Lesson 1.01-V: Topics Covered ^{New – PLCE}

In this lesson you learn which topics are covered in the PLC Basics Standard & Extended Second Edition course, and you’ll find a summary of those topics listed below. Length: 3:28

Standard & Extended Topics Covered:

Introduction
– Course Introduction
– Software Options, Trials, and Prices
– Hardware Options and Prices
– Free Digital Twin with 90 Day PLC Lab Trial
– Free PLC App Sim Windows 10/11 Application
– Other Simulation Options
– Lesson and Live Q & A
– 1-on-1 Mentoring and In-Person Training

PLC Basics Hardware
– What is a PLC, and where are they used?
– Anatomy of a PLC
– Hardware Styles and Types
– Common Inputs and Outputs Devices
– PLCs Used in this Course

PLC Basics Programs
– Numbers & Data
– Types and Units
– Ladder Logic, Logical Continuity
– Basic Bit Instructions, PLC Scan

Hardware
– Manuals and Documentation
– PLC Hardware Details
– PLC Programming Cables

Software
– Programming Software
– PLC Memory
– Free Download & Install

Communications
– Serial Communications & Drivers
– Ethernet Communications & Driver
– Emulator Setup and Communications

Programming
– First Ladder Program
– Test with Emulator & Physical Controller
– Motor Control Applications
– PhotoEyes and Interlocks

Extended Only Topics:

Timers & Applications
– TON, TOF, RTO

Counters & Applications
– CTU, CTD, RES

Data Handling
– Add, Sub, Mul, Div
– LES, GRT, LEQ, GEQ
– MOV, COP, FLL

Additional Topics
– Using Subroutines
– Changing Processor Types
– Online Editing (1100)
– Migrating SLC-500 Programs
– MicroLogix 1000 DF1 Message Instructions
– MicroLogix 1100 Ethernet Message Instruc.
– 1762 Expansion I/O

Includes Free Upgrade to NEW Course
– MicroLogix Programming Level 1
– Covers MicroLogix 1000, 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500

Topics Not Covered:

X Basics of Electricity
X Electrical Wiring Basics

X Advanced Addressing
X Function Files
X Advanced Instructions
X PID Instruction
X Advanced Program Control

X 1200, 1400, 1500
X Non-Standard Controllers
X Data Highway, DeviceNet, etc.

X VFDs
X Motion and Servos
X HMI
X SCADA