Control Logix Training Course - Allen Bradley RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix® Training Course (4-days)

Course Information:
Course Description:	This course covers the details of ControlLogix® systems and RSLogix™ 5000 software, including tips and tricks for optimal use with an honest and thorough coverage of the advantages and disadvantages of the ControlLogix® system. . This course provides a solid foundation on the capabilities, applications, and uses of this cutting edge programmable automation controller system. This course covers the how's and why's of ControlLogix® systems that the reference materials and vendor sponsored courses miss.
Length:	4 days (3 to 5 days for custom onsite training)
Percent Hands-on:	50%
Training Equipment:	1756 series ControlLogix® based Training Stations; Dell Laptop Computers (WindowsXP Pro, RSLogix™ 5000, RSLinx™); Temperature Control Modules: Ethernet switches & Cabling
Pre-requisites:	Basic computer skills with Windows XP recommended. No previous PLC experience or knowledge needed.
Target Audience:	Electricians, Technicians, Engineers, and Programmers
Maximum Class Size:	10 students

Typical Course Topics (partial listing of topic areas, not in sequence):

	Features of Logix family
	Using RSLogix™ 5000 software
	ControlLogix® processor operation
	Controller program structure (Tasks, Programs, Routines)
	Programming styles (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block, SFC's)
	Tags and memory structure
	User defined tag types
	ControlLogix® integrated architecture basics
	Producer / Consumer model (and produced / consumed tag usage)
	Understanding Request Packet Intervals (RPI's)
	Understanding Change of State setting (COS)
	Data files (including user defined files, and array structures)
	Configuring IO
	Basic programming concepts and instructions
	Advanced programming concepts and instructions
	Effective documentation of ControlLogix® systems and programs
	Faults and fault routines
	Programming and using array structures
	System variables (GSV, SSV)
	Common procedures (connecting, searching, editing, etc.)
	RSLogix™ 5000 advanced tools
	Optimizing ControlLogix® systems
	Software & controller revision issues
	Advanced troubleshooting tips and tricks
	ControlLogix® communications

Primary skills learned:

	Read and interpret common ladder logic programming
	Understand ControlLogix® program layout (Tasks, Programs, Routines)
	Logically troubleshoot programs and field device problems
	Searching / Finding program components, instructions, tags, or addresses
	Program / edit PLC programs
	Understand Producer / Consumer model
	Understand the ControlLogix 'Integrated Architecture' scheme
	Go online with processors
	Download files to processor
	Administer and properly maintain PLC program files and documentation
	Find, clear and correct processor faults
	Perform online program edits safely
	Perform force, toggle, and tag data manipulations
	Perform online data manipulations (setpoint changes, etc.)
	Use RSLogix™ 5000 safely and effectively
	Use RSLinx™ to setup communications
	Troubleshoot communications problems
	Use diagnostics features of ControlLogix® & RSLogix™ 5000
	Become more familiar with, and use reference materials more effectively

Typical Lab Exercises (partial listing, not in sequence):

	Develop, write, and download ladder logic programs
	Configure and optimize IO
	Going online vs uploading and downloading labs
	Documenting programs
	Troubleshooting labs
	Scan cycle issues labs
	Tank batch system detailed programming exercise
	Timer labs (TON, TOF, RTO)
	Comparison instruction labs
	Develop, write and download basic stoplight program
	Configure digital and analog IO
	Producer / Consumer messaging labs
	Change of State and Request Packet Interval exercises
	Using Tasks, Programs, Routines, and Subroutines
	Observing and understanding scan cycle times
	Counters labs
	Number manipulations labs
	Processor faults labs
	Force operations labs
	Online editing labs
	Saving programs - issues and precautions labs
	Configuring & using RSLinx™ communications software labs
	Function block diagram programming labs
	Basic structured text programming lab
	Scaling analog inputs and outputs labs
	PID temperature control lab
	Ethernet messaging lab
	Producer - Consumer labs
	Establishing connections & network mapping lab
	Array structure labs
	System variables labs
	RSLogix™ 5000 software tools & utilities labs

	This course is also available as onsite training at your location, to suit your organizational needs. Contact us or complete an onsite training cost worksheet for a quick, no obligation quote.
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