-1500 PLC programming course in LAD/FBD language
“

A course at a very high level that met all my expectations. Materials in the form of video files and contact with the teacher - full professionalism. Another advantage of this type of course is the loose time frame that we can adjust to our pace of work. Kamil, who runs the course, thoroughly analyzes the homework sent to him and sends his observations in feedback. In my opinion, this course is a must-have item both for those starting their adventure with PLC programming, who want to learn the principles of good programming, as well as for people with experience.

Cezary LipskiSiemens Simatic S7-1200, S7-1500 PLC programming online course in SCL language
“

A very nice course. The lecturers discussed theoretical issues in a professional and at the same time very accessible way and presented the possibilities of programming PLC controllers on many examples. I am satisfied and I can definitely recommend it to everyone who wants to start their career with controller programming.

Tomasz GrzmilSiemens Simatic S7-1200, S7-1500 PLC programming on-line course in LAD/FBD language and HMI basics
“

The courses offered by ControlByte are a very good way to quickly learn Siemens PLCs. The materials are comprehensive, supported by practical examples, the issues are discussed in simple and understandable language. The authors support students at every stage, verify homework, send tips and suggestions. The course allowed me to expand and supplement my knowledge in the field of PLC programming, which contributed to the application of knowledge in practice and to the launch of the first production implementation, of course successfully. I highly recommend and encourage you to attend the course!

Robert GruberskiSiemens PLC course in SCL language / Siemens PLC course in LAD/FBD language
“

Kurs jest świetny. Posiada wiele przydatnych zagadnień niezbędnych przy programowaniu sterowników PLC. Prowadzący wszystko tłumaczą w jasny i czytelny sposób. Każdy moduł składa się z krótkich filmików ale bardzo treściwych. Jest to doskonała propozycja dla osób początkujących, którzy chcą w przyszłości programować Sterowniki PLC. Ten kurs uczy też dobrych praktyk, jeżeli chodzi o poprawne programowanie.

Sebastian WencelPLC programming course S7 1200 1500 in LAD and FBD languages
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Jazda obowiązkowa dla wszystkich zajmujących się sterownikami PLC. Czekałem na taki kurs. Wielokrotnie będę wracał do treści tam zawartych. Polecam.

Tomasz CzerwińskiKurs programowania Codesys w języku ST
“

A great course filled with substantive knowledge (very well-prepared materials) and examples that allow you to start your adventure with PLC. A big advantage is the support provided by the authors during the webinars. I would highly recommend.

Piotr KapustkaCodesys programming course in ST language
“

Hello, Really great course, a large dose of information in great quality. Knowledge delivered at the highest level - bravo Controlbyte. From the basics of building a controller to programming a sorting line. I've done S7-1200 programming courses in books before, but an online video course is in a completely different league. The use of Factory IO is a huge plus for the student and contact with the instructors during the course is a pleasure. I am looking forward to the next stage of the course - Intermediate LAD. I definitely recommend it.

Maciej PalaSiemens S7-1200 programming course - basic LAD.
“

A very good course for people who are starting their adventure with PLC. Step by step explained where it comes from. Lessons are organized in such a way that they do not overwhelm with too much information. Highly recommended and waiting for the next part

Daniel SzałkowskiSiemens S7-1200 PLC programming course - basics
“

Hello 🙂 A well-prepared course for total beginners. The right amount of information does not overwhelm the recipient, as at the beginning of programming. The quality of the recordings is great (both video and audio). I am waiting for the continuation of this course as well as for the course at a higher level, because I want to master the LAD language for S7-1200 controllers. Everything I mentioned is best supported by an example of a real machine/line (as it has been so far).

Andrzej MazurSiemens S7-1200 programming basics course
“

I am a person starting my adventure with PLC and for me this course was great. Explained step by step how and what to do and where it comes from. I highly recommend it and look forward to the next editions. Thank you and I recommend!!!

Piotr KoziełSiemens S7-1200 programming basics course
“

Hi! I want to thank you very much for the "SIemens S7-1200 Programming Course". The short films contained the maximum amount of information, without the so-called "pouring water". Pure knowledge, lots of examples, very interesting tasks to perform and tests. I am very pleased with both the quality of the courses and the service. It was my debut when it comes to online courses, so at the beginning I had some doubts, which later turned out to be completely unfounded. I highly recommend and look forward to the next editions 🙂
Regards

Daniel CzerniakSiemens S7-1200 programming course
“

I had the opportunity to use other driver programming courses and I am happy to say that this course is by far the best. I recommend it to everyone who wants to learn how to program PLC controllers.

Tomasz D.Basic Siemens S7-1200 Programming Course

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.

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Automation Design Basics Training

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