Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 01 - Create Control Expert Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Create Control Expert Project.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Create Control Expert Project | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Create Control Expert Project is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 02 - Select Modicon CPU
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Select Modicon CPU.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Select Modicon CPU | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
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.
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Practical 03 - Configure Ethernet Network
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Configure Ethernet Network.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Configure Ethernet Network | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Configure Ethernet Network is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 04 - Create Variables
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Create Variables.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Create Variables | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Create Variables is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Learn automation with practical examples, industrial troubleshooting approach and complete IT/OT learning path.
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Practical 05 - Digital Input Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Digital Input Test.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Digital Input Test | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
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.
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Practical 06 - Digital Output Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Digital Output Test.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Digital Output Test | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
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.
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Practical 07 - Start Stop Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Start Stop Logic.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Start Stop Logic | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Start Stop Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 08 - TON Timer Block
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for TON Timer Block.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | TON Timer Block | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
TON Timer Block is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 09 - Counter Block Practical
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Counter Block Practical.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Counter Block Practical | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Counter Block Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 10 - Analog Scaling DFB
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Analog Scaling DFB.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Analog Scaling DFB | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Analog Scaling DFB is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 11 - Create DDT Structure
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Create DDT Structure.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Create DDT Structure | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Create DDT Structure is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 12 - Create Function Block Section
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Create Function Block Section.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Create Function Block Section | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Create Function Block Section is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 13 - Alarm Logic Practical
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Alarm Logic Practical.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Alarm Logic Practical | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Alarm Logic Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 14 - Build Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Build Project.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Build Project | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Build Project is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 15 - Connect to PLC
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Connect to PLC.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Connect to PLC | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Connect to PLC is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 16 - Transfer Project to PLC
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Transfer Project to PLC.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Transfer Project to PLC | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Transfer Project to PLC is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 17 - Animation Table Monitoring
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Animation Table Monitoring.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Animation Table Monitoring | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Animation Table Monitoring is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 18 - Communication Troubleshooting
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Communication Troubleshooting.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Communication Troubleshooting | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Communication Troubleshooting is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 19 - Mini Process Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Mini Process Logic.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Mini Process Logic | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Mini Process Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
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Practical 20 - Final Control Expert PLC Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
A. Step-by-Step Procedure
B. Verification Checklist
- The project/configuration completes without an unresolved compile or device error.
- Online, simulation or runtime values respond in the expected sequence for Final Control Expert PLC Project.
- Critical addresses, parameters, units and initial states are checked against the lab sheet.
- The saved project can be reopened and the result reproduced without hidden manual correction.
C. If the Result Is Wrong
| Symptom | Probable cause | Diagnostic check | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compile or configuration error | Unresolved device, tag, type, address or parameter | Open the first diagnostic entry and trace it to the configured object | Correct the source item, compile again and save a new evidence record |
| No online/runtime response | Wrong connection, command source, permissions or scan state | Monitor live values from input through logic to output | Restore the verified connection/state and repeat one controlled test |
| Unstable or unexpected value | Scaling, initial state, timing or version mismatch | Compare raw and engineering values and review the installed version | Correct scaling/state, reset the lab safely and retest |
D. Student Evidence Record
Record software version, controller/device firmware, driver and license status.
Save the project/archive name, modified block/object and parameter list.
Capture a verified screenshot, trend, alarm, tag table or measured value.
Write the pass condition, fault tested, correction made and final observation.
| Practical | Final Control Expert PLC Project | Pass condition | Observed result matches the stated objective and can be repeated. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence filename | ________________ | Trainer / self-check | ________________ |
Expected Result
Final Control Expert PLC Project is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.
Before You Start: Prerequisites, Tested Version, Safety and Evidence
This manual is a practical training workbook, not a substitute for the installed product manual or the site's approved engineering procedure. Record the exact software, firmware, license and hardware before following a step because menus and supported functions can vary by release.
Tested-version planning scope: Confirm EcoStruxure Control Expert V15 or later, Modicon CPU firmware, device DTMs and licensed libraries. Enter the exact lab-tested software, firmware and hardware in the record below before course delivery; never assume cross-version compatibility.
Software build, firmware, device catalog, driver, communication interface and license status.
Use an isolated training system. Follow electrical, mechanical, process and cybersecurity controls before energizing or downloading.
Keep the source project, parameter/code export, screenshot/trend, fault test, correction and final pass result.
Last reviewed by Softwell Automation Technical Training Team on 17 July 2026.
| Field | Learner record | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Software / firmware | ________________ | Matches the training device and official compatibility information |
| Project / backup | ________________ | Saved before and after the practical |
| Pass evidence | ________________ | Runtime value, trend, alarm, diagnostic or report attached |
| Fault tested | ________________ | Symptom, cause, check and corrective action documented |
Practice, Viva and Extension Challenge
Change one approved input or parameter, predict the result, execute the test and explain any difference.
Explain the data flow, safety boundary, first diagnostic check and recovery method without opening the answer.
Add one useful function while preserving the original pass criteria, alarm behavior and rollback path.
Combine at least three practicals, submit a versioned project and evidence pack, and demonstrate repeatable recovery.
Content status: Substantively reviewed and expanded 17 July 2026. Verify release-specific details against the linked official documentation.