Allen Bradley PLC-5 PLC with RSLogix5 Software Programming
Course Overview
This intensive 10-day course is designed to take participants from basic to advanced levels of programming and maintenance using the Allen-Bradley PLC-5 PLC. It blends theory, hands-on labs, troubleshooting, and industrial applications. At course end, participants should be able to design, program, commission, and maintain PLC-5 systems in industrial settings.
Target Audience
- Electrical / Instrumentation / Maintenance technicians
- Control & automation engineers new to Rockwell PLCs
- Technicians transitioning from relay logic or other PLC brands
- System integrators & field service engineers.
- E&I professionals interested in advancing their career
- Beginners interested in instrumentation and control career
Prerequisites
- Ability to read and write in English with basic knowledge of physics
- Familiarity with PCs & Windows
- Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, digital I/O, relays, timers, counters (an added advantage)
- Basic logic thinking and sequence control (an added advantage)
Training Structure
- Registration Fee: N50,000
- Advanced Training Fee: N750,000
- Duration: 10 Days (e.g. 8:30am – 5:00pm with breaks & lunch)
- Mode: Instructor-led 95% Practical & 5% Theory Sessions
- Participants work individually or in pairs on PLC installed in industrial like control panels (Not training kits)
- Course materials, lab manuals, and videos
Software Tools:
- RSLogix5, and RSLinx Classic
How to apply
- Send email to training@intellectsenergy.com.
- Call or send Whatsapp message to 08051203632
Course Content
Day 1 – Introduction & PLC Fundamentals
Theme: Understanding PLC-5 System Architecture and Basics
Objectives:
- Understand PLC-5 hardware, I/O modules, and communication setup
- Learn fundamentals of PLC operation and numbering systems
- Gain familiarity with Allen-Bradley programming environment (RSLogix5 / Studio 5)
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Industrial Automation & Control Systems
- Overview of Allen-Bradley PLC Families (PLC-5, SLC, ControlLogix)
- PLC-5 Hardware Components and System Architecture
- Memory Organization and Addressing (Rack, Group, Slot)
- Number Systems (Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal)
- Communication Interfaces (DH+, Remote I/O, Ethernet)
- Hands-on: Connecting PLC-5 to PC and Navigating RSLogix5
Practical Exercise:
- Identify and configure a PLC-5 system
- Establish communication with RSLogix5 software
Day 2 – Programming Fundamentals
Theme: Basic Logic Development and Program Structure
Objectives:
- Develop basic ladder logic programs
- Understand instruction set and file structure
- Apply standard programming practices
Topics Covered:
- RSLogix5 Project Setup & File Management
- Ladder Logic Basics (Contacts, Coils, Latches)
- I/O Configuration and Data Files
- Basic Instructions: Examine ON/OFF, Output Energize, Latch/Unlatch
- Timer and Counter Instructions (TON, TOF, CTU, CTD)
- Internal Relays and Control Bits
- Hands-on: Creating and Testing Basic Logic Programs
Practical Exercise:
- Write and simulate a start/stop motor control circuit
- Implement on-delay and off-delay timers
Day 3 – Intermediate Programming & Data Handling
Theme: Developing Structured and Functional PLC Programs
Objectives:
- Learn intermediate instructions and data manipulation
- Structure programs using subroutines and program files
- Apply troubleshooting techniques
Topics Covered:
- Comparison Instructions (EQU, NEQ, LES, GRT, LIM)
- Mathematical Instructions (ADD, SUB, MUL, DIV, SQRT)
- Move and Data Handling (MOV, COP, CLR)
- Subroutines and Program Control (JSR, JMP, MCR, RET)
- Bit, Word, and File-Level Operations
- Introduction to Fault Finding and Program Monitoring
- Hands-on: Develop modular PLC programs using subroutines
Practical Exercise:
Design a sequence control logic using counters and comparison instructions
Day 4 – Advanced Programming & Communication
Theme: Networking, Advanced Functions, and Troubleshooting
Objectives:
- Understand advanced control instructions and PLC-5 networking
- Troubleshoot hardware and software faults
- Configure data communication between PLCs
Topics Covered:
- Data Transfer and Block Moves (COP, BTW, BTR)
- PID Control and Analog I/O Configuration
- Message (MSG) Instructions and PLC-to-PLC Communication
- Networking (DH+, Remote I/O, Ethernet/IP)
- Program Documentation, Tagging, and Cross-Referencing
- Online Monitoring and Troubleshooting Methods
- Hands-on: Configuring a PID Loop and MSG Instruction
Practical Exercise:
- Configure analog input/output modules
- Test data transfer between two PLC-5 systems
Day 5 – Integrated Applications & Maintenance
Theme: Project Implementation, Simulation, and Maintenance Strategies
Objectives:
- Integrate knowledge into a full control system project
- Apply preventive maintenance and troubleshooting best practices
- Perform program backup and documentation
Topics Covered:
- Integrated Project Development
- Alarm and Interlock Management
- System Backup, Restore, and Firmware Handling
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Techniques
- Troubleshooting Case Studies (I/O Faults, Communication Errors)
- Practical Simulation – Plant Process Automation Example
- Project development
- Introduction to Control Narratives
- Introduction to Functional Design Specification.
- Introduction to Functional Analysis
- Pressure loop programming
- Temperature loop programming.
- Flow loop programming
- Level loop programming.
- Analyzer loop programming
- VFD programming
- Modbus Mapping
- PLC to HMI Communication
- Introduction to ICSS
- Final Review and Evaluation
Practical Exercise:
- Develop and present a complete PLC-5 program for a small process control system
Day 6 to Day 10:
- Self practice at our facility with hardware and software
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand PLC5 architecture, wiring and expansions
- Use RSLogix 5 / RSLinx to program, monitor, and debug PLCs
- Create logic using timers, counters, data instructions, sequences
- Integrate analog control and PID loops
- Configure communications and peer messaging
- Diagnose, troubleshoot faults, and maintain PLC systems
- Design and implement medium-scale industrial control projects
Materials Provided
- Laptop with programming software
- Course manual / lab booklet
- Sample code and sample tasks
- Industrial Control Panel with SLC500 PLC units, I/O modules, replays, power supply, fuses and barriers.
- PC workstation & necessary cabling
- Certificate of completion
Venue & Logistics
- Training room with desks, PCs, power, reliable internet
- PLC trainer benches or racks
- Projection / display system
- Spare modules, wiring, parts for fault labs
Certification
Participants who complete both modules and pass the final project assessment will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC5 PLC Programming issued by Intellects Energy Ltd.
Instructor Profile
Our instructor is a well known experienced and certified Instrumentation and Automation engineer currently serving in the oil and gas industry with:
- LinkedIn profile will be projected for trainees confirmation.
- 19 years of practical experience in industrial automation / PLC/SCADA/DCS/Instrumentation systems
- Proficiency in Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Experienced and proficient in programming over 15 brands and 37 models of PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI
- Track record in industrial application / training / mentoring
- Ability to adapt to participants’ pace & skill levels