Location
585 N Washington Ave
Springfield, Missouri 65806
Cost
$700
Includes Lunch
Date & Time
Thu, Oct 01 - Thu, Oct 01
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
About this event
This practical, beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of Rockwell
Automation Logix controllers using Studio 5000 Logix Designer. Participants will build,
test and troubleshoot real ladder logic through guided labs.

What You’ll Learn:
How PLCs scan and execute logic
Studio 5000 interface and project structure (Tasks, Programs, Routines)
Basic Ladder Logic: XIC, XIO, OTE, OTL/OTU, Seal-in circuits
Timers (TON) and Counters
Tag creation and data types
Connecting to controllers with FactoryTalk Linx
Downloading, going online, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting
Introduction to real-world I/O and simple HMI concepts
Navigate Studio 5000 and understand project structure
Build and troubleshoot basic ladder logic (start/stop circuits, seal-ins, timers)
Connect to controllers, go online, monitor, and force I/O safely
Create and manage tags correctly
HMI basics

By the end of the course, you will confidently create basic control logic, understand what your program is doing — and why.

Please register before September 3, 2026.
Prerequisites
To successfully complete this course, the following prerequisites are required: -
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Speakers & Coordinators
Featured Speakers
Josh Ludwig
Josh Ludwig
SMC Coordinators
Tyler Perry
tperry@smcelectric.com | 417.865.2825
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