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SHORT TRAINING COURSES
This course covers various components of PLCs and equips the student with what it takes to
maintain PLCs in general.
Students will be introduced to RSLogix 500 – software for programming some Allen Bradley
Range of PLCs (Micrologix and SLC). The course is a prerequisite for students to proceed to
undertake more advanced PLC training.
Course objectives:
Identify and know the functions of the various components of the PLC.
Know the types of PLCs available
Understand how PLCs work and their operation modes
Understand the PLC memory structure
Understand Addressing
Know Input and Output devices
Write, edit, simulate and monitor PLC programs
Configure communication between the PLC and the PC
Download and Upload PLC Programs.
Choose a PLC Hardware
Know the Applications of PLCs
Course Outline:
Introduction
Components of PLCs
PLC Types
Input / Output Devices
PLC Operation Cycle
PLC Operation Modes
PLC Application Consideration
PLC Applications
Advantages of PLCs
Programming PLCs
Memory Structure of Allen‐Bradley PLCs
Addressing
Introduction to Ladder Diagrams
Introduction to PicoSoft
Writing, Editing and Simulating Ladder Logic in PicoSoft
Introduction to RSLogix 500
Introduction to RSLinx
Examples
Assignment
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The course is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with
relevant practical skills.
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
• Experience with basic control and electrical principles
• Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows
NT environment.
This course provides the necessary resources and hands on practice to efficiently wire a program
mable logic controller and troubleshoot new and previously operational PLC setups.
Course Objectives:
Understand the setup of PLC systems
Understand how PLCs interact with I/O devices.
Understand I/O addressing of common PLCs
Understand the wiring of I/O devices to PLC I/O modules
Perform troubleshooting of most PLC related problems
Course Outline:
Introduction
PLC Part Identification
PLCs and I/O devices
I/O module Addressing
Power wiring
Input Module Wiring Overview
Output Module Wiring Overview
Hands‐on wiring
Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs
Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs
Introduction to Troubleshooting PLCs
Troubleshooting the power supply
Troubleshooting input modules
Troubleshooting output modules
Troubleshooting the CPU
Common failures
Troubleshooting
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Hands‐on Troubleshooting
Hardware
Software
Students are expected to have a sound understanding in the operations of the PLC as well as
exhibit basic programming skills. Thus PLC Training Level 1 is a prerequisite for enrolling for PLC
Training Level 2.
The course is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with
relevant practical skills.
Course Objectives:
Know what a drive is, its principle of operation, and its functions
Identify and know the components of a drive
Know the functions of a drive
Know the different drive control arrangements
Know and implement the different drive connections
Program a drive
Know applications of drives
Course Outline:
What is a VFD
Functions of a VFD
VFD Control Arrangements
VFD Connections
Programming & Parameters
The course duration is two (2) days.
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INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS
Students are led through a series of discussions that introduce them to a variety of industrial
components and devices, selection criteria and their applications in industry. Participants are
introduced to electrical symbols and circuits and control circuits for common motor starters.
Participants are also taken through the crucial subject of electrical protection and safety.
Course Objectives:
Identify industrial control components, know their principles of operation, and
characteristics
Use data sheets to select the right components
Read and design electrical circuit diagrams
Know and implement electrical protection and safety
Course Outline:
Introduction to Industrial Control Components
Overview of product range
Control Units
Signaling Units
Electrical Circuit Diagrams & Symbols
Starters
Timers
Emergency circuits
Electrical protection
Electrical safety
The course is taught in three days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with
relevant practical skills.
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RSLOGIX 5000 PLC PROGRAMMING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
This course will assist the student in developing solid foundation knowledge of ControlLogix
Systems. The student will be introduced to basic concepts and terminology, and system
hardware. Building upon this knowledge, the student will be provided with the resources and
hands‐on practice required to efficiently troubleshoot a previously operational ControlLogix
system.
Course Objectives:
This course is intended for individuals who need to maintain and troubleshoot a ControlLogix
system but have no current working experience with Logix5000 systems. The course will equip
individuals to write, edit and simulate Logix5000 programs as well as troubleshoot hardware
and program errors.
Course Outline:
MODULE 1
Identifying System Components
Identifying Software Components
Connecting a Computer to a Communications Network
Communicating with a Logix5000 Controller
Interpreting RSLogix 5000 Project Organization and Execution
Identifying Local I/O Tags
Creating Tags and Monitoring Data
Drafting Basic Ladder Logic
Selecting Basic Ladder Logic Instructions
Editing Ladder Logic Online
Introduction to Structured Text, Function Block Diagrams and Sequential
Function Charts
Monitoring Arrays and Tags of User‐Defined Data Types
Documenting and Printing Components
Searching for Project Components
Programming Add‐On Instructions
MODULE 2
Starting a Ladder Diagram
Testing a Ladder Diagram
Programming Timer Instructions
Programming Compare Instructions
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Programming Move Instructions
Programming Math Instructions
Programming a Procedure
Separating the Procedure from Equipment Control
Programming Counter Instructions
Documenting and Searching Ladder Logic
Handling Expressions
MODULE 3
Applying Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Strategies
Troubleshooting Controller Problems
Monitoring GSV/SSV Instructions
Forcing I/O and Toggling Bits
Troubleshooting Digital I/O Problems
Troubleshooting Analog I/O Problems
Troubleshooting Remote I/O
Troubleshooting Power Supplies
Troubleshooting Noise Problems
Troubleshooting and Monitoring a System Using a Trend Chart
Managing Project Files
Integrated Practice‐Troubleshooting Basic Projects
Understanding Control Systems
Identifying Industrial Networks
Each module is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with
relevant practical skills.
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
• Experience with basic control and electrical principles
• Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows
NT environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs
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This course is intended to provide you with the skills required to diagnose common problems
on a Factory Talk View SE system. You will practice operating and troubleshooting the system
through hands‐on exercises using Factory Talk View SE software.
Course Objectives:
In the class, students will practice troubleshooting methods such as alarming, diagnostics
logging, data logging, and trending. You will also learn how to configure communication with a
processor and the function of redundancy. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to
apply maintenance and troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and correct problems in a
FactoryTalk View SE application.
MODULE 1
Introducing FactoryTalk View SE
Configuring FactoryTalk Services for FactoryTalk View Applications
Creating a FactoryTalk View SE Application and Configuring Communications Using an
RSLinx Enterprise Device Server
Configuring OPC Communications
Creating an HMI Tag Database
Creating a Graphic Display
Building an Interactive Graphic Display
Animating a Graphic Display
MODULE 2
Using Tag Placeholders and Creating a FactoryTalk View SE Client
Configuring Global Objects
Configuring Alarms
Creating and Viewing a Data Log Model
Creating and Configuring a Trend
Creating a Derived Tag File and an Event File
Creating Symbols, Macros, and Keys
Configuring Security
Adding VBA Display Code
Each module is taught in five days with a number of practical exercises to equip students with
relevant practical skills.
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To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
• Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows
NT environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs
WONDERWARE INTOUCH
Wonderware Intouch Training provides lessons and hands‐on labs designed to teach a
fundamental understanding of the basic principles of Intouch HMI projects. The purpose of this
course is to give you the knowledge necessary to develop a Human Machine Interface (HMI)
system for your specific plant floor environment using basic elements of the Wonderware
Intouch Windowmaker software.
Course Objectives:
Create an Intouch application representing actual plant floor operations
Establish communication with I/O aware programs; configure and troubleshoot I/O and
DA Servers
Historize and analyze plant floor data
Retrieve data from external applications and a variety of PLCs.
Course Outline:
MODULE 1
Course Introduction
Development Environment
Graphical displays
¾ Objects Buttons and sliders
¾ Display and application windows
¾ Text and text control‐
¾ Wizards
¾ Animation
¾ Bar charts
Tags and Tag Features
Creating Tags
I/O Communication
I/O Communication Protocols
Configuring I/O Communication
MODULE 2
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Troubleshooting I/O
Adding and amending alarms
Adding and amending Trending.
Reporting
Introduction to scripts
Using script to customize a project
Security and Passwords
Understanding drivers and data transfers between PLCs
Each module is delivered in five (5) days. There are a number of practical exercises to equip
students with relevant practical skills.
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
• Experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows
NT environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs
PANELVIEW TERMINALS
This course prepares students to successfully design and configure a control panel application
for a PanelView standard terminal that is used to control and monitor an operation. Students
will first use PanelBuilder32 software to practice the tasks associated with creating the operator
interface screens, then they will demonstrate proper operation of the screens by interacting
with the terminal and the processor. Students will also learn how to troubleshoot a terminal
and PanelBuilder32 applications to decrease downtime of equipment.
Course Objectives:
Design and configure applications
Troubleshoot a terminal and PanelBuilder32 applications
Course Outline:
Understand the types of standard panelview terminals available and their hardware
options.
Understand the terminal messages.
Understand the terminal setup and configuration.
Understand the use of the memory card.
Use Panelbuilder32 software to develop an application for the terminal.
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Transfer applications to the terminal and upload from it.
The course duration is four (4) days.
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FLOW MEASUREMENT
The aim of this module is to develop a sound understanding of flow meters which are used in a
wide range of engineering applications. By the end of the module, students should be able to
understand the measurement requirements in specific engineering contexts and hence specify
the appropriate type of flow meter.
Course Objectives:
Types and principles of operation of instruments
Selection of instruments
Configuration of devices
Maintenance of instruments
Application of certain instruments
Course Outline:
Introduction to Flow measurement, Flow meters and Flow measurement units
Types of Flow meters
¾ Differential pressure flow meter
¾ Positive displacement flow meter
¾ Velocity flow meter
¾ Mass flow meter
Calibration
Maintenance
Selecting a flow meter
Applications of flow meters
Course duration is two days.
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LEVEL MEASUREMENT
The aim of this module is to develop a sound understanding of level meters which are used in a
wide range of engineering applications. By the end of the module, students should be able to
understand the measurement requirements in specific engineering contexts and hence specify
the appropriate type of level meter.
Course Objectives:
Types and principles of operation of instruments
Selection of instruments
Configuration of devices
Maintenance of instruments
Application of certain instruments
Course Outline:
Introduction
Level measurement sensors
¾ Point level measurement sensors
¾ Continuous level measurement sensors
Level measurement methods
¾ RF Capacitance
¾ Conductance/ Conductivity
¾ Hydrostatic Head/ Tank Gauging
¾ Radar
¾ Ultrasonic
Configuration
Maintenance
Selecting a level instrument
Applications of level meters
Course duration is two (2) days.
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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
The aim of this module is to develop a sound understanding of temperature sensors which are
used in a wide range of engineering applications. By the end of the module, students should be
able to understand the measurement requirements in specific engineering contexts and hence
specify the appropriate type of temperature sensors.
Course Objectives:
Types and principles of operation of instruments
Selection of instruments
Configuration of devices
Maintenance of instruments
Application of certain instruments
Course Outline:
Introduction
Temperature measurement sensors
¾ RTDs
¾ Thermocouples
Configuration
Maintenance
Selecting a temperature instrument
Applications of temperature sensors in industry
Course duration is two (2) days.
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