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Rockwell RSLogix 5000 (ControlLogix) Maintenance & Fault Finding Course

Rockwell RSLogix 5000 (ControlLogix) 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 that use Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs.

Software Used

Rockwell RSLogix 5000 Programming Software

Hardware Used

Rockwell ControlLogix PLC Hardware

Pre-Requisites

Course Outline & Objectives

This course introduces the RSLogix 5000 Programming Software. A system overview of the Rockwell ControlLogix PLC, which includes hardware & software components, plus system configuration issues. The course concentrates on the ControlLogix 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 focus 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.

Brief Description

• Identify the components & performance characteristics of the Rockwell ControlLogix 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 ControlLogix 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. CLX Hardware
  2. Communications
  3. RSLogix 5000 Software
  4. Program Instructions
  5. Forcing
  6. Program Structure
  7. Diagnostics
  8. Program Testing
  9. Network Faults

Course Summary

On completing this course, delegates will be able to configure a ControlLogix PLC & have the capability to diagnose problems & fault find. The delegates will also receive a certificate to confirm their completion of the course.

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