Instructor: Shawn Tierney
Category: Programmable Controllers
Details
In PAC Basics Extended Edition you'll not only learn everything you need to know to setup, use, and program the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix family of Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) using RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000, you'll also learn advanced topics including how to Message to other PLCs, how to use PlantPAx Process Objects, how to integrate Variable Frequency Drives, and more!
NOTE: If you've never used or programmed a Programmable Controller then you may want to take our “PLC Basics” course before you take this ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controller course.
What you will learn:
- Understanding the overall design of ControlLogix system and components
- How to configure a system’s Controllers, I/O, and Communications Modules
- How to setup Ethernet, Serial DF1, and USB drivers in RSLinx Classic
- The difference between RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000
- How to setup, configure, and edit RSLogix and Studio 5000 projects
- How to add, edit, and test Local, Ethernet, and ControlNet I/O
- Understanding Controller and Program tags
- How to create and edit Tags and Aliases
- How to setup, configure and edit Tasks, Programs, and Routines
- Understanding how Ladder Logic differs in ControlLogix when compared with other PLCs
- How to create, test, run, and troubleshoot Ladder Diagram Routines
- Understanding Function Block Diagram Routines, and how they Execute
- How to create, test, run, and troubleshoot Function Block Diagram Routines
- How to create and use User Defined Data Types
Extended Content Includes over Four Hours of Additional Lessons, Including:
- Understanding the components that make up Structured Text Routines
- Create, Test, and Run a Structure Text Routine
- Understanding the components that make up Sequential Function Chart Routines
- Create, Test, and Run a Sequential Function Chart Routine
- Creating an Add-on Instructions from Scratch
- Download and Use free Add-on Instructions
- Download and Use PlantPAx Process Objects Instructions
- Setup and Use Produced and Consumed Tags over Ethernet
- Setup and Use Messages over Ethernet, ControlNet, DH+ and DF1
- Integrate a VFD into your existing Motor Control program
- Use the PlantPAx P_VSD to replace your VFD Control program
- Connect and Control a VFD over Ethernet
- Bonus Lesson: Setting up Legacy PLCs for Comms Lesson
- And all future updates free of charge!
NOTE: Are you looking for a less expensive course that only covers the basics? If you are, check out “PAC Basics Standard Edition.
Who should take this course:
Anyone who already has some PLC experience and would like to master the most used features of the Allen-Bradley line of ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs.)
Requirements
Requirements to complete optional exercises or follow along:
Students who wish to complete optional exercises, or follow along with the instructor as he programs, will need the following:
1) A working copy of RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000, and a compatible Windows PC to run it on:
- Rockwell currently does not offer a free download of the RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000 programming software
- The Instructor does cover how to request a free 30 day evaluation copy of the above software from Rockwell
- To find out if your Windows PC is compatible with your Rockwell Software, visit Rockwell's website here
- Currently, the course only covers ControlLogix hardware, however all of the programming lessons can also be done with a CompactLogix controller
- Before purchasing a Contoller, Software, or PC, students should check that they are compatible with each other
- Controller, Programming Software, and Communications options and compatibility are covered in the course
- Students may also wish to use Input (push buttons, switches, etc) and Output (pilot lights, relays, etc) devices with their controller
- Note: The course includes how to find I/O wiring diagrams, but does not include lessons on basic electricity or wiring I/O devices
2) A ControlLogix or CompactLogix controller (with inputs and outputs) that is compatible with the students Windows computer AND their version of RSLogix 5000 or Studio 5000: