Automation Workshop on Advanced PLC

Course details

Topics Covered

TopicMode
Introduction to PLC hardware and role in automation
Architectural Evolution of PLC
Introduction to the field devices attached to PLCPresentation and physical observations
PLC Fundamentals - (Block diagram of PLC's)
Detail information about PLC components
Power supply, CPU, I/Os, Communication bus
Various ranges available in PLC’sPractical demonstration on hardware
Identifying Logix System hardware and software ComponentsPractical demonstration
Types of Inputs & outputs / Source Sink Concepts
Wiring of the I/O devicesPractical on PLCs
Concept of flags
Scan cycle executionPractical on PLCs
Operation and Maintenance of PLC

TopicMode
Setting up PLCs / Connecting CPU, I/O modules, Rack, Backplane and Communication busPractical – Assembling PLC
Connecting Field devices to PLCs I/Os
Configuring Local 1756-I/O ModulesPractical -Physical wiring
Connecting a Computer to a Communications Network

Installing and to starting the programming terminals
Creating & Modifying an RSLogix new project
Transferring a Project File to a Logix5000 ControllerPractical – Installation of software
Identifying the status of PLC and communication busPractical on PLCs
Creating Tags & Monitoring Data in an RSLogix 5000 Project
Forcing of the I/O’sPractical on Software
Managing RSLogix 5000 Project Files
Back up of the programs and reloadingPractical on PLCs
Programming / Project Development
TopicMode
Creating various Tasks
Organizing Data
Entering, Editing, & Verifying Ladder Logic
Configuring Logix5000 Controllers to Share Data
Configuring a Message
Documenting & Searching for Project ComponentsPractical – Programming terminal
Ladder Logic Programming/Interpretation
Identifying Programming Strategies & Techniques
Documenting & Searching Ladder Logic
Programming Basic Instructions
Programming Timer & Counter Instructions
Programming Program Control Instructions
Programming Compare Instructions
Programming Compute & Math Instructions
Programming Move Instructions
Programming with Advance Instruction SetPractical – Programming terminal

Function Block Programming
Creating a Function Block Diagram
Programming Logical Function Block Instructions
Programming Timer & Counter Function Block Instructions
Programming Analog Function Block Instructions
Programming Timing Modes in a Function Block Instruction
Programming & Monitoring an RMPS (Ramp/Soak) Function Block Instruction
Controlling Program Flow Using Function Block InstructionsPractical – Programming terminal
Introduction to industrial networking
Identifying Industrial Networks for Use in a Logix5000 SystemTheory session
Introduction to DeviceNet, EtherNet & DHRIO
Devicenet configuration & use.
EtherNet configuration & use
DHRIO Configuration & use
Messaging over networksPractical – Demonstration on network
ControlNet Configuration, Scheduling & Troubleshooting
Basics of networks
Modules & Media
Addressing of nodes
Scheduling
Downloading/ uploading schedule
TroubleshootingPractical – Demonstration on network
Maintenance and Troubleshooting

TopicMode
ControlLogix Troubleshooting
Interpreting Project Organization & Execution
Monitoring Arrays & Tags of User-Defined Data Types
Editing Ladder Logic Online
Troubleshooting Controller Problems
Monitoring GSV/SSV Instructions
Forcing I/O & Toggling Bits
Troubleshooting I/O Module Problems
Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems
CPU, I/O module replacements
Fault detection and error handlingPractical on PLC Updated on 18 September, 2019