1. Introduction
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Training contents covering the following subjects can be taught:
Mechanics
Mechanical construction of a station
Pneumatics
Piping connections of pneumatic components
Vacuum technology
Pneumatic linear and rotary drives
Electrical
Correct wiring of electrical components
Sensors
Correct use of limit switches
PLC
Programming and use of a PLC
Structure of a PLC program
Commissioning
Commissioning of a production system
Fault finding
Systematic fault finding on a production system
Topics for project work
Replacing a relay control system with a PLC
Selecting pneumatic components
Linear drives
Rotary drives
Vacuum cups
Safety during pneumatic power failure
Vacuum reservoir
PLC programming
Programming of an operational section
Programming of a RESET sequence
Programming of an EMERGENCY-STOP function
Optimising cycle time