Hardware and Software
Practicing programming without appropriate hardware or software will take you nowhere. Below are some of the recommendations to kick start your training.
Hardware | Related Software | Wiki resources | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
For beginners in programming | |||
Free software with PLC Simulation and Ethernet adaptor | |||
Allen Bradley M1000 and M1400 PLC | Use RsEmulate Software to emulate the software | ||
Virtual ctrlX WORKS can be installed on PC | |||
For digital and analog PLC programming | |||
Delta HMI B Series | | ||
Delta Servo Drive ASDA B-Series | | | |
Schneider PLC | | Free PLC Simulator | |
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Omron PLC | Available on request | ||
Free software with PLC Simulation | |||
Best cost effective hardware for beginners. Highly recommended | |||
Free software with simulation | |||
With 21 days trial version | |||
Siemens Starter kit | | | |
S7-200 PLC | Download the basic version of MicroWIN v4 first and then the SP9 | ||
Weintek HMI | You can simulate HMI screens with most of the PLC without HMI hardware |
Software | More information | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
Draw IO | Open source software for creating industrial drawings | |
FACTORY IO | 3D simulation for industrial automation | |
Ignition SCADA | Free repeated trial for 2 months. Download the Maker Edition | |
Node-RED | Open source software for IIoT | |
MQTT Box | Free MQTT app for Windows, Linux, iOS | |
MQTT Dash | Free mobile client for Android | |
MQTT Tool | Free mqtt client for iOS | |
MySQL Workbench | Free software for MySQL | |
Net2PLC | Free virtual adaptor for S7 PLCs to connect to Node-RED or SCADA platforms | |
Prosys OPC UA Server, Client, Simulation,Monitor | Free trial | |
Putty | Open-source SSH client | |
StackEdit | Editor for md files | |
UaExpert | Free OPC UA client |
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