Installing and maintaining programmable logic controller systems (PLCs) involves working with PLC equipment and hardware as well as communications and programming software. A major part of PLC work involves installing, debugging, and changing the program, or project, in a PLC processor. In order to do this work effectively, a thorough understanding of the system and the procedures needed for program entry, testing, and modification is necessary. This course will examine the techniques used initially to install and test a PLC program as well as how to make changes to PLC configurations and programs.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Identify what should be done when a PLC's hardware or software configuration is changed.
Illustrate how to use a PC hard drive for program backup.
Explain how to use the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, or EEPROM, of PLCs for program backup.
Describe the process for changing the PLC program while the system is in Program mode.
Explain the difference between online programming and offline programming.
Describe the process for changing the PLC program while the system is in Run mode.
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