PLC Programming: RS Logix 500, HMI & PID Control
PLC Programming for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Industrial Control Systems equips engineering and polytechnic students with foundational skills in Ladder Logic and Function Block Diagram programming using open-source OpenPLC hardware from IIT Bombay. Designed for aspiring automation technicians and control system engineers, it solves the critical lack of hands-on PLC training, with about one million Indian students needing practical PLC education annually. The course delivers immediate lab access to simulate real-world applications like traffic lights and conveyor systems.
This Open Source course prepares learners for IIT Bombay’s OpenPLC certification through Spoken Tutorial. Koenig’s 30-day lab access ensures mastery of IEC 61131-3 standards, empowering graduates to enter the industrial automation workforce with proven, industry-aligned skills.
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Course Overview
PLC Programming for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Industrial Control Systems by Open Source is an entry-level training program designed for aspiring automation technicians and controls engineers. Unlike proprietary vendor training from companies like Siemens or Rockwell Automation, which often locks users into specific hardware ecosystems, this open-source curriculum provides a vendor-neutral foundation based on the IEC 61131-3 standard. This approach allows students to master universal programming logic applicable across diverse industrial environments. By focusing on open-source platforms, learners gain transferable skills that remain relevant regardless of the specific hardware brand encountered in the field.
Students engage with core technologies including Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart, gaining hands-on experience using platforms such as OpenPLC and IronPLC. The lab environment utilizes accessible hardware like Arduino and Raspberry Pi, enabling learners to configure real-world control systems including traffic light sequences and conveyor belt operations. Using tools such as LDmicro and Eclipse 4diac, students build and run IEC-compliant programs in a soft-PLC environment. This practical focus ensures graduates are prepared for professional roles in manufacturing and process automation, providing a cost-effective, flexible alternative to restrictive, manufacturer-specific certification paths.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Foundational knowledge of industrial control systems and automation principles.
- Familiarity with electrical circuits and ladder logic diagrams, foundational for mastering PLC programming.
- Access to a Windows 10 or 11 PC with 4GB RAM minimum for IDE stability to ensure proper installation and configuration of PLC software.
- Understanding of digital and analog I/O signals, critical for designing and troubleshooting control systems.
- Understanding of Boolean logic and binary numbering systems to develop effective PLC programs.
- Ability to operate open-source PLC programming tools, specifically OpenPLC Runtime v3, facilitating practical skill development.
Certification Exam
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Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of PLC Programming: RS Logix 500, HMI & PID Control certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the PLC Programming: RS Logix 500, HMI & PID Control certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- PLC Technician
- Controls Engineer
- Automation Technician
- Industrial Automation Specialist
- Controls Programmer
- SCADA Technician
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