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PLC programming - FUN, EASY & INTERACTIVE!

Name: PLC programming - FUN, EASY & INTERACTIVE!
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Learn PLC programming with ladder logic on a PLC simulator. NO EXPENSIVE HARDWARE NEEDED!

Created byThe Wiring Wizard

Last updated 6/2021

English

What you'll learn

Understand how PLCs work.
Learn how to program PLCs with ladder logic.
Learn how to build and test your own PLC programs from scratch.

Course content

16 sections • 66 lectures • 5h 3m total length

introduction1:55
A quick introduction to the course.

what is a plc?3:02
Before we start programming we need to know what a plc is, and what it does.
downloading the software3:18
In this lesson we walk through how to download the software onto our computer and smartphone.
our first program3:55
We discover our first plc program in this lesson, in the simulator an input brings on an output.
adding rungs5:54
In this lesson we learn how to add rungs to our first program.
programming task0:09
scan cycles5:44
A scan cycle is how a plc checks the status of inputs, outputs and logic functions in its program. In this lesson we start to learn how scan cycles work.
scan cycles (continued)2:52
We continue learning about plc scan cycles in this lesson, we discover what happens when an input goes true.
hold in program7:30
In this lesson we learn how to build a hold in program, one of the most commonly used rungs in ladder logic.
creating tags3:00
We learn how to assign tags in this lesson, tags can be used make programs easier to understand.
hold in program - scan cycle7:55
In this lesson we go through a full scan cycle of a hold in program, we see how the addresses are updated when the start and stop buttons are pressed.
which rung wins?6:08
If two coil functions point to the same address we learn which one overrides the other and why.
quiz - our first programs

program challenge - 2 stage pump3:47
In this lesson we look at the rules we need to follow to complete the 2 stage motor programming challenge.
solution - 2 stage pump4:57
If you completed the programming challenge on your own - well done.
If not don't worry - we will look at the solution in this lesson.
how many can you do?0:27
flip switch6:33
learn how to toggle 2 outputs on and off with a flip switch.
tank levels7:46
Discover how level switches can control the amount of liquid in a tank.
one shot3:11
Start building a one shot program.
one shot (continued)7:05
Use our one shot program to see learn about 2 new functions.
quiz -the fundamental functions

bits & bytes5:27
Let's learn about binary code in this lesson.
introduction to files6:34
An introduction to the files that the PLC uses to store the 1s and 0s from the inputs, outputs and functions in the program.
virtual bit?2:18
PLCs use a file (or sometimes more than one file) that stores single bits of information.
filling line5:59
Build a program that sees when an orange juice bottle is filled and moved down the production line.
filling line (continued)5:40
Reject the empty bottle in this lesson.
ones & zeroes

timer on delay5:24
Learn how to use the on delay timer in this lesson.
timer off delay2:41
Learn how to use the off delay timer in this lesson.
programming challenge - timed motors2:42
In this lesson we look at the rules we need to follow to complete the timed motors programming challenge.
programming challenge - timed motors (continued)6:56
In this lesson we start building the program for the timed motors programming challenge.
solution - timed motors4:07
Let's see if you completed the challenge and got the program working.
alteration - timed motors5:12
Learn how to adjust the timer preset in with push buttons.
timers

traffic lights - matrix5:19
Create a matrix that we will follow to program a set of traffic lights.
traffic lights - recycling timer4:53
Add a recycling timer to our program.
traffic lights - compare5:16
Learn how we will bring on the first stage of our traffic light program.
traffic lights - stages5:35
Add the rest of the stages to the traffic light program.
traffic lights - sequencing5:19
Learn how to re-write the traffic light program using sequencing.
traffic lights - sequencing (continued)5:18
Finish the sequencing for our traffic light program.
take a break, you've earned it!0:07

Requirements

You will need a windows10 computer with a MINIMUM DISPLAY RESOLUTION OF 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
You will need the 'PLC ladder simulator 2' software application. Download instructions will be given in the course.
Knowing the difference between 'Normally Open' and 'Normally Closed' would be beneficial but not crucial.
Some basic knowledge of PLCs (programmable logic controllers) would be helpful but not critical.

Description

NO EXPENSIVE HARDWARE NEEDED!

All you will need is a windows10 computer with a MINIMUM DISPLAY RESOLUTION OF 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) / or an android device.

In this course you will learn how to program PLCs with ladder logic by using the 'PLC ladder simulator 2' software application.

The software simulates the hardware inputs & outputs of a PLC which allows you to write and fully test your own PLC programs right there on your screen.

As well as learning all the functions available to you in the free version of the simulator, together we will construct and test real world PLC programs - everything that I do on my screen, you will do on your screen too!

In this course you will learn about:

Scan cycles

Creating tags

Functions

Counters

Timers

Bit shifters

Data types

Binary code

Sequencing

Digital inputs & outputs

Analog inputs & outputs

Scaling

Subroutines

And you will construct PLC programs to control stuff like:

Pump stages

Tank levels

Filling lines

Traffic lights

Room temperatures

The course starts off at a beginner level, we will firstly download the software and take a look at our very first PLC program, the early stages of the course will teach you about what ladder logic is and how it works in conjunction with PLC scan cycles.

After we have learnt the basics we will start to develop more complex programs. Each chapter will introduce new concepts and functions that we will use to make programs for things like tank levels and timed motor outputs.

Once we really start to get cooking we will build and simulate programs to control the traffic lights of an intersection and the temperature of chocolate in a tank. mmmmmmm!

By the end of the course your ladder logic knowledge will be solid and you will be able to write your own PLC programs from scratch.

So if you want to learn PLC programming without needing any special hardware then this is the course for you.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in PLC programming with ladder logic.
Anyone interested in simulating PLC programs without the need for hardware.
People that already have some ladder logic knowledge that wish to learn more.
People that want to learn the subject in an interactive and fun way.

PLC programming - FUN, EASY & INTERACTIVE!

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introduction1 lecture • 2min

our first programs11 lectures • 49min

the fundamental functions7 lectures • 34min

quick tips!1 lecture • 2min

ones & zeroes5 lectures • 26min

data types2 lectures • 8min

counters2 lectures • 10min

adding comments1 lecture • 2min

timers6 lectures • 27min

traffic lights7 lectures • 32min

Requirements

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