A-510: ALLEN-BRADLEY PLC-5 Family Programmable Controllers/Level One
Course Description
This 32 hour, 4 day training program provides students with hands-on experience in the troubleshooting and
maintenance of the Allen-Bradley PLC-5 family of programmable controllers. Hardware and software
troubleshooting techniques are heavily emphasized throughout the course. Troubleshooting techniques include
interpretation of status indicators, diagnostic messages and use of the programming terminal to quickly isolate
faults and take proper corrective actions. The instructor will use examples of actual PLC-5 troubleshooting
experiences to enhance the learning process.
Topical Outline
Introduction to Programmable Controllers
Hardware Description
I/O Configurations
Installation
Windows Based Programming Terminal Operation
Addressing
Instruction Familiarization: Ladder Diagram, Timer and Counter, Data Manipulation & Program Control
Use Software Utilities to aid in the Troubleshooting Process (Histograms, Search, Force)
Program Editing
Peripheral Operations: Program Loading & Program Printing
Troubleshooting: Hardware & Software
Application Projects Using Industrial Hardware
Remote I/O Rack & Network Setup
Data Highway Plus Overview/Hands-on Demonstration
ControlNet Overview (Time Permitting)
Objectives
Persons successfully completing this course will be able to:
Identify hardware components of all PLC-5 Family controllers
Distinguish the features and capabilities of the different PLC-5 products
Configure and install a PLC-5 system
Use a Windows based programming terminal for entering, editing and troubleshooting programs
Isolate processor and I/O faults to the module level
Troubleshoot simple programs using all ladder instructions of the PLC-5
Properly use peripheral devices to store, copy and print programs
Properly connect and establish communications over a Data Highway Plus network or an ethernet network
Program Software
Training is available utilizing Rockwell Software, RSLogix5 and other software products
Prequisite
Intellect Controls Group, Inc. training program IC-101 or a working knowledge of electromechanical control
devices and relay ladder logic.
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