# PLCnext

### My experience with PLCnext

Back in 2020, I was contacted by Director of Marketing, Phoenix Contant [Ira Sharp](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=ira%20sharp%20jr\&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION\&position=0\&searchId=0ad5d677-4ca5-42c2-b605-ae65d757531a\&sid=Y%40v) about testing a new product which has revolutionized the way we see PLC. That product was **PLCnext AXC F 2132**. Before working on PLCnext, I was working extensively on Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500 PLCs. And to make dashboard for my application I install Node-RED on the computer to link it further with Siemens PLCs via OPC UA. It was working great but its not always nice to carry a compuer just for the dashboard. 

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://1831238825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLd2M9UNfMTnw9DjDdZJz%2Fuploads%2FeMtesnLS0nOnjN42kRG7%2F4261474_a832.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=cd4b2082-8524-46e4-b7f1-5b09ca776d95" alt="PLCnext"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

**Here comes PLCnext which solves this problem**. PLCnext comes with Linux architecture which supports all the Linux based application. This means, I can install Node-RED in the PLCnext and communicate with the PLC internally using OPC UA layer without needing any extra computer. Its not only just Node-RED, you can install various applications like MySQL, MQTT, Python and many more. You find it interesting?&#x20;

### Unboxing video

Check out the complete playlist on PLCnext starting from scratch:

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### PLCnext Simulation

Do you know, you can learn PLC progrmaming without need of a hardware. PLCnext Engineering supports PLC simulation for AXC F 2132 PLC for free. Learn more about that [here](https://www.plcnext-community.net/news/plcnext-engineer-simulation/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwjbyYBhCdARIsAArC6LJxxFKSuJBy_OGTM_GIAZqkSrMSW0oWkGO9kfQf3aSgvqrof7xGu8EaAo3rEALw_wcB)

### Online Course

Learn more about this PLC [here](https://www.deltaww.com/en-us/products/PLC-Programmable-Logic-Controllers/253) or check out my free course on PLCnext in the link below:

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### Resources

❤ Shout out to [Dave ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-eifert/)for creating the presentation on PLCnext

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="308.60927122534616">Title</th><th data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>01: Introduction to Programming with PLCnext</td><td><a href="https://1831238825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLd2M9UNfMTnw9DjDdZJz%2Fuploads%2F6ZTZrzV9TYnPdkn6JKDB%2FPLCnext-Intro_to_Programming_PLCnext_IEC611-31.pdf?alt=media&#x26;token=8ed8b766-8399-4f4d-85f3-66eaa673b80f">PLCnext-Intro_to_Programming_PLCnext_IEC611-31.pdf</a></td></tr><tr><td>02: Getting started with ProfiCloud</td><td><a href="https://1831238825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLd2M9UNfMTnw9DjDdZJz%2Fuploads%2FHHx8yLwp4WFxSMP5pPM8%2FPLCnext-Training_ProfiCloud_06292020.pdf?alt=media&#x26;token=b49f5a1e-65b6-4b6d-9962-b7426c329303">PLCnext-Training_ProfiCloud_06292020.pdf</a></td></tr><tr><td>03: Getting started with OPC UA</td><td><a href="https://1831238825-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLd2M9UNfMTnw9DjDdZJz%2Fuploads%2F1Q8t0TPTQQmwHw8CKK2O%2FPLCnext-Training_OPC_UA_07012020.pdf?alt=media&#x26;token=7586b393-1529-42ad-8f70-482594ea1ae4">PLCnext-Training_OPC_UA_07012020.pdf</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### More information

Learn more about PLCnext at this page [books-and-guides](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/resources/books-and-guides "mention")


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