P01
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 01 - Create Control Expert Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
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STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create Control Expert Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Create Control Expert Project is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
Talk to Automation Advisor
Get expert guidance for course selection, corporate training, project support and practical learning path.
Course GuidanceSelect the correct PLC SCADA, corporate, online or Industry 4.0 path.
Batch SupportGet schedule, duration, mode and prerequisite guidance.
Project AdviceDiscuss plant, automation, reporting or training requirement.
P02
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 02 - Select Modicon CPU
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
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STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Select Modicon CPU.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Select Modicon CPU is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
Skills & Tools You Will Learn
Important automation skills are arranged for job-level, project-level and Industry 4.0 learning.
PLC ProgrammingLadder, SCL/ST, hardware, I/O mapping and troubleshooting.
SCADA / HMITags, screens, alarms, trends, scripts and reporting.
Industry 4.0 ToolsOPC UA, SQL Server, Python, dashboards and Excel/PDF reports.
P03
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 03 - Configure Ethernet Network
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
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STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Configure Ethernet Network.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Configure Ethernet Network is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P04
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 04 - Create Variables
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create Variables.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Create Variables is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
Why Choose Softwell Automation
Learn automation with practical examples, industrial troubleshooting approach and complete IT/OT learning path.
Industry Experienced TrainerReal plant examples and project based training.
Hands-on LearningPLC logic, SCADA, VFD, communication and reporting practice.
Flexible ModesOnline, classroom, corporate and in-plant options.
P05
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 05 - Digital Input Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Digital Input Test.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Digital Input Test is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
Course Contents / Curriculum
The curriculum follows a practical sequence from fundamentals to project integration.
Level 01Basic PLC, wiring, addressing and ladder logic.
Level 02Advanced PLC, networking, SCADA and diagnostics.
Level 03OPC UA, SQL, Python, reports and IT/OT integration.
P06
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 06 - Digital Output Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Digital Output Test.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Digital Output Test is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions About EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual Modicon PLC Practical Manual
Who can join this training?
Students, freshers, working engineers, maintenance teams and corporate plant engineers can join based on their requirement.
Is practical training included?
Yes. The training is focused on PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, communication, troubleshooting and project based practice.
Can I request online or corporate training?
Yes. Softwell Automation provides classroom, online, corporate and in-plant training options.
P07
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 07 - Start Stop Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Start Stop Logic.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Start Stop Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P08
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 08 - TON Timer Block
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for TON Timer Block.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
TON Timer Block is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P09
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 09 - Counter Block Practical
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Counter Block Practical.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Counter Block Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P10
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 10 - Analog Scaling DFB
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Analog Scaling DFB.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Analog Scaling DFB is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P11
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 11 - Create DDT Structure
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create DDT Structure.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Create DDT Structure is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P12
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 12 - Create Function Block Section
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create Function Block Section.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Create Function Block Section is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P13
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 13 - Alarm Logic Practical
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Alarm Logic Practical.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Alarm Logic Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P14
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 14 - Build Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Build Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Build Project is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P15
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 15 - Connect to PLC
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Connect to PLC.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Connect to PLC is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P16
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 16 - Transfer Project to PLC
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Transfer Project to PLC.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Transfer Project to PLC is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P17
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 17 - Animation Table Monitoring
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Animation Table Monitoring.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Animation Table Monitoring is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P18
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 18 - Communication Troubleshooting
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Communication Troubleshooting.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Communication Troubleshooting is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P19
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 19 - Mini Process Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Mini Process Logic.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Mini Process Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
P20
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 20 - Final Control Expert PLC Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Final Control Expert PLC Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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Expected Result
Final Control Expert PLC Project is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
