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Level 1 & 2: RSLogix 5000 ControlLogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting

Course Code: CCP299
Duration: 4 Days
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Course Purpose:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to troubleshoot a previously operational ControlLogix system and restore normal operation.

You will have the opportunity to develop and practice these skills by:

• Learning basic concepts and terminology used with:
  • ControlLogix system hardware
  • RSLogix 5000 software
• Practicing a systematic strategy for diagnosing and troubleshooting problems:
  • Configuration issues
  • Electrical noise
  • Faulty/malfunctioning field devices
  • 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 ControlLogix system – but have no current working experience with ControlLogix systems.

Course Agenda:

• Optional: Understanding Control Systems
• Locating ControlLogix Components
• Operating RSLogix 5000 Software
• Optional: Selecting Industrial Networks
• Connecting a Computer to a Communications Network
• Downloading and Going Online
• Updating Logix5000 Firmware
• Interpreting RSLogix 5000 Project Organization and Execution
• Locating and Editing Tag Values
• Determining Local I/O Tags
• Drafting Basic Ladder Logic
• Selecting Ladder Logic Instructions
• Editing Ladder Logic Online
• Optional: Modifying Timer and Counter Instructions
• Interpreting Arrays and Tags of User-Defined Data Types
• Documenting /Printing Components
• Searching for Project Components
• Integrated Practice - Interpreting a Basic Project
• Applying Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Strategies
• Troubleshooting Controller Problems
• Interpreting GSV/SSV Instructions
• Forcing I/O and Toggling Bits
• Troubleshooting Digital I/O Problems
• Troubleshooting Analog I/O Problems
• Troubleshooting Remote I/O
• Troubleshooting Power Supplies
• Troubleshooting Noise Problems
• Analysing and Troubleshooting a System Using a Trend Chart
• Managing Project Files
• Integrated Practice-Troubleshooting Basic Projects

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

• Completion of Level 1: RSLogix 5000 ControlLogix Systems Fundamentals (Course No. CCP146)
  AND
• Knowledge of basic ladder logic instructions (bit, timer, counter, etc.) through a course (Course No. CCP151) or personal experience)

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

• Student Manual:
  • Contains the topical outlines and exercises.
  • Used to follow presentations, take notes, and work through exercises
• Logix5000 Systems Glossary:
  • Contains terms and definitions specific to Logix5000 systems
  • Defines key Logix5000 systems terminology
• RSLogix 5000 and Logix5000 Procedures Guide:
  • Provides the steps required to complete basic RSLogix 5000 software tasks that are common to all Logix5000 hardware platforms
• ControlLogix Controllers Troubleshooting Guide:
  • Contains a systematic approach to diagnosing and troubleshooting common ControlLogix system problems
• Logix5000 Controllers Programming Documentation Reference Guide:
  • Searchable, electronic resource
  • Contains frequently referenced technical documentation

Hands-On Exercises
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 ControlLogix 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.