ENGR 5033 - Machine Control Academy
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Course Description
Participants will learn about and get a hands-on introduction to industrial machine control and automation, focusing on Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). You will learn about industrial machine control principles and applications, PLCs and how to integrate, program, operate and troubleshoot them, project set-up steps and the fundamentals of ladder logic programming, sensors and actuators and principles of inputs/outputs (I/O), human machine interface (HMI) systems and how to program them, alarming, sequencing, and feedback control, common digital communication protocols and intro to Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Benefits will include understanding how PLCs work and the benefits they provide for automation in manufacturing, working with and learning about several leading PLC brands, how to program using ladder logic and other programming languages and becoming versed in design, set-up, implementation and troubleshooting of automated machine control systems. The overall goal of the program is to give participants the confidence to troubleshoot, implement, improve, and develop automated machine control systems. Classes will consist of a series of lessons using the Digital Foundry curriculum, hands-on laboratory exercises, demonstrations and coding exercises. After each section a knowledge check (quiz) will be taken along with instructor observation and evaluation of student comprehension during labs. Successful completion of this program results in a certificate of completion/micro credential from the Digital Foundry.• Location: Digital Foundry – 855 5th Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068
• Dates: Monday, June 2 - June 4, 2025
• Hours: 8am to 4:30PM each day
• Fee: $1,750
- Includes meals such as morning snacks/beverages, lunch, and afternoon snacks/beverages.
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