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Allen Bradley SLC 500- Intro

Course Length

24-Hours

Max Attendees

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:

Identify a PLC system and its components
Identify basic ladder logic instructions and their meaning
Configure the communications drivers for RSLogix 500™ and RSLinx™
Use the programming software to monitor input and output devices
Understand the diagnostics provided by the programming software
Perform general practices for maintaining and troubleshooting a PLC system

Course Outline

Overview of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Components of a PLC
- Operation
- PLC Hardware
- I/O
- Processor
- Programming Devices
Numbering Systems
- Decimal
- Binary
- Octal
- Hexadecimal
- BCD
Fundamentals of Logic
- AND, OR, NOT Functions
Communications
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
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Backing Up and Restoring Programs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic Indicators
- Troubleshooting PLC Inputs, Outputs, and the Processor