Course Description

Course Code : CTRL3010

This course is an introduction to the Mitsubishi Q, L, & FX PLC products. The course explains the basic hardware structure of the Q, L, & FX Mitsubishi PLC products and introduces the first basic steps of PLC programming using the GX Works2 PLC programming software in “simple mode” with labels. This training goes as far as timers & counters.

No Previous PLC knowledge is required however previous Mitsubishi or competitor PLC knowledge would be useful. An understanding of basic electrical principles and number bases would be an advantage.

This course uses dedicated Q, L, & FX PLC simulator system hardware together with GX Works2 programming software.


Course Objectives

To create and understand basic PLC programs.

Course Features

PLC hardware

GX Works2 software in simple mode I Logic principles

Creating a ladder diagram

Program testing

Program transfer (Up / Down loading)

Simple application programmes

Timers & Counters