This online PLC Structured Text Programming Basics Training Course uses the free Codesys PLC Simulator to give you hands on experience. The approach this certificate course takes with each lesson is to start with a ladder diagram example, then show you how to write Structured Text (ST) IEC program version. Next, it guides you through designing the HMI interface you use with the structured text programming you just wrote in the Codesys PLC simulator. (The course Includes Codesys tutorials too.)
Already know IEC 61131-3 structured text?
If you are an experienced Structured Text user, you will not find much new in this ST Basics programming course. This course is intended for new Codesys users who want to get a foothold into programming PLCs/PACs in Structured Text. While it is claimed that no prior knowledge of PLCs is necessary to take this course, we recommend the best practice of first learning PLCs, before moving on to PACs (which is where structured text programming language is used).
The courses begin with the first 5 training modules giving you an introduction, Codesys tutorials on how to install and start the free PLC simulator. An introduction to structured text programming basics using the free PLC simulator for hands-on experience. How to design the HMI screens in the simulator you will be using to test the structured text programs you write. Then raps up by taking you through step by step process of creating the entire automation control project and running it in the HMI/PAC/PLC simulator.
Module 6-15, takes you step by step through the most common structured text PLC instructions, teach you about them and guide you in creating a program using them. Each training module uses the approach of first showing you what it would look like in ladder logic, then guiding to write Structured Text (ST) IEC-61131-3 program example, download to PLC simulator and see it work in the real world, real time. Plus there are four real-world example programs with their associated HMI interfaces included, ready to download, go online and study.
Please Note: Within 24 hours of the order being placed, you will receive an email with online access information.
Electronic - HTML format is delivered via USB with downloadable content
Course Content
The Structure Text Instructions are:
- IF
- WHILE and REPEAT Loops
- FOR Loops
- CASE Instructions
- Boolean Instructions (AND, OR, XOR)
- Math Instructions (ADD, SUB, MUL, DIV, MOD)
- Compare Instructions (EQ, NE, LT, LE, GT, GE)
- Selection Instructions (SEL, MUX, MIN, MAX, LIMIT)
- Timers and Counters
- 4 Real world example PLC programs w/related HMI (projects)
- Built in Interactive pre-Quiz (40+ questions)
- HMI/PAC/PLC Simulator
- 25 Question Online Final Exam (no time limit)
- Online access never expires so makes a great reference and refresher!
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