Proficy Machine Edition Introduction

Proficy Machine Edition Introduction

The Proficy Machine Edition LD-PLC workshop is a beginning level course focusing on the fundamentals of the GE Intelligent Platforms PLC's and the installation and programming of them using Proficy Machine Edition LD-PLC.

Where:

Gescan Training Centre
8160 Park Hill Dr
Milton, ON L9T 5V7

Hours:

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cost:

  • $1000 per person at Gescan Training Centre.
  • $1200 per person on site training.
  • Cost does not include lodging, transportation, and meals.

Who Should Attend

The course will be beneficial to:

  • Personnel responsible for the development, maintenance, and modification of Ladder Diagram control programs for the PACSystem, Series 90-30 and Versamax PLC's;
  • system specification experts; and
  • maintenance personnel.

Prerequisites

  • Working knowledge of PLC based machines or a process control is required.
  • Familiarity with Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
  • A basic understanding of ladder logic or a control programming language is a plus.

Course Outline:

  • Identify the hardware components of a GE Intelligent Platforms PLC
  • Describe the program sweep
  • Create a new LD-PLC folder & hardware configuration
  • Create subroutine blocks
  • Top-down programming with subroutines
  • Program execution control with permissive's
  • Create basic ladder diagram programs
  • Use name-centric ladder diagram programming
  • Use the functionality of LD-PLC, including but not limited to:
    • Variable View Table
    • Information Window, listing of program overrides ("forces"), on-line program cross-reference
    • Drag & Drop and Cut & Paste program editing and development
    • Viewing/Editing multiple program blocks concurrently
    • Debug control logic and diagnose faults using LD-PLC

Course Schedule