Programming instructions

1.4 Course Description

LESSON 1 - Introduction to the Course

This is a brief introduction to the course, and a breakdown of the lesson topics. It

is also an opportunity for students to comment on what will and will not be

covered.

LESSON 2 - Hardware Review

This lesson discusses the hardware structure of the FX-Series logic controller,

CPU module types and capabilities, Input and Output module types and

characteristics.

LESSON 3 - Programming Equipment

This lesson covers the hardware, software, and connections necessary to

connect a laptop to a PLC. Alternatives to laptop programming are also covered.

LESSON 4 - Number Systems

This lesson discusses the 4 different numbering systems used by our PLC

systems: Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal, and BCD Binary Coded Decimal.

LESSON 5 - Numeric Data in PLCs

This lesson explains how integers and decimals are manipulated in a PLC

program.

LESSON 6 - System Devices

This lesson covers the devices, such as X input devices, Y output devices, and M

relays, that are used in the program instructions.

LESSON 7 – Addressing

The rules of addressing, including limitations on the maximum number of I/O are

discussed in this lesson

LESSON 8 - Demo Kit Layout

The hardware kit that will run the programs written in this class is examined and

explained.

LESSON 9 - PLC Instruction Types

This is a discussion on the 3 types of FX programming instructions and their

purposes.

LESSON 10 - Basic Instructions

The contacts, coils and other basic building blocks are explained.

LESSON 11 - Developing and Editing Program

This lesson reviews the process of starting a project, writing a simple project,

transferring the project, and monitoring.

LESSON 12 - Timers and Counters

This lesson reviews these 2 important devices and directs the student to write a

program utilizing the timers.