Course Information
Essential skills for troubleshooting Ladder Logic.
Preparing for tomorrow begins today.
Day 1 - Nuts & Bolts
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Get connected. Get oriented. Start thinking like a processor.
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Commissioning a processor and establishing communications.
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Installing and navigating RSLinx, RSLogix Starter Lite, and the 500 Emulator.
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Basic core instructions and their applications, including XIC, XIO, OTE, ONS, TON, TOF, RES, CTU, CTD, and more.
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Thinking like a processor: scan cycle, memory structure, program pointer, and rung sequencing.
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Learn how the PLC thinks, scans, and executes ladder logic.
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.
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Building, testing, and refining a working program.
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Using the emulator to see your logic in action.
Day 3 - Troubleshooting Challenges
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Follow logic flow through an operating program.
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Expand your Day 2 program with additional logic.
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Introduce intermediate instructions and refine existing logic.
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Hands-on troubleshooting exercises using emulator feedback.
Day 4 - Putting it all Together
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Write, troubleshoot, and debug programs. This challenge gives you 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 effective 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)
