Certification Description
This test covers advanced principles and applications of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Among the advanced topics are PLC real time considerations, various levels of PLC networking, alternate programming languages for PLCs, international standards applied to PLCs, integration of logic and motion control in PLCs, integration of process control in PLCs, advanced human / machine interface (HMI) for PLCs, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) with PLCs, alarm management, batch control, power failure strategies, and process safety.

Certifying Organization
Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute
https://www.pmmi.org/gateway

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Mechatronics Certification Test - Programmable Logic Controllers 2 Website

Certification Description
This advanced knowledge of industrial electricity and control systems is needed to understand the complex operations of machines and systems that might be used for an electro-mechanical packaging line.

Certifying Organization
Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute
https://www.pmmi.org/gateway

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

PMMI Mechatronics: Industrial Electricity 2 Website

Certification Description
This certificate covers the principles and applications of the most commonly found mechanical drive components as used in packaging machinery and systems. Topics include simple mechanical power transmission devices such as shafts, belts, chains, cams and gears with an emphasis on application and troubleshooting.

Certifying Organization
Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute
https://www.pmmi.org/gateway

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

PMMI Mechatronics: Mechanical Components 1 Website