Automation System PSS 4000 with PSSu PLC – Programming and Service

In this training on the automation system PSS 4000 you learn the benefits of component-oriented programming. In addition, information will be provided about the control of functions from the PSSuniversal system using I/O modules and options for communication via SafetyNET p. Simple and versatile configuration even of distributed control systems is illustrated using the software platform PAS4000. Furthermore, sample exercises for the training system are created and tested. The course also covers the use of the troubleshooting function.

• Basics of EN/IEC -61131-3 programming and the various programming languages
• Introduction to state-of-the-art safety technology
• Physical design: devices, connectors and cables
• System architecture and networking
• Safety-related communications, SafetyNET p network configuration
• Communication between safety and automation
• Familiarisation with Pilz Automation Suite (PAS4000)
• Basics of the program editor PASmulti
• Exercises for component-based programming
• Basics of SafetyNET p; RTFN and RTFL protocol
• The basics of Ethernet, physical properties: topologies, network extension
• Diagnostic options and simple troubleshooting
• Connection to various communication systems
• Data backup and firmware update

Your best path to qualification:

• Introduction: Web-based training: Machinery Safety – Introduction and Practical Implementation
• Basics: PNOZmulti - Programming and Service
• Basics: Visualisation with PASvisu - Programming
• Advanced: Automation System PSS 4000 with PSSu PLC – Programming and Service

• Project engineers
• Design engineers
• Programmers
• Commissioning engineers
• Maintenance engineers

• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering
• Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering

• The course content considers PSSuniversal PLC as a part of the automation system PSS 4000 and relates to the following hardware: PSSu H PLC1 FS (xxx), for example PSSu H PLC1 FS SN SD.
• The four modules Service, Programming Structured Text Language, Programming a Safe Electronic Rotary Cam Arrangement and Programming Railway-Specific Railway Modules are intermediate courses.