Lewellyn: PLC Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Programming

Automation Training

Hands-On PLC Troubleshooting, Maintenance, & Programming Using MicroLogix 1000 Software
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This hands-on program is a practical look at programmable controllers. It is intended to familiarize you with Programmable Logic Controller concepts. It will be kept very practical and most of the time you spend in class will be with your hands actually on a PLC; learning to program, edit, diagnose, and troubleshoot. The emphasis will be on teaching you concepts that will make you a better troubleshooter. Learning to repair equipment controlled by PLCs can be frustrating without a working knowledge of PLCs. In this program you will learn the concepts to help you repair equipment faster and make changes to existing programs in your plant. This powerful program will teach you what the pros know about PLCs.

Program Topics:

Hands-On Troubleshooting Exercises:

You will complete numerous instructor-led exercises which will get more challenging with each new assignment. Some will be modifying a program from an earlier exercise; others will be developing entirely new programs that the attendees will write as a team or individually. At the completion of training, you will be creating programs on your own, which will leave you with a feeling of accomplishment. This information is applicable to any brand of PLC.

PLC Components

I/O Section
CPU
Power Supply

Addressing

What is Addressing?
Types of Addressing

Ladder Logic vs Statement Lists

Instruction Set
Conditional Instructions
Output Type Instructions
Timers

Troubleshooting The PLC

General Troubleshooting Rules
Proper Meter Usage
Understanding the PLC Lights
Output Section Troubleshooting
Internal vs External Problems

18 Hands-On Labs With Troubleshooting

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