IMM 4021 - Advanced PLCs

1. State the purpose of program control instructions
2. Describe the operation of the master control reset instruction and develop an elementary program illustrating its use
3. Describe the operation of the jump instruction and the label instruction
4. Explain the function of subroutines
5. Describe the immediate input and output instructions function
6. Describe the forcing capability of the PLC
7. Describe safety considerations built into PLCs and programmed into a PLC installation
8. Explain the differences between standard and safety PLCs
9. Describe the function of the selectable timed interrupt and fault routine lines
10. Explain how the temporary end instruction can be used to troubleshoot a program
11. Excuse data transfer of word and file level instructions from one memory location to another
12. Interpret data transfer and data compare instructions as they apply to a PLC program
13. Compare the operation of discrete I/Os with that of multibit and analog types
14. Understand the basic operation of PLC closed-loop control systems
15. Analyze and interpret math instructions as they apply to a PLC program
16. Create PLC programs involving math instructions
17. Apply combinations of PLC arithmetic functions to processes
18. Identify and describe the various forms of mechanical sequencers and explain the basic operation of each
19. Interpret and explain information associated with PLC sequencer output, compare and load instructions
20. Compare the operation of an event-driven and a time-driven sequencer
21. Describe the operation of bit and word shift registers
22. Interpret and develop programs that use shift registers
23. Outline and describe requirements for a PLC enclosure
24. Identify and describe noise reduction techniques
25. Describe proper grounding practices and preventive maintenance tasks associated with PLC systems
26. List and describe specific PLC troubleshooting procedures
27. Discuss the operation of continuous process, batch production, and discrete manufacturing processes
28. Compare individual, centralized and distributive control systems
29. Explain the functions of the major components of a process control system
30. Describe the various functions of electronic HMI screens
31. Recognize and explain the functions of the control elements of a closed-loop control system
32. Explain how on/off control works
33. Explain how PID control works
34. Outline project organization
35. Define tasks, programs and routines
36. Identify data file types
37. Organize and apply the various data file types
38. Know what happens during the program scan
39. Demonstrate an understanding of input, output and internal relay addressing format for a tag-based Logix controller
40. Develop ladder logic programs with input instructions and output coil combinations
41. Develop ladder logic programs with latched outputs
42. Understand ContolLogix timer tags and their numbers
43. Utilize status bits from timers in logic
44. Develop ladder logic programs using ControlLogix timers
45. Understand ControlLogix counter tags and their members
46. Utilize status bits from counters in logic
47. Develop ladder logic programs using ControlLogix counters
48. Utilize ControlLogix math instructions in programs
49. Utilize ContolLogix comparison instructions in programs
50. Utilize ControlLogix move instructions in programs
51. Develop and follow the operation of programs that use math, comparison, and move instructions
52. Describe the difference between ladder logic and function block diagram programming
53. Recognize the basic elements of a function block diagram
54. Write and read a function block program