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 Automation Training
Airline Hydraulics' automation training classes are designed to provide students with the knowledge and experience required to meet the demands of today’s technological workplace. By empowering employees with the crucial knowledge necessary to maintain competitiveness in the marketplace, the return on investment is immediate. Our instructors have over 20 years of factory automation experience, making the learning experience tangible through application examples and hands-on training. Our classes are normally taught at Airline’s facilities, but arrangements can be made with our training group to have standard or specially designed courses held at your facility. Individual course descriptions follow. Regularly scheduled classes include Basic PLC Programming and Troubleshooting (E2) and Advanced PLC Programming (E4). In addition, Airline offers the following classes upon request: Sensor Workshop (E1), Introduction to Operator Interface Programming (E5), Stepper and Servo Motor Basics (E6), DeviceNet Training (E7), Industrial Networking (E8) and Oriental Motor Indexer Training (E11). Contact training@airlinehyd.com for more information.
Automation, Conveyor, Logic, Programming, Sensors (Training)


Basic PLC Programming and Troubleshooting (E2)

Designed for the beginner with no previous experience, this class will cover basic programming steps, advanced functions and the student will gain insight into the cause and effect of machines being controlled by PLCs. Whether you wish to replace hard wired relay and timer systems, or you require shift registers, math functions and data manipulation, you will benefit from this course. You will get hands-on programming experience with the Omron CP1 programmable controller...a high powered PLC in a small package. Students will program utilizing Omron CX Programmer software. The second day, which is optional, will be an application workshop providing the student with an opportunity to work on real-world PLC programming problems. Bring a laptop computer, if possible.

Major topics include:
  • Basic functions
  • Introduction to hardware
  • Number systems
  • Hardware configuration
  • Special functions
  • Basic logic
  • Advanced functions
  • Input/output interfacing
  • NPN vs. PNP
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Program modification and monitoring
1 day price: $300 per person, 2 day price: $550

Class Schedule (Click a link below to register)
Bensalem, PA
6/12/2012 to 6/13/2012
10/2/2012 to 10/3/2012
N. Billerica, MA
9/25/2012 to 9/26/2012
Rochester, NY
10/16/2012 to 10/17/2012

All classes run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch is provided.

Advanced PLC Programming (E4)

Get hands-on training using the powerful Omron CP1H High End Programmable Logic Controller. This two day course will familiarize you with the configuration software and applications of the Omron CP1H. All attendees will receive a workbook, an applications lab manual and an operation manual. Upon completion of this course, you will understand local and remote input/output, memory areas, configuring, special functions and programming techniques.

Major topics include:
  • Logic and editing
  • Timers, counters and temporary relays
  • Interlocks, jumps and differentiation
  • Shift register, binary arithmetic and BCD
  • Move, add, subtract and compare
  • High speed counter applications
  • Communications, interrupts, CAM positioning applications
2 Days / Price: $550 per person

Class Schedule (Click a link below to register)
Bensalem, PA
6/19/2012 to 6/20/2012
10/9/2012 to 10/10/2012

All classes run from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Lunch is provided.

Unscheduled Classes

Airline also offers the following unscheduled classes upon request. The time and location for these classes will be arranged on an as-needed basis. To register, click a 'Schedule a Training Session' link below. You will be notified of the date and location of the class once we have received four or more registrations. You may also schedule training at your facility.

Sensor Workshop (E1)

The Sensor Workshop is a practical one day hands-on training for applications and wiring of the latest Omron sensors. At the completion of this course, you will learn the various parameters used for sensor applications, the proper selection of sensors and considerations for special applications.

Major topics include:
  • Capacitive proximity switch
  • Inductive proximity switch
  • Photo sensors
  • Fiber optics
1 Day / Price: $300 per person
Schedule a Training Session


Introduction to Operator Interface Programming (E5)

Utilization of operator interfaces with PLCs is rapidly becoming the primary method of interacting with machines. This course is intended as an introduction to the basics of programming operator interface displays as well as their interaction with PLCs. This is a hands-on course utilizing Omron's NT11S as well as CX Programmer software for the CP1 PLC.

Major topics include:
  • Identification of operation interface function
  • Programming basic screen elements
  • Design of screen displays
  • Communications with PLCs
  • Implementation of an interactive program
1 Day / Price: $300 per person
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Stepper and Servo Motor Basics (E6)

This course will cover motor and drive basics for both stepper and servo systems as well as describe the differences between uni-polar and bipolar drives, hybrid, variable reluctance and permanent magnet stepper motors. Differences between 2-Phase vs. 5-phase step motors, DC brushless, servo motor and drive technology will also be covered.

Major topics include:
  • Motor/amplifier technology
  • Comparison of stepper and brush motors
  • Motion profiles
  • Sizing
  • Amplifier I/O
  • Amplifier parameters
  • Tuning
1 Day / Price: $300 per person
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DeviceNet Training (E7)

This hands-on course is intended as an introduction to DeviceNet networks. An overview of DeviceNet systems and architectures will lead into extensive hands-on wiring and implementation. At the conclusion of this course, you will have a first-hand understanding of the simplicity and power of a DeviceNet network.

Major topics include:
  • DeviceNet introduction
  • Hands-on wiring and implementation
2 Days / Price: $550 per person
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Industrial Networking (E8)

This course is intended to provide an introduction to various industrial networking options available today. The course will start with a classroom lecture on the most common networks including Ethernet, DeviceNet, ProfiBus and AS Interface. An explanation of the features and benefits for each network will follow. The last half of the course will be spent in a hands-on lab environment working with each network first hand. At the conclusion of this course, you will have a strong understanding of where and why to use each network.

Major topics include:
  • Ethernet
  • DeviceNet
  • ProfiBus
  • AS Interface
2 Days / Price: $550 per person
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Oriental Motor Indexer Training (E11)

This course covers the hands-on setup and programming of Oriental Motor’s single axis motion controller. Controller utilizes the basic language to simplify programming, but provides powerful instruction set to solve most motion applications. Class will cover hardware and software overview, and hands-on programming examples of homing, jogging and mark registration.

Major topics include:
  • Hardware and Software overview
  • Hands-on Programming Examples
1 Day / Price: $300 per person
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