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PLC-5/SLC 500 and RSLogix Fundamentals

Private Delivery Only
  • Course Number: CCP122
  • Type: Instructor-led
  • Technology: PLC-5 RSLogix 5 Courses, SLC 500 RSLogix 500 Courses
  • Category: Understand
  • Duration: 2 days
Instructor-led Course Catalog

Course Purpose

This course is designed as an introduction to programmable controller systems. The PLC-5 or SLC 500 system will be featured using either RSLogix 5 or RSLogix 500 software. 

Important: By the time the course is finished, you will not be able to program, maintain, or troubleshoot a PLC-5 or SLC 500 system. However, you will have the prerequisite understanding required for the courses that teach those skills. 

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to perform the following tasks:

  • Understand programmable controller systems
  • Identify common hardware components of processors
  • Identify hardware components of I/O systems
  • Identify I/O configurations
  • Get started with programming systems
  • Change the radix (base) of a number
  • Set up communications between a programming system and a processor
  • Identify PLC-5 and SLC 500 system addresses
  • Interpret ladder logic
  • Interpret Timer On-Delay (TON) and Count Up (CTU) instructions

Who Should Attend

Individuals who have little or no working experience with programmable controller systems should attend this course. This course is also recommended for individuals who are preparing for the following courses:

Prerequisites

None

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

  • Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course
  • Lab Book provides learning activities and hands-on practice. Solutions are included after each exercise for immediate feedback 

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.

Course Agenda

Day 1-2

  • Understanding Programmable Controller Systems
  • Identifying Common Hardware Components of Processors
  • Identifying Hardware Components of I/O Systems
  • Identifying I/O Configurations
  • Getting Started with Programming Systems
  • Changing the Radix (Base) of a Number
  • Setting Up Communications between a Programming System and a Processor
  • Identifying PLC-5 System Addresses
  • Identifying SLC 500 System Addresses
  • Interpreting Ladder Logic Interpreting Timer On Delay (TON) Instructions
  • Interpreting Count Up (CTU) Instructions

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