Production Line 24V

Industry-orientated and hands-on - fit for the future!

The fischertechnik 24V production line is the ideal training model for in-company and inter-company training and further education. Apprentices, students and trainees develop sustainable learning experiences on the physical training model. The practice-orientated approach is successful thanks to a comprehensive PLC course, which introduces learners step by step to working with programmable logic controllers. From creating a sequence description in GRAFCET, to reading and using a circuit diagram, to programming in a function block diagram or structured text and finally commissioning the training model, our PLC course covers all the points needed to be able to apply the knowledge learnt in a real industrial environment.

Didactic approaches of the Production Line 24V

Classic PLC course
- Physical model

Our classic PLC course is based on the curricula for mechatronics and electronics engineering apprenticeships, providing students with the ideal preparation for vocational training exams.

Purpose: Learning classic PLC programming.
Ideal for: Vocational education.
Where? On our homepage.
How? Free of charge to download.

Virtual commissioning course
- Digital twin

The virtual commissioning course is implemented using a digital twin of the physical system, including an emulated PLC. Course participants are introduced to the handling of digital twins, virtual commissioning and its advantages in a didactic way.

Purpose: Learning virtual commissioning and sequence logic modelling.
Ideal for: Vocational education, universities.
Where? Skillwerk – the eLearning platform for industrial automation.
How? Free of charge, to be activated with a code.

Classic PLC course

Learning objectives

Action-orientated AND safe learning environment for PLC programming
Ideal for in-company and inter-company training and further education
Consistent learning concept thanks to the combination of physical training model and PLC course
Comprehensive PLC course for the 24V production line training model available to download free of charge

Introduction

The participant is able to establish a connection between their PLC and the model using an assignment list

Chapter 1

The participant is able to differentiate between the individual components of a PLC (CPU/DI/AI/DQ/AQ)
The participant is able to carry out a hardware configuration for the PLC used (S7-1200). (order number, module name, IP address, I/O addresses)
The participant is able to assign symbolic names to absolute addresses (inputs, outputs, flags).

Chapter 2

The participant is able to categorise and apply structured hardware commissioning using a checklist.
The participant is able to establish an online connection to their target system.
The participant is able to transfer the created hardware configuration to his target system.
The participant is able to identify and rectify errors in the configuration using system diagnostics.
The participant is able to carry out an I/O check on his system.

Chapter 3

The participant is able to design the initial step.
The participant is able to design transitions.
The participant is able to design the actions relevant for the fischertechnik models.
The participant is able to create a GRAFCET based on a functional description.

Chapter 4

The participant is able to carry out a function block call (FC/FB) in FUB and/or SCL.

Chapter 5

The participant is able to assign symbolic names.

Chapter 6

The participant is able to correctly apply memory functions (SR/RS) based on dominance behaviour.
The participant is able to apply IEC edge evaluations (R_TRIG, F_TRIG) in FBD and/or SCL.
The participant is able to apply IEC time functions (TON, TOF, TP) in FBD and/or SCL.
The participant is able to apply the IF instruction in SCL.
The participant is able to apply the CASE instruction in SCL.

Chapter 7

The participant is able to categorise and carry out the basics of structured software commissioning using a checklist.
The participant is able to use the ‘online status’ as an aid for the SW-IBN.
The participant is able to use the ‘cross-references’ as a tool for the SW-IBN.

Chapter 8

The participant is able to translate a GRAFCET into programme code. In FBD using flip-flops (SR elements) and in SCL using a CASE structure

Chapter 9

The participant is able to create a Grafcet based on a functional description.
The participant is able to translate a Grafcet into programme code. In FBD using flip-flops (SR elements) and in SCL using CASE structure

Chapter 10

Example solutions TIA Portal V17

Virtual commissioning course

Overview

High quality virtual commissioning course is included.
Provided on the eLearning platform Skillwerk hosted by Grollmus.
4 chapters enable learners to build competence in working with digital twins, sequence logic modelling and virtual commissioning
The virtual commissioning course is the effort of a cooperation of Grollmus, Selmo, digifai and fischertechnik.

Activate course

The entire course is free of charge.
No software needs to be installed.
The software environment runs remotely on a computer provided.

Step 1

Open the packaging of the physical model.
Read the printed documentation and open the link to the virtual commissioning course.

Step 2

Register on Skillwerk Platform.
Redeem code and activate virtual commissioning course.
The code is printed on the base plate of the physical model.

Step 3

Start course.

Structure and learning objecitves

Skillwerk eLearning platform (5 text documents & 6 video tutorials)
Virtual training environment (Selmo Studio & Selmo HMI, Digital twin by digifai)

How do I activate and use the remote computer?
What software is available to me?

How does the fischertechnik model work?
What is the process flow of the fischertechnik model?

How do I create a PLC code in the software environment?
What is an HMI (Human Machine Interface)?

How do I emulate my created code on the virtual PLC?
How do I start the associated HMI?

Open PLC conform: The code is useable with every system which supports the IEC 61131 standard (every codesys based system, e.g. Beckhoff).