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Ecostruxure Control Expert Manual

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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
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Control Expert Project.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Control Expert Project as complete.

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.
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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
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Select Modicon CPU.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Select Modicon CPU as complete.

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.
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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
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Configure Ethernet Network.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Configure Ethernet Network as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Variables.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Variables as complete.

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.
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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 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Digital Input Test.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Digital Input Test as complete.

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.
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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 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Digital Output Test.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Digital Output Test as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Start Stop Logic.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Start Stop Logic as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for TON Timer Block.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical TON Timer Block as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Counter Block Practical.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Counter Block Practical as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Analog Scaling DFB.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Analog Scaling DFB as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create DDT Structure.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create DDT Structure as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Function Block Section.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Create Function Block Section as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Alarm Logic Practical.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Alarm Logic Practical as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Build Project.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Build Project as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Connect to PLC.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Connect to PLC as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Transfer Project to PLC.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Transfer Project to PLC as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Animation Table Monitoring.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Animation Table Monitoring as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Communication Troubleshooting.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Communication Troubleshooting as complete.

Expected Result

Communication Troubleshooting is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Mini Process Logic.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Mini Process Logic as complete.

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.

Control ExpertModiconPLCModbus TCP
Software: EcoStruxure Control Expert, Modicon M340 / M580 PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Modicon PLC or simulator, Ethernet communication
01
STEP 01
Open EcoStruxure Control Expert and load the training project for EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Final Control Expert PLC Project.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC workflow.
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04
STEP 04
Run compile, simulation, runtime or online monitoring as applicable and verify the practical behavior.
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05
STEP 05
Save the work, record the result and tick Practical Final Control Expert PLC Project as complete.

Expected Result

Final Control Expert PLC Project is completed, verified and documented inside the EcoStruxure Control Expert PLC Manual workflow.

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Content reviewed: 14 July 2026

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