These examples have been developed to provide some insight or a starting point for common functions with the PLCnext that are asked. See a brief overview and additional links and resources at the bottom. These links can provide more information and guidance with the PLCnext and are official resources for information.
These examples include a PLCnext Engineer project *.pcwex or *.pcweax. These can be downloaded and opened with the free PLCnext Engineer software. The most recent LTS version is recommended unless specified otherwise.
| Folder Name | Description | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Alarming | Shows two ways of alarming on the PLCnext: Function Blocks and Alarm Server | FW ≥ 2024.0 |
| Data mapping | Shows how data can be mapped through MODBUS and Profinet between two PLCnexts | Inbuilt MODBUS Client requires PnE and FW ≥ 2024.6 |
| Electrolyser | Currently just a README with screenshots demonstrating the ISA 101 library being used. | N/A |
| Radioline selection tool | Shows a more complex HMI and how to write and download CSVs using PLC | N/A |
| Starterkit | General information about IP addresses and downloading project etc. Demonstrates HMI, Python, Node-RED | Node-RED requires SD Card |
- PLCnext Hardware – shows our controllers based on the PLCnext Technology platform. More information can be found on the respective product page.
- PLCnext Github – PLCnext is open source and there are some repositories and information on GitHub.
- PLCnext Community – PLCnext Community where there are some tutorials in the ‘Learning’ section and a Forum as well.
- PLCnext Help – more of the technical information including the underlying components of the operating system and runtime. Within here, I would pull your attention to the e-learnings and videos:
- PLCnext Store – PLCnext Store is where libraries and applications can be downloaded
- PLCnext Engineer – the programming software can be found in the Downloads section
- PLCnext Runtime – good reference for PLCnext including higher-level languages
Also check who I am following and repositories I have forked from other uses for additional PLCnext Github resources.