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PLC Training in Mohali
PLC training in Mohali for beginners and technicians, built around ladder logic practice with real inputs and outputs, from a simple motor start-stop to sequence control.
A programmable logic controller replaces racks of relays with a program, and learning it is mostly about thinking in terms of scans, inputs and outputs. Our PLC training in Mohali is aimed at people who are meeting a PLC for the first time and want to leave able to read, write and troubleshoot basic control programs.
Start with the logic
Before touching software we revisit the relay logic that PLCs grew out of: push buttons, contactors, overload relays and interlocks. This makes ladder diagrams intuitive. You then learn how the PLC scan cycle works, digital and analog I/O, sinking and sourcing wiring, and why an emergency stop is wired in hardware rather than only in code.
Programming topics
- IEC 61131-3 languages: ladder diagram, function block diagram, structured text overview
- Contacts, coils, set and reset, latching and seal-in circuits
- On-delay and off-delay timers, up and down counters, comparison and math blocks
- Analog scaling for 4-20 mA and 0-10 V signals
- Sequencers: traffic lights, conveyor control, tank filling, star-delta starters
- Simulation, online monitoring, forcing and fault finding
Platforms and field devices
PLC brands differ in software but share concepts. Programmes typically use mainstream platforms such as Siemens S7-1200 with TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi or Delta, and which are available for your batch should be confirmed on enquiry. Field devices include inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, limit switches, relays, contactors, solenoid valves and variable frequency drives. An introduction to HMI screens shows how an operator sees what the program is doing.
Workshop style
Sessions alternate between concept and bench work. You wire a push-button station, download a program, watch rungs energise online and then deliberately break something to practise diagnosis. Small projects such as an automatic bottle filling line or a parking-slot indicator tie the pieces together.
Where it leads
PLC basics open the door to PLC and SCADA training, industrial automation training and industrial IoT. Read our guide What Is Industrial Automation? for the wider picture.
Who should join
Electrical, electronics and mechanical diploma and B.Tech students, ITI-background technicians and maintenance staff. No programming experience is assumed.
Next step
Schedule, duration and PLC brands are shared on enquiry.
Topics typically covered
- Relay logic and contactors
- PLC scan cycle
- Digital and analog I/O wiring
- Ladder diagram programming
- Timers and counters
- Latching and interlocks
- Analog scaling
- Sequence control examples
- Basic HMI screens
- Troubleshooting and forcing
These are indicative topics. The confirmed syllabus, duration, batch timings and certificate details are shared when you enquire.
Who this is for
- Electrical and electronics diploma students
- B.Tech EEE, ECE and mechanical learners
- Maintenance technicians and ITI graduates
- Students planning automation careers
- Engineers needing quick PLC fundamentals
Frequently asked questions
Concepts transfer across brands. Which controllers and software are used in your batch is confirmed on enquiry.
No. Ladder logic is visual and we begin from relay circuits.
Training is designed around bench practice with controllers and field devices. Equipment details can be confirmed when you enquire.
SCADA is covered in the separate PLC SCADA programme, though a brief HMI introduction is typically included here.
Helpful reading
What Is Industrial Automation?
Industrial automation uses control systems, sensors and machines to run processes with minimal manual intervention. Here is how it works.
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