The focus of this training is the operation, configuration, and diagnostic functions of the TwinCAT system. This includes full EtherCAT IO and IPC hardware configuration plus a basic introduction to PLC.
Attendees will gain hands on configuration and diagnostics experience with the supplied Beckhoff IPC and associated IO Hardware.
If you wish to fully explore PLC programming then you can consider enrolling in TR3020 | TwinCAT 3 Training: PLC programming. This course incorporates the content covered here plus an additional day dedicated to exploring PLC programming.
Aim
At the end of this course participants will understand the Beckhoff product portfolio and have the prerequisite skill to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting functions on a Beckhoff system with EtherCAT fieldbus as required for the general maintenance of an existing system.
Contents
- Introduction to the BECKHOFF products portfolio
- TwinCAT fundamentals
- PLC task and cycle times
- Establishing remote connection to target devices
- I/O hardware scanning
- Linking PLC variables to hardware
- EtherCAT systems and topologies
- I/O Configuration and Startup Lists
- IPC and EtherCAT diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Monitoring and recording PLC variables via TwinCAT Scope View
- IPC Backup and Recovery (BST)
- Operating system updates
- IPC Security
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of automation concepts and the role of PLC in industry.
- Ordering information
- TwinCAT 3 Training: Maintenance, repairs and service
- Ordering number
- TR3010
- Category
- Basics
- Training duration
- 2 days