Automation Department
Continuing Education
We can create custom classes based on need or if you need hotel recommendations, please contact Matt Fuller at 435-750-3275, or email at mfuller@btech.edu.
PLC Programming Part B (TBD)
Date: TBD
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1835
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: This course will build on the use of Studio 5000 Logix Designer as taught in the PLC Programming Part A workshop. The student will be required to connect inputs and outputs, configure and program the PLC, and troubleshoot various systems. Training will be executed on PLC kits that include PLCs, Point I/O, a PowerFlex variable frequency drive, and general input/output circuits. Primary topics will include expansion modules, Point I/O, Powerflex as a variable frequency drive, PLC Safety and risk analysis, arrays, indirect addressing, and sequencers. PLC Programming Part A is the prerequisite for this course.
PLC Programming Part A (June 1 - 4, 2026)
Date: June 1 - June 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1835
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: This course will introduce the Studio 5000 Logix Designer (previously known as RSLogix 5000) and the CompactLogix PLC. The student will be required to connect inputs and outputs, configure and program the PLC, and troubleshoot various systems. Training will be executed on PLC kits that include PLC’s, Point I/O, a PowerFlex variable frequency drive and general input/output circuits. Primary topics will include configuration, ladder logic concepts, code scan, organization including subroutine, PLC tags, addressing, and functions such as timers, counters and comparators. Students will need to understand basic electrical circuits and familiarity with Windows 11 to participate in the course successfully.
FANUC Basic Programming (June 22 - June 26)
Date: June 22 - 26, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1919
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: Fanuc recognized certification upon completion, and the course is taught by a Fanuc certified instructor. Primary topics during this four and 1/2 day training include Robot Safety, Powering up, Coordinate Systems, Motion Path Programming, Control Instructions, I/O Instructions, Logic, Data Registers, Job Editing, Position Registers, Job Functions, Userframe Setup, Tool Center Points, and Temporary Offsets. Class size is limited to 12 so everyone can perform the hands-on lab exercises.
PLC Programming Part A (July 26 - 31, 2026)
Date: July 26 - July 31, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1835
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: This course will introduce the Studio 5000 Logix Designer (previously known as RSLogix 5000) and the CompactLogix PLC. The student will be required to connect inputs and outputs, configure and program the PLC, and troubleshoot various systems. Training will be executed on PLC kits that include PLC’s, Point I/O, a PowerFlex variable frequency drive and general input/output circuits. Primary topics will include configuration, ladder logic concepts, code scan, organization including subroutine, PLC tags, addressing, and functions such as timers, counters and comparators. Students will need to understand basic electrical circuits and familiarity with Windows 11 to participate in the course successfully.
FANUC Basic Programming (Aug 3 - Aug 7)
Date: August 3 - 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1919
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: Fanuc recognized certification upon completion, and the course is taught by a Fanuc certified instructor. Primary topics during this four and 1/2 day training include Robot Safety, Powering up, Coordinate Systems, Motion Path Programming, Control Instructions, I/O Instructions, Logic, Data Registers, Job Editing, Position Registers, Job Functions, Userframe Setup, Tool Center Points, and Temporary Offsets. Class size is limited to 12 so everyone can perform the hands-on lab exercises.
ABB Programming 1 (Aug 17 - Aug 20)
Date: August 17 - 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1919
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: This four‑day instructor‑led course provides foundational training on ABB industrial robots using the IRC5 controller and FlexPendant interface. The course is taught by an ABB‑certified instructor, and students who successfully complete all requirements receive ABB Customer Certification for IRC5 Programming I. Primary topics include robot safety, system operation, FlexPendant navigation, manual and automatic modes, event message handling, backup and restore procedures, Tool Center Point (TCP) creation, WorkObject setup, movement instructions, structured programming, program flow, numeric data handling, I/O instructions, operator communication, circles and offsets, clocks, and hot editing. Class size is limited to 8 students, ensuring every participant receives hands‑on time with an ABB robot, completes all lab exercises, and gains practical experience in jogging, programming, and troubleshooting.
FANUC Advanced Programming (Sept 14 - 18)
Date: Sept 14 - 18, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1919
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: Fanuc Advanced Programming is the next step after the Fanuc Basic Programming class. Topics from the previous classes will be used in this class to develop a more complex real world scenario. Students will start by setting up a robot from its original default condition and will then be given a hypothetical example work cell. They will be given the task of creating all the necessary programs to deal with multifaceted issues using advanced programming techniques. Primary new topics during this five-day course include robot setup, PLC communication, robot mastering, ethernet communication, payload, tool offsets, reference positions, multitasking, error recovery, and much more. Class size is limited to 12 so everyone can perform the hands-on lab exercises. Prerequisite: FANUC Basic Programming
Programming Servo Drives (Sept 15 - 17)
Date: Sept 15 - 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1835
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: This course will teach the process of adding servos and drives to an existing Compact Logix system. Training will be executed on PLC kits. Kinetix 5300 servo drives will be integrated into those kits through Ethernet. Primary topics will include initial configuration, Motion Direct commands, jogging, starting, stopping, positioning, homing, and simulating a process. Prerequisite: Programmable Logic Controllers Basic or an understanding of Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
FANUC iRVision (Oct 13 & 14)
Date: Oct 13 & 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1919
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: This course covers the basic tasks and procedures required for an operator, technician, engineer or programmer to set up, teach, test, and modify iRVision applications. Upon successful completion of this two-day course, the student can identify the components of a vision system, install vision hardware, develop an application, program the robot, perform error recovery procedures and follow recommended safety practices. Prerequisite: FANUC Basic Programming
FANUC Dual Check Safety (DCS) Oct 15 & 16
Date: Oct 15 & 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Location: Logan Campus, Room 1919
Phone: 435-750-3275
Email: mfuller@btech.edu
Description: This two-day course covers the tasks a technician, programmer, or engineer would need to accomplish in order to set up and use the Dual Check Safety (DCS) option on Fanuc robots. This class is specific to robots with version 7.5 and newer software. Primary topics include DCS menus, modifying parameters, DCS recovery, creating and modifying DCS cartesian zones, stop position prediction, user models and frames, speed checks, and much more. Prerequisite: Fanuc Basic Programming