Standard Timing Model Skills Assessment DeviceOur PLC Test Device (PLCTD) is engineered to test and train hardware technicians with limited or no Ladder Logic experience. It can identify the troubleshooting skills of industrial equipment maintenance personnel. Much more than a written aptitude test, the PLC Testing Device is hands on, providing direct feedback from a test panel.

The PLC Testing Device simulates an industrial control panel running a packaging line. It runs a Siemens motor starter circuit, uses an Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1200 PLC Test Panel, and employs a Compaq Laptop computer running an RSLogix 500 control program

The device evaluates job candidates and incumbents in the positions of maintenance personnel and technicians responsible for the upkeep and troubleshooting of automated production lines and automated production equipment and provides a clear indication of candidates' PLC troubleshooting strengths and weaknesses.

This test system employs five challenging tasks for the candidate to solve. During the test, errors are intentionally introduced into the system. Candidates must locate and correct the errors.

The PLC Testing Device Measures

  • Ability to read PLC schematics
  • Abilty to read & understand inputs & outputs
  • Ability to take measurements using a digital multimeter

Benefits of Ownership

Besides the convenience of having the right testing equipment on-site, on-demand, ownership also gives you the opportunity to build in-house training and apprentice programs. In additon, you can also evaluate your current team for placement into other departments thus maximizing your current workforce. Ownership includes assessment methodology training for incumbent(s) at your facility.

Our PLC Test equipment is also available for lease. SMT can conduct the assessments at our location, in your facility, or we can train your incumbents the assessment methodology.

Our Devices and Programs

  • Identify Problem Solving Skills
  • Lower the Risk & Cost of Hiring
  • Confirm Skills Represented on CV
  • Increased Productivity
  • Measure Competencies & Instinct
  • Decrease Work Related Injuries
  • Minimize Downtime
  • Identify Troubleshooting Ability
  • Identify Trainability
  • Impact Lean, Six Sigma, & TPM Programs
  • Separate Candidates by Skill Level
  • Match the Right Person with the Right Job
  • Avoid the Bad Hire
  • Reduce Employee Turnover