PLC Hardware Tutorials

The best way to learn PLC programming is to get hands-on experience. However, as many are trying to learn how to program these devices before landing a job, it becomes crucial to invest in your own hardware in order to accelerate the learning process. That being said, a PLC programmer will face three challenges when it comes to building an effective PLC trainer.

Understanding the Hardware is the first step of working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This is a complete introduction to the entire ControlLogix platform which is the flagship product from Rockwell Automation.

A step-by-step guide to assembling the hardware and adding the 1769-IF8 module into a program that is downloaded to a CompactLogix 1769-L24ER-QB1B processor.

A complete guide to picking the perfect PLCs / HMIs system for your needs.

Sending data between two Programmable Logic Controllers can pose a challenge. However, in the current manufacturing environments, it’s an absolute must. Learn one of the simplest ways to pass data between a MicroLogix 1100 PLC and a CompactLogix L24ER PLC.

A complete step-by-step guide to the job change process in Cognex In-Sight. Learn how to go from one job to another where a unique job is created for each product type.

A complete guide to the BOOTP / DHCP tool from Rockwell which is a necessity when it comes to working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Learn about the proper use of this tool as well as some of the common pitfalls for those who need to set an IP address of their PLC.

A step-by-step guide to flashing a 1756-L24ER-QB1B Allen Bradley processor. The procedure to flash most of the similar Allen Bradley PLCs is the same and should reapply completely.