Basic ControlLogix

This course takes a fundamental approach to a ControlLogix system. It begins with an overview of the architecture and migrates into an introduction of RSLogix 5000, the programming environment. Participants will learn how to setup communications to the PLC using RSLinx, download and upload projects, as well as determine the modes of the CPU.

Upon completion of the course, participant shall be able to:

  • Understand the Control Logix System environment
  • Set up communications using RSLinx
  • Download and Upload programs into the PLC
  • Configure Digital and Analog I/O modules
  • Basics of Ladder logic
  • Use timers, counters and comparators instruction

Day 1

  • System Overview
  • RSLogix Studio 5000 Overview
  • RSLinx
  • Configuring Ethernet Modules
  • CPU Modes
  • Downloading / Uploading

 

Day 2

  • Tag Database
  • Configuring Discrete I/O
  • Configuring Analog I/O
  • Non Volatile Memory
  • Ladder Logic Basics
  • Relay Type Instructions
  • Editing Ladder
  • Documentation

Day 3

  • Timers
  • Counters
  • Arrays
  • User Defined Type
  • Compare Operations
  • Math Operations
  • Mask Instructions

 

Day 4

  • Tasks, Programs and Routines
  • Program Control
  • Searching and Cross Reference
  • Forcing
  • Trending
  • Project Compare Tool
  • Troubleshooting

Anyone needing to maintain or program a Logix5000 project

Basic computer skills

4 Days