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SAF-PLC101 GuardPLC 1600/1800 Controller Systems Fundamentals

Course Code: SAF-PLC101
Duration: 1 Day

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Course Purpose

This course is a skill-building opportunity for students who want to develop a fundamental knowledge of GuardPLC™ 1600/1800 systems and RSLogix™ Guard PLUS software. Students will be introduced to GuardPLC safety standards, functionality and controller circuitry, controller components, and distributed I/O modules.

Students will have hands-on opportunities to use RSLoix Guard PLUS software to establish communications with a controller. This course provides students with the resources and hands-on practice required to download a project to a GuardPLC 1600 controller and start a routine.

Who Should Attend

Individuals who have no or little experience using GuardPLC 1600/1800 controllers should attend this course. Knowledge obtained in this course is required to successfully complete other courses in the GuardPLC curriculum such as:

· GuardPLC 1600/1800 Controller Systems Maintenance and Troubleshooting (SAF-PLC102)
· GuardPLC 1600/1800 Controller Systems Programming (SAF-PLC103)

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, students must be able to perform basic Microsoft Windows® tasks, such as using a mouse, and moving windows.

Experience with industrial control applications is strongly recommended.

Course Agenda

· Understanding the Safety Principles of a GuardPLC System
· Understanding the Functionality of a GuardPLC System
· Identifying GuardPLC 1600/1800 System Components
· Getting Started with RSLogix Guard PLUS Software
· Configuring Communications for a GuardPLC 1600/1800 Controller
· Downloading and Starting the RSLogix Guard PLUS Project

Course Length

This is a one-day course.

Course Number

The course number is SAF-PLC101

To Register

To register for this or any other Rockwell Automation training course, contact your local authorized Allen-Bradley Distributor or your local Sales/Support office for a complete listing of courses, descriptions, prices, and schedules.