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/

Sofcon Conducted Industrial Automation | Embedded technology Workshop

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you, yesterday Sofcon has conducted a workshop upon Industrial Automation and EmbeddedTechnology in R.P.Educational Trust,Karnal Haryana.

We were highly and sincere appreciated by college management and students.College has given AWARD OF HONOUR to our team, in the regnition of the contribution for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

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

Ratan Tata invests in Urban Ladder

MUMBAI: After making personal investments in e-commerce major Snapdeal and online jewellery store Bluestone, Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Sons is now laying a wager on furniture e-tailer Urban Ladder.

Tata's investment comes just four months after the Bangalore-based startup raised $21 million in a second round of funding from Hong Kong's Steadview Capital and its existing investors, as reported first by TOI in July this year. The undisclosed investment amount from Tata comes at a time when the country's online commerce market is witnessing frenetic growth leading to top dollar being funnelled into the sector.

"He (Tata) understands the furniture space very well, specially our focus on product design since he has a lot of knowledge of the subject. His inputs and guidance will be very valuable for us," said Ashish Goel, CEO & co-founder of the two-year-old company. "We are extremely proud that Urban Ladder caught his attention. His investment in the company reassures us of the path we have taken towards creating value for customers with great products and exceptional service," Goel said.

Urban Ladder was launched in July 2012 by IIT & IIM graduates Goel and Rajiv Srivatsa and competes with other online furniture retailers, including Pepperfry and Rocket Internet-backed Fab Furnish, in a category which is growing steadily and has attracted interest from e-commerce biggies like Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal. The impending launch of Swedish furniture

giant IKEA is likely to stir up the largely unorganized furniture market in India, which is estimated at $8-10 billion. The e-tailer has so far raised around $30 million in risk capital with investors like Steadview Capital, SAIF Partners and Kalaari Capital on board.



Urban Ladder offers as many as 30 sub-categories, presently which are divided into core, distinctive and unique offerings. The e-tailer aims to have 10% unique offerings, 20-25% distinctive products while the rest would come under its core offerings.



Source:-http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Ratan-Tata-invests-in-Urban-Ladder/articleshow/45154040.cms

Auto Mains Failure PLC Program Using Omron PLC

Auto start up of the DG when the Mains Supply fails . This is a very common system and is the first step in DG synchronization.
Here we will see that what is the basic concept in AMF? What hardware is required to set up AMF and how PLC Programming is done.

First of all let us understand what is AMF?
Generally all the major industries/companies/institution have the DG for power back up , but when when main power is cut off , someone has to go to start the DG and this takes time and also a man has to be kept for this purpose. So to eliminate this process PLC panel is installed to Auto start the DG when main power fails.

Working is as follows:- when main power goes , a signal is received to PLC and after 2 minutes DG starts . When the Main supply fail signal is received by PLC then after a delay time (can be from 1 to 2 minute) , output for ACB/Contactor of DG is ON and DG starts automatically. Also the ACB/Contractor of main transformer if sent OFF Command. When main power comes then the signal is again sent to PLC and PLC off the ACB/Contactor of DG and after 2 seconds it on the ACB/Contactor of main transformer and after 30 seconds it off the DG. DG is sent OFF command a little late so that the load beared by DG for a long time can be compensated by running at no load for some time.

NOTE :- In no Condition the ACB/Contactor of both DG and Main transformer should be ON.

So this is the main concept in DG AMF system.
In a simple system there are generally 4 inputs and 4 outputs.

Inputs :- 1. DG ACB/Contactor close feedback.
2. Transformer ACB/Contactor close feedback.
3. Transformer Voltage Available.
4. DG Voltage Availaible.

Outputs :- 1. DG start.
2. DG Stop
3. DG ACB/Contactor close.
4. Transformer ACB/Contactor close.

How to Make Start Stop Logic in PLC using Different NO-NC Combination

This Tutorial Will teach you how to use NO and NC for making Start stop logic. For this we understand that you have basic knowledge of No and NC . You can also learn Basic of PLC here.

To make start-stop logic you just have to write a simple program in PLC. In Electrical it is possible to make start – stop logic with a NO start push button and NC stop push button BUT in PLC you can make start-stop logic with any combination of start and stop push button.

Let us understand ……..

**PB- Push Button, NO – Normally Open, NC – Normally Closed**

1> Start PB – NO , Stop PB – NC



2> Start PB – NO , Stop PB – NO



3> Start PB – NC , Stop PB – NO




4> Start PB – NC , Stop PB – NC




Source:-http://www.automation-talk.info/2010/07/how-to-make-start-stop-logic-in-plc.html

Different Type of List AC/DC Electrical Motors

Motors are the heart of any plant or industry. The origin of Motor was to convert electrical energy to mechanical energy. DC motor was the first one to be invented and was result of concepts of electromagnetism by Michael Faraday. Today DC Motors , AC Motors - Induction , Squirrel Cage , Servo and Stepper Motor are used widely. We will see in brief about all these different types of Motors used in Automation Industry.


Electrical Motors In Industries :-

1) AC Motor :- We have already discussed the history of AC Motor in our earlier post. There is two broad classification of AC motors first Induction Motor and second as Synchronous Motors.
AC Induction Motor can viewed as Transformer for easy understanding. When voltage is applied to primary of Transformer a current flows and as a result current is induced in secondary winding of transformer.

The primary can be considered as Stator and Secondary as Rotor of AC Induction Motor. The magnetic field set up in the Stator results in Induced Magnetic Field in Rotor and results in Motion. Working of AC Induction Motor discussed already.

Synchronous Motor is same as Induction motor but with different Rotor configuration. The rotor is constructed in such a way that the Rotor is able to rotate with exactly same speed as of stator field. There are two variants of Synchronous Motor - self excited and Directly excited.

2) DC Motors :- DC Motors have been used in Past over the AC motors for applications demanding Speed and Position Control . Until the Introduction of Power electronics the speed variation of DC Motor was easier. In DC Motors the field in stationary in stator and rotor field, is set up by passing current through a commutator and into the rotor assembly. There are different types of DC motors as Shunt Wound Motor, Series Wound Motor and Compound Wound Motor.Subscribe to Automation-Talk by Email

3) Stepper Motor :- As the name indicates Step Motors are used for Converting the Digital Inputs commands in to Analog motion with the help of motor controller electronics.
Stepper Motor Rotates in angular positions according to the digital pulses Inputs. There are different types of Stepper Motors namely as solenoid activated, variable reluctance,permanent magnet and synchronous inductor stepper Motor.

4) PMDC Motor :- PMDC stands for permanent magnet DC , and is mostly used in closed loop system with effective feedback system. In these Motors there is linear speed-torque curve due to permanent magnet which provide provide constant field flux at all speeds. This Motor generates high starting or acceleration torque with light weight and thus used for rapid positioning applications.

5) Servo Motor :- Servo Motor works on servo-mechanism , best for closed loop applications . A controller issue commands for position/speed/torque control of motor shaft. "Servo" is a very big word to understand and we will be discussing more about servo drives, controllers and closed loop system in details in our further posts.



Source:-http://www.automation-talk.info/2011/02/different-type-of-electrical-motors.html