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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 01 - Create GX Works3 Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
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STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create GX Works3 Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 GX Works3 Project is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming 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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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 02 - Select PLC Series and CPU
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
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STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Select PLC Series and CPU.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 PLC Series and CPU is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming 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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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 03 - Configure Communication
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
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STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Configure Communication.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Communication is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 04 - Create Device Labels
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
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STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Create Device Labels.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Device Labels is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming 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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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 05 - Digital Input Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming 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 GX Works3 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 GX Works3 PLC Programming 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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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 06 - Digital Output Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming 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 GX Works3 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 GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions About GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual MELSEC 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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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 07 - Start Stop Ladder Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Start Stop Ladder Logic.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Ladder Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 08 - Timer Practical
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
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STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Timer Practical.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Timer Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 09 - Counter Practical
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Counter Practical.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 10 - Analog Scaling Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Analog Scaling Logic.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 11 - Data Register Practical
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Data Register Practical.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Data Register Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 12 - Interlock Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Interlock Logic.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Interlock Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 13 - Alarm Bit Logic
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Alarm Bit Logic.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Bit Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 14 - Convert and Build Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Convert and Build Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Convert and Build Project is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 15 - Write to PLC
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Write to PLC.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Write to PLC is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 16 - Online Monitor Test
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Online Monitor Test.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Online Monitor Test is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 17 - Device Batch Monitor
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Device Batch Monitor.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Device Batch Monitor is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 18 - Connection Troubleshooting
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Connection Troubleshooting.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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
Connection Troubleshooting is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 19 - Mini Machine Sequence
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Mini Machine Sequence.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Machine Sequence is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
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Softwell Digital Practical Manual
Practical 20 - Final GX Works3 PLC Project
Philosophy: Open the software, open the Softwell manual, and perform the practical.
GX Works3MELSECPLCCC-Link IE
Software: GX Works3, MELSEC iQ-F / iQ-R PLC, simulator optional
Setup: Engineering laptop, Mitsubishi PLC or simulator, Ethernet/USB connection
01
STEP 01Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02Create or open the practical object for Final GX Works3 PLC Project.
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STEP 03Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 GX Works3 PLC Project is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.
