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Control Courses:

Overview:

This course (CCC21-EL) is a skill-building course that provides you with a more detailed understanding of Studio 5000 Logix Designer ladder logic instructions and terminology. This course also provides you with the resources required to interpret ladder logic instructions for any Logix 5000 controller. You will have an opportunity to use the Logix Designer application to perform basic software tasks to meet the requirements of a given functional specification. In addition to using ladder logic, you will be introduced to ladder logic techniques, established standards, and common roles for interpreting ladder logic. 

Objectives:

  • Interpreting program control instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Interpreting timer and counter instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Interpreting math instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Interpreting comparison instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Interpreting move instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Interpreting copy and file fill instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project 

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who need to maintain and troubleshoot a ControlLogix or other Logix 5000 system who should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, completion of the Studio 5000 Designer Level 1: Logix 5000 System Fundamentals course (CCP146) or equivalent experience is required. 

Overview:

This course (CCP143-EL) provides additional knowledge of common controller terms and operation. You can gain a deeper understanding of project development tasks that are common to all Logix5000 controllers. Such tasks include organizing tasks and routines, organizing controller data, configuring modules, and sharing data. You will also use producer/consumer technology for multicasting to input and output devices, sharing data between controllers, and controlling remote I/O. 

This course covers tasks common to the following hardware, which all use the Logix5000 control engine:

  • ControlLogix® Controllers
  • CompactLogix™ Controllers
  • SoftLogix™ Controllers

Objectives:

  • Interpreting program control instructions in a Studio 5000 Configuring Logix 5000 System I/O Modules
  • Configuring Logix 5000 system communications over an EtherNet/IP network
  • Organizing arrays in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Creating a user-defined data type in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Configuring additional tag functionality in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Developing an add-on instruction in a ladder diagram 
  • Managing Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project files and components
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer Ladder Logic tips and tricks
  • Retrieving and setting controller status valves and GSV and SSV instructions
  • Configuring a Logix 5000 Controller to produce and consume data
  • Configuring a Logix 5000 message
  • Allocating connections and updating firmware in a Logix 5000 System
  • Identifying and correcting faults in a Logix 5000 System 

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who need to maintain and troubleshoot a ControlLogix or other Logix 5000 system who should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, completion of the Studio 5000 Designer Level 1: Logix 5000 System Fundamentals course (CCP146) or equivalent experience is required. 

Overview:

This course (CCP146-EL) teaches you how to perform basic Logix 5000™ and Studio 5000 Logix Designer® tasks, such as:

  • Creating and configuring a project
  • Communicating with a controller

The course will assist you in developing and building a solid foundation with a fundamental knowledge of Logix 5000 systems. You will be introduced to basic Logix 5000 concepts and terminology.

Objectives:

  • Understanding Control Systems
  • Locating and Identifying Logix 5000 System Components
  • Locating and Configuring Studio 5000 Logix Designer Application Components
  • Creating and Modifying a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Identifying and Connecting to Industrial Networks in a Logix 5000 System
  • Downloading, Uploading, and Going Online to a Logix 5000 Controller
  • Identifying I/O Tags and Devices in a Logix 5000 System
  • Configuring Modules in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Creating Tags and Monitoring Data in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Drafting Basic Ladder Logic for a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Routine

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who have little or no working experience with Logix 5000 systems or other programmable controllers should attend this course.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, you must be able to perform basic Microsoft Windows tasks.

Overview:

This course (CCP151-EL) provides you with the resources to program basic ladder logic instructions for Logix 5000™ controllers. You will have an opportunity to use the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application to perform basic software tasks to meet the requirements of a given functional specification. In addition, you will set up a sequencer to run equipment through a predefined procedure and separate production procedure from equipment control.

Objectives:

  • Programming Comparison Instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Programming Move Instructions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Documenting and Searching Ladder Logic Using the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Application
  • Copying and Filling an Array in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Starting a Ladder Diagram for a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Handling Expressions in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Programming a Procedure in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Separating the Procedure from Equipment Control in a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project

Who Should Attend:

This course is for programmers who have little or no working experience with controllers, are responsible for programming Logix 5000 controllers using the Logix Designer application, and need to learn how to draft ladder logic for any application.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, completion of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: Logix 5000 System Fundamentals course (Course No. CCP146) or equivalent experience is required.

Overview:

This course (CCP152-EL) is a skill building programming course that provides you with an understanding of Studio 5000 Logix Designer® function block diagrams and terminology. You will learn how to perform parameter modifications to individual function block instructions, as well as create and develop function block diagram programs and routines. You will also gain experience with a variety of function block instructions, including PIDE and add-on instructions. 

Objectives:

  • Creating a function block diagram 
  • Programming logical function block instructions
  • Programming timer and counter function block instructions
  • Programming analog function block instructions
  • Selecting timing modes in a function block instruction
  • Programming a totalizer function block instruction
  • Programming and monitoring an RMPS (Ramp/Soak) function block instruction
  • Controlling program flow using function block instructions
  • Programming a PID loop using function block diagram 
  • Tuning a PID loop using Active X controls
  • Developing an add-on instruction in function block diagram 

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who are responsible for developing, debugging, and programming Logix 5000 controllers using the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application with function block diagrams should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Completion of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3: Project Development course (CCP134)
  • Understanding of basic measurement and control theory, including basic loop control

Overview:

This course (CCP153-EL) is designed to teach you how to troubleshoot a previously operational ControlLogix® system and restore to normal operation. The course introduces new tasks such as connecting to a network, interpreting project execution, editing ladder logic online, and more. 

You will be presented with a systematic strategy for diagnosing and troubleshooting a variety of common system errors including:
  • Controller, I/O, and other hardware problems
  • Noise-related problems
  • Software configuration problems 

Objectives:

  • Connecting a computer to a network
  • Interpreting project organization and execution 
  • Locating and editing tag values 
  • Interpreting frequently used instructions
  • Interpreting arrays
  • Interpreting tags of user-defined data types
  • Searching for project components
  • Forcing I/O and toggling bits
  • Troubleshooting digital I/O module problems
  • Troubleshooting analog I/O module problems
  • Troubleshooting remote I/O problems 
  • Updating Logix5000 firmware
  • Troubleshooting controller problems
  • Troubleshooting power supply problems
  • Analyzing and troubleshooting a system using a trend chart
  • Editing ladder logic online
  • Managing project files
  • Documenting and printing project components
  • Troubleshooting noise-related problems 

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who need to maintain and troubleshoot a ControlLogix or other Logix 5000 system should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, completion of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: Logix 5000™ System Fundamentals course (Course No. CCP146) or equivalent experience is required. 

Overview:

This course (CCP154-EL) provides the skills and knowledge to program using the structured text and sequential function chart programming languages in Studio 5000 Logix Designer®. You will learn how to select instructions, expressions, and constructs and then enter these elements and more into a routine. You will have an opportunity to translate a functional specification into a sequential function chart. Also, you will learn how to test sequential function chart logic using forces and step throughs. 

Objectives:

  • Programming assignments, expressions, and instructions in structured text within a Logix Designer Project
  • Programming constructs and comments in Structured Text within a Logix Designer Project
  • Designing a Sequential Function Chart
  • Programming a Sequential Function Chart in a Logix Designer Project
  • Testing a Sequential Function Chart in a Logix Designer Project
  • Storing and resetting Sequential Function Chart data in a Logix Designer Project
  • Resetting and pausing a Sequential Function Chart in a Logix Designer Project

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who are responsible for programming structured text and sequential function chart routines in Studio 5000 Logix Designer® projects for any Logix 5000™ controller should attend this course.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Completion of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3: Project Development course (CCP134)
  • Experience with basic Logix Designer projects (navigating the software, creating tags, creating routines, etc.)

Drives Courses:

Overview:

This course (CCA182-EL) provides you the ability to properly install a PowerFlex 750-Series drive, start up the drive, and configure drive parameters to meet application-specific needs. Throughout the course, you will have the chance to use a variety of software tools, including:

  • The A6 LCD HIM
  • Connected Components Workbench™ software
  • DriveExecutive™ software

Objectives:

  • Verifying the PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Installation Environment
  • Verifying the PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Wiring and Grounding
  • Locating and modifying PowerFlex 750-Series Drive data using the A6 HIM
  • Configuring EtherNet/IP communications for a PowerFlex 750-Series Drive
  • Locating and modifying PowerFlex 750-Series Drive data using drive software
  • Starting up a PowerFlex 750-Series Drive
  • Interpreting PowerFlex 750-Series control block diagrams
  • Controlling PowerFlex 750-Series Drive operations

Who Should Attend:

This course is for individuals who need to configure and start up PowerFlex 750-Series Drives. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Working knowledge of electricity and knowledge of electrical and industrial safety (including PPE requirements and safe practices)
  • Completion of the AC/DC Motors and Drives Fundamentals course (Course No. CCA101) or equivalent experience

Overview:

This course (CCA183-EL) introduces concepts and techniques that will assist you in successfully maintaining and troubleshooting a PowerFlex 750-Series (PowerFlex 753 or 755) drive. You will learn how to recognize PowerFlex 750-Series drive hardware and diagnose specific faults.

Throughout the course, you will learn a variety of maintenance troubleshooting tools, including:

  • The A6 LCD HIM
  • Connected Components Workbench™ software
  • DriveExecutive™ software

Objectives:

  • Locating PowerFlex 750-Series drive hardware
  • Locating and modifying PowerFlex 750-Series drive data using the A6 HIM
  • Locating and modifying PowerFlex 750-Series drive data using drive software
  • Clearing PowerFlex 750-Series drive alarms and faults
  • Performing predictive maintenance using PowerFlex 750-Series drive parameters
  • Troubleshooting PowerFlex 750-Series drive load and environmental faults
  • Troubleshooting PowerFlex 750-Series drive equipment malfunctions

Who Should Attend:

This course is for individuals responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting PowerFlex 750-Series Drives. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Working knowledge of electricity and knowledge of electrical and industrial safety (including PPE requirements and safe practices)

Overview:

This course (CCA184-EL) provides you guidance on how to integrate your PowerFlex 753 or 755 drive into a system that includes:

  • Logix5000 controllers
  • PanelView™ Plus terminals running FactoryTalk® View ME software

Throughout the course, you will learn a variety of hardware and software tools, including:

  • The A6 LCD HIM
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer application (formerly RSLogix 5000 software)
  • FactoryTalk View ME software

Objectives:

  • Adding PowerFlex 750-Series drive to a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project
  • Locating and modifying PowerFlex 750-Series data from a Studio 5000 Logix Designer Project
  • Integrating a PowerFlex 750-Series drive with a Logix5000 controller
  • Adding PowerFlex 750-Series faceplates to a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Operating a PowerFlex 750-Series drive in an integrated architecture system

Who Should Attend:

This course is for individuals who need to add PowerFlex 750-Series Drives to an integrated architecture system.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Working knowledge of electricity and knowledge of electrical and industrial safety (including PPE requirements and safe practices)
  • Completion of the PowerFlex 750-Series Startup and Configuration course (CCA182)
  • Completion of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: ControlLogix System Fundamentals (CCP146)
  • Knowledge of the Logix5000 system fundamentals and basic programming skills
    - Creating a new project
    - Adding I/O
    - Working with tags
    - Writing and testing ladder logic that includes bits, timers, and other common instructions
    - Uploading, downloading, and going online, through one or more of the following methods:
  • Course No. CCP146
  • Experience programming basic Logix5000 control systems or above
  • Previous experience with FactoryTalk View ME software is strongly suggested

Overview:

This course (CCA185-EL), you will learn how to properly start up the PowerFlex 525 drive and configure drive parameters to meet application-specific needs. You will learn about the various hardware and software tools, including:

  • The PowerFlex 525 keypad
  • Connected Components Workbench™ software

Objectives:

  • Identifying PowerFlex 525 drive hardware
  • Communicating with a PowerFlex 525 drive and modifying parameters
  • Preparing a PowerFlex 525 drive for startup 
  • Commissioning and tuning a PowerFlex 525 drive
  • Monitoring and modifying PowerFlex 525 AppView and CustomView parameters
  • Troubleshooting PowerFlex 525 drive faults

Who Should Attend:

This course is for individuals who need to configure and commission PowerFlex 525 drives. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Working knowledge of electricity and knowledge of electrical and industrial safety (including PPE requirements and safe practices)

Overview:

This course (CMP100-EL) provides you with the skills needed to add devices and program application code using Connected Components Workbench™ software. You will also be introduced to component-level devices such as:

  • PanelView™ 800 graphic termials
  • PowerFlex® 525 devices
  • Guardmaster® 440C-CR30 safety relays
  • Application code will be created using ladder diagram, structured text, and function block diagram. An overview of user-defined function blocks will also be provided. 

Objectives:

  • Starting a project in Connected Components Workbench software
  • Adding devices to a Connected Components Workbench project
  • Adding Micro800 Ladder Logic and Structured Text Code to a Connected Components Workbench Project
  • Adding Micro800 Function Block Code to a Connected Components Workbench project
  • Testing a Connected Components Workbench project using the Micro800 simulator
  • Modifying Micro800 code in a Connected Components Workbench project
  • Developing PanelView 800 applications using Connected Components Workbench software
  • Configuring a PowerFlex Drive using Connected Components Workbench software
  • Configuring a Guardmaster 440C-CR30 Safety Relay using Connected Components Workbench software

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who are responsible for programming and working with the Micro800™ family of controllers, PanelView 800 HMI, and/or any supported Rockwell Automation® PowerFlex drives. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Ability to perform basic Microsoft Windows tasks
  • Prior exposure to programmable controller languages and industrial automation devices

Motion Courses:

Overview:

This course (CCN132-EL) provides the ability to demonstrate fundamental motion control concepts common to all Rockwell Automation motion control systems. This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of the concepts, terminology, functionality, and applications of motion control. This course will also allow you to establish the foundation you need before learning the skills necessary to maintain and program motion control systems. 

Objectives:

  • Identifying a motion control system
  • Tracing the power supply to the servo drive
  • Identifying servo drive hardware and problems
  • Identifying motor types and components
  • Identifying motor feedback devices
  • Identifying and scaling loads
  • Tracing signal flow through the servo drive
  • Creating a motion profile
  • Identifying and applying a reference to a servo drive
  • Identifying the elements of an integrated motion control system using Logix 5000 Controllers
  • Identifying motion modules and axis tags using Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for technicians and engineers who need to learn basic motion control concepts for their job or as a prerequisite for attending other motion control courses.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • A background in basic electricity, electronics, and computer concepts
  • One of the following courses:
    • Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: ControlLogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting (CCP299)
    • Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: CompactLogix Fundamentals and Troubleshooting (CCP298)

Overview:

This course (CCN144-A-EL) will teach you to configure, test, tune, and program CIP Motion™ axes using the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. 

Building upon the skills gained in the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3: Project Development course, you will learn how to apply the Logix 5000 architecture to a multi-axis CIP motion control system. You will also practice efficient programming skills necessary for translating a machine specification document into reliable ladder logic code. Because all Logix 5000 products share common features and a common operating system, you will be able to apply the motion control configuring and programming skills you learn in this course to any of the Logix 5000 controllers that are capable of motion control. 

Objectives:

  • Turn on time synchronization
  • Create the motion group
  • Create a servo axis for integrated motion on an EtherNet/IP network
  • Add and configure drives using Studio 5000 Logix Designer software
  • Associate the servo axes to their drives
  • Configure the axis
  • Run hookup tests
  • Test digital inputs
  • Tune axes for integrated motion on an EtherNet/IP network
  • Create user-defined data types for motion applications
  • Use motion direct commands
  • Use step sequence logic in integrated motion application code
  • Program Motion Servo On (MSO) instructions
  • Program Motion Servo Off (MSF) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Home (MAH) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Stop (MAS) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Move (MAM) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Shutdown (MASD) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Fault Reset (MAFR) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Shutdown Reset (MASR) instructions
  • Program group motion instructions
  • Program Motion Change Dynamics (MCD) instructions
  • Program the merge feature for motion move instructions
  • Add a virtual axis to a project
  • Program Motion Axis Gear (MAG) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Position Cam (MAPC) instructions
  • Program Motion Axis Time Cam (MATC) instructions

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for individuals who need to configure and program Logix 5000™ motion control systems. In addition, only students who are familiar with Logix 5000 systems and general motion control should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Motion Control Fundamentals course (CCN130)
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3: Project Development (CCP143)

Visualization/HMI Courses:

Overview:

This course (CCV204-A-EL) provides guidance on how to produce an operational application. This application will run on a PanelView Plus 7 terminal using a computer with FactoryTalk View ME software and a PanelView Plus 7 terminal. 

Objectives:

  • Configuring a PanelView Plus 7 terminal
  • Creating and customizing a FactoryTalk View ME Application
  • Configuring FactoryTalk Linx Communications in a FactoryTalk View ME Application
  • Configuring FactoryTalk Security for a FactoryTalk View ME Application
  • Creating and modifying tags for FactoryTalk View ME graphic displays
  • Creating and manipulating graphic objects in FactoryTalk View ME graphic displays
  • Creating and configuring interactive controls in a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Configuring security for FactoryTalk View ME displays
  • Creating and managing FactoryTalk View ME runtime files
  • Configuring basic animation for FactoryTalk View ME objects
  • Creating and configuring alarms for a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Creating and configuring macros for a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Configuring recipes with the RecipePlus System in a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Configuring language switching in a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Creating data logs and trends for a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Creating tag placeholders and parameter files for a FactoryTalk View ME graphic display
  • Creating and configuring information messages for a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Adding global objects to a FactoryTalk View ME application
  • Inserting faceplates in a FactoryTalk View ME application

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for individuals who need to create FactoryTalk ME applications for use on a PanelView Plus terminal. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Completion of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: ControlLogix System Fundamentals course (CCP146) or basic experience with ControlLogix® tags and architecture 

Overview:

This course (CCV207-EL) provides guidance on how to organize and develop FactoryTalk® View Site Edition (SE) applications. You will have the opportunity to practice the skills used to create an application and build out graphic displays. You will learn how to configure alarms and security, trend data, and test your application using FactoryTalk View SE Client. You will also work with FactoryTalk Linx communications software and the FactoryTalk Diagnostics system. 

Objectives:

  • Getting started with FactoryTalk View SE software
  • Creating and configuring a local FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Creating a graphic display and adding basic objects in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Adding interactive objects to a display and creating a FactoryTalk View SE Client
  • Animating a graphic display in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Creating and managing tags for a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Creating, modifying, and viewing a data log model in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Creating trends and trend overlays in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Using tag placeholders in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Configuring global objects and global object parameters in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Adding VBA display code in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Creating a derived tags file and an events file in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Creating macros, symbols, and keys in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Configuring HMI tag-based alarms in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Configuring FactoryTalk alarms and events in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Planning and configuring basic FactoryTalk security in the FactoryTalk directory
  • Configuring security in a FactoryTalk View SE application
  • Displaying a FactoryTalk View SE application in FactoryTalk ViewPoint software
  • Creating and configuring HMI servers in a Network Distributed FactoryTalk View SE application

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for individuals who need to develop FactoryTalk View SE local (stand-alone) or network distributed applications.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 7 environment is recommended.

Process Control Courses:

Overview:

This course (EL-ICM101-EL) is designed for the new user of vibration analysis or predictive maintenance instrumentation or for the individual that desires to become more familiar with the basics of vibration. The relationship between the mechanical condition of machinery and vibration is presented. This background helps show how vibration detection and analysis can be used in a cost-effective program to identify machinery problems and schedule repairs to avoid costly machine downtime.

Objectives:

  • Introduction to vibration technology
  • Identifying vibration characteristics
  • Identifying instruments for vibration detection and analysis
  • Performing vibration analysis
  • Introduction to dynamic balancing
  • Implementing a predictive maintenance program

Who Should Attend:

Maintenance supervisors, mechanics, technicians, engineers, and analysts involved in the maintenance or operation of plant machinery should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

There are no course prerequisites. 

Overview:

This course (PRC201-EL) introduces the core components of a PlantPAx® distributed control system, including system architecture, configuration, alarms, and security. In this course, you will learn PlantPAx concepts and terminology and will be shown how to:

  • Define and procure a PlantPAx process automation system
  • Create process control applications with the PlantPAx library of add-on instructions, faceplates, and process strategies
  • Create interactive displays for operator workstations, including alarms 
  • Secure a PlantPAx system
  • Verify a PlantPAx system

Objectives:

  • Defining and procuring a PlantPAx distributed control system 
  • Defining a PlantPAx distributed control system architecture using the PlantPAx system estimator
  • Developing a PlantPAx distributed control system application using Studio 5000 application code manager
  • Creating control strategies for a PlantPAx application using the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects
  • Configuring area-based security for a PlantPAx application
  • Developing a PlantPAx HMI application using the Rockwell Automation Library of Process Objects and Tools
  • Configuring alarms for a PlantPAx application
  • Configuring a sequencer in a PlantPAx application
  • Verifying an application using PlantPAx system checklists 

Who Should Attend:

System integrators, field support engineers, remote support engineers, distributors, domain experts, and engineers with entry-level experience to PlantPAx or those new to PlantPAx who have a background in automated process control and Rockwell Automation products should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: ControlLogix System Fundamentals (CCP146)
  • FactoryTalk View SE Programming (CCV207)
    OR
  • Practical work experience with process applications, ControlLogix systems and programming, and FactoryTalk View SE applications

Overview:

This course (PRC203-EL) introduces the core components of a PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system, including HMI, alarms, and security required to operate a PlantPAx system. In this course, you will learn PlantPAx concepts and terminology and will be shown how to:

  • Navigate in a PlantPAx 5.0 HMI system
  • Interpret process objects and faceplates in a PlantPAx 5.0 application
  • Operate within the security of a PlantPAx 5.0 application
  • Interpret and respond to alarms in a PlantPAx 5.0 application
  • View and modify trends in a PlantPAx 5.0 application

Objectives:

  • Explain the HMI system hierarchy levels in a PlantPAx application
  • Interpreting security for a PlantPAx application
  • Interpreting process objects and faceplates in a PlantPAx application
  • Interpreting and responding to alarms in a PlantPAx application
  • Viewing and modifying trends in a PlantPAx application 

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who operate or maintain PlantPAx system applications, as well as those individuals who are interested in understanding how to operate a PlantPAx application. 

Prerequisites:

Practical work experience with process applications, ControlLogix systems, and FactoryTalk View SE applications is beneficial but not required. 

Industrial Networking Courses:

Overview:

This course (CCP183-EL) provides guidance on how to configure and troubleshoot an EtherNet/IP network. This includes setting EtherNet/IP network addresses, configuring a managed switch to meet network requirements, and monitoring managed switch performance. Examples, activities, and demonstrations in this course focus on the Stratix 5700 managed switch. 

Objectives:

  • Understanding EtherNet/IP network addressing fundamentals assigning a computer's IP address for an EtherNet/IP network
  • Performing initial configuration of a managed switch
  • Configuring EtherNet/IP settings on automation devices
  • Creating and assigning VLANs on a Stratix 5700 switch
  • Configuring DHCP persistence for a Stratix switch
  • Configuring network address translation (NAT) for a Stratix 5700 switch
  • Configuring port security and traffic monitoring for a Stratix 5700 switch
  • Monitoring EtherNet/IP network and device status
  • Managing a Stratix 5700 switch using a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project
  • Troubleshooting EtherNet/IP network problems
  • Troubleshooting a Stratix 5700 switch
  • Updating Stratix 5700 switch firmware

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for technicians and engineers who must deploy and maintain Industrial Automation and Control System (IACS) networks. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Completion of Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1: ControlLogix System Fundamentals (Course No. CCP146) or equivalent experience
  • Completion of Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 2: ControlLogix Maintenance and Troubleshooting (Couse No. CCP153)

Overview:

This course (INA201-EL) provides controls and IT engineers knowledge to allow them to collaboratively architect a machine or process skid network. Starting from the ground up, IT and OT professionals will learn how to design a logical and physical network infrastructure for their operation. 

Objectives:

  • Network architecture defined 
  • Local Area Network (LAN) topologies
  • Network topologies
  • Managed and unmanaged switches
  • System design
  • EtherNet/IP
  • CIP Motion application
  • Planning a physical infrastructure
  • Copper physical layer design practices
  • Fiber physical layer design practices

Who Should Attend:

Engineers or IT personnel responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining industrial automation networks.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Completion of the EtherNet/IP Configuration and Troubleshooting (CCP183) or equivalent experience

Overview:

This course (INA202-EL) provides controls and IT engineers knowledge to allow them to collaboratively architect a machine or process skid network. Learn how to set up wireless architectures, the value of resiliency protocols, and how to secure a cell/area zone. 

Objectives:

  • Wireless overview
  • IACS wireless LAN design
  • Approaches to segmentation
  • Logical segmentation design
  • Logical segmentation deployment
  • Network address translation
  • Resiliency protocols
  • Securing the cell/area zone
  • Cell/area zone review

Who Should Attend:

Engineers or IT personnel responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining industrial automation networks.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Industrial Network Architecture: Foundation

Overview:

This course (INA203-EL) provides controls and IT engineers with a sufficient level of knowledge to collaboratively architect a converged multi-service plant-wide network. This course will help you operate as a credible domain expert in a multi-function team under the leadership of their counterpart. 

Objectives:

  • Industrial zone overview
  • Layer 3 network functions
  • Line integration
  • High-availability networks
  • Network services
  • Network and server security integration
  • Production management software and servers
  • Industrial zone security
  • Converged wireless architectures
  • Zone distribution physical layer
  • Industrial zone review

Who Should Attend:

Engineers or IT personnel responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining industrial automation networks.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Industrial Network Architecture: Foundation
  • Industrial Network Architecture: Intermediate

Overview:

This course (INA204-EL) provides controls and IT engineers with knowledge to collaboratively architect a smart Industrial Automation Control system using cloud technologies. Learn how Virtualization and Industrial Data Centers can help you deploy a robust network infrastructure. 

Objectives:

  • IT/OT integration overview
  • Industrial demilitarized done technologies
  • Voice, video, and streaming data services
  • Virtualization
  • Industrial data center
  • Secure remote access
  • Remote assets
  • IPv6

Who Should Attend:

Engineers or IT personnel responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining industrial automation networks.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Industrial Network Architecture: Foundation
  • Industrial Network Architecture: Intermediate
  • Industrial Network Architecture: Advanced Part 1

Legacy Products

Overview:

This course (CCPS41-EL) builds upon your experience with basic ladder logic programming. In this course, you will learn how to program code using timer, counter, math, data handling, and comparison instructions. You will gain an understanding of project development tasks and be shown how to:

  • Create a new project using RSLogix 500® software
  • Create, assign, and edit addresses and symbols
  • Program ladder logic
  • Upload, download, and go online with a SLC™ 500 processor
  • Edit and verify ladder logic 
  • Test an RS Logix 500 project
Since content is shared between this course and the SLC 500 and RSLogix 500 Maintenance and Troubleshooting (CCPS43-EL) course, we recommend that you take the course that best fits your job requirements. 

Objectives:

  • Identifying SLC 500 system hardware and RSLogix 500 software components
  • Communicating with an SLC 500 processor
  • Creating a new project
  • Determining addresses and assigning symbols
  • Drafting ladder logic
  • Programming bit instructions
  • Determining program flow and creating subroutines
  • Programming timer and counter instructions
  • Programming math and comparison instructions
  • Programming data handling instructions
  • Editing and verifying ladder logic
  • Organizing the data table
  • Entering and searching for documentation
  • Configuring and previewing a project report 

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who are responsible for programming SLC™ 500 applications using RSLogix 500 software should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Experience with basic control and electrical principles
  • Working knowledge of programmable controllers or completion of the PLC-5/SLC 500 and RSLogix Fundamentals (CCP122) course. 

Software

Overview:

This course (FTAC-EL) provides you with the skills required to use FactoryTalk® AssetCentre software to maximize your control system investment and manage assets effectively. Throughout the course, you will be shown how to: 

  • Design a FactoryTalk AssetCentre system
  • Install and configure FactoryTalk AssetCentre software
  • Configure and organize the asset tree
  • Manage asset configuration files
  • Backup and recover operating asset configurations
  • Track user's actions
  • Secure access to the control system
  • Troubleshoot your system using FactoryTalk AssetCentre software

Objectives:

  • Getting started with a FactoryTalk AssetCentre system
  • Establishing a FactoryTalk AssetCentre system architecture
  • Installing the required software for a FactoryTalk AssetCentre system
  • Configuring and organizing the asset tree in FactoryTalk AssetCentre software
  • Archiving and managing files in the software
  • Configuring disaster recovery and an asset inventory
  • Backing up and restoring critical software configurations
  • Finding a system event using FactoryTalk AssetCentre logs
  • Planning security for a FactoryTalk system
  • Configuring application-layer security in the FactoryTalk directory
  • Configuring security within the software
  • Viewing system information from the FactoryTalk AssetCentre web client
  • Troubleshooting a system using FactoryTalk AssetCentre software

Who Should Attend:

This course is intended for individuals who need to develop FactoryTalk View SE local (stand-alone) or network distributed applications.

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, experience operating a personal computer within a Microsoft Windows 7 environment is recommended.

Safety

Overview:

This course (SAF-LOG104-EL) provides you with the ability to create a Studio 5000 Logix Designer project for a GuardLogix® system and troubleshoot a previously operational GuardLogix® system. In this class, you will learn GuardLogix® concepts and terminology and will be shown how to:

  • Add and configure CompactBlock™ Guard I/O and POINT Guard I/O safety modules 
  • Generate safety signatures and locking/unlocking a GuardLogix® controller
  • Program safety instructions
  • Troubleshoot controller and safety module issues

Objectives:

  • Identifying GuardLogix Controller functionality and system hardware components
  • Configuring GuardLogix Controller properties and safety options
  • Configuring Guard I/O safety modules 
  • Downloading and uploading a GuardLogix project
  • Producing and consuming a GuardLogix safety data over an EtherNet/IP network and mapping safety tags
  • Programming a dual channel input stop instruction
  • Programming a dual channel input stop with test and mute instruction
  • Programming sensor muting instructions
  • Programming a configurable redundant output instruction
  • Programming a five position mode selector instruction
  • Programming a safety mat instruction
  • Troubleshooting GuardLogix controller problems
  • Troubleshooting and replacing Guard I/O safety modules 

Who Should Attend:

Individuals who need to create, monitor, and troubleshoot Studio 5000 Logix Designer projects and hardware for GuardLogix systems should attend this course. 

Prerequisites:

To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required:
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3: Project Development (CCP143) OR
  • Accelerated Logix 5000 Programmer Certificate Course Level 1 (CCP250)

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