Ethernet-TCP/IP for PLC Technicians

Course Number: TRAN-CTC830

Length:

One (1) day workshop

Course Description:

This workshop is an intermediate level course. It will extend working knowledge into the world of Ethernet-TCP/IP LANs. This workshop is approximately 20% hands-on and is not a complete maintenance course. The concepts and exercises covered are OSI & TCP/IP protocol stacks; Topologies; UTP Cabling; Plug & Jack wiring; NICs; Addressing; Hubs; Switches;Routers and elementary trouble-shooting.

Course Objectives:

When the participant finishes this workshop they should be able to use RSLinx to connect to AB processors on a single collision domain Ethernet LAN.  Participants should also be able to do preliminary trouble-shooting before requesting help from the IT department.

Who Should Attend:

Ethernet for PLC Technicians is intended for experienced personnel moving to Ethernet from AB proprietary networks.

Prerequisites:

• SLC500 Intro (TRAN-CTC812) or ControlLogix (TRAN-CTC822) or equivalent experience.
• Participants in this workshop should be able to perform basic Microsoft Windows tasks.
• Participants should be able to perform basic RSLogix tasks for DH+. DH485, or serial connections.

Topical Outline:

• TCP/IP protocol stack
• Buss, star, & daisy chain topologies
• Standard, fast, & gigabit Ethernet
• UTP cabling & Connector wiring
• NICs
• Crossover cables
• Using a hub
• IP addressing
• Dotted decimal notation
• Address classes

• Subnet masks
• Default gateway
• Using hubs
• Using switches
• Introduction to Routers
• Using indicator lights for trouble-shooting
• Using Ping
• Using loopback addresses
• ARP information
• IPCONFIG information