Those who want to become proficient programming control systems using A-B PLC controllers often find themselves trying to simulate complex operations with lights and switches, since building application test systems can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

But with our Mastering SLC & MLX Applications course and a copy of PLCLogix 500, students have everything they need to learn how to solve several fully simulated applications.

PLCLogix 500 is a unique software tool that not only simulates the workings of RSLogix 500 / Micro, but also includes a fully simulated SLC-500 PLC with several Digital and Analog IO modules, as well as an IO Simulator and Ten Fully Simulated Applications.

That means students of our Mastering SLC & MLX Applications with PLCLogix 500 don't need to buy a copy of RSLogix 500 (starting at $810/year for 500 Starter,) an A-B PLC, and various input, output and panel devices.

Instead, students can choose between buying our Mastering SLC & MLX Applications course and using the Free Trial Version of PLCLogix 500 for a 15 day period, or pickup a Lifetime License of PLCLogix 500 from The Automation School for just $294.99. And when you purchase a PLCLogix 500 license from us you also get our Mastering SLC & MLX Applications course for it completely free!

Because we value your time, each application lesson also comes with a “Tag Start File” so if you wish to jump right into programming you'll be able to do so while still using the same tag definitions as our instructor.

NOTE: If you purchase the bundle with the course and software license, an activation instruction email will be sent to you within four working days of placing your order. To activate your license you need to install the 15 Day Trail software (link to download included with your receipt) on the PC you will be activating your license on. Also note that the 15 Day Trial has the same features as the Full License, but will only run for 15 days from the time of installation, unless activated.

NOTE: If purchasing more than a Single License (any quantity over 1) you must provide us with the names and email addresses of the additional students for us to be able to process your order, or purchase a voucher for each employee.

Course Topics:

Below is a summary of the topics covered in this course, and a complete lesson listing is also available in a following section:

• Installing, Running, and Details about PLCLogix 500
• How to Use PLCLogix 500 and its Built-In I/O Simulator
• Controlling the Air Compressor Application
• Controlling the Conveyor Carwash Application
• Controlling the Warehouse Door Application
• Controlling the Silo and Conveyor Application
• Controlling the Batch Mixing and Processing Application
• Controlling the Stationary Carwash Application

Who should take this course:

Anyone who understands the basic usage of RSLogix 500 / Micro and would like to learn to write programs to solve applications, or practice their application solving skills, while also learning to use PLCLogix 500.

Instructor Bio:

Shortly after earning a degree in Electronics, Shawn Tierney spent twenty five years working in the field as a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor specialist helping countless Engineers and Electricians learn how to select, setup, program, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley industrial automation controls.

During his time as a specialist, Shawn attended over fifty weeks of Rockwell training and gained his certification as a Rockwell Automation Specialist and Information Software Specialist, and graduated from Rockwell's STPA Certification program with the highest recorded score.

During that time Shawn also earned his Microsoft Certifications in Server and Desktop Operating Systems, becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional.

Shawn left his job as an Automation Specialist in 2015 to focus on sharing everyting he's learned in affordable, self-paced courses at TheAutomationSchool.com