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Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

PLC - AB SLC500

Students taking this course will learn how the SLC500 model programmable logic controller is used in industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Students will learn industry-relevant skills including how to program, operate, install, and interface SLC500 programmable controllers for various applications. Other topics covered include:

  • System Design
  • Interfacing to I/O Devices
  • Contact and Coil Instructions
  • Motor Control Applications
  • Electro-Pneumatic Applications
  • Timer/Counter Instructions
  • Interpreting Programs
  • PLC Ladder Logic Programming
  • PLC Operation
The class meets for a total of 48 hours of training.
PLC - AB 5000

This course covers Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC’s. Topics covered in this course include:

  • Math Instructions
  • Move Instructions
  • Motor Control Applications
  • Electro-Pneumatic Applications
  • Program Interpretation
  • PLC Programming
  • PLC Operation
  • PLC Troubleshooting
  • Timer/Counter Instructions
  • Subroutine/Zone Instructions
  • BCD/LED Instructions/Applications
  • Contact and Coil Instructions
  • Interfacing to I/O Devices
  • System Design
The class meets for a total of 48 hours of training.