Introduction

IPD is pleased to offer our customers a comprehensive training course covering the programming of the FP series family of PLCs from Panasonic. Some of you may also know this product range from its previous branding names of National or Nais.

Objective

The aim of the course is to familiarise you with the features and benefits of FPWIN Pro programming software and the Panasonic range of PLCs. We will cover some basic programming exercises, however it is not our aim to teach you PLC programming.

Each student will be provided with a FREE Panasonic FP0R or an FPX PLC depending on the selected course along with a copy of the current Panasonic FPWIN Pro 7 programming software licensed for a maximum of 10000 steps.

Intended Audience

This course is an introduction to FP series family of PLCs from Panasonic, that is intended for anyone who has an ongoing need to program Panasonic PLCs in any automation application.

Prerequisites

Participant’s Background:
we would hope that all in attendance have at least some basic programming knowledge and competency utilising a PC.

To gain the most from this training course, it is essential each student bring their own laptop.

Course Condition:

The cost of this course is $250 (ex) per person (includes FP0R PLC). You can upgrade to an FPX for an additional $240 ex (total $490 ex)

There is a minimum participant requirement for the course to proceed. Full payment is required prior to course commencement. Cancellation fees of 20% will apply if less than 48 hour notice is given.

Modules - One Day Panasonic PLC Training

• FP0/FP0R
• FPX
• FP7
• FPE
• Brief overview of the Legacy systems FP0, FP1, FP2, FP3 & FP10SH

Present the three options available for programming of the Panasonic FP Family of PLCs

• FP Loader
• FPWIN GR – Basic Ladder Software
• FPWIN Pro – IEC 61131-3 compliant software package

Programming training is then presented utilising the FPWIN Pro package covering the following subject matter

• Explanation of the IEC standard 61131 and how this impacts the programming environment, focusing on its advantages over basic ladder type software
• IEC Data types and numbering systems
• Global Variables, Local Variables and Tag Names
• PLC Program Structure – accessing System Registers, Global Variables, Task List, Function Library and Program Sections (POU’s)
• The programming environment, tools and workspace
• PLC Memory Map and addressing structure
• PLC Manuals and help files
• Function libraries
• Numerous live exercises covering topics such as programming, compiling, connecting to the PLC, downloading, monitoring and forcing of conditions.
• Creation of User defined Functions and Function Blocks to allow the easy reuse of sections of code

Schedule

9 am-3 pm (approx.)

Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.