PLC Troubleshooting for Beginners
This course will teach you practical methods that you can use to properly identify PLC-related problems and develop an organized troubleshooting approach.
Identify common problems that are encountered with PLC hardware and software
Take a zoomed-out approach to PLC troubleshooting
Better understand the problem
Identify resources such as engineering sequence of operations, functional design specification, electrical drawings, vendor documentation, and more
Use common PLC programming development software tools to search and audit programs
Verify code from hardwired input to hardwired output and everything in between
Troubleshoot external instrumentation and wiring
Troubleshoot or “Debug” errors in PLC code using resources such as spare PLCs, simulators, error messages, etc.
Troubleshoot HMI problems related with PLCs
Troubleshoot PLC I/O modules and other PLC hardware
1. PLC Troubleshooting for Beginners - Introduction
2. What Will You Learn by Completing This Course?
3. External Instrumentation and Control Device Issues
4. PLC I/O Modules, Other Hardware, and PLC Firmware Issues
5. PLC Communication Issues
6. PLC Software, Programming, and SCADA/HMIs Issues
7. Introduction and Documentation
8. Multimeter and Electrical Drawings or Schematics
9. Functional Design Specification (FDS)
10. I/O List, PFD, P&ID, and Loop Diagrams
11. Internet and Brand Specific Support
12. Understanding Standard IEC61131-3 Programming Languages
13. Programming Environment Navigation, Search, and Debugging Tools
14. 3rd Party IDEs
15. Simulated Environments, Spare PLCs, Trending, and Data Analysis
16. PLC Troubleshooting Approach | Part 1
17. PLC Troubleshooting Approach Part 2
18. Audit Concept
19. Troubleshooting Details Introduction
20. Troubleshoot Wiring | Part 1
21. Troubleshoot Wiring | Part 2
22. Troubleshoot Wiring | Part 3
23. Troubleshoot Instrumentation | Wiring
24. Troubleshoot Instrumentation | Improper Specification or Installation
25. Troubleshoot Instrumentation | Environmental or Ambient Effects
26. Troubleshoot Instrumentation | Improper Scaling and Parameter/PLC Programming
27. Troubleshoot Instrumentation | Instrument Calibration
28. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Wiring
29. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Improper Specification or Installation
30. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Equipment Wear
31. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Lack of Direct Control (Vendor packaged or OEM Equipment)
32. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Environmental or Ambient Effects
33. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Digital Output Signal Considerations
34. Troubleshoot Control Devices | PLC Programming
35. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Importance of Analog Outputs Using Feedback Control Loop Examples
36. Troubleshoot Control Devices | Improper Analog Output Signal Scaling, Output Device Parameters, and Programming
37. Troubleshoot PLC I/O Modules | Wiring
38. Troubleshoot PLC I/O Modules | Specification
39. Troubleshoot PLC I/O Modules | Signal Congruency
40. Troubleshoot PLC I/O Modules | Software and PLC Programming Errors
41. Troubleshoot PLC I/O Modules | I/O Mapping
42. Troubleshoot CPUs
43. Memory Corruption/Data Loss/Program Loss | ROM and RAM memories
44. Memory Corruption/Data Loss/Program Loss | Power Consumption Limitations
45. Memory Corruption/Data Loss/Program Loss | Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference
46. Memory Corruption/Data Loss/Program Loss | PLC Incompatibility
47. Memory Corruption/Data Loss/Program Loss | Maximum Memory Capacity
48. Memory Corruption/Data Loss/Program Loss | Caution and Safety Considerations
49. Power Surges
50. Ambient Damages
51. Modular PLCs and Compact PLCs
52. PLC Communication Modules
Ryan Kitchen
Entry-level to intermediate PLC programmer
Engineers, electricians, technicians, or other field maintenance personnel that can benefit from PLC troubleshooting
PLC programmers who develop or integrate new code
PLC programmers who support and maintain existing code
You'll get lifetime access to this course.
"PLC Troubleshooting for Beginners" is a free course. No certificate will be granted for completing a free course. However, You will receive a personalized certificate of completion once you have fully finished a course (that provides a certificate) while being a Pro member.
Entry-level to intermediate knowledge of PLCs, electrical fundamentals, circuits, and programming
No software needed to complete this course
Yes. Most people enroll individually, and then submit their receipt to their employer for reimbursement. However, if your employer has a tuition budget and wants to train 5 people or more, you can send us an email at [email protected] and we will help you with bulk signup.
Of course. All of our course content is pre-recorded, so you can work and study on your own time.