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Allen-Bradley SLC-500 & DeviceNet Communications
  • Allen-Bradley SLC-500 Programmable Controllers/Level One Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Allen-Bradley SLC-500/Level Two Advanced Maintenance & Troubleshooting
  • Allen-Bradley DeviceNet Communications


    A-5000: Allen-Bradley SLC-500 Programmable Controllers/Level One Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Description This 36 hour training program allows students to gain hands-on experience in the troubleshooting and maintenance of the Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable controller. Hardware and software troubleshooting techniques are heavily emphasized throughout the course. The instructor will use example of actual troubleshooting experiences to enhance the learning process.
    Topical Outline
    • Introduction to Programmable Controllers
    • Hardware Description/Configuration: CPU Processor Module & Input/Output Modules
    • Safety Considerations
    • IBM Compatible Terminal Operation
    • Program Entry and Interpretation: Ladder Diagram Instructions, Timers and Counters, Data Manipulation Instructions & Program Control Instructions
    • Use of Software Utilities in Troubleshooting (Force, Search, Histograms)
    • Program Editing
    • Troubleshooting: Software, Hardware Components Including Processor and I/O
    • Peripheral Operations: Program Loading & Program Printing
    Program Software Training is available utilizing Rockwell Software APS Series, AI Series and RSLogix500 software products
    Prerequisites This course is designed to meet the needs of both plant maintenance and engineering personnel. Students should be familiar with relay ladder logic
    Length 36 hours
    CEU's 3.3
    Objectives Students completing this course should be able to:
    • Identify the hardware components of the SLC-500 programmable controller.
    • Configure and install a SLC-500 programmable controller system.
    • Develop and interpret simple programs utilizing an IBM compatible terminal.
    • Troubleshoot programs and isolate faults within the SLC-500 system.
    • Properly use peripheral devices to store, copy and print programs.
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    A-5200: Allen-Bradley SLC-500/Level Two

    Description This 32-hour training program allows students to gain hands-on experience using the advanced program instructions and communications features of the Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable controller. Application projects emphasizing hardware and software troubleshooting techniques are used throughout the course to create a hands-on learning environment.
    Topical Outline
    • Review of SLC-500 Hardware
    • Advanced Programming Terminal Techniques: Specialized Edit Keys, Documentation, Utilities
    • Instruction Familiarization: Indirect Addressing, File Fill, File Copy, FIFO/LIFO, Sequencer & Bit Shift
    • Processor Communications
    • Message (MSG) Instruction
    • SLC-500 Network Communications: RS 232 Serial, DH 485, DH Plus & Ethernet
    • Analog I/O: Module Configuration and Scaling
    • Program Interrupt Instructions: Discrete Input Interrupt, Selectable Timed Interrupt
    • Overview Topics (Time Permitting): PID Instruction
    Program Software Training is available utilizing Rockwell Software APS Series, AI Series and RSLogix500 software products.
    Prerequisites Students should have successfully completed Intellect Controls Group course A-5000 or have knowledge equivalent to the course description. THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING PROGRAM.
    Length 32 hours
    CEU's 3.0
    Objectives Persons successfully completing this course will be able to:
    • Enter and interpret programs utilizing the advanced file instructions of the SLC-500
    • Troubleshoot control programs utilizing all available instructions of the SLC-500
    • Troubleshoot hardware, communications and process faults using indicators, message displays and a programming terminal.
    • Properly connect and establish communications over a SLC-500 network.
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    A-800: Allen-Bradley DeviceNet Communications

    Description This course will familiarize personnel with DeviceNet Hardware/Software, and how they interface to the Allen-Bradley PLC-5. Each student will be required to set up a network, add devices to the network and troubleshoot these devices using the required software.
    Topical Outline
    • DeviceNet Hardware
    • DeviceNet Software
    • DeviceNet System Troubleshooting
    Program Software This course can be delivered utilizing Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC-5 or SLC-500 programmable controller hardware platforms. The course can be delivered either RS Networx for DeviceNet or DeviceNet Manager software.
    Prerequisites Personnel enrolled in this course should have completed our training program A-510: Allen-Bradley PLC-5/Level One and A-520: PLC-5/Level Two or have equivalent knowledge.
    Length 16 hours
    CEU's 1.4
    Objectives Persons successfully completing this course will be able to:
    • Identify hardware components of a DeviceNet System
    • Identify appropriate taps, connectors, power supplies and cables.
    • Determine the cause of cable system faults
    • Connect to the network to configure and troubleshoot devices.
    • Use RS Networx Software to configure a DeviceNet network.
    • Verify the proper operation of the network.
    • Map a 1771 SDN Scanner's data table.
    • Interpret and modify scan list.
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