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NEMATRON Flopro

Description
This course provides basic understanding of FloPro, as it applies to PC-Based control architecture. Maintenance and troubleshooting functions are reviewed so that electricians are able to troubleshoot problems more effectively.

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this class, you will:

  • Learn how FLOPRO flowcharts work
  • Be able to identify key FLOPRO components
  • Learn FLOPRO flowchart functions
  • Learn how to configure InterBus S/Profibus devices
  • Learn how to build FloPro screens
  • Learn how to use the debugger

Outline

  • Introduction to PC-Based Controls
  • FLOPRO hardware
  • FLOPRO Software
  • What is a Flowchart
  • Why Flowchart Programming is used
  • Flowchart Program Development
  • Creating & Editing Flowcharts
  • Executable Flowcharts
  • Programming Grid/Mnemonics
  • Criteria Blocks
  • Control Blocks
  • Handling of RF Tag Data
  • The User Interface
  • Runtime Display/Display Block types
  • RMU Messages/Message Types
  • Integrating Motion
  • Axis Blocks
  • Spindle Blocks
  • Flowchart Utilities/Maintenance
  • Copy & Back Up Utilities

Duration
32 hours (four days)

Audience
Maintenance electricians,
Controls/Application 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 programming changes and troubleshooting tasks.


Profibus Organization
CSTD Canada
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