Training

Training Information
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Training Schedule

Training is held on the second week of each month in Henley on Thames and the third week in Glasgow, these venues
alternate between TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 training each month. The TwinCAT PLC training course runs over 2 days, with
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a 3 day specialist option available, these options are scheduled depending on demand.

Booking Process

Please complete the Training Booking Request at the end of this document and email or fax it to:
Email - sales@beckhoff.co.uk , Fax - 01491 577267. Alternatively, call us on 01491 410539.
You will then receive confirmation of the booking along with a pro-forma invoice. All training courses must be paid in full
at least 2 weeks before their start date.

Location details upon request. Joining instructions will be sent upon confirmation of training order and payment.
 Training

Duration: 2 Days
Frequency: Monthly
IEC 61131 TwinCAT 3 PLC Programming
An introduction to structured programming and TwinCAT 3

Overview Goals

TwinCAT 3 is the systematic further development of
TwinCAT 2, with which the world of automation
technology is being redefined.
This course focuses on the PLC programming and
Hardware configuration using the TwinCAT 3
platform. Participants will learn about PLC
programming and how to configure the hardware
of a system using the Visual Studio shell. The
training is based on the IEC 61131-3 standard.
Advanced options such as object-oriented
extensions of the IEC standard, module generation
in C++ or high-level language visualisation
interfaces are deliberately not included.
Understand the particular parts of TwinCAT 3
studied:
Navigate TwinCAT 3 Visual Studio shell
Navigate and configure TwinCAT Scope
Configure fieldbus and hardware
Understand ADS
Identify Beckhoff IO, components
(hardware & software)
Understand the Beckhoff documentation
Fault-finding using Beckhoff documentation
applying the correct document to the fault
Be able to recreate the programs / systems
studied after the completion of the course

Agenda Notes

Day one. TwinCAT 3 overview and Documentation

architecture of PC control requirements for Beckhoff PLC Programming manual
development and runtime systems. Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Visual Studio interface
TwinCAT 3 Quick Start Guide Beckhoff PLC Information System
TwinCAT 3 and the Visual Studio
environment in detail. Hardware
Day two. PLC programming in TwinCAT 3 CX embedded controller with TwinCAT
and system set up for ready the production Software
environment. Beckhoff Training Island
Learn how to configure TwinCAT 3 Scope
view SW Oscilloscope. Prerequisites
Knowledge of programming would be
expected.
PC literacy.

Duration
2 days
9.15am 5pm
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Duration: 1 Day
Frequency: Monthly
IEC 61131 TwinCAT 3 C++ Module Programming
An introduction the TwinCAT 3 RealTime C++ interface

Overview Goals

TwinCAT 3 is the systematic further development of Understand the particular parts of TwinCAT 3
TwinCAT 2, with which the world of automation studied:
technology is being redefined.

This course focuses on C++ real-time Overview of TCCOM objects

programming with TwinCAT 3. Main contents are
the features of the TwinCAT system and the
integration of C++ programming in the TwinCAT
engineering. Training in C++ programming
language is not included.
Overview of how C++ modules operate in
realtime
Creating TwinCAT C++ Modules
Editing C++ Modules with the TMC Editor
Creating Interfaces and Datatypes
Using C++ modules to control IO
Communicating between C++ modules in
realtime
Communicating between C++ Modules and
IEC61131-3 PLC Modules in realtime

Agenda Notes

Documentation
TwinCAT architecture
TwinCAT XAE (Engineering) and XAR Beckhoff C++ programming manual
(Runtime) Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Visual Studio interface
Opportunities and limitations of C++ Beckhoff PLC Information System
programming in the TwinCAT 3 real-time
environment Hardware
Requirements of the development PC
TwinCAT Class Wizard, creating and CX embedded controller with TwinCAT
debugging examples Software
TwinCAT TMC editor Beckhoff Training Island
Real-time settings
Task configuration multi-core support
Consolidation of above topics using practical Prerequisites
examples
Knowledge of programming would be
expected.
sound knowledge of C++ programming language
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Duration: 2 Days
Frequency: Monthly
IEC 61131 TwinCAT 2 PLC Programming
An introduction to structured programming and TwinCAT 2

Overview Goals

TwinCAT is a real-time control system designed to
take a normal Windows PC and allow it to take
control of machine applications and processes in a
deterministic way.
These course descriptions are basic outlines
designed to give the attendee an idea of what to
expect during a pre-arranged course.
Time scales are flexible as TwinCAT is different
from both a Windows programming environment
and a PLC programming environment. As each
course unfolds it takes on its own direction
allowing the attendees to steer the lessons
according to their specific requirements.
Understand the particular parts of TwinCAT studied:
Navigate TwinCAT System Manager
Navigate TwinCAT PLC Control
Navigate TwinCAT Software Scope
Use ADS
Identify Beckhoff IO, components
(hardware & software)
Understand the Beckhoff documentation
Fault-finding using Beckhoff documentation
applying the correct document to the fault
Be able to recreate the programs / systems
studied after the completion of the course

Agenda Notes

How TwinCAT works Documentation

Introduction to TwinCAT PLC and System Beckhoff PLC Programming manual
Manager Beckhoff System Manager
Configuring a real-time system Beckhoff PLC System library documentation
Understanding tasks
Overview of different types of Fieldbus Hardware
Configuring I/O CX embedded controller with TwinCAT
Differences between languages and appropriate Software
usage Beckhoff Training Island
Structured text
Understanding the use of Programs, Function Prerequisites
Blocks, and Functions. Knowledge of programming would be
Structuring a program expected.
PLC Structures PC literacy.
Writing basic PLC programs
Linking variables between PLC and I/O Duration
Using PLC programs on either different 2 days
machines or in different runtime systems. 9.15am 5pm
Locating and understanding error codes
Using PLC System Library

Duration: 1 Day
Frequency: Upon Request
IEC 61131 TwinCAT 2 PLC Maintenance
Beckhoff hardware & software maintenance & fault finding
Overview
PLC Maintenance is designed to give maintenance
personnel an understanding of how TwinCAT PLC
and System Manager can be used for fault finding.
It will show you how to use the online data
available in System Manager and how to use
ScopeView to monitor variables within the PLC and
I/O configuration, as well as an understanding of
how to use the hardware status LEDs
Agenda
Introduction to TwinCAT PLC and System
Manager
Basic Fault finding
Using PLC programs on either different
machines or in different runtime systems.
Locating & understanding error codes
Configuring real-time systems
Understanding tasks
Overview of different types of Fieldbus
Configuring I/O
Linking variables between PLC and I/O
Additional second day is available, upon
request, for customers wishing to tailor this
course to their hardware. Please contact
Beckhoff UK for details.
Training
Goals
Understand the particular parts of TwinCAT studied:
Identify Beckhoff IO, components
(hardware & software)
Navigate TwinCAT System Manager
Navigate TwinCAT PLC Control -Overview
Navigate TwinCAT Software Scope
Understand the Beckhoff documentation
Fault find using Beckhoff documentation by
applying the correct document to the fault
Notes
Documentation
Beckhoff PLC Programming manual
Beckhoff System Manager
Hardware
CX embedded controller with TwinCAT Software
Beckhoff Training Island
Prerequisites
This topic is run as a standalone course and
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cannot be added as a 3 day.
Knowledge of basic PLC programming would be
an advantage but is not necessary.
Basic PC literacy is required.
Duration
1 day
9.15am 5pm

Duration: 1 Day
Frequency: Upon Request
An introduction to point-to-point motion using TwinCAT 2 or TwinCAT 3 as
required.
Overview
This training focuses on the topic of TwinCAT NC PTP
positioning. The target group consists of users who are
familiar with programming with TwinCAT PLC and who
now wish to familiarise themselves with the TwinCAT
NC extension.
The course will include
Motion Control (MC) blocks: standardisation of axis
functions, simplifications in the use of the MC
blocks, advantages for programming and
maintenance.
Programming examples
TwinCAT cam plates and MC blocks for cam plate
functionality and or digital gear functionality as
required by the customer.
Agenda
Additional to the main TwinCAT course:
Writing a PLC program to configure and
manage the Axis
Configuring Axis in System Manager
Managing Axes in system manager
Investigating Axes cycle time and tuning tasks
to suit application
Using NC ADS documentation
Using NC ADS Error code documentation
Training
IEC 61131 TwinCAT 2 or TwinCAT 3
Point-to-Point Motion Control
Goals
Understand the particular parts of TwinCAT studied:
Navigate TwinCAT System Manager
Creation of TwinCAT NC axis
Navigate TwinCAT PLC Control
Navigate TwinCAT Software Scope
Identify Beckhoff IO, components
(hardware & software)
Be able to recreate the programs / systems
studied after the completion of the course
Notes
Documentation
Beckhoff PLC Programming manual
Beckhoff System Manager
Beckhoff NC ADS documentation
Beckhoff NC ADS Error Code documentation
Hardware
CX embedded controller with TwinCAT 2
Beckhoff Training Island
Beckhoff Servo or Stepper Island
Prerequisites
Assured handling of TwinCAT PLC Programming
or attendance of TwinCAT PLC 2 day course.
Understanding of Motion Control.
Duration
1 day
9.15am 5pm
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Duration: 1 Day Engineering Day

Frequency: Upon Request
Application focused assistance

Overview Goals

Engineering days are provided to give assistance to
customers to provide focussed and targeted
training.
Please contact sales@beckhoff.co.uk for further
details.
We aim to provide a focused engineering day that
will allow us to help shorten the startup of your
project or when you use new sections our product
range.

Agenda Notes

TBD prior to engineering day

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Duration: 1 Day IEC 61131 .NET, API or C++ Programming

Frequency: Upon Request
High level programming & interfacing to TwinCAT 2 or 3 with .NET, API or C++

Overview Goals

The TwinCAT.ADS DLL is a .NET class library,
providing classes to communicate with an ads
device. The class library is part of the TwinCAT
AdsCommLib. Programmers can utilise extensive
methods to integrate ADS devices within .NET
applications.
TcTimer delivers deterministic real time control of
TwinCAT allowing third party PLC integration from
the C++ TwinCAT DLL methods provided.
The course description is a basic outline designed
to give the attendee an idea of what to expect.
Understand the particular parts of TwinCAT ADS and:
Understand the Beckhoff documentation
Navigate TwinCAT System Manager
Understand TcTimer and C++ control
Understanding TwinCAT .NET methods and
utilisations.
Creating simple C++ or .NET applications linking
to ADS devices
Covering C# or VB.NET samples
Event driven & cyclic programming

As the course unfolds it takes on its own direction

allowing the attendees to steer the lessons
according to their specific requirements.

Agenda Notes

Additional to the main TwinCAT course: Documentation

Introduction to TwinCAT ADS and router Beckhoff PLC Programming manual
Help and samples in the Beckhoff InfoSys Beckhoff System Manager
Concept of AMS addressing Beckhoff .NET programming supplement
Introduction to the .NET framework manual
Overview of TcTimer & C++
C++ deterministic approach to programming Hardware
Index groups & offset locations PC with TwinCAT
Configuring System Manager Beckhoff Training Island
Creating IO tasks and linking to hardware
Linking variables between tasks and I/O Prerequisites
Use of functions made available Knowledge of TwinCAT System or attendance of
Locating & understanding error codes the IEC61131 PLC Programming TwinCAT 2 or 3.
Linking via name or index group & offset Knowledge of programming in either Visual
Read & Write via names or Index groups & Basic C# or C++
offsets
Refining programming to limit overheads Duration
Event driven reading 1 day
Passing structures via ADS 9.15am 5pm
Callback methods to TwinCAT router
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Duration: 1 Day
2 IEC 61131 Small Bus Controllers
Frequency: Upon Request
An introduction to Beckhoff hardware & software of the BC & BX ranges

Overview Goals

This course is designed as an addition to the 2 day
PLC programming course to provide a bridge for
the differences between using PC based systems
and our smaller PLC range of devices.
Understand the particular parts of TwinCAT studied:
Identify Beckhoff IO, components
(hardware & software)
Navigate TwinCAT System Manager
Navigate TwinCAT PLC Control -Overview
Navigate TwinCAT Software Scope
Understand the Beckhoff documentation
Fault find using Beckhoff documentation by
applying the correct document to the fault

Agenda Notes

Introduction to TwinCAT PLC and System Documentation

Manager Beckhoff BC Programming manual
Configuring real-time system Beckhoff System Manager for Profibus
Understanding tasks applications
Overview of different types of Fieldbus
Configuring I/O Hardware
BC/BX Data PC with TwinCAT
Beckhoff Bus Controller
Beckhoff Training Island

Prerequisites
TwinCAT PLC course, except in special
circumstances

Duration
days
9.15am 1pm
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Training Prices all prices are exclusive of VAT

1 Day 2 Days 3 Days

Delegates Unit Total Unit Total Unit Total
1 750.00 750.00 1,125.00 1,125.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
2 675.00 1,350.00 1,012.50 2,025.00 1,350.00 2,700.00
3 600.00 1,800.00 900.00 2,700.00 1,200.00 3,600.00
4 525.00 2,100.00 787.50 3,150.00 1,050.00 4,200.00
5 450.00 2,250.00 675.00 3,375.00 900.00 4,500.00

Course Selection
Please tick the box next to the course you would like to attend.

IEC61131 TwinCAT PLC Programming Course 2 days

IEC61131 PLC Maintenance 1 day

IEC61131 TwinCAT PLC & PTP Motion Control Programming Course 3 days

IEC61131 TwinCAT PLC & .NET, API & C++ Programming 3 days

IEC61131 Small Bus Controllers (BC & BX ranges) 1/2 day

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Please complete this form and email or fax it to us: Email - sales@beckhoff.co.uk , Fax - 01491 577267. Alternatively, call
us on 01491 410539. You will then receive confirmation of the booking along with a pro-forma invoice. All training
courses have to be paid in full at least 2 weeks before their start date.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 01491 410539.