Omron CQM1H PLC & CX-One 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 Omron 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 Omron PLC hardware and I/O channels.
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot ladder logic programs in MicroWins Software.
- Ability to use MicroWins Instructions to implement control logic.
Training Structure
- Registration Fee: N50,000
- Advanced Training Fee: N350,000
- Duration: 10 Days
- Mode: Instructor-led 95% Practical & 5% Theory Sessions
Software Tools:
- CX-One Software
How to apply
- Send email to training@intellectsenergy.com.
- Call or send Whatsapp message to 08051203632
DAY 1 – PLC Fundamentals & Hardware Familiarization (Beginner)
Objectives
- Understand PLC basics and Omron CQM1H architecture
- Identify hardware, wiring, and safety practices
Topics
- Introduction to PLCs in industrial automation
- Omron PLC family overview (CP, CJ, CS vs CQM1H)
- CQM1H CPU types & specifications
- Power supply, I/O modules, expansion racks
- Digital Inputs & Outputs (PNP/NPN concepts)
- PLC grounding, earthing, and panel safety
Practical
- Identify CQM1H hardware components
- Power-up procedure & safety checks
- Field wiring of:
- Push buttons (Start/Stop)
- Selector switches
- Indicator lamps
- Wiring pressure & level switches
- Motor starter control (pump)
- Conveyor motor wiring
- Sensor input testing
- Pump motor starter wiring
- Status feedback wiring
DAY 2 – CX-One / CX-Programmer Basics & I/O Programming
Objectives
- Become comfortable with CX-Programmer
- Write and test basic ladder programs
Topics
- CX-One software overview
- Creating a new CQM1H project
- PLC memory areas:
- CIO
- Work (W)
- Holding (H)
- Timers & Counters
- I/O addressing in CQM1H
- Online vs Offline programming
Practical
- Download / Upload programs
- Monitor PLC status online
- Ladder instructions:
- NO / NC contacts
- Coils
- SET / RESET
- Simple Start–Stop motor control
- Pump start sequence with permissives
- PLC monitoring & forcing for testing
- Conveyor start sequence
- Emergency stop logic
- Cooling water pump control
DAY 3 – Timers, Counters & Industrial Logic
Objectives
- Apply timing and counting logic
- Implement real industrial sequences
Topics
- Timers (TIM, TIMH)
- Counters (CNT)
- Latching circuits
- Interlocks & permissive logic
- Emergency Stop logic (hardwired vs PLC logic)
Practical
- Conveyor delay start using timer
- Pump auto-stop after preset time
- Bottle counting system
- Motor forward/reverse control with interlock
- Tank filling system
- High-level shutdown with alarm reset
- Bottle counting system
- Batch production control
- Duty / standby pump logic
Industrial Example
- Pump control with low-level & high-level protection
DAY 4 – Advanced Instructions & Troubleshooting
Objectives
- Diagnose PLC faults
- Work with advanced instructions
Topics
- Data comparison (>, <, =)
- Move & arithmetic instructions
- Internal relays for complex logic
- PLC diagnostics & error codes
- Forcing I/O safely
- Common field faults:
- Sensor failure
- Output module failure
- Wiring issues
Practical
- Fault simulation & troubleshooting
- Alarm logic programming
- Motor trip & alarm reset system
- Input signal simulation
- Simulated field faults
- Troubleshooting wiring vs logic problems
- Fault simulation on conveyor system
- Rapid troubleshooting drills
- Pump trip simulation
- Alarm reset procedures
DAY 5 – Integration, Maintenance & Real-World Applications (Advanced)
Objectives
- Apply PLC skills to real plant situations
- Understand maintenance & backup strategies
Topics
- PLC backup & program documentation
- Preventive maintenance for PLC panels
- Modifying existing PLC programs safely
- Introduction to HMI communication (Omron NB / basic concept)
- Best practices in industrial automation
Final Practical Project
Participants will build and test:
- Complete Pump or Motor Control System including:
- Auto / Manual mode
- Timers
- Alarms
- Interlocks
- Fault reset
- Crude oil transfer pump system
- Auto / Manual
- Timers
- Interlocks
- Alarms
- Emergency stop
- Automated conveyor line
- Product count
- Alarm handling
- Manual override
- Maintenance mode
- Cooling water system
- Duty / Standby pumps
- Interlocks
- Alarms
- Fault handling
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 Omron PLC and CX-One Software Programming issued by Intellects Energy Ltd.