Course Description:

This course teaches learners how to control the movement and velocity of AC motors using an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1000 PLC. The course covers the basics of PLCs and how to operate them, PLC programming, timers, counters, and PLC integration with motor control components. Additional topics include numbering systems, interlock functions, and time-driven sequencing.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Programmable Controllers, Basic PLC Programming, PLC Motor Control , PLC Counter and Timer Instructions

Course Segments:

PLC Orientation, PLC Operation, PLC Programming Languages, Numbering Systems, PLC Programming Software, PLC Program Analysis, Motor Control Basics, Seal-In Program Logic, Interlock Functions, Documentation and Advanced Editing, Program Development, Timer Instructions, Timer-Driven Sequencing, Count Up Instructions