paulyoung666
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..... the job i have is all about PLC , except i am a mechanical person , long story !! , just wondering if anyone can give me some self help pointers or books i could stick my nose into to help me along
I just happen to know a couple of Automation Engineers....
What platform are you using? I.e. Siemens PCS7, Emerson DeltaV. There are usually good help documentation included in the installation.
If you google MELSEC MEDOC you should be able to find the Mitsubishi programming software and some beginner guides, if you are in a maintenance role you will need to learn how to adjust timers and apply and remove forces as well as check for correct I/O.
PLC programming ? Gis a job mister .
its_all_Greek said:when do you start this new role?
The company should supply you with all the software you need for the role anyway so don't get to worried about finding a copy on line, but if you do go looking for it the newer Mitsubshi's now use a software called GX IEC Developer, don't know about Omron and Siemens as the clients of the company i work for don't use them.
Know anything about Beckhoff's TwinCat II and technical german - no ladders in this system.
montybaber said:If you want my advice don't worry so much, most people employing maintenance roles (specifically multi skilled) will not expect a mechanically biased engineer to be a programmer just be confident to have a look and learn.
montybaber said:If you worked for me id be more than happy with that