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Getting Started with PLC Programming

Learn what a programmable logic controller is, how ladder logic maps to relay diagrams, and how an input scan, logic scan, and output scan make up each cycle. After finishing you can read a simple ladder rung and explain what triggers an output.

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Introduction to PLC Programming

Reading and writing basic ladder logic programs for programmable logic controllers used in factory automation. PLC skills let electricians and technicians troubleshoot automated systems, modify existing programs, and understand how machi...

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