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GFW-0042 1
15M 5/96 Introduction
 Programmable Logic Controllers
P Series 90 ™-70/ Series 90-30 Programming 4 Days
1/2

L Course Number: Series 90-70 Programming 44A728312-570; Series 90-30 Programming 44A728312-530

What Will I Learn To Do? ▼ Give Me Some Course Details...

C • Program development (organization,
execution, documentation)
• Configuration of the Logicmaster ™ 90
for the target CPU and conventional I/O
• Fault or Diagnostic Programming • Automation of an example application
• Logic Execution containing elements of discrete and
• LM90 Setup continuous control
• Program development and modification
in the LM90 structured program
▼ Tell Me Should I Attend? development environment
• Debugging control logic
About the These courses will be • Folders
Courses! valuable for individuals • References
planning, developing and • Utilities
modifying control logic - Fault Tables
The courses consist of programs including Relay - Back-up
in-depth classroom Ladder Logic (RLL) for - Load
either the Series 90-70 or - Save
discussions combined
90-30 PLCs. Students - Mixed Tables
with hands-on lab should have an under- - Open Space
standing of machine or - Cut & Paste
exercises which are
process control logic. • Motor Forward/Reverse
designed to teach students Experience with a com- - Relay Elements
how to implement the puter or PLC-based pro- - Timers
gramming language - Counters
most commonly used would be a plus. Students • Function Concept
functions of the should also have success- - Definition
fully completed the - Data Types
GE Fanuc PLC products. • Adding/Removing parts from Bin
Series 90 Implementation
By the courses’ end, Course or the Series 90 with alarms
Maintenance Course - Math
participants will be able - Relation
before attending.
to use the Series 90-70 or - Convert
• Batch Operations/BIT Operation
Series 90-30 PLC Relay What About - Move BITOPS
Ladder instruction set to • Analog Sampling
Hands-On? - Table Math
do basic programming
Yes, hands-on lab exercises • Program Control
development and are used throughout the - Call (Subroutines)
course to reinforce class- - I/O Updates
maintenance.
room instruction. Students - Service Requests
learn to implement the
most commonly used
functions of the GE Fanuc
PLC products by actually
writing application pro-
grams during the class.

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Section 1 - PLC Courses
 Programmable Logic Controllers

Series 90-70/Series 90-30 Advanced 4 Days

1/2
P
Course Number: Series 90-70 Advanced 44A728312-370; Series 90-30 Advanced 44A728312-330
L
What Will I Learn To Do? ▼ Give Me Some Course Details...
• Use the advanced features of the
Series 90 PLCs •
You’ll learn to implement...
Advanced math functions
C
• Implement capabilities such as • Fault processing logic
peer to peer communications • Structured programming
• Use optional modules such as • Interrupts
the Programmable Coprocessor • Closed loop systems using PID
Module (PCM) and High • Master Slave and Peer to Peer
Speed Counter (HSC) Communications
• Genius ® Communications
• Communications with GE Fanuc
Power Mate Products using the I/O
▼ Tell Me Should I Attend? Link Interface
About the • Systems using 3rd party VME
This course will Modules (90-70 only)
Courses! dramatically improve • Applications using High Speed
the productivity of Counter (HSC) modules
The courses consist of engineers, technicians • Servo applications using the Axis
in-depth classroom and control specialists Positioning Module (Power Mate APM)
who want to utilize
discussions on advanced the more advanced
features combined with optional features
of the Series 90-70/30
hands-on lab exercises. system. Participants
Students actually use the must have successfully
completed the 90-70/30
advanced capabilities of
Programming course
the Series 90 PLC during or equivalent.
the classes, giving them
the ability to apply these What About
system capabilities in Hands-On?
their own facilities.
Yes, hands-on lab
exercises complement
in-depth classroom
discussions, enabling the
student to apply newly
acquired principles to a
practical environment.

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Section 1 - PLC Courses
 Programmable Logic Controllers
P Series 90 Implementation
L Course Number 44A728312-101
▼ Give Me Some Course Details...
3 Days • Series 90 PLC Fundamentals
• CD-ROM Documentation
• Series 90 PLC Family Capabilities

C What Will I Learn To Do?

• Identify PLC application requirements
- Micro
- Series 90-20
- Series 90-30
• Choose the appropriate Series 90 PLC
- Series 90-70
configuration for a given application
• Optional PLC Modules
• Configure the Series 90 PLC systems • Series 90 Installation Standards
• Choose the programming language • Programming Language Introduction
best suited for an application - Relay Ladder Logic
- Sequential Function Chart
- State Logic ® C
▼ Tell Me About the Course! • Hardware Configuration

This course is designed for the newcomer to

GE Fanuc PLCs. Students learn about the capabilities
Should I Attend? What About
of the members of the Series 90 family, from the This course will be
Hands-On?
smallest Series 90 Micro through the high-end 90-70. valuable for all indi-
Hands-on lab exercises
viduals who are resp-
By the end of the course, participants will be able are used throughout
onsible for system design,
the course to reinforce
to select the proper PLC and associated modules purchasing, or providing
lecture topics.
OEM equipment specifi-
for any given application. Students also learn to cations for GE Fanuc
configure the Series 90 PLC with the Logicmaster Automation’s Series 90
PLC products.
programming package.

Series 90 Maintenance ▼ Give Me Some Course Details...

Course Number 44A728312-401 3 Days The following topics will be addressed from a
maintenance perspective:
• Series 90 Hardware
What Will I Learn To Do? • Series 90-30 and 90-70 Fault Tables and
• Understand Series 90 PLC system Diagnostic LEDs
components • Basic Relay Ladder Logic Functions
• Logicmaster Searching Functions
• Use Logicmaster programming software
• Override Functions
• Troubleshoot Series 90 PLC
applications
Should I Attend? What About
This course is designed to Hands-On?
▼ Tell Me About the Course! dramatically improve the
productivity of personnel Students practice real
The Series 90 Maintenance course is intended for responsible for maintaining world troubleshooting
and troubleshooting Series skills learned during the
personnel involved in the maintenance of a machine or a
90 PLC systems. While a class using hands-on
machine or process which is controlled by a Series 90-70 background in PLCs is not lab exercises.
necessary to attend this
or 90-30 programmable controller. Students will leave
course, a background in
with the skills necessary to troubleshoot and fix faults in basic electrical concepts is
highly recommended.
Series 90 programmable controllers and to troubleshoot
the machine or process the PLC is controlling.

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Section 1 - PLC Courses
 Programmable Logic Controllers
Other PLC Course Offerings
Series 90 PCM
Course Number 44A728312-727 4 1/2 Days
Installation, configuration, and utilization of the
Programmable CoProcessor Module (PCM) with
Series 90-30 and 90-70 PLCs.
Topics: Module Description • Installation
• Operation • MegaBasic ™ Introduction • PCM
Application Programming • Advanced
Programming Techniques
Prerequisite: Series 90 Programming
course or equivalent
Series 90 Genius I/O
Course Number 44A728312-159 4 1/2 Days
Selection, installation, configuration, and utilization
of Genius I/O devices with Series 90 PLCs.
Topics: Genius Fundamentals • 90-30
Hardware Overview • 90-70 Hardware
Overview • Genius I/O Diagnostics
• Discrete Blocks • Analog Blocks • Ladder
Programming Techniques • Genius
Communications Features
Prerequisite: Series 90 Programming
course or equivalent
Series 90 Communications
Course Number 44A728312-187 4 1/2 Days
In-depth instructions on different methods of
communicating between Series 90 PLCs.
Topics: Basic Communications Fundamentals
• 90-30 Hardware Overview • 90-70 Hardware
Overview • GE Fanuc Protocols • Network
Topologies • Troubleshooting Tools
• Communications Products • Modem
Operation with Logicmaster 90 • Genius
Communications • Ethernet Communications
Prerequisite: Series 90 Programming
course or equivalent
P
Series 90-70 GMR
L
Course Number 44A728312-252 4 1/2 Days
Usage, programming, and troubleshooting
C
of the Genius Modular Redundancy products
for the Series 90-70 PLCs.
Hardware: Series 90-70 GMR and Genius I/O
Topics: 90-70 Review • Genius I/O Review
• 90-70 Redundancy Oveview • GMR Concepts
• GMR Input Subsystem • GMR Output
Subsystem • GMR Configuration Software
• Genius I/O Block Configuration • GMR
System Programming • GMR System Installation
Prerequisite: Series 90-70 Programming
and Series 90 Genius I/O
Series Six™ System
Course Number 44A728312-260 4 1/2 Days
Introduction to Series Six hardware and software
with emphasis on developing ladder programming.
Topics: PLC Fundamentals • Hardware Overview
• Series Six Options • Workmaster I Hardware
• Workmaster II Hardware • Logicmaster 6
Software • Ladder Logic Programming
Techniques
Series Six Maintenance
Course Number 44A728312-460 4 1/2 Days
Introduction to Series Six hardware and
software with emphasis on maintenance,
repair, and troubleshooting.
Topics: PLC Fundamentals • Functional
Hardware Overview • Series Six Options
• Logicmaster 6 Software • Preventative
Maintenance Procedures • Troubleshooting tools
and techniques • System Diagnostics
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Section 1 - PLC Courses
 Pr ogrammable Logic Controllers
P Other PLC Course Offerings (continued)
L Series Six Genius PLC Season Passport

C Course Number 44A728312-250 4 1/2 Days

In-depth study of Genius I/O products and their
Course Number 44A728312-950
Unlimited Training for a Year!
interaction and use with Series Six PLCs. Each passport is issued to an individual, who
Topics: Genius I/O Fundamentals can then attend as many training classes as they
• Logicmaster 6 Software • Communications wish for one year. On-site classes are excluded
using Global Data • Shared Control and class enrollment is subject to availability.
• Redundancy • Bus Switching Other restrictions may apply.
Prerequisite: Series Six System or Series
Six Maintenance
PLC On-Site Training
All PLC courses are available to be taught
on-site and utilize the same equipment and
PLC Pic-A-Pair Coupon
address the same material as pre-scheduled
Course Number 44A728312-940
courses. Available dates are subject to
Purchase two classes, and save 10% to 25%
equipment and instructor availability.
You can save 10% to 25% off the price of Customization fees may apply to courses
any second course by taking advantage of the which deviate from pre-developed courses.
Pic-A-Pair option. To take advantage of this Please contact the Training Registrar for
money saving option, students must register pricing and more information.
for two classes at the same time. Many of
our classes are now being scheduled to allow
Custom Courses Available Upon Request.
back-to-back attendance in related courses.
Please call for a quote.
* Remember, air fares may be significantly
cheaper when you stay over a weekend!
Some restrictions may apply. Call
(804) 293-6500 for more details.

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Section 1 - PLC Courses
 C o m pu t e r Nu m eri c al C on t ro l s

Hands-On Series 16/18 Maintenance 4 1/ 2 Days

C
Course Number 44A728313-105
N
What Will I Learn To Do? ▼ Give Me Some Course Details...
• Perform an inspection, start-up and
check-out of the Series 16/18 CNC
• Be able to name and describe
the function of the CNC hardware
C
• Follow preventative maintenance steps components as maintenance
necessary to ensure reliable operation replaceable items
• Use the controls’ many diagnostic features • Examine and identify the types of
to troubleshoot the machine tool and the digital I/O used for troubleshooting
Series 16 or Series 18 CNC purposes
• Follow the system interconnections for • Identify the correct cable, plug, and
various system and I/O hardware trouble- wiring for the system interconnections
shooting to each printed circuit board and
• Use the factory supplied documentation to subassembly
interpret alarms and messages • Define and use the basic MDI/CRT
components to operate the CNC
• Write, enter and execute a simple
part program to be used as an aid
▼ Tell Me Should I Attend? for checking the machine tool and
CNC for proper operation
About the • Use a PCMCIA card to back-up and
Field service or in-house
Course! maintenance personnel restore the battery backed CNC data such
who are charged with as CNC parameters and Part Programs
maintaining machine • Follow the flow of machine inputs
Guided walk-throughs
tools with Series 16/18 and outputs from the machine to
and demonstrations the I/O hardware and through the
CNCs will benefit from
combined with extensive attending this course. ladder using the many ladder
Participants should diagnostic tools
hands-on exercises pro- • Use the CNC history displays, system
have a basic electrical
vide key experience for background, and follow alarms, DI/DO, operation and alarm
safety practices related history and system log to solve both
maintenance needs.
to electrical equipment. CNC and machine tool faults
This course provides a In addition, a basic
comprehensive exposure understanding of
machine tools is desir-
to the CNC’s diagnostic
able. An in-depth knowl-
tools for both CNC edge of logic circuitry or
and machine tool software is not required.

troubleshooting.
What About
Hands-On?
Yes, the participants
apply the classroom con-
cepts with practical chal-
lenging labs to reinforce
new skills such as:
• Using the Series 16/18
CNC diagnostics for
both troubleshooting
the CNC and the
machine tool
• Backing up and restor-
ing CNC parameters

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Section 2 - CNC Courses
 Co m p u t er Nu m e r ic al Co n t ro l s

C Digital Servo Maintenance 4 1/2 Days

N Course Number 44A728313-106

What Will I Learn To Do? ▼ Give Me Some Course Details...

C • Troubleshoot and correct servo
problems
• T,S,C, and Alpha Series amplifier
fundamentals
• Incremental, serial, and absolute
• Identify and compensate for encoders
axis or machine slide errors • Preventative maintenance and safety
• Use the CNC to monitor servo procedures
and slide performance • Synchronous motor principles
• Use a PC to back up and • Storing and restoring parameters
restore parameters for CNC reboot
• Read and understand servo • Isolating axis problems between CNC,
component part numbers for proper servo amplifier, motor and machine tool
identifying and ordering • Troubleshooting error codes, fault
lights, and diagnostics

▼ Tell Me About the Course!

Should I Attend? What About
This course will give you a functional understanding
Maintenance technicians,
Hands-On?
of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field service personnel
Yes, all classroom
GE Fanuc S, T and C Series Servo amplifiers and motors. and engineers who are
discussion is followed
responsible for the daily
Information about new Alpha Series amplifiers and by lab exercises which
upkeep of machine tool
teach:
motors is also included. Students will learn complete control drive systems
• Setting up an axis
will benefit from this
diagnostic address and error code fault tracing. The using the CNC and
course. The course
parameter setting
course consists of classroom discussions and in-depth provides comprehensive
• Monitoring and
lectures about why and how our servos work. Lectures information of all the
analyzing command
servo systems and their
are followed by laboratory exercise to reinforce students’ and feedback signals
operation.
• Removing and
newly learned skills with live equipment. installing encoders
One should first
• Complete checking
attend one of our CNC
of all electronic and
maintenance classes or
mechanical elements
have equivalent CNC
• Hardware testing
knowledge.
of all replaceable
components

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Section 2 - CNC Courses
 C o mp u te r
Series 15B Maintenance 4
Course Number: 44A728313-104
What Will I Learn To Do?
• Establish an orderly procedure for
inspection, start-up and check-out of
the CNC
• Follow the preventative maintenance
steps necessary to ensure reliable
operation
• Use the Series 15B CNC’s many
diagnostic features to troubleshoot
the machine tool and the CNC
• Follow the system interconnections
for various system and I/O hardware
troubleshooting
• Use the factory supplied documentation
to speed up problem solving
▼ Tell Me About the Course!
The course provides the tools for maximizing your
troubleshooting techniques to maintain a machine
tool equipped with a Series 15B CNC. Classroom
demonstrations and presentations are followed
by actual Series 15B CNC hands-on labs to reinforce
new skills.
Nu me ri ca l C on t ro l s
1/2 Days
C
N
▼ Give Me Some Course Details...
• Be able to name and describe the function
of the CNC hardware components as
C
maintenance replaceable items
• Examine and identify the types of
digital I/O used for troubleshooting
purposes
• Identify the correct cable, plug, and
wiring for the system interconnections
to each printed circuit board and
subassembly
• Define and use the basic MDI/CRT
components to operate the CNC.
Write, enter, and execute a simple
part program as an aid to check the
machine tool and CNC for proper
operation
• Use a PCMCIA card to back up and
restore the battery backed CNC data such
as CNC parameters and Part Programs
• Solve both CNC and machine tool
faults with diagnostic displays: histor y,
system alarms, DI/DO, operation alarm
history, system log, and help
• Follow the flow of machine inputs and
outputs from the machine to the I/O
hardware and through the ladder
using the many ladder diagnostic tools
Should I Attend? What About
Field service or in-house
Hands-On?
maintenance personnel
There will be extensive
who are involved with
hands-on exercises that
daily operation, mainte-
allow you to learn by
nance, and support of
doing. Some of the
maintaining machine
exercises include:
tools with Series 15B
• Use of the Trace
CNCs will benefit from
and Analysis PMC
attending this course.
diagnostic screens
Participants should have
• Part Program Check
a basic electrical back-
and other diagnostic
ground, and follow safety
CNC screens
practices related to elec-
• Backing up and
trical equipment. A basic
restoring CNC
understanding of mach-
parameters
ine tools is necessary.
An in-depth knowledge
of logic circuitry or soft-
ware is not required.
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 Co m pu t er Nu m e ri c a l Co n t ro l s
C Hands-On Series 15/16/18 Ladder Interface 4 1/2 Days

N Course Number: 44A728313-204

▼ What Will I Learn To Do? ▼ Give Me Some Course Details...

C • Write ladder interface programs for the
Series 15/16/18 CNC controls using
• Introduction and Overview
- How to create a ladder program
PMC-RA, RB, RC and NB models (models - Debug and design strategies
RB4, RB6, and RC4 are taught separately) • Digital I/O Configuration
• Make the proper selection of input and - Model A external I/O hardware
output hardware - Operator Panel Connection Unit
- Proper PMC address assignments
• Use the off-line programming devices with
for I/O hardware
FAPT Ladder Software
• Basic Ladder Code Instructions
• Troubleshoot and debug ladder - Definition of the 14 Basic instructions
interface programs - When to use the Basic instructions
• Use the factory-supplied documentation • Functional Instructions
for ladder interface design - The basic Functional instructions
use and operation covered in detail
- The three types of timers
• Troubleshooting and Debugging
▼ Tell Me About the Course! - Real time display of the Ladder and
digital I/O on the CNC
A functional understanding of how to develop interface - Setting traps to find those tough
programs for the Series 15/16/18 CNC systems using problems
• Creating and Editing a Ladder
the basic and functional PMC instructions is taught. - FAPT Ladder software for creating
and editing the ladder
In practical, hands-on exercises throughout the course
- How to upload and download the
students will apply new programming, troubleshooting, Ladder to the CNC
• Ladder Architecture
and debugging skills on actual GE Fanuc CNC controls. - Ladder levels and why they exist
- Ladder I/O and BMI signal timing
• The BMI (Basic Machine Interface)
Should I Attend? What About - M,S, and T Part Program commands
ladder decode procedures
This course is valuable
Hands-On? • Messages
for the interface designer - How to generate an alarm or operator
Yes, hands-on lab message from the Ladder
who will develop an
exercises allow you to - When and how dynamic numeric
interface for GE Fanuc
reinforce the classroom message insert data should be used
Series 15/16/18 CNC
topics with the following: • Data Tables
to machine tools. Field - What are Data Tables
• Use a CNC control to
service and maintenance - How to build and display Data Tables
create, edit, display and
personnel will also find - Using the Data Tables as an aid for fast
debug your own lad-
this course useful in efficient debugging
ders; you will use
understanding many • Advanced Instructions
timers, messages,
advanced ladder features - How to use the WINDOW READ and
decoding and other WINDOW WRITE Functional instructions
for troubleshooting
functional instructions
machine tool ladder
to solve lab problems
interfaces. Previous
• Use a PC to edit, dis-
exposure to ladder
play, upload and down-
interface design and
load ladders
recent completion of
a Series 15/16/18
Maintenance course
is desirable.

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 C o m pu t e r Nu m er i c al
Other CNC Course Offerings
Series 0 Maintenance
Course Number 44A728313-101 4 1/2 Days
Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting,
and diagnostic of Series 0 CNC Controls.
Hardware: Series 0T & Series 0M Controls
Topics: Control Operations • Part Programming
Basics • Wiring Interconnections
• Input/Output Interfacing • Block Diagrams
• Machine Interface Basics • Ladder Logic
Basics • Diagnostic Aids • Preventative
Maintenance • Axis Control Circuits
Labs: Reinforcement of Classroom Lecture
• Troubleshooting System Faults • Simple
Part Programming • Start-up • Adjustments
• Memory Loss Recovery
Prerequisite: Participants should have a basic
electrical background and follow safety practices
related to electrical equipment. In addition,
a basic understanding of machine tools is
desirable.
An in-depth knowledge of logic
circuitry or software is not required.
Series 15A Maintenance
Course Number 44A728313-103 4 1/2 Days
Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting,
and diagnostic of Series 15A CNC Controls.
Hardware: Series 15A Controls
Topics: Control Operations • Part Program-
ming Basics • Wiring Interconnections
• Input/Output Interfacing • Block Diagrams
• Machine Interface Basics • Ladder Logic
Basics • Diagnostic Aids • Preventative
Maintenance • Axis Control Circuits
Labs: Reinforcement of Classroom Lecture
• Troubleshooting System Faults • Simple
Part Programming • Start-up • Adjustments
• Memory Loss Recovery
Prerequisite: Participants should have a basic
electrical background and follow safety practices
related to electrical equipment. In addition,
a basic understanding of machine tools is
desirable.
An in-depth knowledge of logic
circuitry or software is not required.
C on t ro l s
C
Power Mate D Maintenance
N
Course Number 44A728313-108 3 Days
Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and
C
diagnostic of Power Mate D systems.
Hardware: Power Mate D
Topics: Control Operations • Part Programming
Basics • Wiring Interconnections
• Input/Output Interfacing • Block Diagrams
• Machine Interface Basics • Ladder Logic Basics
• Diagnostic Aids • Preventative Maintenance
• Axis Control Circuits Labs: Reinforcement of
Classroom Lecture • Troubleshooting System
Faults • Simple Part Programming • Start-up
• Adjustments • Memory Loss Recovery
Digital AC Spindle Maintenance
Course Number 44A728313-111 4 1/2 Days
Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and
diagnostics of Spindle drives.
Hardware: “S” series Serial and α Spindle
drives, Series 16 A/B
Topics: Drive fundamentals • Motors • Feedback
• CNC system interface(s) • Physical Hardware
• Parameter Settings/Adjustments • Alarms
• Troubleshooting • Testing • Special Features
Such As Orientation • CNC Operations
Associated with the Spindle Labs: Reinforce
Lecture Information Through Concentrated
Hands-on Sessions. Use of Test Equipment and
Live Hardware to Provide Real World
Experience
Prerequisite: CNC Maintenance course or
equivalent experience
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 Co m pu t er N um e r ic al
C Other CNC Course Offerings (continued)
N PMC N Series 15A and
PMC NA Series 15B Ladder Interfaces
C Course Number 44A728313-203 4 1/2 Days
Development and modification of ladder interface
programs used in controls containing the PMC
Model N or NA Interface.
Hardware: Series 15A with PMC
Model N Interface and Series 15B
with PMC Model NA Interface
Topics: Ladder Development Hardware
• Programming Techniques • PC Interactions
• CRT / MDI Panels • Timing Relationships
• Efficient Control of the I/O System • Basic
Ladder Instructions • Functional Instructions
• FAPT Ladder Software • Program Monitoring
• Decoding Part Programs via Ladder Interface
• Displaying Messages • Spindle Control
• Auxiliary Machine Operation
• Troubleshooting
Prerequisite: Maintenance course or experience
PMC-RB4, RB6 and RC4 Ladder Interface
for Series 16/18 CNC Controls
Course Number 44A728313-208 4 1/2 Days
Development and modification of ladder interface
programs using the Subroutines and Step
Sequence features.
Hardware: Series 16/18 CNCs with
PMC - RB4, RB6 and RC-4 interfaces and PCs
Topics: Ladder Development Hardware
• Programming Techniques • PC Inter-
actions • Efficient Control of the I/O
System • Basic and Functional Instructions
• Step Sequence • FAPT Laddersoftware
• Ladder Program Monitoring • Decoding Part
Programs via Ladder Interface • Auxiliary
Machine Operation • Troubleshooting
• Spindle Control • Ladder Timing
Relationships
Prerequisite: CNC Maintenance course or
experience. Previous exposure to Ladder
design is desirable.
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Co n t ro l s
Open Systems CNC Interface
Course Number 44A728313-110 3 1/2 Days
Program generation and implementation utilizing
the High Speed Serial Bus CNC product. Use
of the GE Fanuc ‘C’ language library and ‘Open’
programming standards is the main focus of this
advanced course.
Hardware: High Speed Serial Bus
Topics: Installation and Setup • Development
Techniques • GE Fanuc Software Drivers • ‘C’
Language Libraries • Basic Operating Package
(BOP) • Visual C++ ™ Development Tools
• Example Programming • Open System
CNC software product • Program Debugging
Prerequisite: Class participants should have
experience with C++. A working knowledge
of Visual C++ is desirable.
Mill G Code Programming
Course Number 44A728313-303 4 1/2 Days
Part Program generation and implementation using
the G Code product for milling machine applications.
Hardware: Series 0, 15, 16 and 18 Controls
Topics: Program Creation • Program Debug
Documentation • Hardware Overview • CRT
Displays • Word Commands • Program Storage
• Program Editing • Data I/O Device Usage
• Preparatory Commands • Tool Offset
Functions • Canned Cycles • Parameters
• Alarm Messages • ‘G’ Codes
Turn G Code Programming
Course Number 44A728313-302 4 1/2 Days
Part Program generation and implementation using
the G Code product in a turning environment.
Hardware: Series 0, 15, 16, and 18 Controls
Topics: Program Creation • Program Debug
Documentation • Hardware Overview • CRT
Displays • Word Commands • Program Storage
• Program Editing • Data I/O • Preparatory
Commands • Tool Offset Functions • Canned
Turning Cycles • Parameters • Alarm Messages
• ‘G’ Codes
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Other CNC Course Offerings (continued)
Macro B Programming
Course Number: 44A728313-301
Part Program generation and implementation
3 1/2 Days
using the Macro B product.
Hardware: Series 0, 15, 16 and 18 Controls
Topics: Macro Call Commands • Argument
Transfers • Local, Common, and System
Variables • Arithmetic Features • Logic
Features • Parameters • Generating Alarms
Prerequisite: Mill G Code or Turn G
Code Training
Laser Maintenance †
Overview course covering general maintenance
of Industrial Laser systems.
Topics: Laser Safety • Laser Hardware • Basic
Laser Theory • Fluid Changes • Electrical
Adjustments • Optical Component Changes
and Cleaning • Beam Alignment • CNC
Alarm Messages
PowerScan Operations
and Maintenance †
General Maintenance course with specific attention
to PowerScan maintenance and operations.
Topics: Laser Safety • PowerScan Hardware
and Functionality Overview • Beam Alignment
• Optics Cleaning • Basic Laser Theory • Fluid
Changes • Electrical Adjustments • Optical
Component Changes • CNC Alarm Messages
Conversational Programming
SuperCAP M/CAP I (Series 0, 16, 18, MF Controls)
Course Number 44A728313-305 3 Days
SuperCAP T/CAP I (Series 0, 16, 18, TF Controls)
Course Number 44A728313-304 3 Days
Symbolic FAPT Turn (Series 10, 11, 15, TF/TTF)
Course Number 44A728313-306 4 1/2 Days
Development and modification of part programs
using the GE Fanuc CAP and FAPT products.
† This course is held as enrollment is obtained. Recommended class size is 2 to 4 students per session. Due to equipment restrictions, Charlottesville,
Virginia is the recommended training location; however, classes may be taught at other sites where the necessary equipment is already installed.
N u m er i c al C on t ro l s
C
Topics: Programming System Capabilities
N
• Program Structure • Files for Tooling,
Methods, Cutting Conditions, and Fixturing
• Program Creation • Program Entry • Program
C
Debug • CNC Parameters • CNC & PC I/Os
• M,S&T Code Processing Considerations
• Compensating for Machine Tool Effects
• PC (with CAP or FAPT) Usage for Offline
Programming
Prerequisite: Knowledge of machine tools and
the metal cutting process. CNC control opera-
tion experience is desirable, but not mandatory.
4 1/2 Days CNC Pic-A-Pair Coupon
Course Number 44A728313-940
Purchase two classes, and save 10% to 25%
You can save 10% to 25% off the price of
any second course by taking advantage of the
Pic-A-Pair option. To take advantage of the
money saving option, students must register
for two classes at the same time. Many of
our classes are now being scheduled to allow
back-to-back attendance in related courses.
4 1/2 Days
* Remember, air fares may be significantly cheaper
when you stay over a weekend! Some restrictions
may apply.
CNC Season Passport
Course Number 44A728313-950
Unlimited Training for a Year!
Each passport is issued to an individual, who
can then attend as many training classes as they
wish for one year. On-site classes are excluded
and class enrollment is subject to availability.
Other restrictions may apply.
CNC On-Site Training
All CNC courses are available to be taught
on-site and utilize the same equipment and
address the same material as pre-scheduled
courses.
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C CIMPLICITY Introduction Course for UNIX ®, VMS ™,
I Windows NT ™ and Windows® 95 Systems 4 Days
Course Number for Windows NT and Windows 95 Systems: IC684TR000301C
M Course Number for UNIX and VMS Systems: IC684TR000301A

▼ Give Me Some Course Details...

P What Will I Learn To Do?
• Create a CIMPLICITY application to
Separate courses are conducted for the UNIX/
VMS and the Windows NT/ Windows 95
monitor and control a process.

L • Use live communications updates for

triggered actions and controls.
based systems. Both courses follow the same
outline below.
• Product Overview
• Create a custom Graphics Interface - CIMPLICITY Systems options and
I for your application.
• Utilize the live exercise to generate
alarms, reports and trends.
architecture
• User Interface Basics
- Log-on Procedure
C • Learn how to install, configure, maintain
and troubleshoot a CIMPLICITY system.
- Run Time Menu
- Configuration Menu
- Keyboard/Mouse Usage

I ▼ Tell Me Should I Attend?

About the
T Course!
Y Students will develop
an understanding of how to
plan, develop, and maintain
a CIMPLICITY System for
monitoring and/or control
of a production environ-
ment. The course provides
the skills and knowledge
needed to fully utilize
the benefits of a
CIMPLICITY System.
These skills are used
- Help Functions
- General Software Navigation Skills
• Runtime Menu Functions
This course is valuable
for interface designers,
- CIMPLICITY Demonstration
- Graphic Status Monitoring
• Configuration Overview
systems managers,
integrators and others
who need to establish an
- Types
- Order of Configuration
• Configuration Transactions Hands-on
application environment, Exercise
design graphics, or - Students create an application with
configure a new or live communications updates
existing CIMPLICITY • Graphics Editor Overview
System. It is also a - Object Creation
valuable review of new - Animation
functionality for - Annunciation
those with existing - Actions
CIMPLICITY Systems. - Utilities
Previous knowledge of • Graphics Hands-on Exercise
the operating system is - Students work with their application
highly recommended. to create a graphics interface for
monitoring and control
• Logging, Reporting and Trending
What About Configuration and Generation

practically in hands-on
exercises to create
a functional process
scenario and to monitor
and control the process
using CIMPLICITY Systems
capabilities.
Hands-On? • Logging, Reporting and Trending
Hands-on Exercise
Yes, hands-on lab - Students use their application to
exercises are the basis create logging, reporting and trending
functions
of the training.
• An entire application • Hardware Requirements
environment is created • Installation Overview
• System Administration Utilities
for the class and is
used for all hands-on • System Manager Issues
exercises. - Network Configuration
• Live communications - Multi-Node Issues
- System Monitoring
updating is used to
- System Maintenance
provide constantly
- System Tuning
changing data for
- Troubleshooting
alarms, animation
and actions.

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CIMPLICITY for Windows CimBASIC and BASIC Control Engine

C
Course Number: IC684TR000312A 4 Days
I
What Will I Learn To Do? ▼ Give Me Some Course Details... M
• Use the Event Editor to configure events • The CimBASIC Editor, which provides
and actions
• Use the Program Editor to write custom
an integrated development and debug
environment, including the following
P
scripts features:
• Syntax and general programming
principles of the BASIC control language
- Wizards
- Watch Window L
• Use of the CIMPLICITY specific function - Quickwatch Object Inspector
calls to access point data
• Use of the BCE Dialog Editor
- Trace Window
- Breakpoints I
• Creation of custom dialog based scripts - Step In, Step Over, Stop
• The functionality of the BASIC control
engine and event editor
- Set Variable to Value
- Interscript Calls C
- Multiple Threads of Execution

▼ Tell Me Should I Attend?

About the
Course!
The CIMPLICITY for
Windows CimBASIC
and BASIC Control Engine
Course consists of in-depth
discussions and hands-on
lab exercises which enable
the student to apply newly
acquired principles to a
practical environment.
CimBASIC utilizes an
embedded BASIC
language, syntactically
compatible with
Microsoft’s Visual BASIC
for Applications.
- Dialog Editor
- On Line Help
• The BASIC Control Engine which provides
I
Users and personnel
responsible for configur-
the capability to automatically run scripts in
response to CIMPLICITY events on your
MMI or SERVER. Through Control Engine
T
ing or maintaining
CIMPLICITY Systems,
creating application envi-
configuration you tie events to action. An
action can be a CimBASIC script; when
the event occurs the script executes.
Y
ronments, and those who
• Creating dialog based scripts and
would like to customize
executables
system functionality.
• Integrating BCE executables into
CIMPLICITY processes
What About
Hands-On?
Hands-on is the basis for
the BCE Training Class.
Multiple lab exercises
will have the students
create custom monitoring
and control scripts using
the BASIC Control
Engine and the Event
Editor. Students will also
create a custom Dialog
Interface to control a
CIMPLICITY project.

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C Other CIMPLICITY Course Offerings
I Statistical Process Control
M Course Number IC684TR000302A 1 Day
Detailed usage of the Statistical Process Control
option for CIMPLICITY. Designed as a follow-up
P to the Introduction Courses.
Topics: SPC Concepts • SPC Planning
L • Configuration • Application Usage
I Recipe Data Management
Course Number IC684TR000306A 1 Day
C Detailed usage of the Recipe Data Management
option for CIMPLICITY. Designed as a follow-up to
the Introduction Courses.
I Topics: RDM Capabilities • RDM Planning and
Design • Maintenance • Recipe Configuration
T • Library Configuration • Formula Definition
• Implementing Automatic Actions • Report
Generation
Y Scripts • Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
API 1
Course Number IC684TR000303A 2 Days
Open architecture programming using the most
frequently used Application Program Interfaces
(APIs) for the CIMPLICITY products and the ‘C’
programming language.
Topics: Point Management • Event Management
• Alarm Management • Point Data Changes
• Alarm Conditions • Time Based Events •
Point Data Updates • Custom ‘C’
subroutines • Alarm Generation
API 2
Course Number IC684TR000304A 1 Day
Additional CIMPLICITY programming instruction
using APIs and ‘C’.
Topics: Device Communication Driver Toolkit
• Communications Enabler • Interfaces to
Factory Floor Devices
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L I C I T Y
API 3
Course Number IC684TR000305A 2 Days
Programming with APIs specific to the CIMPLICITY
for VMS environment only.
Topics: Distributed System Manager • User
Interface APIs • Interprocess Communication
Facility • Interactive Forms Based Applications
• Integrating Custom Software into
CIMPLICITY Environment • Process Manager
InTouch Basic and DDE
Course Number IC684TR008501A 3 Days
Introduction to the CIMPLICITY InTouch product,
including basic programming functions and DDE
interfaces.
Topics: InTouch Window Maker • Window
Viewer • Developing Graphic Interfaces
• Animation • Alarming • Trending • Logic
Introduction • Network DDE • Configuration
of PLC Servers • Developing Interfaces to
DDE Aware Applications
InTouch Advanced
Course Number IC684TR008502A 1 Day
Additional programming instruction using
CIMPLICITY InTouch and advanced options.
Topics: Statistical Process Control • Recipe
Manager • SQL Modules
CIMPLICITY On-Site Training
On-site training is available upon request. All
training is subject to equipment and instructor
availability. Customization fees may apply to
courses which deviate from pre-developed
courses. Please contact the Training Registrar
for pricing and more information.