Basic PLC Fault-finding Principles
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Basic PLC Fault-finding Principles

Duration: 1 day

Prerequisites: Basic PLC knowledge or awareness gained through training or practical experience or attendance on Introduction to PLCs course

Aims: The Course compares the normal behaviour of the major functional components of a PLC system with field operation to highlight key checkpoints & actions to be taken. Course attendees will learn about basic diagnostic tools & techniques & will be encouraged to develop standard procedures to aid more efficient & effective troubleshooting

Objectives: For specific course objectives see Key Checkpoints.

Content:
-Understand basic safety considerations when working with PLCs (personal & machine)
-Able to confirm power to PLC system (CPU/CPU rack, I/O rack(s), I/O modules)
-Able to recognise main system LEDs (RUN/STOP, FAULT)
-Able to identify battery condition (interpretation of the battery LED if an indicator exists)
-Able to identify any key/switch to change PLC mode (RUN/STOP)
-Understand the range of memory options including EPROM/EEPROM & implications for machine starts & operation with/without a battery
-Able to understand the purpose & operation of any system resets or restarts (including RUN/PGM/RUN & power cycle)
-Able to relate the operation of field devices to I/O LEDs
-Able to read & interpret simple electrical drawings & PLC program printouts & cross references
-Able to understand how to distinguish between PLC system & I/O faults
 
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