Troubleshooting
PLC Circuits 1

In-depth videos to learn about PLCs and their circuits.

More than a dozen hands-on labs to understand PLC operations.

Three unique PLC circuit troubleshooting scenarios.

12 practice exercises and guided faults on a basic PLC controlled circuit.

Over 55 challenging malfunctions to diagnose and repair.

Detailed feedback and comprehensive evaluation of troubleshooting skills.

Choose between North American or European design standards.

Includes reporting and custom test features with the Simutech Course Manager.

Your students will 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.

Learn the Basics with Videos and 13 Guided Labs

In-depth videos cover the important information they 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

Practice on 12 Guided and Practice Faults

Your students will practice the PLC specific troubleshooting techniques they 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 them apply the Systematic Troubleshooting Approach correctly.
• Diagnose and repair 6 Practice Faults without any assistance.

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.
• They can test their skill and improve their Skill Rating as they progress through each level and circuit.

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

Keep your students' 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 improvement.

Both you and your students can track their development with comprehensive evaluation for each fault and the entire program.

• Continual feedback will help keep them
  on track.
• A detailed assessment for each fault attempt will help them perfect their troubleshooting methods and techniques.
• Monitor their progress with the Level and Overall Skill Ratings as their troubleshooting abilities improve.
• The Overall Summary will help them determine areas for improvement.
• The Simutech Course Manager is included with the Education Edition to help you get the most out of your training program.