The aim of the training was to
support FDA in transitioning from older programming formats to the new, more intuitive, system offered by Mitsubishi Electric. So, the two-day iQ-F PLC Intermediate training course focussed on Mitsubishi Electric’s FX5 PLC series with MELSOFT GXWorks3 as a software tool. This, the company explains, provided them with the opportunity to learn how to program using the latest GX Works3 software, which is crucial for PLCs, such as the MELSEC iQ-F series, into machine builds. Prior to the training, FDA Packaging had used the tried and tested
method of dedicated hardwired connections, managing product flow via digitally connected machines that exchange important information. However, the Simple CPU Communications feature – the data communication method between the FX5 PLC series – offered a more effective technique in terms of wiring, allowing for easier future expansion. The hands-on approach of the training also enabled FDA and other
attendees to use features of GX Works3 to speed up the process of creating programs, including making any size modifications, either for design changes or errors.
“The training has been instrumental in the
advancement of our technology solutions,” Craig Hodkinson, a director at FDA Packaging, commented. “Through it, I was able to update my old program to the new format and efficiently run the FX5 PLC on my machines. The new software’s design has significantly enhanced my programming capabilities by improving operational efficiency. It has helped tremendously, and the new software is a lot more intuitive.” The collaboration has also helped Mitsubishi
Electric to identify opportunities for a more solution- based learning pathway, aligning with its vision of expanding its curriculum to address future solutions, rather than just product-based learning. Paul Proctor, training manager at Mitsubishi
Electric Automation Systems Division, said: “At Mitsubishi Electric, we are committed to supporting customers using our technology to unlock the true potential of their own machines. I’m delighted to hear how the training has helped Craig and his team to advance the capabilities of FDA’s packaging machines, and it shows the real value that can be achieved through a collaborative and in-person approach to problem solving.” The iQ-F PLC Intermediate training course is part of Mitsubishi Electric’s
wider curriculum, designed to offer learning and training needs for its entire product range and across a variety of automation and product experiences.
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