Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers and Installations

Troubleshooting is the systematic and logical procedure used to determine the cause of an electrical problem by eliminating things that cannot be the cause of the trouble.

In order to meet that objective, it is essential to understand how electrical equipment and circuits perform when operating correctly, and symptoms associated with failures. Knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment is a component to the definition of a qualified person used in electrical and safety standards.

This course will incorporate the best practices of troubleshooting specific to AllenBradley CompactLogix, ControlLogix and SLC-500 PLC hardware and associated input/output circuitry. Students will use Rockwell Automation RSLinx, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500 programming software to edit, document, download, upload, go online with, save, and operate control programs.

The course will also include a review of electrical circuit construction as depicted with schematic and wiring diagrams, as wells as process diagrams.

Course Objectives:
Students are expected to use the knowledge gained relating to the operation of PLC hardware including I/O modules, program instructions, data organization, and communication with a programming PC as an asset to maintaining and troubleshooting their employer’s equipment.

Important: The class you are registering for must meet the requirements for cohort size in order for it to run. In the event of very low enrollment and when no other resource is available, the class will be canceled or rescheduled to a later date. You will be notified through email of such change. Cancellation Policy: If you need to withdraw from a class and you notify us at least three business days (Five business days notice is needed for Transportation and Public Safety cancellations, and seven business days notice is needed for SHRM cancellations) before the class starts, you will receive a credit or refund of the course fee. For SHRM cancellations, if you have already received your course materials, those would need to be returned (unopened) or would be reduced from the amount of your refund. Please contact the following representatives for cancellations:

For Healthcare Cancellations, please notify Meriem Aman via email at: meriem.aman@dctc.edu.
For Transportation Cancellations, please notify Jim Unger via email at: jim.unger@dctc.edu or Julie Dubois via email at: julie.dubois@dctc.edu
For Steam and Hot Water Boiler Cancellations, please notify Chris Hinrichs via email at: chris.hinrichs@dctc.edu
For SHRM Cancellations, please notify Chris Hinrichs via email at: chris.hinrichs@dctc.edu
For CDL Cancellations, please notify Chris Hinrichs via email at: chris.hinrichs@dctc.edu
For all other classes and programs , please notify Gina Zimmer via email at: Gina.zimmer@dctc.edu

No refunds or transfers allowed if you notify us less than three business days before the class starts, five days notice needed for Transportation and Public Safety, seven days notice needed for SHRM.
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