Technology

Pneumatics

Modern Industrial Pneumatics Fundamentals

P111

Designed as a general introduction to the subject of pneumatics, the course aims to familiarise delegates
with the design, construction and operation of pneumatic components. This includes the interpretation of
circuit diagrams and symbols as well as the construction of control systems.
The course covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and as a signalling medium. A
complete overview is given, covering compressors, storage, dryers and distribution as well as the design,
construction and operation of a range of actuators, valves and ancillary equipment. The relevant ISO
symbols are introduced and included in the circuit diagrams.
Practical sessions give delegates the opportunity to put theory into practice. Working from the diagrams
they have produced, delegates have to select the correct components from a range of equipment and
build the circuits, making the necessary adjustments for pressure, flow and sequence.
A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course,
especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, installation, maintenance, operation and servicing of industrial
pneumatic equipment and basic control systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the units and measurement scales associated with compressed air systems
2. Recognise pneumatic symbols drawn to the relevant standards (ISO 1219)
3. Understand the functioning of standard pneumatic cylinders and valves
4. Read pneumatic circuit diagrams
5. Construct simple pneumatic controls
6. Understand safe practice
7. City & Guilds Introduction to Pneumatics certificate 2285-01
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the whole course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo
software package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12061862/825.00

Advantages and disadvantages of air

Theory of air and gas laws

The service unit
Single acting cylinders

Directional and solenoid operated valves

Valve port labelling

Double acting cylinders


Component
layout
Speed control including flow control valves,

quick exhaust valves

SI units and conversions

Overview of compressors, dryers and
distribution
ISO symbols
Direct and indirect control
Circuit diagram layout
Logic valves including shuttle valves and
two pressure valves
Timing valves

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Technology

Pneumatics

Design, Assembly and Maintenance of Pneumatics

P120

Designed to familiarise delegates with the control methods used for more complex pneumatic circuits, the
course aims to improve design, fault finding and maintenance techniques and skills.
The course carries on from the Modern Industrial Pneumatics Fundamentals (P111) course, continuing
with the use of pneumatic controls. It introduces more complex control circuits and requires previous
knowledge of valve operation, circuit symbols and reading diagrams.
Delegates design and construct multiple actuator circuits and investigate the various methods for
overcoming trapped signals. Circuit diagram layout and labelling is explored with emphasis on the need
for relevant documentation. Logical fault finding procedures are introduced using motion diagrams and
function charts as well as practical exercises.
A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course,
especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of industrial pneumatic
equipment and pneumatic control systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background and course Modern Industrial Pneumatics Fundamentals (P111).

Syllabus

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand fundamentals and terminology of pneumatic control engineering
2. Read, interpret and construct motion diagrams and function charts
3. Adopt methods for overcoming trapped signals in pneumatic control circuits
4. Design and compare methods of sequence control
5. Follow logic fault-finding procedure
6. Label circuit diagrams and machines in methods suitable to assist maintenance
7. City & Guilds Introduction to Design, Assembly & Maintenance of Pneumatics certificate 2286-01
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software
package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12206013/825.00

Review of symbols, circuit diagram layout

Multiple actuator circuits
Co-ordinated motion with more than one cylinder
Sequence analysis
Motion step diagrams
Function chart
Methods for overcoming trapped signals
Two hand start control
Logical approach to fault finding
Fault diagnosis and remedy
Pneumatic sequencer

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Technology

Pneumatics

Introduction to Electro-Pneumatics

PN281

Designed as a general introduction to the function and operation of pneumatic and electrical equipment
used in simple Electro-Pneumatic controls, the course covers the design and practical construction of
such circuits.
The course deals with the control of pneumatic actuators using electrical sensing and switching devices.
Electrical principles are covered at a basic level, but some previous knowledge of pneumatic equipment is
required.
Both functions and operation of switches, relays, solenoid- operated valves and proximity sensors are
included and delegates put theory into practice with practical exercises. Working from pneumatic and
electrical circuit diagrams they have produced, delegates have to select the appropriate equipment
and build control circuits. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices
throughout the course, especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, installation, maintenance, operation and servicing of industrial
Electro-Pneumatic equipment and basic control systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

Overview of pneumatic symbols

Electrical symbols
Electrical contact specification
Electrical logic connections
Solenoid valves
Open and closed loop control
Relays
Proximity sensors
Pneumatic speed control
Multi-cylinder control, sequential and conditional control
Motion diagram
Single continuous cycle
Time delay

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Read and understand Electro-Pneumatic circuit diagrams
2. Design Electro-Pneumatic circuits
3. Understand fundamentals and terminology of Electro-Pneumatic control engineering
4. Understand the function and operation of a range of proximity sensors
5. Read, interpret and construct motion diagrams
6. Understand Pneumatic symbols
7. Understand Electro-Pneumatic symbols
8. Construct multi-cylinder control circuits
9. City & Guilds Introduction to Electro-Pneumatics certificate 2288-01
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software
package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

566228/825.00
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Technology

Mechatronics

Mechatronics Level 1

M111

The course introduces the various control media used in automation systems and explains the operation
of some of the components used to allow the delegates to compare control methods.
The course covers the control of pneumatic actuators using pneumatic and electrical signalling devices
together with the use of PLCs. The construction and operation of valves and sensors is investigated and
used in the construction of control circuits.
Solutions to control problems are written in Ladder Diagram and Statement List format. Circuit diagrams
using standard symbols are also developed and used during practical exercises.
On completion of the course, the delegate is left with a comprehensive understanding of various control
methods and practical experience of the components and their role.
A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course,
especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved in the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of systems that contain
pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC equipment.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

SI units and conversions

Symbols for pneumatic and electrical equipment
Function and operation of pneumatic valves
Speed and pressure control
Comparisons of pneumatic, electric and PLC control
Logic functions
Relays
Proximity sensors
Programing PLCs in Ladder diagram, Statement list
System documentation
Sequence control

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Read and understand pneumatic circuit diagrams to recognised international standards
2. Read and understand simple PLC programs
3. Recognise pneumatic and electrical components and understand their functions
4. Recognise the component parts of simple PLC systems and understand their functions
5. Construct simple pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC control circuits
6. Understand and generate simple PLC programs
7. Determine how pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems interface to each other
8. Compare pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems as solutions to simple applications
9. City & Guilds Introduction to Mechatronics certificate 2262-01
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software
package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download a free demonstration version of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12063849/875.00
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Technology

Mechatronics

Mechatronics Level 2

M211

Designed to develop the skills of the delegate, the course allows them to design and construct more
complex control systems involving two or more cylinders and convert them to pneumatic, electrical or PLC
control.
The course requires previous knowledge to the standard of Mechatronics Level 1 (M111), and continues
to develop the same areas of control. Circuits involving logic, time delay and sequence control are
designed and built using pneumatic, electrical and PLC equipment.
Documentation for each type of control is produced and used for planning and construction. Motion
diagrams and function charts are used to assist in fault finding.
Techniques for overcoming trapped signals are introduced for each control method and included in the
practical work.

Target group

All personnel involved in the design, assembly, maintenance and servicing of controls containing
pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC equipment.

Previous knowledge

Mechatronics Level 1 (M111).

Syllabus

Review of details covered in Mechatronics Level 1 (M111) including symbols, logic functions,
and circuit layout.
Conditional and sequence control using pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, PLC Ladder and
Statement List
Overcoming trapped signals
Cascade circuits
Use of flags
Time delay
Comparisons of control methods
System documentation to include motion diagram, function chart, allocation list, Ladder diagram,
Statement list, circuit diagrams

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Read and understand circuit diagrams for pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC controls
2. Read and understand displacement step diagrams, function charts, ladder diagrams and
logic diagrams.
3. Adopt methods for overcoming trapped signals in control circuits
4. Design circuits for the control of multi-actuator systems
5. Understand the function, design, technical data and symbols for contactless pneumatic
and electronic sensors
6. Include timer functions in control circuits
7. Determine how pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems interface to each other
8. Compare pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems as solutions to simple applications
9. City & Guilds Level 2 Mechatronics certificate 2262-02
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software
package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download free demonstrations of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12063850/875.00
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Technology

Hydraulics

Modern Industrial Hydraulics

H511

The course is designed to familiarise delegates with the construction and operation of hydraulic
components.
Investigating the construction and operation of a range of hydraulic equipment, the course covers the
fundamental principles of hydraulics as well as the individual components.
Valves controlling pressure, flow rate, sequence and direction of flow are included and practical exercises
are used to demonstrate their operation, based on standard symbol circuit diagrams drawn by the
delegates. Maintenance and a systematic approach to fault finding are also covered.
A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course,
especially during the practical sessions. Particular attention is paid to the storage of pressure with
accumulators or suspended loads.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, assembly, maintenance, operation and servicing of hydraulic
systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of hydraulics
2. Understand the basic functions of hydraulic systems
3. Understand the functions of valves (flow control, pressure control, directional control and non-return)
4. Recognise circuit symbols and diagrams to ISO 1219
5. Design and construct basic hydraulic circuits
6. Understand safe practice
7. Understand the functions of power packs, pumps, filters and reservoirs
8. City & Guilds Introduction to Hydraulics certificate 2283-01
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software
package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12063847/925.00

SI units and conversions

Drawing symbols
Pump efficiency test
Hydraulic cylinders
Valve port labelling
Counter-balance valves
Sequence valves
Motor circuits
Pilot operated valves
Care of hydraulic oils
Maintenance

Basic principles and definitions

The power pack
Pressure limiting valves
Directional control valves
Flow control, meter-in and meter-out
Pressure compensated flow control
Hydraulic motors
Pressure regulation
Accumulators
Pipe sizing and installation
Overview of proportional hydraulics

Designed to familiarise delegates with the construction and operation of proportional

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Technology

Hydraulics

Proportional Hydraulics

HY132

hydraulic valves, the course investigates the function of control amplifiers.

Designed to familiarise delegates with the construction and operation of proportional hydraulic valves,
the course investigates the function of control amplifiers.
The course introduces the use of proportional, directional and pressure control valves and explains their
construction, operation and response characteristics. The connection and adjustment of the control
amplifier is explained and its operation investigated in the practical exercises.
A Programable Logic Controller is used in the practical sessions, therefore the course includes an
overview of its function and operation.

Target group
All personnel involved in the design, installation, maintenance, operation and servicing of proportional
hydraulic devices and control systems.
Previous knowledge
Modern Industrial Hydraulics (H511) and Hydraulic Control Systems (H521).
Syllabus
SI units and conversions
Review of conventional hydraulic control
Overview of PLC control
Fundamentals of proportional control
Proportional pressure relief valves
Proportional amplifiers
Measuring valve hysteresis
Setting maximum and minimum valves
Ramps
Proportional directional control valves
Setting valve flow rates
Positional control of cylinders
Link of proportional controls to PLC
Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental principles of proportional control
2. Recognise the symbols and terminology used to represent and describe proportional hydraulic
equipment
3. Recognise the component parts of a proportional hydraulic system and understand their functions
4. Construct, set and adjust simple proportional control circuits
5. Understand the part played by a PLC in the control system
6. City & Guilds Introduction to Proportional Hydraulics certificate 2283-02
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over four days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software
package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

559441/925.00

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Technology

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Control Systems

H521

Designed to familiarise participants with more complex hydraulic controls, the course introduces aspects
of the electrical control of hydraulic systems.
The course investigates the control of multiple actuator circuits and includes sequence and pressure
dependant operations. The use of accumulators is covered and some of their applications demonstrated
in the practical exercises.
Delegates will use switches, relays and proximity sensors to solve control problems and both circuit and
motion diagrams will be used for circuit planning and fault finding.

Target group

All personnel involved in the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of industrial hydraulic
devices and control systems.

Previous knowledge

Modern Industrial Hydraulics (H511). No previous electrical knowledge is required.

Syllabus

Review of power pack, valve symbols, circuit construction

Multiple actuator circuits
Accumulator applications
Pressure dependant sequence
Solenoid operated valves
Electrical circuits, diagrams and symbols
Relays
Pressure switch
System documentation including motion diagram, function chart
Proximity sensors
System design
Practical fault finding

Training outcomes

On completion of this course the participants will be able to:

1. Recognise the components of a hydraulic control system
2. Identify the switches and sensors used in the control system
3. Understand the function of solenoid operated directional control valves
4. Use circuit and motion diagrams to identify circuit operation and sequence
5. Design and construct basic hydraulic and control circuits
6. City & Guilds Hydraulic Control Systems certificate 2261-01
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software
package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits.
To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12063848/925.00

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Technology

PLCs

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

Using CoDeSys

PLC811

Designed to give delegates an introduction to PLC controlled systems, the course aims to familiarise
them with the associated equipment and terminology, as well as the writing and implementation of
simple programs.
Programming is done using CoDeSys, a development environment for programming logic controller
applications, which conforms to the international industrial standard IEC 61131-3.
The course covers writing programs on a PC, downloading to a PLC, connecting the relevant hardware
devices and running the program. Operation is monitored and faults identified on-line.
During the course programming exercises are based on 2 of the available languages, Ladder Diagram
and Instruction List, however reference is made to the other 4 languages available. A strong emphasis
is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course, especially during the
practical sessions.

Target groups

Maintenance technicians / engineers with responsibilities to fault find on machines.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background, experience in a maintenance environment.

Components of PLC control systems
Inputs and outputs
Signal processing
Central processing unit
Logic functions
Programming languages: Ladder Diagram, Instruction List
Overview of Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart and Continuous
Function Chart languages.
Program documentation
Sequence control
Variables
On-line monitoring
Timers
Fault finding

Training outcomes

On completion of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Identify the component parts of a PLC controlled system.
2. Describe logic and memory functions as used in a PLC application.
3. Make effective use of pre-programming documentation to structure a program.
4. Understand the basic structure of Ladder Diagram PLC programs.
5. Understand the basic structure of Instruction List PLC programs.
6. Write and apply basic PLC programs in Ladder Diagram and Instruction List languages.
7. Construct simple control applications using a PLC.
8. Monitor programs on-line.
9. City & Guilds Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers certificate 2281-01
N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one
of our national training centres.
Practical exercises are used throughout the course.

Order number/Price

561204/875.00
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