Technicians Guide to Troubleshooting: Programmable Logic Controllers

Registration Information
Programmable Logic Controllers– ELC 181
Monday March 24, 2007      8:00am-4:00pm      $895

Seminar Location: Seminar is held at Joliet Junior College’s Main Campus, Room T-1008, 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, Illinois.

Seminar Description: This hands-on seminar introduces the attendee to Programmable Logic Controllers and develops skills using the PLC for basic control design, troubleshooting, and relay requirements. Attendees develop skills in reading PLC ladder logic and wiring diagrams, including numbering systems as they apply to PLCs. No PLC background is required; however, a basic understanding of industrial control circuits is essential. The pace of the seminar will be keyed to attendees’ needs. Allen Bradley PLCs are used for hands-on instruction; however, the seminar format is generic.

You will learn

1. To power up a computer and PLC, format a disk, choose PLC software, set up and run a PLC program, save and download a program to the PLC.
2. How to wire PLC discrete input and output (I/O) for electromechanical and solid-state.
3. To understand PLC numbering systems (Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal).
4. To operate the force, search and emulate functions on the PLC.
5. To code a hard-wire ladder logic diagram with the proper addressing for I/O, internal relays, timers and counters.
6. How to apply the PLC logic functions (And, Or, Not, Nand, Nor) to a given application.
7. To understand PLC start-up, installation and maintenance procedures.
8. How to apply timing and counting functions to a given application, build ladder logic to meet a given operational description for that application and incorporate all steps required for a large application.
9. To create and interpret a complete set of documentation for a given application.

Who will benefit

• Electrical maintenance personnel needing to upgrade
• Mechanical maintenance personnel needing to cross train
• Electricians
• Engineers
• Industrial equipment salespersons
• Supervisors and managers responsible for maintenance personnel

Topics

1. Introduction to PLCs
2. Number System
3. Logic
4. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
5. Input/Output
6. Programming
7. Start-up, Installation and Maintenance
8. Troubleshoot

You will receive a copy of the 1035-page text, Programmable Controllers: Theory and Implementation published by Industrial Text Company, an $88 value. This is a terrific reference to take back to the job.

IN-HOUSE TRAINING AVAILABLE
For additional information about in-house training, please call Amy Murphy at (815) 280-1418 or email

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