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Wednesday 29 November 2017

What is PLC? - A Beginner's PLC Overview Every PLC Beginner Should Know

This blog post is for beginners who are interested in learning about PLC and SCADA, but they are confuses or not sure where to start. After read this post you will be able to identify the most basic components of a PLC system and can also know about the basic purpose and function of PLCs (and PACs). In this post I have cover all the basic about PLCs (and PACs).

What is PLC?

PLC stands for Programmable Logic Controller or programmable controller are small industrial digital computers which have modular components designed to control the manufacturing processes. PLCs are often used in factories and industrial plants to control light, motors, fans, pumps, circuit breakers and any other activity that requires high reliability control and ease of programming and process fault diagnosis. To understand the purpose of PLCs better, let’s look at a brief history of PLCs.

History of PLC-

Industrial automation started well before PLCs. In the right on time to mid 1900s, automation was typically done utilizing muddled electromechanical communicate circuits. Be that as it may, the measure of relays, wires and space expected to make even straightforward automation was risky. A large number of relays could be important to robotize a basic industrial facility process! Furthermore, if something in the intelligent circuit should have been changed?

In 1968 the first programmable logic controller came along to substitute complex transmit circuitry in industrial plants. The PLC was intended to be effortlessly programmable by plant architects and specialists that were at that point acquainted with transfer rationale and control schematics. Since the starting PLCs have been programmable utilizing stepping stool rationale which was intended to imitate control circuit schematics. The stepping stool graphs look like control circuits where control is spilling out of left to directly through shut contacts to empower a hand-off loop.

In the above diagram, you can see ladder logic looks like simple control circuit schematics where input sources (switches, push-buttons, proximity sensors, etc) are shown on the left and output sources are shown on the right.

How Do PLCs Work?

There are many PLCs components, but only these below three are most important of them:

  1. Processor (CPU)
  2. Inputs
  3. Outputs

PLCs are most complicated and powerful digital computers but here we can describe the function of a PLC in simple terms. The PLC takes inputs & performs logic in the CPU and then turns on or off outputs based on that logic.

  1. The CPU monitors the status of the inputs (ex. switch on, proximity sensor off, valve 40% open, etc.)
  2. The CPU takes the information that it gets from the inputs, performs logic on the inputs
  3. The CPU operates the outputs logic (ex. turn off motor, open valve, etc.)

See the flowchart below for a visual representation of the steps above.


Conclusion: Now you have better understanding of what PLCs are and how they work. Now you can start your PLC course. This was basic concept and was most important to know before start PLC training.

Saturday 10 June 2017

The future of Industrial automation PLC SCADA technologies

Every industrial automation PLC SCADA project starts with the familiar process of counting I/O, selecting vendors, laying out PLC chassis, and distributing requests for quotes. And finally you are commissioning a system built on general standards, repeating the same mistakes as previous systems.

The conversations also repeat during bid review or negotiation meetings when someone points out inconsistent or outdated standards. Technology is changing so fast, and the past few years have brought technical advances that have breathed new life into Industrial automation groups and started great discussions around what the future holds. There is still a lot of work to be done.




Virtualization is a great example. Early adopters saw the benefits, and news spread like wildfire. As SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), manufacturing execution systems, and historian capabilities increased, so did the need for processing power, and virtualization was the perfect answer. Virtualization is now commonplace in Industrial automation domain. And many are asking what is next. The next big thing is waiting to happen. Industry has become more demanding asking for virtualized controllers and solution with mobility. But they are easily feasible with existing technology. The success of our industry depends on it.

HMI/PLC SCADA industrial automation applications have already secured their place as key components for any smart factory, IT-focused applications. Humans by nature are reluctant to give up control; however, fully automated facility does not mean a complete end of human interference on the factory. Considering the huge focus in industrial automation / automated equipment and intelligent HMI/PLC SCADA software, it is important that manufacturers invest in employee training, enabling talented engineers from industrial automation domain to focus on important tasks. 

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Thursday 5 January 2017

Working of SCADA System In Steel Industries



SCADA means  Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. SCADA is a system which is used to monitoring the running process, monitoring the parameters as well as control the output and collection of data. Generally SCADA used in the control system in any of the plant where we monitor and control.
It consist of three types of station:- 
1.      Operation Station
2.      Engineering Station
3.      Server Station
Ø  In the Operation Station the operator monitors the working process and online parameters.
Ø  In the Engineering Station the specialists of SCADA develop the SCADA, modifying the SCADA requirement if required.
Ø  In the Server Station the SCADA does not work as an Operation Station & Engineering Station it just only stored in server data when in any main station.
Now a days the SCADA used in world wide industries e.g. Steel, food, oil, package cement etc. In the steel plant we does not only use SCADA but we use all Automation equipment like Electrical Motor, Instrumentation network. SCADA is depend on the programming of PLC.
The major function of SCADA in Steel plant is to Supervision, runtime controlling the field device & collect the data. Due to Industrial standards and their characteristics which very important for plant operation point of view, the SCADA system has accepted by major of the plant.
Why SCADA used in Steel Plant:-
In the Steel plant for Monitoring & controlling function SCADA is the best system, some features of SCADA system which is best in industries are given below:-
1)      SCADA system is fully computer based software which is used to control Electrical Equipment, collect & store very large amount of data.
2)      SCADA system allows to plant engineer to interact real time process data from level 0 equipment, field sensors etc.
3)      The input output terminal unit which is working in remote area is the main source of process data this create online image of the system.
Advantages of SCADA system:-
1)      Easy to under stood the operation of plant, Easy to developed the plant design in SCADA system.
2)      SCADA is reliable and robust system that’s why it is used in critical industrial process environment where reliability and performance is priority. In well established framework specific development is performed by SCADA system that enhance reliability and robustness of the system.
SCADA is just the tip of the ice bug. Other tools & skills are required to fully Automate the industry’s control processor like Motor, Drive, Process Instruments, DCS, Penal Design etc. For more information:-
Contact: - Mrs. Usha Nishad
Mobile No.:- +91-9873630785

Wednesday 3 December 2014

After Btech Be a Industrial Automation Edge Engineer With Sofcon’S Courses

Desired Knowledge for Automation Engineer's:- Automation engineer should have sound knowledge of working concepts used in automated industry. Automated machinery consists of electronic and electrical components such as sensors, actuators, motors, generators, transformers, converters, relays, timers, contactors, switches, fuses etc. To work in an industrial environment.
individual should understand the following terms as below:-
1.Understanding of basic concepts of Electrical and Electronics engineering
2.Knowledge of wiring and drawings of control panels
3.Understanding the importance of electrical safety
4.Understanding components used in Automated systems
5.Knowledge of PLC and HMI components
6.Understanding fundamentals of motors and generators
7.Understanding basics of soft starters and AC drives
Other than above technical knowledge he should understand some basics such as:-
1.Understanding work flow process of the Industry
2.Understanding daily/weekly tasks
3.Professional skills
4.Maintaining proper gestures and postures during working hours
5.Co-ordination and communication skills
6.Workplace asset managements
7.Reporting to the superior
Technical Terms Frequently used in the field of Automation Engineering
Transducer: - A transducer is a device that converts one form of energy to another form of energy such as pneumatic to electric or vice versa. It may be electrical to mechanical, mechanical to electrical etc.
Sensors: - A sensor is a device or arrangement that converts a physical parameter such as temperature, pressure, relative humidity, flow etc. into an electrical signal. Sensors with transmitters are the field devices placed in the field that actually sense the parameter and send the analog signal to the control hardware. Most widely used sensors in Industries are:
1:Temperature Sensors
•RTD
•Thermocouple
2Flow Meters
•Orifice
•Pitot tube
•Venturimeter
and many more…
Transducers Vs Sensors: - A Sensor is always a Transducer whereas a Transducer may or may not be a Sensor. The reason is Sensor is a part of Transducer as it converts Physical change in electrical energy.
Transmitter: - Transmitter is a device used to amplify and transmit the signal collected from sensors or transducers.
Triac: - It is a semiconductor device having high switching speed, it is used for controlling ac voltages and ac powered devices like ac motors.
Proximity Scanners:- It is used for direct object detection, for precise and determined detection of small objects and detection without suppression.
LVDT (Linear variable differential transducer):- It converts linear displacement into its electrical equivalent. It works on the principle of mutual induction. It mainly consists of 3 parts, core, movable iron slug, primary and secondary coils.
Electrical Switchgears: - There are a number of electrical switchgears available in the market some of them are Push Buttons, Emergency Stop Push button, Toggle Switch, Selector switches etc.
Relay: - A relay is an electrically operated switch. Power applied to its coil generates a magnetic field that operates the switch. The operating voltage of its coil may be different from the load voltage.
Contactor: - It is essentially a large capacity relay specifically designed to control the flow of electrical power to large electrical loads, such as motors, heaters and lights.
There are a number of others terms frequently used in Automation systems such as Terminal blocks, MCB's, ELCB's, Limit switches, Isolating switches, DOL magnetic starters, Star Delta starters, level sensors, pressure transducers, process controllers, PLC's and many more, these will be discussed in further articles.

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Indutarial Summer Training in Noida PLC Scada Embedded Systems Autocad Solid Works Primavera Catia Staad Pro Course



About Sofcon: - 
Sofcon India Private Limited is a Pioneer Institute in the Field of Automation and Industrial Training for Technical Aspirants since 1995. We are now affiliated and Funded by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) set up by the Ministry of Finance (Government of India) with a mission of 100,000 Placements till 2020.
Sofcon is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified company and System Integrated for Industrial Automation for Schneider Electric and ABCS(Authorized Building Controls Specialist) for Johnson Controls, We believe in Quality and delivering Excellence, We are working towards bridging the gap between Academics and Industrial requirements from more than last 2 Decades.
Sofcon institute have different branches across India to provide Quality teaching to technical students. At present Sofcon has following Centers across the country as mentioned below:-
1.Noida Sector-2(UP)
2.Noida Sector-6(UP)
3.Delhi
4.Gurgaon(Haryana)
5.Lucknow(UP)
6.Bhopal(MP)
7.Rajkot(Gujarat)
8.Baroda(Gujarat)
9.Ahmadabad(Gujarat)
10.Jaipur(Rajasthan)
About NSDC: - 
NSDC stands for National Skill Development Corporation set up by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. NSDC is one of its kinds a PPP (Public Private Partnership) not-for-profit company. NSDC was set up with a mission to upgrade the skills of manpower in India, focusing on different sectors such as Electronics, IT and Hardware, Agriculture, Automotive, Construction, Leather, Plumbing, Retail, Security and many more. Sofcon is Affiliated with NSDC covering Electronics Skills Sector.
Courses Offered by Sofcon: - At present Sofcon offers following courses with 100% Job Assistance.
1.)Engineering Courses:-
a)Industrial Automaton Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Industrial Engineering)
b)Building Automation Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Electronics/ Communication/Electrical /Industrial Engineering)
c)Embedded System Engineer(For B.Tech./B.E./Diploma in Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Industrial Engineering)
2.)Technician Courses:-
a)Access Controls Installation Technician(For ITI/Diploma in any Stream)
b)Site Engineer-Control Panel(For ITI/Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Eng.)
c)CCTV Installation Technician(For ITI/Diploma in any stream)
d)Maintenance Technician Electrical(For ITI/Diploma in any stream)
e)Electrical Assembly Operator(For 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma Students)
f)Wireman Control Panel(For 10th/12th/ITI/Diploma Students)
About Industrial Automation Engineer: - Industrial Automation Engineers design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks. They are responsible for proper working of the systems under their observations at peak efficiency in the Industries. They have to work in the controls and automation industry and are in charge of automating and manufacturing processes.
Course Contents of Industrial Automation Engineer:-This course covers Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI) & Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) etc. These systems fall squarely in the Industrial Electronics domain. These systems are employed by the manufacturing sector and need engineering personnel for operation, maintenance, design, implementation and augmentation.
Career for Industrial Automation Engineer: - There are a number of opportunities waiting for an Automation Engineer within India and across the globe. As the job profile is completely based on industrial requirements, there is a good opportunity for an individual having knowledge and a job role of Industrial Automation Engineer.
There are a number of Automation companies for placements such as JCT Electronics, Bajaj, Motherson Ltd, ABB, Samsung, Emerson, Omron and many more.
About Building Automation Engineer: - Building Automation Engineer is responsible for the design of building automation systems using company tools and operating protocols. The individual at work needs to control and supervise microprocessor and microcontroller based automated systems, it includes Fire Detection & Alarm System (FAS), Access Control Systems, Biometrics (ACS) & CCTV Surveillance Systems along with a variety of Sensors and actuators. The individual at work is responsible to supervise the installation and maintenance of automation systems that control such features as lighting, temperature, water heating etc. Job duties include providing cost estimates, designing and wiring systems, checking software parameters, and training personnel in the use of systems. Building automation engineers must have the ability to work with CAD software to design system schematics and must be comfortable with HVAC systems.
Course Contents of Building Automation Engineer: - This course covers Building Automation Systems comprising Direct Digital Controllers (DDC), Microprocessor based Fire Detection & Alarm System (FAS), Access Control Systems, Biometrics (ACS) & CCTV Surveillance Systems along with a variety of Sensors and actuators. These systems are employed and embedded within all Infrastructure like Metros, Airports, Buildings, Environmentally sensitive locations like Pharmaceutical & Food plants, Hospitals, Chip fabs etc and Building Automation Engineers are required for operation, maintenance, design, implementation and augmentation of these systems.
Career for Building Automation Engineer: - As the need of construction and safety is increasing every day, the requirement of automated buildings is raised so there are huge opportunities waiting for a candidate with similar job profile. There are a number of companies in which Building Automation Engineer can be placed such as Campbell, Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, Schneider, Pepsico, JP group, Honeywell and many more.
About Embedded System Engineer: - Embedded Software Engineer has to execute complete embedded software development lifecycle. The goal is to create scalable and optimized software and hardware systems. The individual at work is responsible to Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment. He have to Design, develop, code, test and debug system software as well as Hardware.
Course Contents of Embedded Systems Engineer: - This course covers microcontrollers (8051, ARM, PIC, AVR) along with a variety of Sensors and actuators. We also cover Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) besides Embedded C. These systems are employed and embedded within all electrical and electronic durable equipment and Embedded Systems Engineers are required for operation, maintenance, design, implementation and augmentation of these systems.
Career for Embedded Systems Engineer: - Embedded System Engineers can start their career in core electronic companies such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Mitsubishi, HCL, BEL, Ericson and many more.
About Access Controls Installation Technician Course: - The Access Control Installation Technician provides after sale support services for access control devices and systems such as point of sale scanners, finger print or iris scan etc. He is responsible for installing the access control system at the customer's premises. The individual undertakes site assessment, installs the hardware and integrates the system to meet customer's requirement. The course contents are Installing and setup the access controls systems, engage with customer for installation. The individuals can be placed in the companies installing and commissioning Access controls systems.
About Site Engineer Control Panel Course: - The Site Engineer provides after sales support and is responsible for installing and commissioning the control panel at customer's site. The individual at work is responsible for installing the control panel at customer site and ensure its operation on being powered up. The individual must: have the ability to work in high-decibel noise environment, lift heavy objects and work in a standing position for long hours.
About CCTV Installation Technician Course: - The CCTV installation Technician provides after sale support services to customers, typically, at their premises. The individual at work is responsible for installing the CCTV system in the customer premises. The individual understand the customer and site requirement, installs the camera and integrates the hardware for effective CCTV surveillance system functioning. The job requires the individual to have ability to build interpersonal relationships, patience, listening skills and critical thinking. The individual must be willing to travel to client premises in order to install equipment at different locations.
About Maintenance Technician Electrical Course: - Individuals at this job are responsible for maintaining the Electrical/ electronic systems of equipment and machinery. They use laid down procedures, and knowledge of the equipment to conduct routine maintenance and organize repairs. They are also involved in control and monitoring devices and occasionally in the manufacture of items that will help in maintenance.
About Electrical Assembly Operator Course: - The Electrical Assembly Operator is responsible for make electrical connections of control panel assembly. The individual at work mounts and installs and connects internal electronic modules devices and components on the control panel.
About Wireman Control Panel Course: - The Control Panel Wireman reads the wiring diagram and routes and wires various components within the panel in accordance to the diagram. The individual at work is responsible for wiring all components present within the panel as per specifications provided by the design engineering team.

Source:-http://goarticles.com/article/Indutarial-Summer-Training-in-Noida-PLC-Scada-Embedded-Systems-Autocad-Solid-Works-Primavera-Catia-Staad-Pro-Course/9732814/

Monday 17 November 2014

Automation Future Growth of Indian Manufacturing Sector | Industrial Automation Training With Sofcon


It is essential for current-day manufacturers to be extremely efficient and prudent in order to handle fluctuating market demand, and simultaneously ensure profitability. Clearly, Indian manufacturers are trying to achieve more with fewer resources. Therefore, they are relentlessly striving to reduce costs and remain competitive. Advances in the automation and control solutions space are also expected to maintain the same pace as evolving end-user challenges. Hence, despite the prevailing economic scenario, demand for best-in-class solutions in the manufacturing sector would remain high. Significant growth potential in the automotive segment, automotive sales and exports, sustained interest toward electronics manufacturing, and increasing investments in consumer packaged goods, among others, stand out as shining examples of the underlying potential of implementing automation in the industrial sector.

Major end users of automation technology will continue to be power, oil and gas, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and automotive industries, as they continue to provide significant growth potential. Other industries such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), electronics, and textiles are also expected to generate significant demand for automation in the coming years. The total automation and control solutions market in India (including DCS, PLC, MES, HMI, SCADA, and APC), which generated USD1352.4 million as revenues in 2011, is expected to generate USD 2077.3 Million in 2015; with Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.3 percent.

The Industrial Automation and Process Control Practice of Frost & Sullivan will be hosting the 2012 India Industrial Technologies Summit, an annual forum focused on highlighting the evolving, discrete industry imperatives on December 11, 2012, in Bangalore. This edition of the Industrial Technologies Summit will focus on the Discrete Manufacturing Segment.; while the subsequent edition will focus on the Process Segment-which is scheduled to be held in February 2013.

Arunkumar Janarathnan, Industry Manager, Industrial Automation & Process Control Practice, Frost & Sullivan, emphasizes that, "Frost & Sullivan's 2012 India Industrial Technologies Summit reflects the sense of urgency felt amongst the Indian industrial community to be future-ready now; and seeks to address this immediate need through a forum focused on innovations and best practices."

Key focus areas to be discussed at the Summit include Anticipated Challenges and Growth Strategies, Economic Indicators and Impact of the Global Investment Climate, Vital Market Drivers, Companies Success, Consistent Innovation in Process and Technologies to Enhance Productivity as well as Shareholder Returns, and much more. The Summit will provide a strategic platform for product/solution/component providers and end users to deliberate on key factors that would ensure future readiness of Indian manufacturing.

The vision partner supporting the Summit is Mitsubishi Electric India Private Limited (MEI) and the knowledge partners are Omron Automation Private Limited and Siemens. The media partners supporting the summit are Automation and Controls Today, A&D India, Automonitor, Bizxchange.in, Industry2.0, and Manufacturing Today.


Source:-http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news/automation%27future-growth-of-indian-manufacturing-sector-frost-and-sullivan-5547691842_1.html

Friday 31 October 2014

PLC Scada Make the Connection - Straton IEC 61131-3

Talk to different machines via differentiated interfaces, visualize with sophisticated logic and create simulations. You can act fully independently and flexibly, can use many interfaces and can have a fully integrated SCADA logic and soft PLC available at any time with straton, the flexible IEC 61131-3 programming environment.


IEC 61131-3

straton is a soft PLC based completely on IEC 61131-3 which has been fully integrated into zenon. It consists of the workbench as a programming interface, the Runtime, a communication system and many performance enhancing and easy-to-use programming features. straton and zenon use a shared database. For you this means, for example, that you can set up a new variable in straton and it is also immediately created in zenon at the same time.

straton Runtime is platform-independent and connects to many different devices. This means straton can act as a logic analyzer and can support cold, warm or hot restarts as well as step-by-step debugging.

straton processes zenon variables, communicates via many interfaces and supports all current standards such as Profibus, Interbus, Modbus or AS-i Bus.

Diverse and networked

With binding, any straton target system can be connected to a network – with minimal traffic thanks to straton’s spontaneous data transfer. Maintenance and service staff can get a full insight into the PLC program if they need it, without having to change the code.

straton Workbench supports programming in all five IEC languages: IL, ST, LD, FBD and SFC.


straton Soft PLC

  • IEC 61131-3 compliant programming system
  • For all current Windows platforms including 64 bit versions up to web
  • Work with IL, ST, LD, FBD and SFC quickly and without errors
  • XML interface
  • Communication with all common bus systems
  • Communication with all zenon drivers
  • Networkable Runtime systems with spontaneous data traffic
  • Automated HTML documentation

Friday 10 October 2014

Schneider Electric with PLC Scada Automation | Sofcon.com

A post-Invensys-acquisition update
By Rick Zabel, Publisher & Editor

  Last week in Orlando, FL, Schneider Electric hosted its first Global Software Customer Conference since it acquired Invensys in January. The conference has its roots as WonderWorld, the former Wonderware company’s own user conference. Over the years, after Invensys acquired Wonderware, the conference evolved into OpsManage, a global event that emphasized all of Invensys’ software, control, and safety offerings. Since Schneider Electric's purchase of Invensys, I have been waiting to hear some news about the integration of the two companies. That news, as it relates to software, was delivered last week at the conference.

In April of this year, Schneider Electric created a new business unit called Global Solutions. Global Solutions is made up of four key offerings. One of those offerings is Software, which will continue to be led by Ravi Gopinath as Executive Vice President. The Software business consists of the legacy Invensys brands—Wonderware, SimSci, and Avantis—as well as Schneider Electric’s Citect, Ampla, and OASyS DNA (Telvent SCADA) software brands, integrated into one business.
In addition to the Software business, Global Solutions consists of the following offerings:
  • Field services and product support applicable to other Schneider Electric product offerings.
  • Segments, activities related to industry-specific and key account level, global sales and after-market customer relationship management.
  • Digital services, which is a basket of offerings that may or may not leverage software. Examples include cyber security risk assessment services and Telvent weather forecasting service.
Global Solutions and its President, Daniel Doimo, will be headquartered in Lake Forest, CA, which has long been the headquarters for Wonderware and the Invensys software business. Doimo stressed that software is a key pillar to Schneider Electric's global strategy. "We invested in software because we have the vision," said Doimo. "We don't want to reinvent the wheel - we want to spin it faster." Schneider Electric’s Global Solutions business will deliver holistic and integrated solutions to its customers. They are committed to tailored solutions for specific industry segments. Doimo and Gopinath believe the more robust, combined solution set offers the most comprehensive portfolio to help its customers achieve operational efficiency. However, Gopinath stressed, "We are always looking for opportunities to strengthen our portfolio through acquisitions."

Improving the user experience and driving additional value are the cornerstones of everything the company does. Gopinath said the software business has and will continue to focus incessantly on improving user experience, even as the customer persona is rapidly changing. Their second focus is interoperability, which is where architecture comes into play.

Software Architecture

At the core of its software solutions, and at the lowest layer of the architecture, is a common platform called Wonderware System Platform. It is the information management framework for all of the company’s software products. It is open, scalable, and secure, and it works across multiple hardware platforms. The second layer consists of applications that perform specific functions, like HMI, historian, MES, asset management, etc.  The third layer encompasses solutions for specific industry segments.


Prior to the Invensys acquisition, Schneider Electric introduced StruxureWare, a unique software platform of integrated applications and suites that delivers visibility into energy and resource use across an organization. The StruxureWare concept and name will be used in the newly combined software business. StruxureWare will be a collection of applications or solutions that are tailored to specific industry use cases.  They will provide specific, unique functions required by industry segments. A few of these StruxureWare offerings have been defined, but they are still early in the process of defining others.

Wednesday 8 October 2014

PLC Programming Introduction | Sofcon


One method of the PLC programming is using ladder diagram method. Ladder diagram consists of a descending line on the left, with lines branching to the right. This line is the line branching instructions. Throughout this instruction line consists a combination of logic that states when and how the existing instructions on the right side are done.

Ladder Diagram Example


The logic combination of ladder diagram as following:

A. Instruction LOAD (LD) and LOAD NOT (LD NOT)

The first condition that starts any logic block in the ladder diagram associated with LOAD instruction (LD) or LOAD NOT (LD NOT). Each of these instructions requires one line of mnemonic code.


B. Instruction AND and AND NOT

If two or more conditions that are connected in series on the same instruction line, then the first condition using LD or LD instruction and the remainder NOT use the instructions AND or AND NOT.

AND instruction can be imagined to produce ON if both conditions are linked with this instruction in all ON conditions, if any one in the OFF state, let alone both OFF, the instruction will always result AND OFF too.

C. Instruction OR and OR NOT

If two or more conditions connected in parallel, meaning in a different line of instructions and then joined again in the same instruction line, then the first condition associated with LD or LD instruction and the rest is NOT related to the instructions OR or OR NOT.

In this case imaginable OR instruction will always result in ON execution condition when any one of two or more conditions connected with this instruction in the ON condition.

Sofcon Arrange Workshope in RCEW ( Rajasthan College of Engineers for Women) Bhakrota, Jaipur....

The workshop was highly appreciated by 90 students of Electrical Branch ( II, III & Final Year Students). Feedback was positive.


Engineers detailed.
1. Mr. KL Swami ( Training Head)
2. Mr. Prem Kishan Rana (Automation Engineer)
3. Mr. Prithavraj (Embedded Engineer) Under Training









Monday 6 October 2014

2014 Summer Training with PLC Scada HMI Sofcon


This course is perfect for students looking for a PLC or SCADA training course. At the end of this course you will have an understanding of:
  • Fundamentals of SCADA systems
  • Essentials of SCADA software configuration
  • Tricks and tips in installation of SCADA systems
  • Essentials of telecommunications links
  • Use of Industrial Ethernet in SCADA systems
  • OPC and SCADA systems
  • SCADA network security issues
  • How to troubleshoot SCADA systems
  • Specifying PLC hardware and installation criteria
  • Describe PLC software structure
  • How to write medium level PLC programs (using ladderlogic)
  • Troubleshooting a typical PLC system
  • Specifying PLC systems 

This extensive course covers the essentials of SCADA and PLC frameworks, which are regularly utilized within close relationship with one another. A choice of careful investigations are utilized to delineate the key ideas with illustrations of true meeting expectations SCADA and PLC frameworks in the water, electrical and preparing commercial enterprises.

This course will be a great chance to system with your associates, and in addition to increase noteworthy new data and strategies for your next SCADA/ PLC venture. Despite the fact that the stress of the course will be on reasonable industry points highlighting late improvements, utilizing detailed analyses, the most recent application of SCADA, PLC advances and basics will be secured.

The inexorable inquiry is which PLC is continuously utilized. We show this course concentrating on the nonexclusive PLC and utilize the open programming IEC 61131-3 standard. For particular illustrations we utilize the Allen Bradley range, yet are not offering Allen Bradley or so far as that is concerned whatever other PLC!


This course is intended to profit you with functional exceptional data on the application of PLC frameworks to the automation and methodology control commercial ventures. It is suitable for individuals who have almost no introduction to Plcs, however hope to wind up included in some or all parts of PLC installation. It means to give pragmatic counsel from masters in the field, to help you to effectively arrange, program and introduce a PLC with a shorter learning bend and more certainty. While the course is perfect for electrical technicians, experts and engineers who are new to Plcs, a great part of the material secured will be of worth to the individuals who as of now have some essential aptitudes, yet require a more extensive point of view for bigger and additionally difficult undertakings ahead. The data secured advances from the fundamentals to test even the most accomplished architect in the industry today.

PLC Scada Training | Summer Training | Sofcon


Scantime give PLC & SCADA Programming Training Courses for anybody overall who oblige industry perceived PLC & SCADA programming abilities. Understand your potential with Scantime Online and Training Center courses

We are System Integrators giving Automation Consultancy, Design and Troubleshooting administrations for the Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Automotive, Food & Drink and different commercial enterprises.

Building Services - Automation & Control Solutions

Spend significant time in PLC & HMI/ SCADA system Design and Development for Data Monitoring & Analysis, Fluid Pressure Control up to 80,000 PSI, Downtime Monitoring, Distributed Control Systems, utilizing an extensive variety of supplies, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Schneider Plcs and Motion Control for rapid production. Programming to IEC 61131-3.

Advancement is attempted from idea and FDS to last on location Installation and Commissioning, including customer architect preparing and after deals help -

In the event that you might want to talk about any specific task with a part of our specialized staff,

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Accessible to everybody around the world. Pick up expert PLC programming building abilities from our organization who work full time in industry. Picking up expert aptitudes will help you to enhance  your vocation and future prospects.

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engineers, and all Official Scantime Training  courses are conveyed with Industrial Certificates for Plcs programming furthermore SCADA designing outline. Programming courses are accessible Online, at our Training Center and can likewise be conveyed Onsite at your organization.

Online PLC & SCADA Training Courses:

Our preparation focus PLC & SCADA programming courses are presently accessible on the web.

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Figure out how to program Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Allen Bradley and different Plcs from

essential programming for apprentices to more progressive levels of programming for the

accomplished specialist.

Preparing Center & Onsite PLC & SCADA Training:

Experience an active PLC instructional class at our preparation focus conveyed by one of our industry accomplished engineers with up to 35 Years in Industrial PLC/ SCADA methodology control.