Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

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.