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About the Instructor
William (Bill) Joseph Dumas
As the founder and owner of William J. Dumas & Associates, Mr. “Bill” Dumas has conducted
"Hands-On" Programmable Logic Controller, Motor Controls and other electrical training seminars
throughout the United States since 1987. The training he provides is some of the most highly
acclaimed in the industry. Enjoying the fruits of his success and being semi-retired, Mr.
Dumas has agreed to a special engagement with American Trainco, Inc. where he will provide
real world “Hands-On” PLC training for American Trainco and its customers.
Mr. Dumas has a degree in Electrical Technology from Mohawk Valley Technical Institute in
Utica, NY and served as an electronic technician at Griffis Air Force Base in Rome, NY before
being accepted into the Electrical Engineering program at Northeastern University, in Boston,
MA.
From there he accumulated over fifteen years experience in control and logic design,
testing, training, and customer support working as an Engineering Assistant with Honeywell,
Inc., and Computer Control Company where he designed and tested computer systems for business
as well as the space program. He then accepted a position as Manager of Logic Design
Engineering with Mohawk Data Sciences, where he provided primary support to the Ford Motor
Company. He became the owner of D&K Titan Associates, a design/build Electrical Contracting
Company, and was a Construction Manager for a prominent developer in Syracuse, NY. He also
served as Vice-President of VIP Structures – Atlanta, architectural firm that developed
commercial buildings. He was then asked to develop and present PLC and Motor Control course
offerings for National Technology Transfer, Inc. (NTT).
William J. Dumas is one of the most dynamic instructors in the control industry. His
presentations are practical, informative and entertaining. He is known for his unique
ability to make difficult subjects exciting and easy to understand. Participant evaluations
frequently state that it is by far the most informative training seminar they have ever
attended.
Purpose of Seminar:
American Trainco’s first PLC course, "PLCs for Non-Programmers" introduced everyday maintenance people to the world of PLCs. This second PLC skill-building seminar presented by William J. Dumas & Associates provides the necessary "hands-on" practice needed to interpret, isolate, and diagnose common hardware problems related to noise, power, and discrete and analog I/O.
Using various troubleshooting scenarios, students will apply basic ladder logic interpretation to diagnostic tasks, which will be traced through ladder logic instructions in simulated live project. Multifaceted troubleshooting skills will be integrated throughout course to complete the training.
This seminar is taught in a hands-on environment where applicable demonstrations are included to facilitate the hands-on exercises that follow each lesson.
Who should take this course?
This course is created for those who have little or no "hands-on" work experience with programmable logic controllers. It can be especially valuable for individuals who are responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining SLC500™ systems using RSLogix500™ software, but because of the generic approach to this seminar users of all PLC systems will find this course extremely beneficial. It is also recommended for participants who are planning to take the more advanced 3-day seminar, "Programmable Logic Controllers: Applications and Programming".
Attendees come from a wide variety of industries, skill-levels, company sizes, and job titles, so if you're not sure you'll fit in or benefit from this class, don't worry - you will - as long as you have an interest in working on PLCs. Attendees include...
All maintenance personnel in:
- Manufacturing Plants
- Commercial Buildings
- Hospitals
- Waste Water Facilities
- Schools
- Government Buildings
- Research Facilities
- Shopping Centers
- Airports
Including:
- Apprentice and Experienced Electricians
- Instrumentation Technicians
- All Building Maintenance Personnel
- All Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
- Building Engineers
- Building Managers & Superintendents
- Plant & Facility Managers
- Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
- Mechanical Engineers
- Any person needing a "Hands-On" understanding of PLC basics
Training Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will receive a training certificate
and 1.6 American Trainco Continuing Education Units indicating that the student
has learned to:
- Identify the main components of programmable controller systems and
describe their functions
- Describe the flow of information through a programmable controller system
- Navigate through the PLC software
- Transfer, monitor, and run simulated, live projects
- Interpret simple ladder logic programs
- Isolate and safely correct PLC system problems
- Interpret ladder logic for the purpose of troubleshooting
- Make changes to hardware and programs as specified by others
Course Outline / Agenda
General Classifications Of PLCs
Main Parts Of A PLC And Their Functions
Understanding I/O Systems
Basic Sequence Of Operation
Typical PLC Program Scan Sequence
Input and Output Image Tables
Typical CPU and I/O Specifications
Binary Concept and Function of Gates
Symbols, Truth Tables, and Boolean Equations For The AND, OR, NOT Logic Functions
Decimal, Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal Numbering
BCD and ASCII
Bit, Byte, Word, Least Significant Bit (LSB) and Most Significant Bit (MSB)
Interpreting the TON and the CTU Instructions
Getting Started with Programming Systems
Identifying Memory Layout
Using SLC500™ Addresses
Using the Data Monitor Function
Entering, and Editing Ladder Logic
Searching Through the Ladder Logic
Interpreting and Modifying Ladder Logic
Common Operating Modes
Entering and Editing Descriptions
Using Forcing for Inputs/Outputs
Requirements for a PLC Enclosure
Proper Grounding Practices
Proper Wiring of Sinking/Sourcing I/O Modules
Functions of Bleeder Resistors
Safety Considerations Built Into PLCs and Programmed Into a PLC Installation
Prevent Unsafe Conditions When the Control Circuit Loses Power
Troubleshooting: Getting Started
Troubleshooting: Noise Related Problems
Troubleshooting: Discrete I/O Problems
Troubleshooting: Analog I/O Problems
Troubleshooting: Processor Problems
What You Will Take Home
• American Trainco Seminar Manual
• Personalized "Hands-On" PLC’s: Operation, Installation,
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Training Certificate with 1.6 American Trainco
Continuing Education Units approved by the MTAA.
On Site and In House Training
You can bring the "Hands-On" PLC’s: Operation, Installation, Maintenance
& Troubleshooting class or any American Trainco seminar as on site training to your plant
or facility. We offer hundreds
of courses covering a broad range of maintenance and maintenance
management topics. Our expert instructors are among the most experienced
in the industry and can customize training to meet your specific needs
- whether you need a short refresher course or an in depth program that
focuses on your equipment and processes. In house training allows for
the most cost efficient training as it reduces the cost per employee
and limits the time required away from work.
Request a quote
for on site training
No Risk Registration & Money-Back
Guarantee
If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend this seminar, you can
still make a reservation to hold your space in class. While payment
is due prior to the start of the seminar, you may choose a full refund
or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Student
substitutions can also be freely made at any time prior to the start
of the seminar. Refunds will not be issued for registered attendees
who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation.
In the rare event that should you not receive the expected value after
attending our seminar, simply notify us in writing of your reasons and
your money will be promptly refunded.
CEUs, Testing & College Credit
CEUs
After completion of this class,
students will receive a Certificate of Completion and 1.6 CEUs (Continuing
Education Units) for both days of training approved by the Maintenance
Training Association of the Americas and The
American Council on Education.
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