Studio 5000 LogixDesigner Level 1: CompactLogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting

Course Purpose

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to troubleshoot a previously operational CompactLogix™ system and restore normal operation. In this course you will develop and practice these skills by:

• Learning basic concepts and terminology used with:

  • CompactLogix system hardware

  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application

     

• Practicing a systematic strategy for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems:

  • Faulty/malfunctioning field devices

  • Controller, I/O, or other hardware issues

  • Electrical Noise

  • Configuration 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.

Objectives

After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:

• Locate CompactLogix system components
• Navigate through the Logix Designer application
• Connect a computer to a communications network
• Download and go online
• Locate I/O tags and devices
• Interpret Logix Designer project organization and execution
• Interpret ladder logic structure
• Locate and edit tag values
• Interpret bit and frequently used instructions
• Interpret arrays
• Interpret tags of user defined data types
• Search for project components
• Force I/O and toggle bits
• Troubleshoot digital I/O, analog I/O, banked local I/O, distributed I/O, controller, power supply, and noise related problems
• Update Logix5000 firmware
• Analyze and troubleshoot a system using a trend chart
• Edit ladder logic online
• Manage Logix Designer project files

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites

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

• Ability to perform basic Microsoft Windows tasks

• Previous experience with common industrial control system concepts

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate your learning experience, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

• Student Manual - Contains the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course

• Lab Book - Provides learning activities and hands-on practice. Solutions are included after each exercise for immediate feedback.

  Studio 5000 Logix Designer and Logix5000 Procedures Guide -  Provides the steps required to complete basic software tasks common to all Logix5000 controllers.

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. Exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson and are performed on a CompactLogix workstation. Integrated practices combine and practice several key skills at once.

Course Length

This is a four-and-a-half-day course.