Chaffey College

On-the-job Training

• HMI Operation
  • Describe the Function of an HMI Panel
  • Describe the Parts of an HMI Panel
  • Describe the Basic Operation of an HMI Panel
  • Describe How to Operate a PLC Project that Uses an HMI Panel
• Programmable Controller Operation
  • Describe the Function of a Programmable Logic Controller
  • Describe the Basic Components of a PLC
  • Describe the Types of PLC Programming Languages
  • Describe the Basic Structure of a PLC Ladder Logic Program
  • Describe the Basic Operation of a PLC
  • Describe the Basic Components of Rockwell Studio 5000 PLC Software
  • Describe How to Power Up a Rockwell CompactLogix PLC
• PLC Ethernet Communication
  • Describe the Function of a Point-to-Point Ethernet Network
  • Describe the Basic Operation of a Point-to-Point Ethernet Network
  • Describe Ethernet Network Addressing
  • Describe the Function of RSLinx Software
  • Describe How to Configure an RSLinx EtherNet/IP Driver
  • Describe How to Download and Upload a PLC Project
  • Describe How to Use Rockwell Studio 5000 Software to Run and Monitor a PLC
• Basic PLC Program Instructions
  • Describe the Operation of an Absolute I/O Address
  • Describe the Operation of a Symbolic I/O Address
  • Describe How to Interpret PLC Input/Output and Power Diagrams
  • Describe the Operation of NO and NC Contact Input Instructions
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC Output Instruction
  • Enter a PLC Logic Program
• PLC Project Elements
  • Describe the Studio 5000 CompactLogix Tag System
  • Describe How to Create a Rockwell Studio 5000 PLC Project
  • Describe How to Enter a PLC Program
  • Describe How to Edit a Rockwell Studio 5000 PLC Logic Program
  • Describe the Function of Project Documentation and Give an Application
• PLC Motor Control 1
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC-Controlled Constant Speed Electric Motor
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC-Controlled Fluid Power Motor
  • Describe the Operation of Input Instructions That Use Output Addresses
  • Enter and Operate a PLC Program That Uses an Input Instruction with an Output Address
  • Describe the Operation of PLC Seal-In Logic
  • Enter and Operate a PLC Program That Uses Seal-In Logic
  • Describe the Operation of Internal Output Instructions
  • Enter and Operate a PLC Program That Uses Internal Output Instructions
  • Design a PLC Program That Controls Two Constant-Speed Electric Motors
• PLC Timer Instructions
  • Describe the Function of a PLC Timer Instruction
  • Describe Types of PLC Timer Instructions
  • Describe the Components of a Timer Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of a Non-Retentive On-Delay PLC Timer Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of a Non-Retentive Off-Delay PLC Timer Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of a Retentive PLC Timer Instruction
• PLC Event Sequencing 1
  • Define Event-Driven Sequencing
  • Describe the Operation of a Single-Cycle Reciprocating Cylinder PLC Program
  • Enter and Operate a Single-Cycle Reciprocating PLC Program
  • Describe the Operation of a Continuous-Cycle Reciprocating Program
  • Enter and Operate a Continuous-Cycle Actuator Reciprocating Program
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC Program with Manual and Automatic Modes
  • Design a PLC Program with Manual and Automatic Modes
  • Describe Three Methods of Stopping a PLC-Controlled Machine
• PLC Event Sequencing 2
  • Describe How to Design a PLC Sequence Program Using a Seven-Step Process
  • Describe the Operation of a Basic Multiple Actuator PLC Sequence Program
  • Enter and Operate a Multiple Actuator PLC Sequence Program
  • Design a Multiple Actuator PLC Sequence Program Using a Seven-Step Design Process
  • Define Time-Driven Sequencing and Give an Application
  • Describe the Operation of a Time-Driven Sequence PLC Program
  • Enter and Operate a Time-Driven Sequence PLC Program
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC Program Safety Interlock
  • Enter and Operate a PLC Program That Uses a Safety Interlock
• PLC Count Up Instructions
  • Describe the Function of a PLC Counter Instruction
  • Describe Types of PLC Counter Instructions
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC Count Up Instruction
  • Enter and Operate a PLC Program That Uses a Count Up Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC Count Down Instruction
  • Enter and Operate a PLC Program That Uses a Count Down Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC Counter Production Control Application
  • Design a PLC Program That Uses a Counter Instruction
• Math And Data Instructions
  • Describe Four Types of Tags for Storing Numeric Data and Give an Application
  • Describe the Function of Controller Math Instructions and Give an Application
  • Describe the Operation of the CompactLogix ADD Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of the CompactLogix SUB Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of the CompactLogix MUL Instruction
  • Describe the Operation of the CompactLogix DIV Instruction
  • Describe the Function of Data Transfer Instructions and Give an Application
  • Describe the Operation of the CompactLogix MOV Instruction
• Component Troubleshooting
  • Describe Six Types of PLC Faults
  • Describe the Operation of a PLC Power Distribution System
  • Describe How to Use the PLC's Status and Diagnostic Indicators to Troubleshoot a PLC
  • Describe How to Troubleshoot PLC Discrete Inputs and Input Devices
  • Describe How to Force on a PLC Output
  • Describe How to Troubleshoot PLC Discrete Outputs and Output Devices
• Systems Troubleshooting
  • Describe How to Troubleshoot a PLC Power Distribution System
  • Describe How to Troubleshoot a CompactLogix Processor
  • Describe How to Identify and Clear a PLC Processor Fault
  • Describe 5 Methods of Systems Troubleshooting
  • Describe a 6-Step Systems Troubleshooting Process
• Basic VFD Operation
  • Describe the Function of an AC Variable Frequency Drive
  • Describe the Basic Operation of an AC Variable Frequency Drive
  • Describe the Main Parts of an AC Variable Frequency Drive
  • Describe the Wiring Connections to an AC Variable Frequency Drive
  • Describe the Keypad Menus of an AC Variable Frequency Drive
  • Describe How to Use a Keypad to Operate an AC Variable Frequency Drive
• Basic VFD Control
  • Describe Types of VFD Parameters
  • Describe How to Configure a VFD for Operation
  • Describe the Operation of 2-Wire and 3-Wire VFD Control Systems
  • Describe How to Configure a VFD for 2-Wire or 3-Wire Control
  • Describe the Operation of a 2-Wire and 3-Wire PLC-Controlled VFD System
  • Describe VFD Fault Codes
  • Describe How to Reset a VFD Fault
• VFD Troubleshooting
  • Describe How a Variable Frequency AC Drive Detects Faults
  • Describe Six Common Faults That Can Be Detected by a Variable Frequency Drive
  • Describe How to Troubleshoot a Variable Frequency AC Drive System
• Analog Output Modules
  • Describe two types of analog outputs
  • Describe the operation of the 1734 analog output module
  • Describe the functions of the seven parameter groups of a 1734-OE2V analog output module
  • Describe how to determine parameter settings for a 1734-OE2V analog output module
  • Describe how to configure a CompactLogix analog output module
  • Describe the module-defined tag structures of a CompactLogix analog output module
  • Describe how to monitor CompactLogix analog output module channel data
• Basic Industrial Ethernet Operation
  • Describe the Function of an Industrial Ethernet Network
  • Describe the Basic Components of an Ethernet Network
  • Describe the Basic Operation of an Ethernet Network
  • Describe Ethernet Network Cable Topologies
  • Describe How to Connect an Unmanaged Ethernet Switch
  • Describe the Fundamentals of Network Addressing
  • Describe the Operation of an Ethernet Subnet
• Network Performance And Managed Switch Operation
  • Describe the Function of an Industrial Managed Switch
  • Describe the Basic Operation of an Industrial Ethernet Managed Switch
  • Describe the Basic Operation of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
  • Describe How to Configure an Industrial Ethernet Managed Switch
  • Describe How to View Network Diagnostics Using a Managed Ethernet Switch
• Basic Ethernet/IP Operation
  • Describe the Function of an Industrial Network
  • Describe Types of Industrial Protocol Networks
  • Describe the Basic Operation of EtherNet/IP
  • Describe the Communication Structure of an EtherNet/IP Network
  • Describe How to Configure a PLC Project for EtherNet/IP
  • Describe How to Pass EtherNet/IP Data between Controllers
• Barcode Systems
  • Describe the function of a barcode identification system
  • Describe the operation of a barcode reader
  • Describe how to maximize barcode scan accuracy
  • Describe the basic operation of serial communication
  • Describe the basic operation of an Ethernet-to-serial interface module
  • Describe the basic operation of a function block instruction
  • Describe the operation of a barcode function block instruction
  • Describe the operation of PLC comparison instructions
• Wiring PLCs
  • Describe the Elements of a Panel Installation Drawing Package
  • Describe How to Mount a Programmable Controller in an Enclosure
  • Describe How to Mount a VFD in an Electrical Enclosure
  • Describe How to Wire and Test PLC Ground and Supply Power Circuits
  • Describe How to Wire and Test a MCR Circuit
  • Describe How to Wire PLC Discrete Inputs and Outputs
  • Describe How to Test and Startup a PLC Installation
• Wiring VFDs
  • Describe How to Wire Ground, Power, and Motor Circuits to a VFD
  • Describe How to Interface a VFD with PLC Discrete I/O
  • Describe How to Test and Start Up a VFD Installation
  • Describe How to Interface and Operate a VFD Using MODBUS
• Wiring HMIs
  • Describe How to Mount an HMI Panel
  • Describe How to Wire and Test HMI Panel Ground and Power Circuits
  • Describe How to Construct and Test a Cat 5 Ethernet Cable
  • Describe How to Interface and Test an HMI Panel and PLC via Ethernet II
• Wiring Analog Devices
  • Describe How to Install and Test an Ethernet Switch
  • Describe How to Install and Wire Power to a 2-Wire DIN Rail Mounted Transmitter
  • Describe How to Interface a 2-Wire, DIN Rail Mounted Transmitter to an Analog Input and Test Its Operation
  • Describe How to Interface a Thermocouple to a Transmitter