Robot and PLC (AB) System Integration

This 5-day (40 hours) course is intended for robot and PLC technicians, maintainers, programmers and engineers who have a good understanding of TPP programming and preferably some PLC programming.

Prerequisites: Completion of a live, FANUC instructor led Operation and Programming course (such as Handling Tool, ArcTool, SpotTool). Completion of an online eLearn FANUC Robot Operations and Programming class will not meet the requirement. Students who attended a class more than 4 years in the past are required to pass a preparatory test prior to admittance into this class, such as the General HandlingTool opt-out Exam. An Allen Bradley PLC Fundamentals Programming class would be helpful but not required. Students must be able to log into their MyFANUC account. It is strongly recommended students bring their own laptop for use in class.

Course Objectives:

• Review an automation project scope and access appropriate system components
• Assess, evaluate and review work cell design for a material handling automation solution for a general industry application
• Configure devices in the work cell - Hardware, Software, Network, Communications
• Configure Robot and PLC for Production Program the Robot to perform the tasks Program an Allen Bradley Control Logix PLC with appropriate modules Write the TPPs – Teach Pendant Program and MACROS where appropriate
• Write the Ladder Logic programs Create and set the appropriate input and output map structure on Robot and PLC Design
• Create and configure bit maps
• Create and configure network using an Ethernet protocol Design
• Create and configure an HMI application for production

Understand and implement foundational practices to create standard automated solution using an AB PLC and a FANUC Robot. The course consists of lectures, chapter reviews, demonstrations and a series of lab exercises designed to reinforce what the student has learned. In addition to lab exercises, a pre-test and a post-test are used to measure mastery of objectives.

Dress Code: Appropriate business casual attire is required to attend any class at all FANUC training facilities. No shorts, leggings, tank tops, or open-toe shoes are permitted. PPE Is not required for this class.

We reserve the right to cancel or modify classes at any time.

Payment Methods and Drop/Rescheduling Policies. Email training@fanucamerica.com with any questions.