Description
Prepares individuals to program, configure, adjust, monitor, and operate asynchronous pallet transfer conveyor systems that use RFID pallet tracking, Ethernet communications and PLC control. Key skills include: adhering to conveyor safety rules, performing normal startup/shutdown, operating conveyor system in manual and automatic, performing emergency shutdown and reset, monitoring for proper operation through indicators and PC-based software, developing/interpreting PLC logic programs that control conveyor sequences, using HMI programs to operate conveyor, and testing/commissioning conveyor systems.
Details
If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
Related Programs
15 Electronics programs on Career School App.
Electronics and Computer Technology
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
12 Months
58 quarter credits
Tuition
$21,750 for the Program
See all 15 Electronics programs →Suggested because Programmable Conveyor Systems 1 applies to Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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