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Work with a Physical PLC

Learn how to work with a physical PLC by wiring it, assigning an IP address, flashing firmware, and downloading a project. Pracice in a browser based simulation - no hardware or software required.

⏱ 1 hour |Β πŸ“‹
20
‍lessons | βš™οΈ
4
simulations | πŸ‘₯ 200+ students

What You'll Learn

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Learn about CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs
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Learn how to wire a physical PLC
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Learn how to assign an IP address to a PLC
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Lean how to Flash a PLC's firmware

Requirements

  • A modern web browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
  • Completion of previous courses is recommended
  • No Studio 5000 licence required β€” simulations run in your browser
  • Basic electrical concepts are helpful but not required

Curriculum

πŸ“ Introduction

πŸ“ Course Project

πŸ“ Introduction to CompactLogix 5380 Controllers

πŸ“ CompactLogix 5380 System Components

πŸ“ Wire a CompactLogix 5380 System

πŸ“ Compare Instructions

πŸ“ Introduction to ControlLogix 5580 Controllers

πŸ“ ControlLogix System Components

πŸ“ Wire a ControlLogix System

πŸ“ IP Address Concepts

πŸ“ Set the IP Address of a PLC Using the EtherNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool

βš™οΈ Practice: Use the EtherNet/IP Address Commissioning Tool

πŸ“ Set the IP Address of a PLC Using FactoryTalk Linx

βš™οΈ Practice: Use FactoryTalk Linx

βš™οΈ Practice: Use FactoryTalk Linx

πŸ“ Controller Firmware Concepts

πŸ“ Download Firmware with ControlFlash Plus

πŸ“ Flash Firmware with ControlFLASH Plus

βš™οΈ Practice: Flash a PLC's Firmware

πŸ“ Flash a Controller Using AutoFlash

βš™οΈ Practice: Flash a PLC's Firmware with AutoFlash

πŸ“ Course Conclusion

Your Instructor

Ken Bourke
Industrial AutomationΒ Professional & Educator
10+ years designing and commissioning PLC systems across pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and discrete manufacturing.

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This course includes
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20
lessons
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4
browser based simulations
βœ“ Downloadable project files
βœ“ Certificate of completion