Brief Description
- Be able to recognise Mitsubishi IR-Q Series hardware and be able to locate and cure most faults that occur.
- Be able to operate the GX Works software to make it perform certain tasks.
- Understand basic FX Series instruction set and be able to make minor modifications to software.
- Be able to backup and restore a PLC program when required.
- Be able to perform basic system diagnostics when a problem occurs.
Course Content
To fault find a system you need to know EXACTLY how it works
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Am I getting the input to the PLC?
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The Led on the output card means i am getting voltage out right? does it?
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What exactly happens in between? theres more than just a program in the CPU
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How exactly does it scan the program?
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What is this Watchdog Timer? Is it that important?
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Can I use the same output twice? That’s bad programming isn’t it?
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A PLC is a logic controller, so use a logical approach to fault find it.
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What are the 8 simple test points to check?
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The PLC is in RUN, that means theres a program right? does it?
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FORCING a bit and toggling a bit is pretty much the same yeah? depends on which PLC
Then you need to know the specifics
- How do I check power is ON and PLC is in right mode (RUN or Program)
- Check for a fault condition
- Establish a link between PC and PLC (can be a major issue nowadays)
- If comms problem check interface
- Create a blank project and take a backup (just in case I mess up)
- Open project for PLC and go OnLine
- Interrogate Diagnostics
- Identify if it is a hardware or software fault?
- Change the battery
- Change modules if necessary, (with spares and without spares)
- Identify if it is a PLC or Comms fault
- Check all settings against a template etc.
- Check Hardware ( What voltage should be where)
- Clear Memory and Download program
- Check software against latest copy
- Monitor program effectively
- Searching for specific operands and instructions
- Changing timer, counter values On Line
- Making minor mods Off Line
- Check or create a monitor table to establish parameter status
- Force a parameter if required
- Call up reference data to assist with software diagnostics
- Display Documentation (Symbols, Comments)
- Printing Cross Reference / Program Listings etc.
Background information also covered
Understanding of the following:
- Number formats, bits, bytes, words, double words
- Binary, HEX,octal,floating point, integer
- Data types and parameter types, Bool etc.
- On Line and Off Line modes
- Basic Instructions, contacts, Set, reset etc.
- Timers, Counters
- Comparators, Maths
- How to make minor mods
- Altering values in a monitor table
- Using Device Monitor function
- Using Force function
- Back tracking through a program to establish where power flow stops
- Reset procedure
- Fault finding tips
Course Documentation
- Course Notes
Course Equipment (per delegate)
- iQ-R Series PLC
- PC or Laptop
- Simulator
Reviews
Excellent Course
Course: Siemens S7 1200 and WinCC HMI Basics
Course covered TIA Portal introduction and programming. Instructor has sound knowledge and experience in the field and is able to pass this on. Highly recommended.
- Sean (October 27, 2021)
Great course
Course: Siemens S7 300/400 PLC & WinCC Flex HMI Level 2
Very good and in depth course with lots of information we covered a range of PLCs and programs. Mick made it very simple to understand and answered all questions we had. Very knowledgeable and friendly instructor
- Harry Tredaway (October 1, 2021)
PLC Training course
Course: Siemens S7 1200/1500 and WinCC TIA Portal Level 2
Very good course, plenty of information and a friendly instructor. Highly recommend if you need to know more about PLCs,
- Luke thackery (October 1, 2021)
My experience
Course: Siemens S7 300/400 PLC & WinCC Flex HMI Level 1
Great experience Tutor was very helpful and friendly Learnt a lot would definitely recommend
- Joel Chapman (October 1, 2021)
Highly recommend
Course: Siemens S7 EAL Level 3 Unit (601/5326/ X Programmable Logic Controllers 3)
Excellent course. Would highly recommend, especially for any engineers leaving the forces and going in to a maintenance role
- Steven Meldrum (December 18, 2020)
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