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Mitsubishi GX-Works2 Programming Course | Gibson Engineering

This training is also available upon request. Please contact us to schedule and customize this training to meet your unique requirement at trainings@applied.com

PREREQUISITES

Not Required

DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction into basic PLC programming. You will gain understanding of bollean algebra, ladder logic diagrams and PLC internal operations.

This course is intended to introduce the GX Works2 programming software and programming in ladder logic. This course covers the concepts of ladder programming, as well as the features of the GX Works2 software. The material covered will include concepts applicable to the FX Series, L Series, and Q Series programmable controller families.

COURSE HARDWARE :iQ Series, FX3 processors

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Interested parties wanting to learn the programming of Mitsubishi Electric programmable logical controllers.

AGENDA

Basics of PLC Hardware Components

  • Analog & Digital I/O

  • Motion

  • Temperature Control

FX Series Hardware Review

  • FX Series Controllers

  • I/O Expansion

  • Communication Boards and Modules

  • Special Function Modules

  • FX3 Adapter Bus

  • Other Hardware Options

  • Power Supply

Memory Allocation

  • Discrete I/O

  • Memory Bits

  • Data Registers

  • Timers & Counters

  • State Relays

  • File & Extension Registers

  • Index Registers

  • Pointers

  • Numeric Constants

  • PLC Addressing

Basic Programming

  • Ladder Logic Review

  • Launching GX Works2

  • Creating a New Project

  • Editing Ladder Logic

  • Connection to FX Series PLC

  • Connection Setup

  • Transferring to the PLC

Online Operations

  • Monitoring Tools

  • Online Edits

  • Modify Value

Program Documentation

  • Comments

  • Statements

  • Notes

  • Viewing Documentation

Communication Options

  • Industrial Networks

  • Serial Communication

  • OPC for Data Logging

Timers & Counters

  • Timers

  • Counters

  • Teaching Timer

  • Hour Meter

Basic Instructions

  • Instruction Format

  • Data Transfer Instructions

  • Comparison Instructions

Special Addresses

  • Special Relays

  • Special Registers

  • Real Time Clock

GX Works2 Utilities

  • Find/Replace Menu

  • Cross Reference

  • Device List

  • PLC Diagnostics

Mathematics

  • Integer Math

  • Increment & Decrement

  • Floating Point Math

  • Conversion

Special Function Modules

  • Special Module Introduction

  • TO/FROM Instructions

  • Initialization via Parameters

PLC Parameters

  • Memory Capacity

  • Device

  • Special Function Module

  • Positioning

Advanced Concepts

  • Shift Registers

  • Program Flow Control

CONTACT US

LOCATION

Please click on the Registration Link to see the location of the training. Some trainings are in-person at one of our training facilities and some are held on-line. The requirements change based on whether the training is in-person or online. Please see below.

IN-PERSON CLASS DETAILS

In-person classes utilize the Mitsubishi Q Series PLC platform. Computers are provided by Gibson for this training, however students are also welcome to bring their own laptops if they have already installed the GX Works2 programming software.

ONLINE CLASS DETAILS

Online classes utilize the built-in Emulator provided by the GX Works2 software. Students will need to have the software pre-installed before the start of class.

Requirements:

  • GX Works2 Software pre-installed on the student’s PC

  • Quiet workspace to sit for the duration of the class away from distractions where the instructor can be heard easily

  • Webcam so that you can interact with the class and the instructor

  • Either a headset or speakers and a microphone