Basic PLC programming course – Master Class

Become and expert in PLC programming course with our masterclass.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Set up and wire Allen Bradley PLC control systems from scratch.
• Set up, wire, and program Allen Bradley PLC control systems from scratch.
• Establish communication with PLCs using RS links software.
• Troubleshoot basic programs, trace faulty SLC 500 PLC/modules, and replace them.
• Troubleshoot and fix an electro-pneumatic system.
• Perform basic PLC programming (discrete signals) and download to PLCs.
• Modify existing programs for different applications.
• View the status of SLC-500 input and output data tables.
• Configure the I/O for a PLC project.

Course Content

• Introduction to PLCs
• PLC set-up and wiring
• Establishing communication with PLCs
• PLC programming with ladder logic
• Establishing communication with Allen Bradley PLCs using RS links  
• Introduction to PLC programming using ladder logic
• I/O configuration (Hardware configuration)
• Downloading and uploading to PLCs
• Data types and files  
• Programming applications and navigation through Allen-Bradley Logix 500 software
• Introduction to IEC 1131 standards  
• Electrical continuity versus logical continuity
• Applications of discrete inputs with PLC’s
• PLC timer and counter concepts, programming, and applications