MODICON 984 PLC
Description
This course provides a good understanding of how 984 logic instructions work and practical working exposure to programming software. This course familiarizes students with most common PLC instructions used, so they can troubleshoot PLC logic more effectivelly.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this class, you will:
- Be able to identify common PLC instructions
- Learn to interpret diagnostic information in the STAT table
- Understand PLC instructions
- Understand state and logic areas/useage
- Understand descriptor files
- Be able to Dump and Load programs to PLC
- Understand MODBUS port communications
- Be able to find items in the program and state memory
- Be able to disable/force/enable I/O points
- Be able to make ladder logic program changes
- Be able to use Search/Trace/Retrace functions
Outline
- Introduction
- PLC hardware (See Options)
- Programming software (See Options)
- Hardware configurations
- I/O sub-systems; Local I/O, Remote I/O, Distributed I/O
- Optional/Smart modules, PEER, COPRO
- PLC theory of operation
- Network, Rungs, Ladder Logic
- Network layout, power flow, order-of-solve
- Organization of memory and addressing
- Typical PLC indicators
- Programming software introduction
- Basic programming functions
- Using contacts, coils
- Using timers and counters
- Programming timers and counters
- Data handling functions
- Calculation functions
- Debugging PLC programs
- Overview of the various tools for debugging the program
- Network connections, MBUS-PLUS, Ethernet
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Duration
24 hours (three days)
Audience
Maintenance electricians, technicians, technologists and control engineers.
Course Material
Each participant will receive their own class binder with all reference material and exercises, so that these can be repeated later.
Hands-On Exercises
Each participant will have the opportunity to work on a training simulator and perform required tasks.
Software Options:
This course can be delivered using the following software:
Hardware Options:
This course can be customized for 984 A/B/X or any Slot-Mount 984 such as E984-78x.
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