Programmable Logic Controllers Module (single-certified QQI)

This practical, action learning course is designed to enable staff to fault-find on advanced manufacturing equipment.

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Programmable Logic Controllers Module (single-certified QQI)


Level:QQI Level 6


Accredited by:Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)


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This 5-day course (split over 2 weeks) course is designed to enable technical/maintenance staff to be effective in the use of PLCs to identify faults in modern manufacturing equipment. At the end of this module learners will be able to:

  • Navigate RSLogix 500 competently
  • Set-up an Ethernet Interface to Communicate with a MicroLogix PLC
  • Assign an IP address to the PLC using BOOT-TP  
  • Compare Offline files to those in PLC memory
  • Understand the way RSLogix 500 organizes Ladder Files
  • Create PLC Data Files define data types
  • Use Watch Tables
  • Interrogate Basic Ladder Logic Instructions and how they interact with Data Files.
  • Use the Cross-Referencing tool to navigate code
  • Learn Good Program Structure for Sequence/State control.
  • Track and Control sequences with thMOV, EQ and LIM instructions (found commonly in Industry)
 
  • Troubleshoot a robot Pick and Place sequence with simulated faults in Factory IO

This price relates to a full class delivered on-site for the member company. This module is also delivered for individuals at centres in Dublin and Cork.

This is an elective module (15 ECTS) on the full Level 6 in Industrial Automation Technology (QQi  - 120 credits)