Outline - PAC Systems Programming

PAC Systems Programming

The PACSystems Programming course familiarizes students with GE Intelligent Platforms PACSystems Controller programming concepts and Proficy Machine Edition software. Starting with the PACSystems software architecture, students are taught how to effectively develop control applications using building block concepts. This course builds on Object-Oriented concepts with User-Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs), as well as the development of application components using Structured Text (ST) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming languages.

Who should attend?

This course is intended for those who are or will be involved in the development, modification, and troubleshooting of control systems using Proficy Logic Developer and PACSystems controllers.

Are there any prerequisites?

Besides being comfortable operating Windows and Windows-based applications, the attendee should have prior knowledge and experience of control fundamentals. It is also necessary to have some experience working with Ladder Diagram programs as well as some familiarity with Proficy Logic Developer PLC.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this Course, you should be able to:

• Describe the PACSystems Software Architecture
• Describe the RX3i PACSystems Controller Operation & Components
• Utilize the basic functions of Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer PLC
• Create New Machine Edition Projects
• Configure and work with RX3i PACSystems Controllers
• Utilize programming guidelines for developing robust control applications
• Understand and effectively use the different types of PACSystems Variables
• Use UDFBs to build structured applications
• Effectively use the Machine Edition Toolchest as a repository for Application Building Blocks
• Create, Monitor, and Modify running PACSystems applications
• Develop application components using Structured Text Programming
• Develop application components using Function Block Diagram Programming
• Create application using Application Building Blocks previously developed in the course