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Kinetix Motion

Kinetix Motion

Modules (1-3)      $2285.00
Duration: 3 days
Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program Kinetix Motion
Prerequisites: Attended ControlLogix Introduction Modules 1-4 OR acquired the equivalent experience. Please contact us.

Course Outline

Module 1

This Module introduces the student to Kinetix Motion by going over the terminology and hardware used and the tag types. Next, how to add and review a motion module is covered along with motion groups. To conclude the module axis configuration is discussed.

Lessons

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Terminology
  3. Hardware
  4. Drives
  5. Motion Data Types
  6. Adding a Motion Module
  7. Motion Group
  8. Axis Configuration

Module 2

This module begins with Hook-Up Tests and then moves on to using the GSV instruction to determine the status of either a CIP or SERCOS drive. Next, the student will learn to create and edit a virtual axis. The student will also determine the properties of an existing axis in a project. Following this, to finish out the module, direct, state and group commands are covered in depth.

Lessons

  1. Hook-Up Test (CIP Motion)
  2. Drive Status
  3. Virtual Axis
  4. Motion Direct Commands
  5. Motion State Commands
  6. Motion Group Commands

Module 3

This module begins with the Motion Move Commands and then moves on to the MATC Instruction. Next, the student will learn how to edit and troubleshoot the MAPC Instruction followed by the Motion Output Cam. Registration and Watch events are covered with a final word on troubleshooting to conclude the module.

  1. Motion Move Commands
  2. MATC Instruction
  3. Motion Position Cams
  4. Motion Output Cam
  5. Registration and Watch
  6. Troubleshooting

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    GuardLogix

    GuardLogix

    (Modules 1-2)      $1885.00
    Duration: 2 days
    Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a GuardLogix Safety project
    Prerequisites: ControlLogix (Modules 1-4)

    Course Outline

    Module 1

    This module introduces safety associations, regulations and standards that have been created for machine safety. Hardware and system components used in a typical GuardLogix system are covered. The many types of safety devices that can be connected to a GuardLogix system including fault detection methods employed by safety PLCs are introduced. Understanding safety device connections, functionality and terminology will in turn help in configuring, programming and troubleshooting a safety PLC. The student should be able to point out the differences between a GuardLogix and a standard ControlLogix application. To conclude the module the use of safety tags and how to map standard tags into safety tags is demonstrated.

    Lessons

    1. Safety Standards
    2. System Overview
    3. Safety Devices
    4. Project Overview

    Module 2

    This module introduces the Guard I/O hardware in more detail. Different configurations and networking options are discussed along with common safety fault detections methods. Information is provided on how to configure Guard I/O modules in RSLogix 5000 using the 1791DS-IB8XOB8 CompactBlock as an example. The student will be able to interpret the operation of programs using safety instructions and troubleshoot a GuardLogix system. Interpreting the LED indicators on GuardLogix processors and Guard I/O modules and the status tags that provide connection and individual point status conclude the module.

    Lessons

    1. Guard I/O Hardware
    2. Configuring Guard I/O
    3. Safety Instructions
    4. Troubleshooting
    5. GSV Instruction
    6. Safe Produced Consumed Tags

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      FactoryTalk View SE

      FactoryTalk View SE

      (Modules 1-4)      $2485.00

      Duration: 4 days
      Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a FactoryTalkView SE project

      Course Outline

      Module 1

      This module begins with an overview of the FactoryTalk View SE software including terminology, components, features, architectural layouts and the project manager application. Next, the student will develop a project and learn about creating an application followed by creating a project run time client. Data Servers will be covered and the module concludes with a discussion of the Tag Database.

      Lessons

      1. The Big Picture
      2. The Project
      3. Creating an Application
      4. Project Run Time Client
      5. Data Servers
      6. Tag Database

      Module 2

      This module begins with an in-depth look at the Graphic Editor including editing properties, creating, editing and using objects, inserting graphics, adding and editing animation and tag substitution to objects. You will also add/edit push button, numeric and string objects, attach commands, add fill animation to display objects and import graphics on displays. To conclude the module, the student will be able to create, edit and use Tag Placeholders.

      Lessons

      1. Graphic Editor (1)
      2. Graphic Editor (2)
      3. Tag Placeholders

      Module 3

      To begin this module, recipes and macros are covered. Next, Derived Tags are discussed including creating, editing, starting and stopping. The student will be learn to create, edit, identify and use HMI Alarms and commands. Alarms and Events are covered in detail to conclude the module.

      Lessons

      1. Recipes
      2. Macros
      3. Derived Tags
      4. HMI Alarms
      5. Alarms and Events

      Module 4

      This module begins with a discussion of Data Logging. Next, the student will learn to create and edit events to trigger SE actions followed by creating key definition files and learning how to turn them on and off. Trending is covered including how to add, configure and modify trend objects. The module concludes with a lesson on security.

      Lessons

      1. Data Logging
      2. Events
      3. Client Key Definitions
      4. Trending
      5. Security

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        FactoryTalk View ME

        FactoryTalk View ME

        (Modules 1-3)      $2285.00

        Duration: 3 days  *This Class is scheduled in the 4th week of the month.
        Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a FactoryTalkView ME/RSView ME/PanelViewPlus project

        Course Outline

        Module 1

        This module introduces the student to the software and hardware components of a FactoryTalk View Enterprise system. The next lesson deals with planning a well-designed and useable operator interface application. Students will learn to set up the communications and tag database within FactoryTalk View Machine Edition and conclude the module with graphic displays.

        Lessons

        1. System Overview
        2. Planning an Application
        3. Communications
        4. Tag Database
        5. Graphic Displays

        Module 2

        This module introduces the student to standard objects within FactoryTalkView Machine Edition and then moves on to animating objects. The next lesson deals with creating alarm triggers, messages and editing the alarm banner. Students will learn to transfer and run an application.

        Lessons

        1. Standard Objects
        2. Animating Objects
        3. Expression Editor
        4. Alarms
        5. Transferring Applications

        Module 3

        This module introduces the student to creating and managing recipes in FactoryTalkViewME, as well as, entering data into recipes and using recipes to set values in a controller. The next lesson deals with security including set up and modifying RSAssetSecurity User Accounts and Groups. Students will understand parameters, create a parameter file and be able to use tag placeholders within objects. The student will be able to create, open and interpret Macros in an existing system. To conclude the module, students will be able to configure Global connections on a ME application.

        Lessons

        1. RecipePlus
        2. Security
        3. Local Messages
        4. Parameters
        5. Macros
        6. Global Connections

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        SLC-500 Advanced

        SLC-500 Advanced

        (Modules 4-6)      $2285.00
        Duration: 3 days  *This class is scheduled the 2nd week of the month.
        Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a SLC-500 PLC
        Prerequisites: Modules 1-3

        Course Outline

        Module 4

        This module begins with a review of the training demo unit creating a project for use with it. I/O Configuration is covered in depth. The creation of the program routines needed for the class as well as the logic to call them is then presented. Move and word level logic instructions are introduced, followed by the scaling of analog data. The last two lessons are related in that they deal with working with more than a single word of data at a time.

        Lessons

        1. Introduction to the Demo
        2. I/O Configuration Advanced
        3. Program Control
        4. Move and Logical Instructions
        5. Scale Instruction
        6. Indirect and Indexed Addressing
        7. File Instructions

        Module 5

        This module starts by looking at some miscellaneous math and logic instructions to decode / encode data and deal with the high-speed clock. The communication instructions are then examined to allow peer to peer communications. The STI and DII interrupts are then used, and the module is completed with a review of the shift register instructions.

        Lessons

        1. Miscellaneous Math Instructions
        2. Communication Instructions
        3. Selectable Timed Interrupt
        4. I/O Interrupts
        5. Shift Register Instructions

        Module 6

        This module begins by looking at the file diagnostic instructions, then completes the exploration of the file instructions – the FIFO / LIFO and sequencers. The last topic is an introduction to process control and the PID instruction.

        Lessons

        1. FBC and DDT Instructions
        2. FIFO and LIFO Instructions
        3. Sequencers
        4. The PID Instruction

         

         

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        *This class is scheduled the 1st week of the month.

        SLC-500 Introduction

        SLC-500 Introduction

        (Modules 1-3)      $2285.00
        Duration        : 3 days  *This class is scheduled the first week of the month. 
        Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a SLC-500 PLC
        Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

        Course Outline

        Module 1

        In this module, the students will be introduced to the demo. The fundamental aspects of a SLC500 system are covered followed by an introduction to RSLogix500 software, the programming environment for the processor. Students will receive a basic understanding of a SLC500 project, including an introductory look at routines, data table files, and addressing. An overview of RSLinx software and configuring communication drivers to allow the computer to communicate to the various processors will also be covered. At the end of this module students will be comfortable with I/O Configuration.

        Lessons

        1. Introduction to the Demo
        2. System Overview
        3. RSLogix 500 Overview
        4. RSLinx
        5. Processor Fundamentals
        6. Addressing
        7. I/O Configuration

        Module 2

        This module starts with an introduction to ladder logic fundamentals. Many of the core instruction sets for the SLC 500 processor are covered including timers, counters and comparison instructions. By the end of the lesson the student should feel comfortable editing ladder logic.

        Lessons

        1. Programming Fundamentals
        2. Bit Instructions
        3. Editing Logic
        4. Timers
        5. Counters
        6. Comparison Instructions

        Module 3

        This module primarily introduces students to the essential maintenance and troubleshooting related tools available in RSLogix 500 software. The module begins with an overview of the math instructions in the SLC500, and then migrates into maintenance related topics such as searching, monitoring data, and forcing. To conclude the module, students will review some of the tools & skills provided in other sections with a focus on troubleshooting.

        Lessons

        1. Math Instructions
        2. Documentation
        3. Search Techniques
        4. Monitoring Data
        5. Forcing
        6. Troubleshooting

         

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        ControlLogix Advanced

        ControlLogix Advanced

        (Modules 5-8)      $2485.00
        Duration: 4 days  *This class is scheduled in the 2nd week of the month.
        Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a Logix5000 project
        Prerequisites: Attended ControlLogix Introduction Modules 1-4 OR acquired the equivalent experience. Please contact us.

        Course Outline

        Module 5

        This modules starts off with reinforcing some of the basics presented in Modules 1-4. The features of the GSV and SSV instructions are presented to get and set system values. The next lesson goes over the status flags used to monitor certain events in the logic and then instructions used to manipulate and move data. After this, indirect addressing is discussed as a powerful method of accessing tags. To conclude the module, the student will gain an introduction to instructions that work on a file level, otherwise known as arrays.

        Lessons

        1. Introduction to the Demo
        2. Arrays
        3. User Defined Type
        4. GSV / SSV Instructions
        5. Status Flags
        6. Move Instructions
        7. Indirect Addressing
        8. File Instructions

        Module 6

        The module begins by covering special instructions that are commonly used to monitor and compare machine state with a reference bit pattern and then continues with miscellaneous instructions for statistical control. The instructor will then cover bit shift instructions that can be used to track parts flow in an assembly line production. The last lesson covers ways to handle data in stacks with the stack register instructions.

        Lessons

        1. Special Instructions
        2. Misc Instructions
        3. Bit Shift Instructions
        4. Stack Register Instructions

        Module 7

        This module begins with instructions that can be used to control repetitive machine operations. Next, the student is introduced to the concept of add-on Instructions by using and troubleshooting existing instructions followed by a powerful method for creating your own instructions. The next lesson covers some of the new advanced features in the message instruction. To conclude the module inter-processor communications using EtherNet as the medium is covered. In the case of produced/consumed tags, no message instruction is used.

        Lessons

        1. Sequencer Instructions
        2. Using Add-On Instructions
        3. Creating Add-On Instructions
        4. The Message Instruction
        5. Produced and Consumed Tags

        Module 8

        This module begins by exploring some more aspects of tasks. Next, the ASCII string instructions used to develop text messages for display and communication are covered. The power-up handler and fault routines will be discussed and the last lesson covers the concepts of closed loop control with the PID instruction.

        Lessons

        1. Event Tasks
        2. ASCII String Instructions
        3. Fault and Power Up Handling
        4. The PID Instruction

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        ControlLogix Introduction

        ControlLogix Introduction

        (Modules 1-4)      $2485.00
        Duration: 4 days  *This Class is scheduled monthly; the 1st week in the east and the 3rd week in the west.
        Audience: Anyone needing to maintain or program a Logix5000 project
        Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

        Course Outline

        Module 1

        This module takes a fundamental approach to a ControlLogix system. It begins with an overview of the architecture and migrates into an introduction of RSLogix 5000, the programming environment. Students will learn how to setup communications to the PLC using RSLinx, download and upload projects, as well as determine the modes of the CPU.

        Lessons

        1. System Overview
        2. RSLogix Studio 5000 Overview
        3. RSLinx
        4. Configuring Ethernet Modules
        5. CPU Modes
        6. Downloading / Uploading

        Module 2

        This module presents the fundamentals of memory management with a discussion of the tag database. The module continues with instruction on configuring the digital and analog I/O modules. Non Volatile Memory is discussed and then the student will learn the basics of ladder logic. The relay type instructions will be covered and how to enter and edit the in the ladder editor. A lesson on documentation concludes the module.

        Lessons

        1. Tag Database
        2. Configuring Discrete I/O
        3. Configuring Analog I/O
        4. Studio 5000 Emulate
        5. Non Volatile Memory
        6. Ladder Logic Basics
        7. Relay Type Instructions
        8. Editing Ladder
        9. Documentation

        Module 3

        This module starts with timers and counters. The tag database is revisited by looking at the more advanced features of arrays and user defined data types. The module continues with compare and math instructions.

        Lessons

        1. Timers
        2. Counters
        3. Arrays
        4. User Defined Type
        5. Compare Operations
        6. Math Operations

        Module 4

        The beginning of this module covers the different ways to scan through routines with tasks, programs and routines and the program control instructions. There is instruction on some helpful troubleshooting tools and principles, which include searching, forcing, trending and the project compare tool.

        Lessons

        1. Tasks, Programs and Routines
        2. Program Control
        3. Searching and Cross Reference
        4. Forcing
        5. Trending
        6. Project Compare Tool
        7. Troubleshooting

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        *This Class is scheduled monthly; the 1st week in the east and the 3rd week in the west.