This course is designed to introduce the trainee to control systems with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It includes intensive practical classes with live PLCs, modules, field devices and industrial process simulator systems.
Course Objectives
Set up and wire Allen Bradley PLC control systems from scratch
Set-up, wire and program Allen Bradley PLC control systems from scratch
Establish communication with PLCs using RS links software.
Troubleshoot basic programs trace faulty SLC 500 PLC/modules and replace them.
Perform basic PLC programming(discrete signals) and download to PLCs
Modify existing programs for different applications.
View the status of SLC-500 input and output data tables
Configure the I/O for a PLC project
Course Content
Introduction to PLCs
PLC set-up and wiring
Establishing communication with PLCs
PLC programming with ladder logic
Establishing communications with Allen Bradley PLCs using RS links
Introduction to PLC programming using ladder logic
I/O configuration (Hardware configuration)
Downloading and uploading to PLCs
Data types and files
Programming applications and navigation through Allen-Bradley Logix 500 software
Introduction to IEC 1131 standards
Electrical continuity versus logical continuity
Applications of discrete inputs with PLC’s
PLC timer and counter concepts, programming and applications
Programming applications using sequencers
Hands-on practical exercises and simulations
Wiring, set-up, programming and operation of field devices such as sensors and VFDs PLC troubleshooting
Softwares
RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000 and RS Links
Requirements
Basic technical knowledge
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