Ladder Logic Solutions
Course Information
Essential skills for troubleshooting Ladder Logic.​
Preparing for tomorrow begins today.​​
Course Schedule Overview
Day 1
Nuts and Bolts
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Commissioning a processor.
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Installing and navigating RSLinx, RSLogic Starte lite and the 500 Emulator.
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Core instructions: XIC, XIO, OTE, ONS.
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Thinking like a processor: scan cycle, memory structure, program pointer, rung sequencing.
Day 2
Programming Fundamentals
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Intro to programming structure and logic flow.
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Writing your first real-world ladder logic .
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Applying instructions in context: TON, TOF, CTU, CTD, RES, MOV, COP
Day 3
Troubleshooting Challenges
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Intro to programming structure and logic flow.
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Writing your first real-world ladder logic .
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Expanding your day 2 program.
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Introducing intermediate instructions and logic refinement.
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Hands-on troubleshooting exercises using the emulator feedback.
Day 4
Putting it all Together
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Write, troubleshoot and debug programs. This challenge gives you just enough exposure to debug files and emulator tools to make you faster, safer, and more confident on the job — without needing to be a programmer.
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You’ll walk away with a working project file and a mindset shift: from “just making it work” to verifying how it works — the key to expert troubleshooting.
What You'll Need
Windows PC or Laptop
Windows 10 or 11 is highly recommended with administrative rights.
Willingness to troubleshoot
Willingness to troubleshoot - not just follow instructions.
Basic Computer Literacy
No prior PLC experience is required.
Internet Connection
A stable internet connection for live sessions and downloads.
Software Bundle
Day 1 will provide you with a guided setup of the provided software bundle (RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RS Linx, and the emulator)
