This course offers valuable and current insights into the practical application of PLCs and SCADA systems in automating and controlling processes in plants and factories. It is specifically designed to benefit individuals who have limited or no prior experience with PLCs and SCADA but anticipate being involved in various aspects of their installation and programming.

Course Objectives:

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:-

Apply the latest technologies of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and employ SCADA programming in process control
Analyze the system parts & power supplies of a PLC hardware including the block diagram of a typical PLC, PLC processor module & memory organization
Discover the underlying principles of a PLC software such as the programming devices, number systems, memory components, data structures, operating modes, and limitations
Discuss the PLC systems design, installation, and maintenance and be able to review the documentation & troubleshooting techniques used in the system

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for those who have little or no exposure to PLC and SCADA but expect to become involved in some or all aspects of PLC and SCADA. Further, the course will be of value to those who already have the basic skills but need to refresh and update their basic knowledge.

Course Outlines:

Basic use RSLogix ™ Software

Starting RS Linx ™ and RS Logix ™
PC to PLC Communications
Working efficiently with toolbars
On-Line and Off-Line Operation
Quickly compare PLC program copies
Communicating with the PLC
Burning the EPROM
Find your way around in large PLC programs
Using Rs Logix ™ as your second troubleshooting partner
Forces Enabled/Disabled safely
Data files and subroutines
How to find your own answers using software
Questions from the audience

PLC Ladder Logic

Is it normally open or normally closed?
A basic rung of logic
RS Logic Instruction types
MCR, JSR, and the basic structure of a PLC program
Adjusting Timers and Counters
What are integers, binary, floating-point data memory areas?
symbols and rung descriptions

Standard Operating Practices (SOP)

Backing up your PLC programs
Protecting your PLC programs
Reliable operating procedures
EPROM for zero downtime
Documenting change
Safety while troubleshooting
File Management
Downloading and Uploading

Troubleshoot Actual Problems

Basic troubleshooting theory
The most common problems
Relating your PLC program to the real world
Tracing and monitoring input and outputs
How to recover quickly from lightning and other power problems
Actual troubleshooting exercise

Using Rs Logix's ™ Advanced Diagnostics

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