IMPORTANT: This class takes place online only

Description

The PACSystems Controller Maintenance using PAC Machine Edition course provides students with the skills necessary to troubleshoot and repair faults in Emerson programmable logic controllers (90-30, 90-70, VersaMax, RX7i and RX3i). The class is taught using Logic Developer PLC software, which is part of the Machine Edition family of products. The focus is on interpreting existing ladder logic programs for troubleshooting purposes. Students are also taught how to use the troubleshooting tools within the software to determine where faults have occurred and how to correct them.

Objectives

Define the function of each hardware component of Emerson PLC systems
Describe the Machine Edition software environment
Configure and establish communication to the Emerson PLC hardware
Configure Emerson PLC hardware using Logic Developer PLC software
Define the instruction set(s) for Emerson PLCs
Modify existing ladder logic in Emerson PLCs
Interpret existing ladder logic for troubleshooting purposes
Research hardware and software information in Infolink
Access and interpret controller and I/O fault tables
Use troubleshooting tools within Logic Developer PLC software

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of electrical/control fundamentals
Comfort operating in a Microsoft Windows environment

Audience

Electrical technicians, electricians, engineers beginning to work with Logic Developer PLC and will be tasked with modifying and maintaining PLC programs and hardware
Any individuals who will be troubleshooting Emerson PLC control systems using Proficy Logic Developer PLC software

(Online) PAC Machine Edition Controller Maintenance