Siemens Structured Text Programming in CODESYS

ControlByte offers a comprehensive online course on PLC programming in Structured Text (ST) using the CODESYS environment. This course is perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge of PLC programming. It includes over 20 practical video lessons, enabling participants to learn through hands-on projects and exercises. Participants can test their programs using a free PLC simulator, providing a practical application of the skills learned. Additionally, the course offers instructor support via Discord chat and live meetings, as well as homework assignments for independent practice. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate from ControlByte, validating their skills in Structured Text programming.

Course outline

1. Introduction to the course

• 1.1 How to use the course
• 1.2 Knowledge Forum – Discord Group
• 1.3 Introduction to the course
• 1.4 Introduction to ST language
• 1.5 Codesys environment installation
• 1.6 First ST program
• 1.7 ST language – knowledge test
• 1.8 Simple Visualization in Codesys

2. Variables

• 2.1 Memory units, variable and constant definition
• 2.2 How to name variables, type BOOL
• 2.3 BOOL variable declaration
• 2.4 Integer variables – introduction
• 2.5 Integer variables – exceeding the range
• 2.6 Real variables
• 2.7 Tables
• 2.8 Structured type
• 2.9 Enumeration type
• 2.10 Local and global variables
• 2.11 Variables – Knowledge Test
• 2.12 Variables Homework

3. Operators

• 3.1 How to use the module: Operators
• 3.2 Assignment operator
• 3.3 Arithmetic operators
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