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Gxworks3 Manual

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create GX Works3 Project.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 GX Works3 Project as complete.

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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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
01
STEP 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Select PLC Series and CPU.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 PLC Series and CPU as complete.

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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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
01
STEP 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Configure Communication.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Communication as complete.

Expected Result

Configure Communication is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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
01
STEP 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Create Device Labels.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Device Labels as complete.

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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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming 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 GX Works3 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 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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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming 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 GX Works3 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 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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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Start Stop Ladder Logic.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Ladder Logic as complete.

Expected Result

Start Stop Ladder Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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
01
STEP 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Timer Practical.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Timer Practical as complete.

Expected Result

Timer Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Counter Practical.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Practical as complete.

Expected Result

Counter Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Analog Scaling Logic.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Analog Scaling Logic as complete.

Expected Result

Analog Scaling Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Data Register Practical.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Data Register Practical as complete.

Expected Result

Data Register Practical is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Interlock Logic.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Interlock Logic as complete.

Expected Result

Interlock Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Alarm Bit Logic.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Alarm Bit Logic as complete.

Expected Result

Alarm Bit Logic is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Convert and Build Project.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Convert and Build Project as complete.

Expected Result

Convert and Build Project is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Write to PLC.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Write to PLC as complete.

Expected Result

Write to PLC is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Online Monitor Test.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Online Monitor Test as complete.

Expected Result

Online Monitor Test is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Device Batch Monitor.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Device Batch Monitor as complete.

Expected Result

Device Batch Monitor is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Connection Troubleshooting.
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STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Connection Troubleshooting as complete.

Expected Result

Connection Troubleshooting is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
v
02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Mini Machine Sequence.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 Machine Sequence as complete.

Expected Result

Mini Machine Sequence is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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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 01
Open GX Works3 and load the training project for GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual.
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02
STEP 02
Create or open the practical object for Final GX Works3 PLC Project.
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03
STEP 03
Configure the required tags, parameters, blocks or screen objects for this GX Works3 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 GX Works3 PLC Project as complete.

Expected Result

Final GX Works3 PLC Project is completed, verified and documented inside the GX Works3 PLC Programming Manual workflow.

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Content reviewed: 14 July 2026

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