Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) technology is vital for industrial automation, but gaps still exist between current PLC education and industry. To cultivate a robust industrial workforce, Arduino introduces a dedicated educational kit – Arduino PLC Starter Kit.

Specifications:

Learning Material:

Arduino Education
Programming Introduction with Arduino PLC IDE
Arduino Tutorials

Applications

The Arduino PLC Starter Kit is designed for educational and training purposes in industrial automation, and it can be used to simulate real-life scenarios that students or professionals might encounter in the field. Here are some suggested use cases and project examples for the Arduino PLC Starter Kit:

Manufacturing Simulation: Students can use the kit to simulate a manufacturing production line where PLCs control and coordinate various processes like assembly lines and packaging machines. For example, programming the PLC to shut down machinery when sensors detect overheating to prevent fires.
Learning Basic and Advanced PLC Programming: The kit is ideal for learning and teaching the fundamentals of PLC programming as well as advanced control logic using ladder logic and structured text programming. This includes understanding digital inputs and outputs, working with timers, and integrating IoT capabilities using WiFi and Bluetooth (control).
Project Examples:
Two-Button Latching Circuit: Implementing a circuit where pressing one button turns on an LED (or any other output), and it remains on until another button is pressed to turn it off.
Temperature Control: Simulating a temperature control system where the PLC manages heating elements to maintain a desired temperature range, using inputs from temperature sensors .
Educational Curriculum Development: The kit can be used by educators to develop comprehensive curricula that cover PLC history, communication protocols, and the practical integration of PLCs with industrial systems (control).