Duration: 3 Months

This course gives you in-depth knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), widely used in every automated industry. You’ll learn everything from PLC architecture, wiring, and ladder programming to troubleshooting and project implementation. The course is designed to simulate real-world industrial environments where students work with hardware kits and software like Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, or Delta PLCs.

Modules Covered:

PLC Networking – Syllabus Overview

• Introduction to PLC Networking

  • Importance of networking in industrial automation

  • Basic networking concepts: nodes, IP addresses, communication models (Master-Slave, Peer-to-Peer)

• Industrial Network Types

  • Field-level networks: Profibus, Modbus RTU

  • Control-level networks: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP

  • Device-level networks: AS-i, CANopen

• Communication Protocols and Standards

  • Modbus (RTU & TCP/IP) basics and configuration

  • Profibus and Profinet fundamentals

  • OPC (OLE for Process Control) for data exchange between devices and SCADA

• PLC-to-PLC Communication

  • Setting up data exchange between multiple PLCs

  • Examples of Master-Slave and Peer-to-Peer PLC communication

• Ethernet-Based Networking

  • Industrial Ethernet setup for PLCs

  • IP addressing, subnetting, and basic switch configuration

  • Troubleshooting common Ethernet issues

• Wireless Communication in PLCs

  • Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth applications in industrial automation

  • Wireless SCADA/PLC integration basics

• Practical Hands-On Sessions

  • Configuring Modbus RTU and TCP communication between PLCs

  • Setting up and troubleshooting Ethernet/IP networks

  • HMI-PLC communication over Ethernet

• Network Security Basics

  • Importance of cybersecurity in industrial networks

  • Firewalls, secure protocols, and best practices to protect PLC networks

• Project Work

  • Designing a complete network for a small industrial plant

  • PLC-to-SCADA and multi-PLC communication project simulation

This course is ideal for those aiming for automation roles in manufacturing, automotive, or electrical industries. With regular practicals and real-world projects, you will become industry-ready by the end of the course.

Placement Scope:
Successful candidates are placed as PLC Programmers, Maintenance Engineers, or Automation Technicians in sectors like automobile, packaging, bottling plants, and process industries.