Robotics Related Controllers
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The following PLC courses are geared towards controllers commonly used in robotics operations.
Software currently available: RSLogix 5 or 500, 6200 or APS, Rockwell A.I. (ICOM). All courses can be customized to meet specific needs.
Introduction to PLC/SLC Controls and Software 24 hours
This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of PLC/SLC controllers. Course includes Topics include:
- Identify the function of all major components of the system, including: processor, power supplies, input/output cards, block I/O modules, chassis, panel view, etc.
- Properly configure and install cables necessary for processor to computer communications
- Introduction to addressing and I/O tags
- Identify function, location and operation of the program and data files
- Introduction of software features for searching and verifying status of I/O bits for troubleshooting
- Demonstrate use of LED indicators to diagnose problems and take corrective action
- File utilities for saving/loading of all associated program files
Allen Bradley PLC-5 or SLC – Week 1 40 hours
This course will cover the basic skills necessary for installation, programming and basic troubleshooting of either the PLC-5 or SLC processor systems. Topics in Week 1 include:
- Identify the function of all major components, including: processor capabilities, power supplies, input/output cards, block I/O modules, chassis, panel view, etc.
- Properly configure and install cable necessary for processor to computer communications.
- Identify function, location and operation of the program and data files.
- Hardware and dip switch settings
- Demonstrate the use of the programming terminal and software
- Identify the operation of logic instructions for: Relay XIC XIO, Output OTE OTL OUT, One-Shot ONS, Timers TON TOF RTO, Counters CTU CTD, Move MOV
- Demonstrate use of LED indicators to diagnose problems and take corrective action.
Allen Bradley PLC-5 or SLC – Week 2 40 hours
This course will expand upon the basic skills covered in the previous week. Topics in Week 2 include:
- Review of major topics covered in Week 1
- Basic communication types, including: scanner, adapter, DH+, serial, Control Net, Ether Net
- Communications set-up and troubleshooting
- Programming software, including: editing online and offline, searching, I/O Forces
- Special troubleshooting software features and shortcuts
- Use of logic instructions for: Relay XIC XIO, Output OTE OTL OUT, One-Shot ONS, Timers TON TOF RTO, Counters CTU CTD, Move MOV
Allen Bradley PLC-5 or SLC – Week 3 40 hours
This course will reinforce the skills covered in previous weeks and will provide participants with more advanced instruction. Topics in Week 3 include:
- Review of major topics covered in Week 1 and Week 2
- Compare Math LIM CMP GEQ GRT EQU LEQ LES
- Compute Math CPT ADD SUB MUL DIV
- Move and Convert MOV MVM TOD FRD
- Logic AND OR XOR NOT
- Control JSR JMP SBR LBL MCR AFI RET AFI
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