PLC– Logic Development, Programming and Troubleshooting Course

Course Overview:

This course is designed for learners who have little to no understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA systems and want to gain some knowledge or are simply looking for a refresher.

It covers the full breadth of PLC hardware, software and system design while also incorporating the use of RSLogix ™ for programming, diagnosing, and troubleshooting. 

The participants will acquire practical skills in ladder logic programming, maintenance, operational practice, and even system installation. 

The course incorporates practical components, and focuses on real-life scenarios so the learners will be able to analyze, configure, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems with greater ease. A perfect course for someone who is completely new or even someone looking to enhance their skills, this course covers the concept of controlling processes in people.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-

• Apply the latest technologies of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and employ SCADA programming in process control
• Analyze the system parts & power supplies of a PLC hardware including the block diagram of a typical PLC, PLC processor module & memory organization
• Discover the underlying principles of a PLC software such as the programming devices, number systems, memory components, data structures, operating modes, and limitations
• Discuss the PLC systems design, installation, and maintenance and be able to review the documentation & troubleshooting techniques used in the system

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for those who have little or no exposure to PLC and SCADA but expect to become involved in some or all aspects of PLC and SCADA. Further, the course will be of value to those who already have the basic skills but need to refresh and update their basic knowledge.

Course Outlines:

Basic use RSLogix ™ Software

• Starting RS Linx ™ and RS Logix ™
• PC to PLC Communications
• Working efficiently with toolbars
• On-Line and Off-Line Operation
• Quickly compare PLC program copies
• Communicating with the PLC
• Burning the EPROM
• Find your way around in large PLC programs
• Using Rs Logix ™ as your second troubleshooting partner
• Forces Enabled/Disabled safely
• Data files and subroutines
• How to find your own answers using software
• Questions from the audience

PLC Ladder Logic

• Is it normally open or normally closed?
• A basic rung of logic
• RS Logic Instruction types
• MCR, JSR, and the basic structure of a PLC program
• Adjusting Timers and Counters
• What are integers, binary, floating-point data memory areas?
• symbols and rung descriptions

Standard Operating Practices (SOP)

• Backing up your PLC programs
• Protecting your PLC programs
• Reliable operating procedures
• EPROM for zero downtime
• Documenting change
• Safety while troubleshooting
• File Management
• Downloading and Uploading

Troubleshoot Actual Problems

• Basic troubleshooting theory
• The most common problems
• Relating your PLC program to the real world
• Tracing and monitoring input and outputs
• How to recover quickly from lightning and other power problems
• Actual troubleshooting exercise

Using Rs Logix's ™ Advanced Diagnostics