COURSE DESCRIPTION

This training begins with an introduction to the Logix 5000 Hardware, Software, addressing schemes and basic Ladder instructions. Following this introduction is a series of real world programming projects using processes such as conveyors systems and water tank filling processes. The participant's labs are designed to program and troubleshoot the equipment processes. Each participant will be challenged to solve hardware problems, software problems, communication conflicts, and other issues that arise when troubleshooting PLC related problems.

TOPICAL OUTLINE

• Overview of Programmable Controllers

• Hardware Description, Hardware Troubleshooting

• Configure Drivers using RSLinx

• I/O Configurations, Addressing

• Navigating through Studio 5000 Software

• Ladder Diagram, Timer and Counter, Data Manipulation & Program Control

• Trend Charts, Search, Cross Reference & Forcing

• Program Editing

• Troubleshooting: Hardware & Software with emphasis on finding root cause

• Troubleshooting real world Hardware equipment

PROGRAM SOFTWARE

Training utilizes Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Microsoft Windows.

PREREQUISITE

Working knowledge of AC/DC control devices, relay ladder logic, and Windows Operating System.

OBJECTIVES

Persons successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Identify hardware components of a ControlLogix Programmable Controller System.

• Navigate through the Logix Designer application

• Configure I/O Modules

• Download and go online

• Locate I/O tags and devices

• Use a programming terminal for entering, editing, and troubleshooting basic programs.

• Isolate processor and I/O faults to the module level by interpreting status indicators.

• Develop and troubleshoot programs using ladder instructions of the ControlLogix Programmable Controller.

• Search for project components

• Analyze and troubleshoot a system using a trend chart

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This training program is designed to build competence around the troubleshooting and programming of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Programmable Controller Systems. This course will provide students with a deeper understanding of the topics covered in the Fundamentals Level 1 class. Students will improve their troubleshooting skills by learning to program ladder logic projects using a variety of instruction types. The course will be a more thorough use of the common instructions used in ladder logic programming along with more advanced instruction and use of tasks and routines.

TOPICAL OUTLINE

• Review Fundamentals of ControlLogix Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Intermediate Ladder Logic Instructions Programming

• Project Organization and Program Routines

• Troubleshooting ControlLogix Projects

PROGRAM SOFTWARE

Training utilizes Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Microsoft Windows OS

PREREQUISITE

Completion of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5000 Level 1 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Course (or equivalent ControlLogix experience & knowledge).

OBJECTIVES

Persons successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Know & understand the relationships between Controllers, Chassis, Power Supplies, IO Modules, Terminology, Indicator Lights, Key Switch

• Recognize & understand Common Communication Modules

• Be able to use status indicator lights on controllers and I/O modules to troubleshoot ControlLogix hardware

• Be able to use RSLinx, RSWho, Communication Drivers, Set IP Addresses

• Create a ControlLogix project from scratch

• Be able to interpret and use Digital & Analog Base Tags, Alias Tags

• Know when to use (and how to find/monitor/edit) Controller Scoped vs. Program Scoped Tags

• Use correct Data Types & Data Structures with ladder logic tags

• Create and use Tasks, Programs, Routines

• Program & Troubleshoot Bit Level Ladder Logic Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot Ladder Logic Timer Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot Level Ladder Logic Counter Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot Data Transfer Ladder Logic Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot Boolean Ladder Logic Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot Mathematical Ladder Logic Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot Comparison Ladder Logic Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot Program Control Ladder Logic Instructions

• Program & Troubleshoot System Instructions (GSV, SSV)

• Effectively Use Software Utilities (Searching, Bookmarks, Trending, Toggling, Forcing)

• Updating Logix5000 Firmware

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This training program provides attendees with hands-on experience using the advanced control and diagnostic capabilities of the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Programmable Controller and the Studio5000 programming software package. .

TOPICAL OUTLINE

• Review of ControlLogix Hardware and Basic Concepts

• Memory Organization Review

• Interpreting Program Control Instructions

• Instruction Familiarization: File Arithmetic and Logic, Copy, File Fill, and Bit Shift

• Analog I/O Configuration and Scaling

• Produced and consumed tags

• Overview: User Defined Data Types

• Add on Instructions

PROGRAM SOFTWARE

Training utilizes Rockwell Software Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Microsoft Windows.

PREREQUISITE

THIS COURSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR BASIC LEVEL ENTRY STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT ACQUIRED THE BACKGROUND OR TAKEN THE LEVEL 2 TRAINING CLASS.

OBJECTIVES

Persons successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Troubleshoot programs utilizing all commonly used instructions of the ControlLogix Programmable Controller.

• Utilize the diagnostic capabilities of the ControlLogix system to aid in systems troubleshooting.

• Send messages through an Ethernet network.

• Setup and configure Analog Input and Output cards for 0-10VDC and 4-20mA applications.

• Setup BSL instructions for parts tracking and Setup FIFO/LIFO File instructions to track part numbers.

• Understanding how recipes transfer data and settings

• Create and test an AOI instruction.

• Using User Defined Data Types

• Program & Troubleshoot Data Exchange Between Controllers (Produce, Consume, MSG)