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Course Code: CCP153
Duration: 4 Days

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Level 2: RSLogix 5000 ControlLogix Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Course Purpose:

This course provides you with the necessary resources and hands-on practice to efficiently troubleshoot a previously operational ControlLogix® or other Logix5000™ system (i.e., CompactLogix™, FlexLogix™, DriveLogix™, and SoftLogix™). It builds upon your fundamental knowledge of common controller terms and operation, your ability to identify and create fundamental RSLogix 5000 project components, and your experience interpreting basic ladder logic.

This course adds to the your skill set by introducing new tasks such as connecting to a network, interpreting project execution, editing ladder logic online, and more.
After practicing such skills, you will be presented with a systematic strategy for diagnosing and troubleshooting a variety of system errors:

• Controller, I/O, and other hardware problems
• Noise-related problems
• Software configuration problems

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who need to maintain and troubleshoot a ControlLogix or other Logix5000 system should attend this course.

Topic Outline:

Day 1

• Optional Review: Logix Hardware
• Connecting a Computer to a Network
• Communicating with a Controller
• Interpreting Project Organization and Execution
• Monitoring and Editing Tags
• Identifying Local I/O Tags

Day 2

• Monitoring Arrays and Tags of User-Defined Data Types
• Editing Ladder Logic Online
• Optional: Editing FBDs Online
• Documenting and Printing
• Searching for Project Components
• Integrated Practice-Interpreting a Basic Project

Day 3

• Applying Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Strategies
• Troubleshooting Controller Problems
• Monitoring GSV/SSV Instructions
• Forcing I/O and Toggling Bits
• Troubleshooting Digital I/O
• Troubleshooting Analog I/O

Day 4

• Troubleshooting Remote I/O Problems
• Troubleshooting Power Supply Problems
• Troubleshooting

Noise-Related Problems

• Troubleshooting and Monitoring 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 RSLogix 5000 Level 1: ControlLogix Systems Fundamentals (Course No. CCP146)

AND

• Knowledge of basic ladder logic instructions (bit, timer, counter, etc.) through a course 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, which contains the key concepts, definitions, and examples presented in the course and includes the hands-on exercises.
• RSLogix 5000 and Logix5000 Procedures Guide, which provides all of the steps required to complete RSLogix 5000 software tasks common to all Logix5000 hardware platforms. By following the procedures in this job aid, you can immediately apply what is learned in the course to your own job.
• ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 Troubleshooting Guide, which contains a systematic approach to diagnosing and troubleshooting common ControlLogix system problems.

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. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.

You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing two integrated practices during the course.

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.
You will also have the opportunity to combine and practice groups of key skills by completing two integrated practices during the course.

Next Learning Level:
Once you have mastered the maintenance and troubleshooting skills covered in this course, you may want to attend specific network maintenance training, such as:

• DeviceNet and RSNetWorx Configuration and Troubleshooting (Course No. CCP164)