Practical Training for Industrial Automation, PLCs, Sensors, Control Systems & Machine Automation

Practical corporate training covering industrial automation fundamentals, PLCs, sensors, actuators, control systems, HMI, SCADA, industrial communication, automation system design, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with applications in manufacturing, production, machine automation, and industrial processes.

Complete Syllabus

1. Industrial Automation Fundamentals

Industrial Automation Fundamentals; Automation Concepts; Manual, Semi-Automatic & Automatic Systems; Automation Levels; Open-Loop & Closed-Loop Control; Control Systems; Industrial Automation Architecture; Sensors & Actuators; Machine Automation; Process Automation; Automation Applications; Industrial Control Fundamentals.

2. Sensors & Measurement Systems

Proximity Sensors; Inductive Sensors; Capacitive Sensors; Photoelectric Sensors; Limit Switches; Pressure Sensors; Flow Sensors; Position Sensors; Displacement Sensors; Encoders; Temperature Sensors; Sensor Selection; Sensor Installation; Sensor Wiring; Signal Conditioning.

3. Actuators & Control Devices

Electric Actuators; Hydraulic Actuators; Pneumatic Actuators; Electric Motors; Servo Motors; Stepper Motors; Solenoid Valves; Control Valves; Relays; Contactors; Motor Starters; Variable Frequency Drives; Servo Drives; Actuator Selection.

4. PLC Fundamentals

PLC Architecture; PLC Hardware; CPU; Digital Inputs & Outputs; Analog Inputs & Outputs; PLC Scan Cycle; Memory & Addressing; PLC Programming Fundamentals; Ladder Logic; Timers; Counters; Internal Relays; Basic Logic Operations; PLC Applications; PLC Hardware Selection.

5. PLC Programming & Applications

Ladder Logic Programming; Logic Operations; Sequential Control; Interlocking; Timers & Counters; Analog Signal Processing; Scaling; Data Handling; Program Structure; Fault Handling; Sequence Programming; Machine Control Logic; PLC Program Testing; PLC Troubleshooting; Practical PLC Applications.

6. HMI & Operator Interfaces

HMI Fundamentals; HMI Architecture; Screen Design; Data Display; Control Objects; Status Monitoring; Alarm Management; Trends; Recipes; User Management; HMI–PLC Communication; Operator Interface Design; Machine Monitoring; HMI Troubleshooting.

7. SCADA Systems

SCADA Fundamentals; SCADA Architecture; Supervisory Control; Data Acquisition; PLC–SCADA Communication; Tag Management; Alarms & Events; Historical Data; Trends; Reports; Data Visualization; Remote Monitoring; SCADA System Configuration; SCADA Troubleshooting.

8. Industrial Communication

Industrial Communication Fundamentals; Serial Communication; RS-232; RS-485; Modbus; Ethernet Communication; Industrial Ethernet; CAN-Based Communication; PLC–HMI Communication; PLC–Drive Communication; Network Architecture; Communication Parameters; Data Transmission; Communication Diagnostics; Network Troubleshooting.

9. Motor Control & Drives

AC Motors; Motor Control Fundamentals; Motor Starters; Direct-On-Line Starting; Star-Delta Starting; Variable Frequency Drives; VFD Parameter Configuration; Speed Control; Frequency & Speed Relationship; Motor Protection; Servo Motors; Servo Drives; Motion Control Fundamentals; Motor Troubleshooting; Drive Troubleshooting.

10. Automation System Design

Automation Requirement Analysis; Control Philosophy; System Architecture; I/O List Development; Sensor Selection; Actuator Selection; PLC Selection; HMI Selection; Control Panel Architecture; Electrical Control Concepts; PLC & HMI Architecture; Automation Sequence Development; Machine Safety; System Integration; Automation Documentation.

11. Automation Troubleshooting & Maintenance

PLC Troubleshooting; Sensor Troubleshooting; Actuator Problems; I/O Diagnostics; Communication Failures; HMI Faults; Motor Problems; Drive Problems; Wiring Problems; Intermittent Faults; Control System Failures; Root Cause Analysis; Preventive Maintenance; Predictive Maintenance; Automation System Reliability; Spare Parts Management.

12. Practical Industrial Automation Applications

Machine Automation; Automated Production Lines; Conveyor Systems; Material Handling; Assembly Automation; Packaging Machines; Press Machines; Pump Control; Motor Control; Automated Inspection; Manufacturing Automation; Process Automation; Clamping Systems; Automated Equipment; Circuit Analysis; PLC-Based Applications; Troubleshooting Case Studies.

Practical Calculations

Motor Speed | Motor Torque | Motor Power | Electrical Power | Energy Consumption | Gear Ratio | Conveyor Speed | Motor Speed from Frequency | VFD Frequency & Speed | Encoder Resolution | Sensor Resolution | Analog Signal Scaling | PLC Scan Time | Air Consumption | Hydraulic Power | System Efficiency

Practical Tools & Formats

Automation System Architecture | PLC I/O List | Sensor Selection Sheet | Actuator Selection Sheet | PLC Programming Flow | Ladder Logic | HMI Screen Structure | SCADA Architecture | Control Panel I/O Schedule | Motor Selection Sheet | VFD Parameter Sheet | Industrial Communication Network Diagram | Troubleshooting Checklist | Preventive Maintenance Checklist | Automation System Assessment

Overall Training Flow

Requirement → Automation Architecture → Sensor & Actuator Selection → PLC Selection → I/O Design → Control Logic → PLC Programming → HMI / SCADA → Industrial Communication → System Integration → Commissioning → Troubleshooting → Maintenance → Reliability Improvement

What Participants Will Learn

Participants will develop practical skills in industrial automation fundamentals, sensor and actuator selection, PLC programming, ladder logic, HMI, SCADA, industrial communication, motor and drive control, automation system design, troubleshooting, maintenance and machine automation.

Training Methodology

Concepts → Worked Examples → Engineering Calculations → Control Logic → PLC Programming → HMI / SCADA → System Integration → Troubleshooting → Case Studies → Industrial Applications

Trainer Background

Manjunath Chunamur

Engineering professional with experience in Test & Validation, Reliability Engineering, Calibration, Measurement & Instrumentation, and Engineering Data Analysis, bringing practical industrial examples and application-focused learning.

Why Learn from Chunamur Labs?

• Practical industrial automation training
• Strong focus on engineering calculations
• PLC programming and control logic
• Sensor and actuator selection
• HMI and SCADA fundamentals
• Industrial communication
• Motor and drive control
• Automation system design
• Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Industrial machine automation applications
• Practical engineering case studies
• Customized corporate training

Customized Corporate Training

Training can be customized based on your organization’s machines, automation systems, PLC platforms, sensors, actuators, production processes, control requirements, maintenance problems, and engineering objectives.

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