This course (only ten dollars on PLC Dojo) is designed to equip the novice with no prior PLC programming experience with the basic tools necessary to create a complete PLC program using ladder logic common to most current platforms.
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This course (only ten dollars on PLC Dojo) is designed to equip the novice with no prior PLC programming experience with the basic tools necessary to create a complete PLC program using ladder logic common to most current platforms.
This course (only ten dollars on PLC Dojo) is designed to equip the novice with no prior PLC programming experience with the basic tools necessary to create a complete PLC program using ladder logic common to most current platforms.
Using the Rockwell software RSLogix 500 and FactoryTalk View Studio, we will be covering such topics as general controls, digital and analog IO, ladder logic programming, alarm / notification handling, HMI, emulation, best practices and more.
In the end, we will go through an entire, working PLC program and HMI line by line to solidify comprehension of the learning objectives.
What's covered in each of the five PLC courses I teach here and on my own PLC Dojo site?
This course, (PLC Fundamentals) teaches you how to program with the focus on ladder logic, which is the most popular PLC programming language. The goal is to teach you everything you need to know to make a PLC do what you want it to do. You are also given all the software necessary to both CREATE and RUN your own programs live - right on your own computer. For some people, that's all they really need.
But for the people who want to really master PLC programming, they have the option of continuing into the advanced material with me.
Applied Logic (Level 2) forces you to take what you've learned and solve problem after progressively harder problem unassisted. You get a spec and are told simply: "Make it work, and don't progress until you have." After, you get to watch me solve each one as well. By the end, you don't just know how to program - you are a
Process Visualization (Level 3) gives you both knowledge and experience in FIVE different HMI / SCADA development environments. By the end, you've created several
IEC Paradigms (Level 4) is only for the heavyweights. This course teaches you how to program using all five IEC programming languages (plus one more) in multiple environments. There are projects as well, so by the end, you have seen it all and DONE it all as well. There won't be anything anybody can show you that you won't already be familiar with.
TIA Portal Master Project (Level 5) is the culmination of everything. In that course, you'll program an entire power plant using all five PLC programming languages (in PARALLEL. ) with a full HMI. It's a massive and complex project that really showcases your talents in an interview.
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Learning objectives
- By the end of this course, you will be able to create a plc program from scratch.
- The primary and overall objective of this course is to give a novice an understanding of plc programming, ladder logic, and the inner workings of a standard hmi (human-machine interface).
- Students will learn the difference between digital and analog signals and how to bring them into a plc, process them, and send them back out.
- Students will be familiarized enough with a sufficient variety of ladder logic instructions to create a complete plc program from scratch.
- Students will explore basic, standard controls techniques for things like hoa control, level control, pump control, and (on at least an introductory level) pid control loops.
- Students will develop an understanding of alarm and notification programming, and the relevant considerations to safety and operator usability.
- Students will be introduced to hmi development and given a general understanding of how an hmi program works.
- By the end of this course, you will be able to create a plc program from scratch.
- The primary and overall objective of this course is to give a novice an understanding of plc programming, ladder logic, and the inner workings of a standard hmi (human-machine interface).
- Students will learn the difference between digital and analog signals and how to bring them into a plc, process them, and send them back out.
- Students will be familiarized enough with a sufficient variety of ladder logic instructions to create a complete plc program from scratch.
- Students will explore basic, standard controls techniques for things like hoa control, level control, pump control, and (on at least an introductory level) pid control loops.
- Students will develop an understanding of alarm and notification programming, and the relevant considerations to safety and operator usability.
- Students will be introduced to hmi development and given a general understanding of how an hmi program works.
Syllabus
Introduction
A brief introduction to the course, how you'll be learning PLC programming, how the tutorials are laid out in this course, who might want to learn to program PLCs and why.
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Syllabus
A brief introduction to the course, how you'll be learning PLC programming, how the tutorials are laid out in this course, who might want to learn to program PLCs and why.
This is where the PLC programming software downloads are (RSLogix 500 Micro, RSLinx and Emulate) as well as the procedure to install them, configure and use them as well. There are also solutions to common software errors in this lesson.
Learning PLC programming can be tricky even with the best online tutorials. When you get stuck, you can always reach your instructor to get some help.
PLC programming learning objectives for this section of the online course.
Learning PLC programming begins with understanding a brief history of the PLC in automation and industry as well as it's function in a modern machine or system.
In this online course, you will be learning PLC programming in Allen-Bradley's (Rockwell Software's) RSLogix 500 Micro development environment which you can download free from lecture 2.
Here we will be learning how a PLC program works and what its primary functions are.
Summary and recap of the PLC programming learning objectives for this section of the online course.
This tutorial explains what inputs and outputs (IO) are and how they're used in PLC programming.
This lesson teaches what digital IO is and how it's used in PLC programming.
Here you'll learn what analog IO is and how it's used in PLC programming.
Today we'll cover IO modules and how they're used to allow the PLC to exchange information with external devices and instrumentation (sensors) and devices.
Here you'll learn how we manage memory and data in PLC programming.
This is just a more specific lesson on how addresses work in PLC programming in the RSLogix 500 software environment.
This lesson explains how the logic is scanned in a PLC program written in ladder logic.
Here you'll learn where conditions and output instructions are in a PLC program and how to use each.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the XIO, XIC and OTE instructions when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the OTL and OTU instructions when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the ONS, OSR and OSF instructions when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the TON, TOF and RTO timer instructions when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the CTU and RES counter instructions when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the various comparator instructions when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the various math instructions such as CPT when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the SCP analog scaling instruction when you're programming a PLC.
This lesson provides more insight into how analog scaling works and the different scales and ranges you might encounter when PLC programming.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the MOV instruction when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the JMP and LBL instructions when you're programming a PLC.
This tutorial will teach you how to use the PID instruction when you're programming a PLC.
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Review Basic Electrical Concepts
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Reviewing basic electrical concepts will strengthen your understanding of the underlying principles of PLC systems.
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Review Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and other fundamental electrical concepts.
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Understand the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, and power.
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Analyze simple electrical circuits to determine their behavior.
Follow Online PLC Programming Tutorials
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Following online PLC programming tutorials will provide you with additional exposure to different programming techniques and examples.
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Ladder Logic
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Identify reputable online resources for PLC programming tutorials.
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Select tutorials that cover topics relevant to your learning objectives.
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Follow the tutorials step-by-step and practice the examples provided.
Practice Digital Logic Circuits
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Solving digital logic circuits will help strengthen your grasp on the concepts and fundamentals of digital control logic.
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Implement digital logic gates AND, OR, NOT, XOR, and NOR.
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Design digital logic circuits for basic functions.
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Simplify digital logic circuits.
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Solve PLC Programming Problems
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Practice solving PLC programming problems will enhance your ability to apply ladder logic instructions effectively.
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Solve PLC programming problems for digital input and output.
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Solve PLC programming problems for analog input and output.
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Solve PLC programming problems for timers and counters.
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Solve PLC programming problems for data manipulation.
Build a Small PLC Program
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Building a PLC program from scratch will provide you with hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and testing a complete PLC system.
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Design the ladder logic program for a specific application.
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Implement the ladder logic program using PLC software.
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Test and debug the PLC program.
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Document the PLC program.
Attend a PLC Programming Workshop
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Attending a PLC programming workshop will provide you with the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors and network with other professionals.
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Research and identify PLC programming workshops that align with your learning goals.
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Register for the workshop and make the necessary arrangements.
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Actively participate in the workshop, ask questions, and take notes.
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Follow up after the workshop by reviewing your notes and practicing what you learned.
Create a PLC Programming Blog or Video Series
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Creating a PLC programming blog or video series will not only reinforce your understanding but also contribute to the knowledge base of the community.
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Choose a specific topic or aspect of PLC programming to focus on.
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Develop a content plan that outlines the topics you will cover.
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Create high-quality content that is informative, engaging, and well-organized.
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Promote your blog or video series to reach a wider audience.
Review Basic Electrical Concepts
Show steps
Reviewing basic electrical concepts will strengthen your understanding of the underlying principles of PLC systems.
Browse courses on
Electrical Circuits
Show steps
- Review Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and other fundamental electrical concepts.
- Understand the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, and power.
- Analyze simple electrical circuits to determine their behavior.
Follow Online PLC Programming Tutorials
Show steps
Following online PLC programming tutorials will provide you with additional exposure to different programming techniques and examples.
Browse courses on
Ladder Logic
Show steps
- Identify reputable online resources for PLC programming tutorials.
- Select tutorials that cover topics relevant to your learning objectives.
- Follow the tutorials step-by-step and practice the examples provided.
Practice Digital Logic Circuits
Show steps
Solving digital logic circuits will help strengthen your grasp on the concepts and fundamentals of digital control logic.
Browse courses on
Ladder Logic
Show steps
- Implement digital logic gates AND, OR, NOT, XOR, and NOR.
- Design digital logic circuits for basic functions.
- Simplify digital logic circuits.
Solve PLC Programming Problems
Show steps
Practice solving PLC programming problems will enhance your ability to apply ladder logic instructions effectively.
Browse courses on
Ladder Logic
Show steps
- Solve PLC programming problems for digital input and output.
- Solve PLC programming problems for analog input and output.
- Solve PLC programming problems for timers and counters.
- Solve PLC programming problems for data manipulation.
Build a Small PLC Program
Show steps
Building a PLC program from scratch will provide you with hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and testing a complete PLC system.
Browse courses on
PLC Programming
Show steps
- Design the ladder logic program for a specific application.
- Implement the ladder logic program using PLC software.
- Test and debug the PLC program.
- Document the PLC program.
Attend a PLC Programming Workshop
Show steps
Attending a PLC programming workshop will provide you with the opportunity to learn from experienced instructors and network with other professionals.
Browse courses on
PLC Programming
Show steps
- Research and identify PLC programming workshops that align with your learning goals.
- Register for the workshop and make the necessary arrangements.
- Actively participate in the workshop, ask questions, and take notes.
- Follow up after the workshop by reviewing your notes and practicing what you learned.
Create a PLC Programming Blog or Video Series
Show steps
Creating a PLC programming blog or video series will not only reinforce your understanding but also contribute to the knowledge base of the community.
Browse courses on
PLC Programming
Show steps
- Choose a specific topic or aspect of PLC programming to focus on.
- Develop a content plan that outlines the topics you will cover.
- Create high-quality content that is informative, engaging, and well-organized.
- Promote your blog or video series to reach a wider audience.
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