Programmable Logic Controls I
with Ken Walsh
$1,600
only 4 seats left
This program is approved for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship.
Basic Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must:
Be an Arkansas resident
Be a high school graduate or received high school equivalency
Not be a current recipient of the Arkansas Academic Challenge ScholarshipBe accepted for admission in a program of study at an approved institution of higher education that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program in the fields of Industry, Health Care, or Information Technology.
Award Amounts
The Workforce Challenge Award will be the cost of a certificate program or program of study not to exceed $800.
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Learn basic programming, maintenance and trouble-shooting PLC based industrial controls using PLC trainers with Allen Bradley/ Rockwell Automation Control-Logix hardware and Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx software. This will allow you to benefit from vendor training on specific equipment. The central processing unit is an L36 ERM. The basic operating principles of all PLCs, their inputs and outputs (discrete and analog), programming, maintenance, and networking will be covered. Hands on approach to Factory Talk View is also included.
Ken Walsh
Ken Walsh started his career as an Electrical Engineer developing automated sawmill equipment. Ken worked for Rockwell Automation for Nearly 20 years as a field support engineer.
- Experience in Automation Systems, software, System Design, Pneumatics, Electric Motor Drives, Panel Design, logic controllers, HMI project management, startup, troubleshooting and repair with disciplines applied across a multitude of industries.
- Broad knowledge of general automation, networks, motion control, drive systems and process control that spans across multiple control vendors.
- Experience with networks and communications includes: Controlnet, Devicenet, Ethernet, Modbus.
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May 20 - 24th, 2024
Mon - Fri for 1 week from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Workforce Training Center-Jonesboro
(870) 933-9788
5501 Krueger Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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Room: 129