GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC – Proficy Machine Edition Software Programming Training Course
Course Overview
This intensive 10-day hands-on training program is designed to provide participants with the practical knowledge and technical skills required to program, configure, and troubleshoot GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC systems.
The course is ensuring progressive learning from basic logic development to complex control applications, networking, and data handling.
Target Audience
This training is ideal for:
- Automation & Instrumentation Personnel
- Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors and Engineers
- Electrical Engineers & System Integrators
- Industrial Electricians
- Technical Trainers and Engineering Students
- Beginners with little or no PLC experience
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of electrical control systems
- Familiarity with Windows-based PC operation
- Prior PLC experience is helpful but not required
Training Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand wiring of relays and PLCs I/O channels
- Identify and configure GE Fanuc 90-30 hardware and I/O channels.
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot ladder logic programs in Proficy Machine Edition Software.
- Ability to use Proficy Machine Edition Instructions to implement control logic.
Training Structure
- Registration Fee: N50,000
- Advanced Training Fee: N500,000
- Duration: 10 Days
- Mode: Instructor-led 95% Practical & 5% Theory Sessions
Software Tools:
- Proficy Machine Edition
How to apply
- Send email to training@intellectsenergy.com.
- Call or send Whatsapp message to 08051203632
DAY 1 – PLC Fundamentals & GE 90-30 Hardware
Objective: Understand PLC basics and GE Fanuc 90-30 system architecture
Morning Session
- Introduction to PLC systems
- Role of PLCs in industrial automation
- GE Fanuc PLC family overview (90-30, 90-70, PACSystems)
- Applications in industry
- PLC scan cycle and operation
GE Fanuc 90-30 Hardware
- CPU modules (CPU331, CPU350, CPU364, etc.)
- Power supply modules
- Rack & backplane system
- Digital input/output modules
- Analog input/output modules
- Communication modules (Ethernet, Genius, Serial)
Afternoon Practical
- Identifying hardware modules
- Rack assembly & slot addressing
- Understanding module LEDs & diagnostics
- Power-up procedure
DAY 2 – Proficy Machine Edition Basics
Objective: Learn PME software and basic PLC programming
Morning Session
- Installing & configuring Proficy Machine Edition
- Creating a new 90-30 PLC project
- Hardware configuration in PME
- I/O addressing structure (%I, %Q, %M, %R, %AI, %AQ)
PLC Programming Basics
- Ladder Logic overview
- Contacts & coils
- Internal relays
- Timers (TON, TOF)
- Counters (CTU, CTD)
Afternoon Practical
- Create basic ladder logic programs
- Start/Stop motor control
- Seal-in circuits
- Timer-based motor control
- Downloading programs to PLC
- Online monitoring
- PLC rack layout for a pump station
- I/O mapping for field instruments
- I/O wiring logic for sensors & actuators
- PLC I/O mapping for auxiliary systems
- Crude oil transfer pump logic
- Pump trip simulation
- Conveyor motor control
- Machine interlock logic
- Cooling water pump logic
DAY 3 – Intermediate Programming & Analog Control
Objective: Handle real industrial signals and process control
Morning Session
- Data types & memory organization
- Analog input scaling (4–20mA, 0–10V)
- Analog output control
- Math functions (ADD, SUB, MUL, DIV)
- Comparison instructions
Process Control Logic
- Level, pressure, and temperature control concepts
- Interlocks & permissives
- Alarms & fault logic
Afternoon Practical
- Scaling analog signals
- Tank level control simulation
- Pump control with interlocks
- Alarm generation & reset logic
- Trend monitoring in PME
- Tank level control with alarms
- Pump auto start/stop based on level
- Conveyor sequence control
- Box counting application
- Boiler auxiliary monitoring logic
DAY 4 – Advanced Programming & Communications
Objective: Implement advanced PLC functions and networking
Morning Session
- Program structure & modular programming
- Subroutines
- Fault tables & system status
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Communications
- Ethernet configuration
- PLC-to-PLC communication
- Modbus TCP/RTU overview
- HMI/SCADA interfacing basics
Afternoon Practical
- Configure Ethernet communication
- PLC data exchange
- HMI tag mapping basics
- Online troubleshooting using PME
- Forcing & testing I/O safely
- PLC to SCADA tag mapping
- Alarm acknowledgment logic
- Machine fault simulation
- PLC-HMI integration
- Alarm & event handling setup
DAY 5 – Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Final Project
Objective: Prepare participants for real field maintenance & fault diagnosis
Morning Session
- PLC faults & error codes
- I/O module failure diagnosis
- CPU stop/run troubleshooting
- Backup & restore procedures
- Preventive maintenance best practices
Industrial Case Studies
- Motor trip fault troubleshooting
- Sensor failure diagnosis
- Communication failure scenarios
- Power supply & grounding issues
Afternoon Practical & Assessment
- Complete industrial automation project
- Motor/pump control with analog feedback
- Alarms & interlocks
- Communication to HMI
- Final evaluation (theory + practical)
- Course review & Q&A
- Tank farm automation
- Two pumps
- Level & pressure feedback
- Alarm & shutdown logic
- Automated conveyor system
- Multiple sensors
- Fault handling
- Production counter
- Cooling water system automation
- Pumps
- Analog feedback
- Alarm & trip logic
Day 6 to Day 10:
- Self practice at our facility with hardware and software
Training Materials & Deliverables
- Comprehensive training manual (soft + hard copy)
- Practical lab exercises and example programs
- Course slides and reference documents
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-training technical support (optional)
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led presentations
- Hands-on programming sessions using actual PLCs or simulators
- Real-world case studies and troubleshooting
- Progressive assessments to reinforce learning outcomes
Duration & Schedule
- Total Duration: 10 Days (Monday–Friday, 2 weeks)
- Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Format: Onsite
Certification
Participants who complete both modules and pass the final project assessment will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC – Proficy Machine Edition Software Programming issued by Intellects Energy Ltd.