Course Overview

Discover how to work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Learn how to specify where PLCs integrate into an electrical system and use spreadsheets to exchange information.

Course Circullum

Introduction

Work with programmable logical controller (PLC) modules in AutoCAD Electrical
What you should know
Use the exercise files
The new AutoCAD 2019 interface

1. An Introduction to PLC Modules

PLCs in industrial automation
Work with PLC modules in AutoCAD Electrical

2. Setting Up Ladders in Electrical Drawings

Set up rung numbering in an electrical drawing
Insert a proprietary PLC module
Add wires and components

3. The Different Types of PLC Modules in AutoCAD Electrical

Insert PLCs into your electrical drawing
Work with parametric PLC modules
Work with full-unit PLC modules

4. Parametric PLC Modules in More Detail

Decide on which manufacturer to use
Select the appropriate graphics style
Make sure the correct scale is used
Edit the parametric PLC information

5. Full-Unit PLC Modules in More Detail

Use the Icon menu for PLC I/O fixed units
Decide on which manufacturer to use
Place the full-unit PLC module
Edit the full-unit PLC attributes

6. Using Spreadsheets to Import PLC Module Data

The AutoCAD Electrical PLC I/O utility
Set up the PLC import parameters
Insert the PLCs from the imported data

7. Exporting Spreadsheets from Existing PLC Modules

Use the To Spreadsheet command
Make changes in the spreadsheet
Import the revised spreadsheet
Check the changes in the drawing

Conclusion

Next steps

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