ST-PLC-02 - Training for Studio 5000 Logix

Agenda

  • Logix overview and setup FTLinx drivers
  • Hardware overview and firmware management
  • New project creation and navigation
  • IO tree configuration and diagnostics
  • Exploration of tags (alias), tasks, programs, and routines
  • Difference between programming editors and managers
  • Trending and AOIs
  • Code development
  • Going online, upload, and download
  • FT Echo vs Logix Emulate

Course Purpose

Upon completing this course, you can troubleshoot a previously operational Logix5000 system and restore normal operation. You will have the opportunity to develop and practice these skills by: 

  • Learning basic concepts and terminology used with: 
    • Compact and ControlLogix system hardware 
    • Studio 5000 software 
  • Practicing a systematic strategy for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems
    • Configuration issues 
    • Controller, I/O, or other hardware issues
  • Performing hands-on exercises

All Logix5000 systems use the same control engine; therefore, tasks are similar. You will see applicable references for other systems. 

 

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for individuals who need to maintain and troubleshoot a Compact and ControlLogix system – but have no current working experience with these systems. 

 

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:

  • Knowledge of basic ladder logic instructions (bit, timer, counter, etc.) through previous training and/or personal experience 
  • Ability to perform basic Microsoft® Windows® tasks

Technology Requirements

All technology is provided for student use in the classroom by Rockwell Automation. It is not necessary for students to bring any technology with them when attending this course.


Hands-On Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises: 

  • Focus on the skills introduced in each lesson 
  • Integrated practices combine and practice several key skills at once
  • Exercises are performed on a CompactLogix workstation: The skills taught in this course can be applied to all Logix5000 platforms. You can perform these tasks on the specific platform used in your plant. 

Course Length

This is a one-day course.