SCHAUMBURG, IL, December 1-Omron Electronics LLC, a manufacturer of industrial automation products, is offering industrial automation courses through its Omron University, based in Schaumburg, IL. The courses are intended to develop proficiency in the design and use of systems that incorporate motion control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), communications networks and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).

To reduce travel costs, students can complete two courses in one week and achieve proficiency in basic and advanced PLC programming or learn the essentials of both PLC programming and HMI project design.

The hands-on courses feature small class sizes and are focused on techniques to solve real application problems that help optimize the results from a company’s automation investment. Students are tested for proficiency at the end of each course. An Omron certificate of training completion stands for the satisfactory demonstration of learned skills.

January 2009 Training Courses

January 18-21   Basic Programmable Controller Programming
January 22-23   Advanced Programmable Controller Programming
January 22-23   Advanced PLC Programming with IEC Function Blocks
January 26-28   Device Level Networks
January 29-30   Peer-to-Peer Networks

February 2009 Training Courses

February 16-18   Basic Programmable Controller Programming
February 19-20   Advanced Programmable Controller Programming
February 19-20   Programmable Touch Screens (NS-Series HMIs) and CX-Designer Software
February 23-24   Motion Control Basics
February 23-25   Device Level Networks
February 25-27   PLC-Based Position Control with Mechatrolink-II Network
February 26-27   Peer-to-Peer Networks

March 2009 Training Courses

March 16-18   Basic Programmable Controller Programming
March 19-20   Advanced Programmable Controller Programming
March 19-20   Programmable Touch Screens (NP and NS-V2 Series HMIs)

For a brochure showing complete course descriptions, visitwww.omron247.com, enter "Training" in the Search Center window and select "Document Search." To register for classes or get additional information, contact Ericka Jefferson by e-mail at[email protected]or phone (847) 285-7231.