Do I need specific software to follow along with this course?

Yes, we’ll teach you how to install Eclipse and PLCnext Toolchain. You will need to install PLCnext Engineer on your computer before starting the course.

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in this course?

To get the most out of this course, you should have completed the course PLCnext Ladder Logic Programming for Beginners. Having a basic understanding of PLC programming concepts will be helpful.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Absolutely! Once you complete the course, you'll receive a certificate from Phoenix Contact. This certificate can be a great addition to your LinkedIn profile. Simply follow the steps provided in this link (https://help.realpars.com/en/articles/4283394-how-to-add-realpars-certifications-to-linkedin) to add it.

Is specific hardware required for this course?

Yes, to fully engage with the practical aspects of this course, you'll need a PLCnext Starterkit.

What if I don't have the mentioned hardware equipment?

You can follow most of the course without the specific hardware, but for a complete experience and hands-on practice, we recommend using the PLCnext Starterkit.

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Using C++ Projects with PLCnext Technology

Learn PLCnext C++ programming. Set up the tools, build C++ projects in Eclipse, and log data on a PLCnext Starterkit.

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OVERVIEW

About this course

Official Course Partnership with Phoenix Contact

Time to complete

lessons

Skill Level

Intermediate

Certificate Awarded by

Phoenix Contact

Why Enroll in This Course?

PLCnext lets you run C++ code next to your normal PLC program. This is useful for tasks that are hard in ladder logic, like data logging. You write the C++ code in Eclipse and then run it on the controller.

This PLCnext C++ course has 28 lessons. You start with data types and a simple analog program. You learn about tasks and the GDS. Then you install Eclipse, the PLCnext toolchain, and the SDK for Windows. You create your first C++ project in Eclipse and run it on the PLCnext Starterkit. At the end, you build a data logging project with ladder logic and C++.

This course builds on our PLCnext Starterkit and PLCnext ladder logic courses. It is part of our PLC programming courses. With a RealPars membership, you get this course and all our other courses. When you finish, you get a certificate from RealPars.

Ideal for you if...

You know the basics of PLCnext and want to use C++.
You know C++ and want to use it on a PLC.
You need to log data from a PLCnext controller.
You have a PLCnext Starterkit and want to do more with it.

Skills you'll gain

Install Eclipse, the PLCnext toolchain, and the SDK.
Create a C++ project in Eclipse for PLCnext.
Run a C++ program on a PLCnext Starterkit.
Combine ladder logic and C++ in one project.
Build a data logging project with C++.

CURRICULUM

Journey to Mastery

Introduction to the Course

Working with Data Types and the GDS

Download and install PLCnext C++ Tools

Create Eclipse C++ Projects and Run on PLCnext Starterkit

Data Logging with PLCnext Technology and C++ programming

INSTRUCTOR

Meet your instructor

Ted Mortenson

Ted Mortenson has a powerhouse of experience to draw from, having worked in North America and abroad for over 35 years with expertise ranging across Instrumentation, Automation, Electricals, and Electronics.

As the Owner/President at TAM Technical Services, he's had his share of achievements including setting up short-term intensive training courses centered around process control instrumentations & electricals in various industries like oil & gas; pulp& paper; sawmills as well as mining employees - all this adding to Ted’s wealth of knowledge!

What really drives him though is an eagerness birthed out of teaching opportunities – fortunately something which the RealPars team was happy to provision making Ted one of our Instructors. Experience + Passion = Win-Win!!

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