Hi there, I have watched most of the siementic plc programming videos. However, how can I practice these videos on my laptop? Thank you.
Hi there, great job! We have the following links through which you can download different versions of STEP7.
https://sie.ag/2eH6GEM
https://sie.ag/2Jt80F0
Hope that helps! Happy learning :)
Hi there,
great job finishing up the PLC programming course! To practice, we have a couple of links through which you can download different versions of STEP7. PLCSIM is the PLC simulator which you can use to test your PLC programs.
https://sie.ag/2eH6GEM
https://sie.ag/2Jt80F0
Hope this helps,
If you have any further questions, please reach out to us ;)
Thanking you for your reply, if I write the plc programming code how could I get the factory input/output items like, valves, liquid tanks, conveyers, machines, sensors, etc., which are used with the plc code? Thank you.
You are very welcome! You can use the PLC simulator to simulate all of these inputs and outputs on your computer. Watch this video to learn how to use the simulator: https://realpars.vhx.tv/videos/54-plc-simulator
I am highly appreciated of your reply. However, in the videos I watched both the plc programming code plus the factory items such as machines, conveyers, sensors, water tanks, valves, etc. So, frankly speaking, I have no problem in writing the plc programming code but the question is where can I get access to these items upon which to apply the plc programming codes I do create? Thank you more than million times.
Hi Mohamed, You are very welcome! The input and output devices will be connected to the PLC input and output cards and that's how you'll be able to access these devices via your PLC program and tell them what do to.
We have a two-part video series on this topic on YouTube. You can watch them via the links below.
How Are Field Devices Wired to PLCs? - Part 1
How Are Field Devices Wired to PLCs? - Part 2
It is awesome and much more helpful. Thanks a lot.