Academy / Robotics Training In-Person / LeTourneau University / YRC1000 Basic Programming with Arc Welding


This course is an introduction to programming the YRC1000 controller.  No prior knowledge of robot programming or the YRC1000 controller is required.

Course Overview

This course consists of classroom lectures, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on practice exercises. Covered topics are related to real-world examples and applications. To create an interactive and enhanced learning environment, class size is limited to 10.  To perform the hands-on practice exercises, students are typically assigned 2 to a pendant at LeTourneau University.

Course Materials

Students receive a copy of the YRC1000 Basic Programming Training Manual which details instructions and programming technique for the Motoman controller.  Additional handouts relate to specific topics covered in the class.  Students are urged to take notes, participate in discussions, and to bring up specific programming issues.

Students receive course objectives and the outline when they attend the class, but they are also available upon request.

Prerequisite

NONE

Topics

Primary topics include:

  • Robot Safety
  • System power up/down
  • Coordinate systems
  • Motion type path programming
  • Control, Arithmetic and I/O instructions
  • Job editing
  • Positioning accuracy tags
  • Speed adjustment
  • Job functions
  • Single Weave Pattern
  • Start and Ending ARC

Notes

This training class will be held at LeTourneau University, location as indicated below: 

LeTourneau University
620 Harris Drive
Longview, TX 75602

Attendees who complete the required number of contact hours will receive a certificate of completion.  Those who meet the contact hours requirement, and score 70% or better on the final exam, will be awarded Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Course Details - LAST UPDATED - 05/11/2026

Dates:

Jul 13, Aug 3

 Length:

This course runs 4 days (29 - contact hours / 2.9 CEUs), class starts & ends / Mon-Thurs (8:30am - 5:15pm).

 Price:

$1,950

For additional assistance, please call 937-847-3307 or send your inquiries to training@motoman.com For additional assistance directly from LeTourneau University, please contact Dr. Alan Clipperton - 903-233-3171 or send your inquiries to AlanClipperton@letu.edu

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