3 Days

Continuous process and analog applications are emphasized. The course is conducted using RSLogix and Step 7 software and our lab of PLC’s with I/O training panels. Detailed instructor demonstrations are given using hardware and software simulators. Hands on student labs are used extensively. Material is customized to reflect specific site processes.

Each participant will also use an exposed low voltage circuitry lab kit along with a simulator that presents visual layouts and animations of actual manufacturing and process machinery, which trainees use to solve mill/plant problems and complete their application exercises.

• Work with analog functions expertly.
• Interpret high speed data handling from encoders.

PLC REVIEW

Objective: Describe the basic operating parameters of PLC’s

Activity:Design control programs and troubleshoot

ANALOG I/O

Objective: Explain how PLC’s process analog I/O signals

Activity:Complete analog hardware and software labs

ENCODERS

Objective: Interpret encoder processing rungs

Activity:Hook up and configure incremental and absolute shaft encoders

PID CONTROL

Objective: Explain the operation of PID instructions

Activity:PID control simulation demo and assignment

PLC to PLC COMM’S

Objective:Explain messaging and communications between PLC’s

Activity:Configure and test data messages between PLC’s

ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING

Objective:Isolate and solve system faults quickly, accurately and safely

Activity:Use data monitors, trend plots and diagnostic instructions to detect faults

Topics :

• Encoders
• Transducers
• Analog I/O
• PLC to PLC Communications
• Advanced Troubleshooting

Objectives :

• Describe