Studio 5000 (Rockwell Automation)

Module 1: Introduction to PLCs and Studio 5000

• Basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Overview of Rockwell Automation and Studio 5000 Software
• Applications of PLC Programming in Industrial Automation
• Studio 5000 Environment: Logix Designer Overview

Module 2: Installing and Setting Up Studio 5000

• System Requirements and Software Installation
• Setting Up a New Project in Studio 5000
• Configuring Hardware in Logix Designer

Module 3: Understanding Studio 5000 Basics

• Navigating the Studio 5000 Interface
• Project Organization and Tag Structure
• Key Components: Controller, Tasks, Programs, Routines

Module 4: PLC Programming Fundamentals

• Introduction to IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages
• Ladder Logic Basics (LD)
• Creating Simple Programs Using Ladder Logic

Module 5: Tag Management and Data Handling

• Creating and Configuring Tags in Studio 5000
• Using Input/Output Tags and Data Types
• Organizing and Using Global and Local Tags

Module 6: Logic Development in Studio 5000

• Understanding Boolean Logic in PLCs
• Creating and Using Timers and Counters
• Implementing Arithmetic and Comparison Operations
• Developing Basic Control Logic

Module 7: Advanced Programming Features

• Creating User-Defined Data Types (UDTs)
• Working with Add-On Instructions (AOIs) for Reusability
• Structured Text (ST) Basics for Advanced Logic
• Implementing Sequential Function Charts (SFC)

Module 8: Communication and Networking

• Configuring Communication Modules in Studio 5000
• Setting Up Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet Communication
• Integrating Studio 5000 with HMIs and SCADA Systems

Module 9: Debugging and Testing

• Using Online Tools for Monitoring and Debugging
• Forcing Inputs and Outputs for Testing
• Troubleshooting Common Programming Errors

Module 10: HMI Integration

• Linking PLC Programs to HMI Applications
• Configuring Tags for Visualization
• Testing PLC-HMI Interaction

Module 11: Alarm and Event Management

• Creating and Managing Alarms in Studio 5000
• Configuring Event Logs for Process Monitoring
• Implementing Alarm Logic in PLC Programs

Module 12: Hands-On Exercises and Projects

• Developing a Simple PLC-Based Control System
• Implementing Timers and Counters in a Conveyor System Simulation
• Programming and Testing an Alarm System

Module 13: Maintenance and Optimization

• Updating and Modifying Existing PLC Programs
• Best Practices for Program Optimization
• Backup and Recovery of Studio 5000 Projects

Module 14: Course Wrap-Up and Certification

• Recap of Key Concepts and Best Practices
• Practical Assessment: Programming and Testing a Complete System
• Certification of Completion for Studio 5000 PLC Programming