Automated Controls

Introduction to PLC5s: Overview of Hardware, Software and Basic Instruction Sets

This forty-hour course provides a hands-on overview of the Allen-Bradley PLC5 programmable controller Hardware; Software and Basic Instruction sets. Extensive opportunities are provided for practice on PLC5 simulators with complete PLC5 software programs pre-loaded. Basic troubleshooting skills are also covered. (Customer may use own programs if desired).

After this class, participants will be able to:

• Understand and utilize PLC Hardware

• Understand PLC5 Addressing & Numbering Systems

• Recognize the function and operation of basic Instruction Sets

• Gain basic familiarity with software as follows:

1. Recognize how the PLC5 software (RSLogix5™, AB6200 or ICOM) is used to interface with the PLC5 hardware and ladder logic programming

2. Recognize how the PLC5 software uses Instruction sets

3. Search to a specific address

4. Insert, delete or alter instructions

5. Save, store or print program modifications

6. Perform a program backup

Program Specifications

Prerequisites

Familiarity with Ladder Logic, Numbering Systems basics, and possess good Windows Navigational Skills

Length

40 hours

Class Size

Up to 8 (six simulators per class)

Call CBIL's Business Practice Leader for Automated Controls, Ellen Irons, at 314.539.5386 to learn more about our services and how we might meet your needs. Or email Ellen at .