Course Description
Purpose of Seminar
In the field of equipment maintenance, installation or modification, the ability to understand and work confidently on PLCs is a must. This course is designed to introduce technicians to the AB ControlLogix™ system architecture and the software that controls it.
Understanding the basic hardware associated with a system including input modules and output modules and how they are configured is a key component to being able to troubleshoot a PLC controlled machine. Beyond the hardware side you will learn how to communicate with the ControlLogix™ system and how to upload and download projects with a complete understanding of the different CPU modes.
What You will Learn
Ladder logic fundamentals will be covered including numbering systems, addressing, relay instructions, timers and counters, and comparison instructions as well as proper program documentation which can be crucial for troubleshooting in the future. The training will include exercises on how to troubleshoot a ControlLogix™ system. It includes a complete understanding of the status lights associated with the system as well as I/O forces, troubleshooting techniques, and potential safety issues.
If you have a ControlLogix™ system that you work with, this seminar is for you. And because we know time is money, this seminar is designed to have immediate impact so that you can start eliminating costly guesswork on your repairs today. We approach our students as if they were our own employees. We give them real world, practical knowledge, and students attending this course are expected to go back to their workplace and immediately apply what they have learned.. Training like this never costs – it pays!
- ControlLogix™ System Overview
- ControlLogix™ Terminology and Definitions
- Communications Using ControlLogix™
- Configuring Ethernet/IP Drivers
- ControlLogix™ Hardware and Wiring
- Select and Configure Input and Output Modules
- Understanding Number Systems
- ControlLogix™ I/O Addressing
- How to Create and Monitor RSLogix 5000 Tags
- Basic Relay Instructions
- Ladder Logic Fundamentals
- Learn ControlLogix™ Timer and Counter Functions
- Learn How Comparison Instructions are Used
- Learn to Edit Programs
- How to Troubleshoot Using the Program
- Learn to Troubleshoot Input and Output Modules
- Learn RSLogix 5000 Project Organization
Who should Attend?
These courses are designed for maintenance personnel, electricians and others responsible for conducting maintenance and other work on PLC controlled equipment. This training is perfect for those who want to be able to speak the PLC language, read and interpret PLC ladder logic, troubleshoot PLC systems and components, and fix common PLC problems. Our instructors have broad industrial and commercial knowledge so students come from a large variety of industries, skill-levels, company sizes and job titles. Anyone needing a solid foundation of PLCs will benefit from this class.
Agenda
Discussion Topics
ControlLogix System Fundamentals
- Introduction to ControlLogix ™
- ControlLogix ™ Architecture
- System Overview
- Project Organization
- Operator interfaces
Communications
- RSLinx
- Configuring Ethernet Modules
- Communication Networks
- Network Addressing
- CPU Modes
- Uploading Projects
- Downloading Projects
ControlLogix Hardware
- Input Modules
- Output Modules
- CPU
- Communication Modules
- Digital vs. Analog
- Remote I/O
Program Management
- Numbering Systems
- ControlLogix™ I/O Addressing
- Relay Type Instructions
- Ladder Logic Basics
- Timers
- Counters
- Comparison Instructions
- Creating and monitoring tags
- Rung documentation
- Configuring I/O
Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Proper troubleshooting technique
- Searching and Cross Reference
- Status Light Indicators
- Input/Output Troubleshooting
Safely working with Forces
Software Resources and Applications
What You Will Take Home
Take-home materials include
A Personalized Training Certificate with 0.8 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for each day attended, 1.6 for both days, and
All the information you need from asking our instructors specific questions about your own unique equipment or facility.