TTC Skilled Trades Training - UAW-Chrysler.com

Industrial Automation:
ALLEN-BRADLEY PLC5 PROCESSOR FAMILY/RSLOGIX
SOFTWARE (BAT 335)
3 hours
Course Description
Participants will gain the theory and principles of operation of the A-B PLC5 Processor Control
System, which will enable them to edit ladder logic programs, troubleshoot and repair PLCs,
set up computer terminals for communication with processors, and troubleshoot major faults
on the A-B SLC 500 family of programmable controls.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. use RSLogix 5 software and the PLC5 Controller to install and set up PLC5 family
processor;
2. troubleshoot and repair the PLC5 Processor control system;
3. edit ladder files using RSLogix 5 software;
4. perform corrective action to isolate and repair faults;
5. set up computer for PLC5 processor communications; and
6. perform program backup and restore procedures.
Course Objective
To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to install, set up, and troubleshoot the
PLC5 Controller using RSLogix software.
Major Topics Covered
• Power supply
• Processor board
• 1771 series I/O
• Fundamental programming
• Display modes
• Editing
• Basic MS-DOS commands
• Backing up programs
• Introduction to the PC terminal
Prerequisites
Participants should have a knowledge of electrical sequence control systems and a working
knowledge of the electrical control of machines.
Class Size
8
Course Duration
80 hours
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