Amatrol’s Smart Controls Troubleshooting Workstation (895) teaches hands-on programmable logic controller (PLC) troubleshooting skills needed in various applications with Industry 4.0 technologies. Trainees will learn how to operate, program, and troubleshoot PLCs that interface with many applications, including electro-pneumatics; motor control; temperature control; variable frequency drives; smart sensors; process control; and I/O Link communications.
This tabletop system provides hands-on experience with real-world components, including three different types of powerful Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix Modular, and CompactLogix); distributed I/O using Ethernet/IP communications with industrial managed switches; smart sensors; smart motor drives; intelligent interface terminals; wireless Ethernet communications; and process control applications. Students will study industry-relevant applications and learn hands-on skills that will build a strong foundation for a successful career in a variety of industries that use advanced Industry 4.0 smart controls technologies.
The Smart Controls Troubleshooting Workstation has the qualities of a real-world machine with relay-controlled start/stop power station, terminal strip I/O test points, operator station, and machine automation station. Students study various applications with live devices by plugging in one or more of the many application panels available. Each application panel models an actual machine system, such as electro-pneumatic actuator, electric motor, analog devices, and BCD/LED display. Application panels are even available for interfacing external devices such as robots, conveyors, and process control systems.
Full range of PLC technology with multiple PLCs, including ControlLogix and multiple styles of CompactLogix.
Comprehensive industrial Ethernet/IP communications with distributed I/O, wireless Ethernet, advanced Ethernet managed switches, cyber security modules, and data analytics software.
Multiple operator stations and multiple human-machine interface options permit multiple students to use the system simultaneously. It is two stations in one.
Discrete, analog, and Ethernet I/O applied to applications, including variable and constant speed motor control, electro-pneumatics, digital and PID temperature control, smart sensors, variable frequency drives, process control, and motion control.
Modular application panels remove easily to change applications and expand the system applications quickly. Control and Communication Devices readily attached to DIN rail mounts to expand the system controls.
Applications and control devices attach with individual quick disconnect cables to allow students to mix, match, and create new control schemes. No time wasted doing laborious wiring.
Terminal strips allow students to learn point-to-point wiring. Quick disconnect cables connect the wiring strips to any PLC or application or disconnect the wiring function when quick setup is needed.
The interactive multimedia online courses provide an engaging and highly instructional learning method anytime, anywhere. Courses feature stunning 3D graphics and videos, voice and text narration, interactive exercises, and virtual simulations.
Over 50 real-world faults can be automatically inserted throughout the workstation components by a computer-controlled system that tracks student progress and gives feedback. Students learn how to find and correct problems quickly.
Amatrol’s exclusive FaultPro computer-based fault insertion software automatically inserts faults and tracks student troubleshooting efforts. Teacher intervention is not required, enabling teachers to work freely in the classroom. This system enables students to learn troubleshooting in a self-directed environment, allowing teachers to support more students. It is easy to use with menu-driven Windows-based software and provides a record to measure student learning. Automatic fault insertion avoids damage to the equipment normally associated with manual fault insertion. This makes the training equipment last longer and makes troubleshooting safer for the student and the teacher.
