Troubleshooting PLC Circuits 1

Develop the skills to troubleshoot all types of electrical equipment
and systems containing PLC controls.

Program Features

Learn the Skills You Need

About the Simulations

Maintain Your Skills

Feedback and Evaluation

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System Requirements

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Program Features back to top

In-depth videos to learn about PLCs and their circuits. More than a dozen hands-on labs to understand PLC operations.
12 practice exercises and guided faults on a basic PLC controlled circuit. Three unique PLC circuit troubleshooting scenarios. Over 55 challenging malfunctions to diagnose and repair. Detailed feedback and comprehensive evaluation of your troubleshooting skills. Choose between North American or European design standards. A printable Certificate of Completion.	Counters Lab Ladder Program
Instructor resources and the Simutech Course Manager to help integrate the software into a course.

Learn the Skills You Need back to top

Develop the skills to safely troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems
containing PLC controls.

Learn how to determine the operation of PLC circuits using ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, input/output schematics, and data sheets.
Learn how to monitor and change settings in ladder programs using a laptop.
Learn how to identify defective input, output, and control modules using the multimeter.
Learn a variety of specific techniques for diagnosing malfunctions in circuits containing any PLC make or model.

About the Simulations back to top

From basic lab circuits to full PLC circuit simulations, Troubleshooting PLC Circuits 1 ensures you learn with effective hands-on training.

Learn the Basics with Videos and 13 Guided Labs

The first circuit simulation consists of a transformer, a fuse, several relays, switches, and lights. With this simulation you will be coached step by step through the troubleshooting process on two guided faults and then be given the opportunity to solve six different exercise faults.

In-depth videos cover the important information you need to know about PLCs:

What is a PLC
How PLCs work
PLC components
Interpreting ladder diagrams

The PLC Components labs cover:

Digital input modules
CPU/control modules
Digital output modules with relay outputs
Digital input modules with transistor outputs

The Interpreting Ladder Diagrams labs cover:

Inputs and outputs
Relays
Latches
Counters
Timers
Clock pulses

Video About Input Modules

Guided Lab to Learn About Timers

Practice on 12 Guided and Practice Faults

Practice the PLC specific troubleshooting techniques you have learned on 6 Guided Exerices and 6 Practice Faults:

Take a Guided Tour of the practice circuit to become familiar with the simulation and the troubleshooting tools.
Troubleshoot 5 Guided Faults with step-by-step assistance from an expert troubleshooter to help you apply the Systematic Troubleshooting Approach correctly.
Diagnose and repair 6 Practice Faults without any assistance.

Guided Fault on the Practice Circuit

Master PLC Troubleshooting in 3 Complete Circuit Simulation Environments

Troubleshoot over 55 malfunctions in 3 different scenarios.
Solve faults from a range of difficulty levels, from Basic and Intermediate to Advanced and Genius.
Learn about each circuit with a Guided Tour.
Warm-up on the 2 Practice Faults included for each circuit before being tested.
Test your skill and improve your Skill Rating as you progress through each level and circuit.

PLC Troubleshooting Environment

What can you do in the simulations?
Perform voltage, resistance, and other tests with the multimeter. Trace and disconnect wires and replace components. Operate inputs in the circuit. Connect a virtual laptop to the PLC where you will be able to: Go online and change modes Monitor the operation of the ladder diagram Change settings in the ladder diagram Download programs to the PLC Ladder Program in the Virtual Laptop

Maintain Your Skills back to top

Keep your skills sharp with continual practice and evaluation in the Maintenance section.
Troubleshoot over 30 Extra and Genius level faults. Retry the Basic, Intermediate and Advanced faults. Compare every new attempt to previous attempts to track your improvement. Troubleshoot Over 30 Extra Faults

Feedback and Evaluation back to top

Track your development with comprehensive evaluation for each fault and the entire program.
Continual feedback will help keep you on track. A detailed assessment for each fault attempt will help you perfect your troubleshooting methods and techniques. Monitor your progress with the Level and Overall Skill Ratings as your troubleshooting abilities improve. The Overall Summary will help you determine areas for improvement. Overall Summary of Your Skills