Learn the basics and advance your skills in Beckhoff PLC programming. This PLC programming course provides a thorough introduction to PLC programming, emphasizing essential concepts and hands-on skills.
Includes:
• Hands-on exercises
• Real-world projects
• Expert instruction
• Advanced topics
• Industry best practices
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Networking opportunities
• Certificate of completion
Course Details
You’ll gain expertise in navigating and utilizing TwinCAT 3 IDE, connecting PLC variables to hardware, and exploring variable types and their applications. The course offers in-depth training in Structured Text (ST) and guides you through loading and running PLC programs, making online changes, and working with structures, enumerations, arrays, and both standard and user-created functions.
You will also learn about function blocks, code sequencing, POU calls, and receive an introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Our course covers Beckhoff-specific tools, including adding and managing libraries, troubleshooting PLC code with breakpoints, flow control, cross-referencing, and understanding licensing requirements. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and skills to create, troubleshoot, and manage your own PLC projects using Beckhoff technology.
PLC hardware
Each participant will get access to their own Beckhoff PLC for exercises.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for automation engineers, control system technicians, and anyone eager to learn how to program Beckhoff PLCs.
While the course emphasizes Structured Text, the skills and lessons acquired are highly transferable and can be applied to other PLC manufacturers that support Structured Text programming.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic understanding of industrial automation and programming concepts. Prior experience with PLC programming is beneficial but not required.
Access to material
Each participant will receive our comprehensive PLC Handbook, a valuable guide packed with how-to instructions, tutorials, examples, and best practices specifically for programming Beckhoff PLCs. This resource is designed to support you throughout your learning journey and beyond.
PC and Software
Participants must bring their own laptops for programming exercises. The TwinCAT 3 programming software, which is provided at no cost through Beckhoff's pricing model, will be used during the course.
We will be working with TwinCAT 3 (XAR+XAE) Build 4026.
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A download link for the software will be sent upon registration.
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Please ensure that your laptop meets the hardware requirements for TwinCAT 3 to ensure smooth operation. Specifically, your laptop should have a modern processor (INTEL processor prefered), at least 8 GB of RAM, Windows operating system and sufficient disk space to install and run the software effectively.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion.