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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