Course Summary

Node-Red is a flow-based development tool for visual programming using a pallet of nodes with built-in functionality that can be connected to other nodes for design applications.

This course provides basic knowledge of Node-Red and its application and teaches participants how to use dashboard nodes to visualise data retrieved from a machine. The state-of-the-art training equipment Modular Production System will be used.

Methodology

• Competency based
• State of the art teaching resources and facilities
• Individual and team skills development
• Video presentations, simulation and practices

Duration

3 days / 21 hours

Audience

Managerial and/or technical specialist position

Target Industry

Manufacturing Industry

Prerequisites

Working experience in the industrial automation/manufacturing industry

Course Outcomes

• Understand the basic knowledge of Node-Red
• Setup communication between Node-Red and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Collect real-time data from the PLC with Node-Red
• Design dashboards for control and data visualisation

Course Outline

• Overview of OT and IT convergence
• Introduction of Node-Red
• Configuration and setup of flow-based development tool
• Familiarisation of flow-based programming
• Flow-based programming hands-on practical experience to visualise machine data using the Modular Production System

Certification

Certificate of Completion will be awarded

MBOT CPD

15 credit hours