Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC Training-Intro

Industrial Maintenance & Technology

Automation

Course Description

This course introduces programmable logic controllers (PLCs).  It explains the components of a PLC system along with the basic instructions and how they are programmed.  Communication drivers, maintenance, and troubleshooting are also covered.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

1. Identify a PLC system and its components
2. Program and interpret ladder logic instructions
3. Configure the communications drivers using RSLogix5000™ and RSLinx™
4. Use the programming software to monitor input and output devices
5. Understand the diagnostics provided by the programming software
6. Perform general practices for maintaining and troubleshooting a PLC system

Course Outline

1. An Overview of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
   • Components of a PLC
   • Operation
   • PLC Hardware
2. Project Organization and Execution
   • Routines
   • Programs
   • Tasks
   • Scan time
   • Priority
3. Tags
   • Creating
   • Monitoring
4. Communications
   • RSLinx™ Communications Driver Configuration
   • RSLogix 5000™ Communications Driver Configuration
5. PLC Programming
   • PLC Programming Languages
   • Ladder Logic
   • Examine On/Off
   • Output Energize
   • Branch Instructions
   • Internal Relays
   • Latch Instructions
   • Timers
   • Counters
   • Program Control Instructions
   • Data Manipulation Instructions
   • Math Instructions
6. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
   • Backing Up and Restoring Programs
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Diagnostic Indicators
   • Troubleshooting PLC Inputs, Outputs, and the Processor