Basic PLC course - Allen Bradley RSLogix 500

Basic PLC Training Course (3-days)

Course Information:
Course Description:	This training course introduces students with little or no background to PLC systems. Students will learn to read and understand basic ladder logic, be aware of potential problems and hazards, learn to perform common procedures such as editing programs, forcing, clearing faults. The students will also learn how to connect to PLC systems and how to effectively, logically troubleshoot PLC system problems using RSLogix 500 software. This training course is also designed to provide a solid conceptual knowledge base for future learning. This course covers the how's and why's of PLC systems that the reference materials and vendor sponsored courses usually don't cover.
Length:	2 days (2 to 5 days for custom onsite training)
Percent Hands-on:	75%
Training Equipment:	SLC 500 based Training Stations; Dell Laptop Computers (WindowsXP Pro, RSLogix 500, RSLinx);
Pre-requisites:	Basic computer skills with Windows XP very helpful. No previous PLC experience or knowledge needed.
Target Audience:	Electricians, Technicians, Engineers
Maximum Class Size:	12 students

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

	Hard wired relays and evolution of PLC's
	Ladder Logic basics
	RSLogix 500 basics
	Program documentation
	Combination logic programs
	Batch & sequential logic programs
	Processor operation
	PLC addressing
	Timers
	Comparison instructions
	Counters
	Manipulating & moving numbers
	Processor faults
	Common procedures
	Status files / bits
	Digital numbers in PLC's
	Communications
	Analog IO
	Troubleshooting tips
	Maintenance issues
	Setup up RSLogix 500 and using software tools
	Advanced RSLogix 500 software features
	Understanding program planning & layouts

Primary Skills Learned:

	Read and interpret common ladder logic programming
	Logically troubleshoot common problems
	Searching / Finding program components, instructions, or addresses
	Make minor program edits (when appropriate)
	Go online with processors
	Download files to processor (when necessary)
	Find, clear and correct processor faults
	Perform online program edits safely (when appropriate)
	Perform Force and 'Toggle bit' operations
	Perform online data manipulations (set-point changes, etc.)
	Use RSLogix 500 safely and effectively
	Use RSLinx to setup communications
	Become more familiar with and use reference materials more effectively
	Understand the implications and possible problems of various actions and procedures

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

	Develop, write, and download basic ladder logic program
	Configure IO
	Configure communications
	Practice going online with processor
	RSLogix 500 basic navigation
	Documenting programs (Instruction symbols, descriptions and rung comments)
	Troubleshooting logic problems
	Battery / RAM issues
	Scan cycle issues
	Timer operation
	Use comparison instructions
	Develop, write and download basic stoplight program
	Counters lab
	Runtime counter lab
	Number manipulations lab
	Processor faults labs
	Force operations labs
	Online editing labs
	Saving programs' issues and precautions labs
	Status files & bits labs (Date & time stamping)
	Configuring & using RSLinx communications software labs
	Going online versus uploading and downloading labs
	Scaling analog inputs and outputs labs
	System troubleshooting

	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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Page Updated: Jan 6, 2009