PLC Fundamentals using Allen Bradley ControlLogix
Duration: 2 days
Audience: Beginners with very little or no PLC experience
Prerequisites: None
Course Outline
Module 1
This module starts off by covering the common hardware components found in PLC systems. Following is a basic lesson on numbering systems such as binary, hexadecimal, integers and floating point that are essential for interpreting and using values in memory. Next, there is an overview of the RSLogix5000 programming software. After that are lessons on how to connect to a PLC using RSLinx, understand CPU modes, and monitor/download programs.
Lessons
- Course Introduction
- Hardware Components
- Numbering Systems
- RSLogix 5000 Overview
- RSLinx
- CPU Modes
- Downloading / Uploading
Module 2
This module begins by covering the essential topic of memory layout and addressing using the tag database. Futhermore, the I/O addressing is discussed in detail. To aid in interpreting the program there are lessons on program basics and ladder logic using the basic relay type instructions. Finally, the ability to edit programs is covered in the Editing Ladder lesson.
Lessons
- Tag Database
- I/O Tagnames
- Program Basics
- Relay Type Instructions
- Editing Ladder
