Rockwell PLC Programming for Beginners - No License Needed
Rockwell PLC Programming for Beginners - No License Needed
Published 11/2025
Duration: 2h 10m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.40 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Published 11/2025
Duration: 2h 10m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 1.40 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Learn motor control logic, inputs/outputs, timers and basic instructions, PLC level simulations, and integrated testing
What you'll learn
- Use basic ladder logic instructions such as XIC, XIO, ONS, OTE, OTL and OTU
- Perform mathematical operators and logical comparisons in ladder logic
- Understand the difference between discrete and continuous industrial processes
- Develop PLC code alongside an in-PLC simulation of an industrial system
Requirements
- No PLC programming experience is required. You will learn the basics and everything you need to know to get started
Description
This course walks you through programming motor control logic for a basic conveyor system from scratch inRockwell software. No prior knowledge is needed, as the course takes you step-by-step through the logic and philosophy of controlling a motor in an industrial control system.
Each lecture is 5-10 minutes and is designed for you to take at your own pace - feel free to watch several in a row, one per day, or however you think you will learn best.
You will do hands-on PLC programming in this course, with the course providing instructions on how to download and install a Rockwell emulator and PLC program editor.
The course focuses on fundamentals such as:
PLC program creation and emulation for rapid iterating and testing
Basic ladder logic such as seals, one shots, latches, timers, and using words and bits effectively in a PLC
Motor control logic such as start/stop control via pushbuttons, delay timers, failed to start and failed to stop timers
Fault and alarm logic and fault resetting
In-PLC simulation that allows you to quickly test different states of the physical system to see if your PLC logic is correct
Most lessons arepractical PLC lessons, but there are also severaltheory lessonssprinkled throughout the course that will help you understand the concepts.
Credit for the PLC course images:
"PLC AB InstaladoV1" by Cmarcante is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
"rover 200 framing line" by spencer is licensed under CC-BY-ND 2.0
Who this course is for:
- Engineering technology students looking to get a kick start in learning PLCs
- Engineering students who would like a quick and practical hands on start into PLC programming
- Engineers or technologists who want a refresher in the basics of PLCs or are switching into the field of PLCs
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