Learn How to Use FCs and FBs for Programming Siemens PLCs

Elevate your PLC skills with comprehensive FC and FB programming insights.
OVERVIEW

About this course

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Time to complete
18
lessons
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Skill Level
Intermediate
Certificate Awarded by
RealPars

Why Enroll in This Course?

Step up your PLC programming with FCs and FBs in our hands-on course, tailored for real-world application.

Gain practical skills, understand detailed processes, and confidently apply your knowledge in professional scenarios.

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Enhance your career journey with this crucial installment in our PLC programming series. Continuous learning, practical insights, and a thriving community await you!

Ideal for you if...

  • Eager to master FC and FB in PLCs.
  • Love practical, real-world examples.
  • Eyeing career growth in automation.
  • Crave advanced PLC programming skills.
  • Prefer clear, direct learning paths.

Skills you'll gain

  • Grasp the concepts of FCs and FBs in PLC programming.
  • Implement FCs in practical scenarios for efficient coding.
  • Design and integrate FBs in TIA Portal seamlessly.
  • Handle real-world applications using FB for valve control.
  • Master complex sequences with FB in automated tasks.
  • Enhance PLC projects by leveraging FC and FB functionalities.

CURRICULUM

Journey to Mastery

Mastering Function Calls (FCs) in PLC Programming
Comprehensive Guide to Function Blocks (FBs)
Practical FB Applications in Controlling Valves
Harnessing FBs for Effective Sequencing
INSTRUCTOR

Meet your instructor

Scott Sommer

Scott Sommer has worked in the automation industry for over 42 years. In addition to his full-time job as Department Manager, Instrumentation & Controls / Automation for Arcadis DPS Group, Scott is proud to help develop the next generation of automation engineers. He is a RealPars instructor and a global trainer for ISA. He is also a Board of Delegates member of ABET, the international accreditation body for Engineering and Technology.

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What RealPars students are saying…

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"A co-worker got me started on RealPars…he said it was amazing and it is. Since I started training a few months ago, I can see there’s been a huge difference in how much more efficiently and effectively I can handle PLC repairs in the field. Our clients are telling management how happy they are to get back online more quickly and save money because I’m turning around faster fixes. I definitely recommend it for anyone who needs PLC training at any level."

Alain Simplice
Programming Consultant
Affan Hassan
Field Services Engineer
Freedy Hadzhi
Instrumentation Technician
Deven Vyas
Instrumentation and Automation engineer
Kevin Galvez
Team Lead Electrical and Automation
Mario Flores
Maintenance Technician
Ricardo Caraig
Operations & Maintenance Superintendent
Mosab Soufi
Senior Automation Engineer
Prathumnan Sekar
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Diego Torres
40+ Years in automation with Siemens PLC systems
Jake Watkins
General Manager

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