2013 Houston Course Schedule
UNITED STATES
PLC COURSE FOR RIG SYSTEMS - APPLICATIONS
OF SIEMENS
PNEUMATICS FUNDAMENTALS WITH
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUDIENCE
Rig electricians working with PLC systems
AUDIENCE
Any rig personnel required to learn pneumatic system
fundamentals and basic pneumatic troubleshooting
skills.
DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
List basic functions/components of a PLC system.
List the field to PLC interfaces (discreet/analog).
Perform a license authorization procedure.
Perform start up and configuration screen to determine I/)
addresses.
Describe functions of program elements.
Configure communication parameters.
Troubleshoot non-PLC system problems using the major
online functions of Compare, Variable Table (VAT),
Cross-Reference, and Rewire.
Explain use, function, and differences between decimal,
binary and hexadecimal numbering systems.
Define basic digital terminology.
Explain I/O point addressing.
Define memory addressing terminology.
Explain PLC program structures with emphasis on
execution sequence.
Explain data block structure/locate data using addressing.
Create programs using basic program elements
(symbols).
Describe operations of ladder logic instructions.
Correlate ladder logic with statement list equivalents.
Explain the interconnections between PLC system
components (topology).
Describe the components and interconnection of fiber
optic networks.
Describe how PLC systems interface with and control
various components in NOV systems through use of
provided reference material.
Troubleshoot PLC systems using PLC general status and
error indicators.
List preventative maintenance procedures for PLC
systems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to familiarize new users with the
Siemens S7 PLCs. Hardware components, programming
concepts, and the basic programming languages are explained
in order to teach methods of troubleshooting the PLC
controlled systems. There are no prerequisites for this course.
COURSE CONTENT
PLC history and components and PLC hardware
Simatic manager, PLC and the Program
Numbering systems and Addressing
Program elements, program execution, and Topology
Networks, Varco systems, and Maintenance
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand and describe basic pneumatics theory,
with emphasis on component and circuit functions
and related measurement instrumentation.
Demonstrate circuit analysis in schematics and
diagrams using symbol recognition and tracing
circuit paths.
Perform circuit parameter measurements.
Demonstrate use of various troubleshooting and
process measurement techniques.
Relate the schematic drawing to where physical
measurements need to be taken.
Perform conversions between Metric and Imperial
measurement systems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to give the student a solid
overview of pneumatic fundamentals. It will include, but
will not be limited to the following topics: Pascals and
Boyles laws and the units of pressure and flow
measurement and the development of differential
pressures. The student will develop an understanding of
simple and moderately complex pneumatic circuits.
Students will build circuits and use test equipment to
troubleshoot problems in order to gain the practical
experience required to locate and solve pneumatic
problems on drilling equipment. The training sessions
are designed to include a discussion of pneumatic
fundamentals followed by a practical lab session to
reinforce the students learning.
COURSE CONTENT
Safety
Pressure, force, volume, flow rate and differential
pressure relationships
How to use a digital tachometer
Measurement techniques for circuit components
Hands on circuit construction from schematics
including troubleshooting
Simple circuit fault analysis
PREREQUISITE
None
PREREQUISITE
None
OFFERINGS
January 14 - January 18
February 25 March 1
March 11 March 15
April 15 April 19
May 20 May 24
June 24 June 28
DURATION / COST
5 Days - $3,350
July 15 July 19
August 26 August 30
September 23 - September 27
October 7 October 11
November 11 - November 15
December 16 - December 20
This course can also be taught from the mobile classroom or
at the customers facility upon request.
2013 Houston Course Catalog - United States - Release 3 10Jan2013
OFFERINGS
Available Upon Request
This course can also be taught from the mobile
classroom or at the customers facility upon request.
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