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Rockwell RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) Maintenance & Fault Finding Course

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Rockwell RSLogix 5000 (CompactLogix) Maintenance & Fault Finding Course

Course Duration

3 days – can be tailored to 4 or 5 days with extra content included

Intended Audience

This course is for Technicians & Engineers who are responsible for installing, maintaining & fault-finding industrial automation plant systems which uses Rockwell CompactLogix PLCs.

Software Used

Rockwell RSLogix 5000 Programming Software

Hardware Used

Rockwell CompactLogix PLC Hardware

Pre-Requisites

Understanding of automation control systems Knowledge of digital electronics and electronic technology

Course Outline & Objectives

This course introduces the RSLogix 5000 Programming Software. A system overview of the Rockwell CompactLogix PLC, which includes hardware & software components, plus system configuration issues. The course concentrates on the CompactLogix PLC hardware, & troubleshooting. RSLogix 5000 software diagnostic tools & programming instructions are introduced in the course to guide the delegate through the management of a realistic application.

The course consists of instructor-led tuition & discussions which focuses heavily on examples from the delegates own applications, backed up by practical hands-on sessions. Demonstration exercises are included & allow delegates to practice tasks such as testing, debugging & fault finding using diagnostic tools. Programming theory is kept to a minimum, the course is hands on with great emphasis on the practical aspects of Programmable Logic Controller application. The course is based around the Rockwell CompactLogix PLC.

Brief Description

  • Identify the components & performance characteristics of the Rockwell CompactLogix PLCs
  • Install a PLC system, including the communication cabling & wiring of I/O
  • Operate the RSLogix 5000 software to make it perform certain tasks.
  • Perform system diagnostics when a problem occurs.
  • Debug hardware problems
  • Document, test, & troubleshoot an application program.
  • Replace CompactLogix PLC hardware & modules when a fault occurs.
  • Understand basic instruction set & be able to make minor modifications to software.
  • Backup & restore a PLC program when required.
  • Utilise binary operations, timers, counters, comparators, & arithmetic operations for modifications

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Course Modules

  1. PLC System Overview
  2. Programming Software
  3. RSLogix 5000 Software
  4. Program Monitoring
  5. PLC Program Elements
  6. Configure & Parameterising the PLC
  7. Diagnostics

Course Summary

On completing this course, delegates will be able to configure a CompactLogix PLC & have the capability to diagnose problems & fault find. The delegates will also receive a certificate to confirm they have completed the course.

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