What is a PLC? (Programmable Logic Controller)

[@ACCautomation]

Detailed information and links can be found on the corresponding post located here. accautomation.ca/what-is-a-plc-programmable-logic-controller/ PLC Beginner’s Guide to PLC Programming accautomation.ca/programming/plc-beginners-guide/ Here are the controllers that we have covered at ACC Automation: BRX Do-More Series (Do-More Designer Software + Simulator) accautomation.ca/series/brx-do-more-plc/ Productivity Series accautomation.ca/series/productivity-1000-plc/ accautomation.ca/series/productivity-2000-series-plc-p2000/ Click PLC Series accautomation.ca/series/click-plc/ Omron CP1H Series accautomation.ca/series/omron-plc-cp1h-series/ Horner XL4 PLC Series accautomation.ca/series/horner-xl4-series/ accautomation.ca/series/easyplc-software-suite/ EasyPLC Software Suite is a complete PLC, HMI, and Machine Simulator Software package. Please take a look below to receive 10% off this software. This PLC learning package includes the following: Easy PLC - PLC Simulation will allow Ladder, Grafcet, Logic Blocks, or Script programming. HMI System - Easily create a visual human-machine interface (HMI) Machine Simulator - A virtual 3D world with real-time graphics and physical properties. PLC programs can be tested using the EasyPLC or through other interfaces. (Modbus RTU, TCP, etc.) Machine Simulator Lite - Designed to run on Android Devices. Machine Simulator VR - Virtual Reality comes to life so you can test, train, or practice your PLC programming. Purchase your copy of this learning package for less than USD 95 for a single computer install or less than USD 110 to allow different computers. When you order, you should receive 10% off the investment by typing in ACC in the comment section. www.nirtec.com/index.php/purchase-price/ Learn PLC programming the easy way. Invest in yourself today. ACC Automation accautomation.ca/

[@Dangling6969]

What are some good simulators that I can use to practice my plc programming? I have seen some videos of factory I/O. Do you recommend it?

[@ACCautomation]

Hi @Dangling6969 Several simulators can be used. Currently, I recommend the Do-More Designer Simulator. This is a free, complete PLC ladder logic programming package with a simulator. Here is the download link: www.automationdirect.com/do-more/brx/software Here is the link to the BRX Do-More series: accautomation.ca/series/brx-do-more-plc/ Specific information on how to use the software is located here: kzbin.info/aero/PL3y71jAPOdZB5LJMMotZP36LvzfdgkgzW The Productivity Suite Software also contains a simulator. Again, this is a free, complete programming package. Here is a link to download the software: www.automationdirect.com/productivity/software/softwarewhatsnew?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAloavBhBOEiwAbtAJO4dIImVikxvpHLyrUJcx8YTAFfVPagIU-7IR8w8f3Pc9eeBCyDSd0xoCvQ0QAvD_BwE Here is a link to the Productivity Series for your learning: accautomation.ca/series/productivity-1000-plc/ accautomation.ca/series/productivity-2000-series-plc-p2000/ Factory IO is a machine simulator that can help learn PLC programming. I have used this package in the past, but currently, I am using the EasyPLC Suite, which includes a machine simulator. EasyPLC comes complete with a PLC, HMI, and Machine simulator at a fraction of the cost of Factory IO. Here is a link to the EasyPLC Series. accautomation.ca/series/easyplc-software-suite/ Note: The Do-More Designer Simulator and the Productivity Suite Simulator can communicate with the EasyPLC Machine Simulator. I have shown this in the link above using Modbus TCP. I hope this helps you out. Regards, Garry

[@wadebrewer7212]

What might be a cool video for youbto work on...running OpenPLC on am Arduino...getting us up and running startnto finish and how to get the MODBUS up and running. I was almost there with click and Subpanel app for a project...but quality issues with firmware bricking the PLCs...3 returns and I gave up. It wasnt anything i was doing....i borrowed one from work that was an older version, no wifi and it worked fine. But by that time....i was over the project and quit. Back at it but using arduino for cost...way more affordable for hobby stuff....if i brick one (which i dont think is possible), its 30 bucks, not 200. Why OpenPLC? Because i still want to understand programming PLCs better for work.