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Free PLC Programming: Learn with Do-More Designer Simulator
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Aug 20, 2024
Discover how to program PLCs for free using the Do-More Designer simulator. This video series covers software installation, ladder logic programming, documentation, start-stop-jog circuits, memory retention, numbering systems, timers, and counters. Perfect for beginners looking to start their PLC programming journey without investing in hardware.
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Learn how to program PLCs for free
without any physical hardware
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The Do-more Designer Simulator offers a fully
functional free solution for mastering programmable
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logic controller programming. This powerful
software not only allows you to write and
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test ladder logic programs, but also simulates
communication through Ethernet and serial ports
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helping you understand HMI and communication protocols. Our comprehensive
video series guides you through the basics of installing the software
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programming, and testing your ladder logic programs. Although initially released six years
ago, the content remains relevant and serves as an excellent starting point for PLC beginners
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Let's explore the key topics
covered in each video of this series
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Video one focuses on installing the Do-more Designer software. You'll learn how
to download, unzip, install, and launch this award-winning PLC programming tool
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In the second video, you'll create your first PLC program. This includes
writing simple ladder logic to create inputs and activate outputs
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You'll also learn how to use the simulator to
test your code before implementing it on actual
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hardware. The third video emphasizes the critical
importance of program documentation. Proper
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documentation saves time and money by helping
you understand your code's purpose long after
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it's written. Video four introduces the start,
stop, and jog circuit, a fundamental component
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in many PLC applications. You'll explore
conventional circuits and learn about set
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and reset instructions. The fifth video builds on
the previous one, discussing memory retention in
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PLCs. You'll learn how to make your start, stop,
and jog circuits remember their state even after
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power loss. In video six, we delve into numbering
systems used in PLCs, explaining decimal
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hexadecimal, and binary representations. The seventh video expands on numbering systems,
focusing on how PLCs interpret binary data, and discussing BCD, hex, and ASCII systems
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Video eight unveils the secrets of PLC timers,
teaching you how to read and implement timing
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charts in your programs. The ninth video covers
PLC counters, another essential component in many
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automation applications. You'll learn how to use
timing charts to implement counters effectively
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This series provides a solid foundation for PLC
programming without any financial investment
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It helps you determine if PLC programming
aligns with your interests and career goals
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To get started, download the free Do-more Designer
software from the AutomationDirect website
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This full-featured programming tool supports both stage and ladder logic, offering a
flexible approach to PLC programming. The software includes built-in tutorial videos
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a virtual PLC simulator, and powerful features like intuitive math operations, high-speed
I.O. capabilities, and data logging functionalities. For more in-depth information
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on PLC programming, consider exploring the
PLC Beginner's Guide to PLC Programming
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Remember, mastering PLC programming takes time
and practice, but with these free resources
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you're well on your way to becoming
proficient in this valuable skill
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