Students who take this course should be comfortable working in a windows-based environment, and working with PLC ladder logic.
Software Used:
RSLogix or AI software with your choice of PLC-5, SLC-500, or ControlLogix systems
Course Description:
There are many types of I/O Networks such as Devicenet, Controlnet, Ethernet, and Remote I/O. If these types of networks are being used in your plant, your students will receive a great benefit from this course. Real world examples will show these participants how to troubleshoot problems in these networks. Those who attend will also learn how to set up communication between the PLC and field devices eliminating many common erros technicians make during initial setup.
Objectives:
Course Outline:
Getting Started
Review of local chassis components
Connecting a PC to the PLC
Configuring RSLinx drivers
Going Online with a PLC
Remote IO
Configure a chassis
Wire and terminate the network
Set up the PLC to scan the network
Locate field devices in the data table
Troubleshooting Remote I/O
DeviceNet
Configure a field device
Recognize cabling limitations
Configure the DeviceNet scanlist
Set up the PLC program to connect to the DeviceNet
Locate field devices in the Data Table
Utilize field devices in logic
Ethernet/IP
Ethernet/IP addressing
Network Toplogy
Utilize the BootP utility to set up a new device
Configure a connection from the PLC to the field device
Locate field devices in the data table
Troubleshooting Ethernet/IP
ControlNet I/O
Configure a remote chassis
Wire and terminate the network
Set up the PLC program for a ControlNet connection
