Premium Only Content
PLC Learning Series - What are PLC Inputs?
The programmable logic controller (PLC) is a simple rugged industrial computer. This free plc training series is designed for everyone to learn about these controllers. PLCs are constantly evolving and continue to be the best option for a variety of industrial automation applications.
PLC inputs are one component of our PLC block diagram. The output actions of the PLC will be controlled based on the inputs. We will be looking at digital and analog inputs that can be wired to the programmable logic controller.
We will be looking at wiring of a normally open (NO) push button, normally closed (NC) push button, 3 wire PNP sensor, and an analog sensor to the PLC. These will all be sinking inputs. Let’s get started.
More information can be obtained at our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video.
https://accautomation.ca/plc-learning-series-what-are-inputs/
PLC Beginner’s Guide to PLC Programming
There are many different PLC manufacturers with different hardware and software. All of the programmable logic controllers have similar basic features. Here is how I would approach learning about basic PLCs.
https://accautomation.ca/programming/plc-beginners-guide/
Once you are familiar with the basics of the PLC you would then learn specifics for the controller that you will be programming.
This is the easiest way to learn about PLC programming.
-
LIVE
Nerdrotic
4 hours ago $7.98 earnedHollywood's DOOMSDAY! WB FIRESALE! - Friday Night Tights 385 w Zachary Levi
1,207 watching -
LIVE
LFA TV
16 hours agoLIVE & BREAKING NEWS! | FRIDAY 12/19/25
610 watching -
LIVE
Edge of Wonder
2 hours agoNASA’s Intergalactic Spacecraft, Real Dwarves Spotted & Research Roundup
109 watching -
1:21:27
Kim Iversen
4 hours agoPutin Says Russia is Ready for WAR With Europe
21.2K66 -
LIVE
The Daily Signal
2 hours ago🚨BOMBSHELL: 315,000+ Illegal Ballots in Georgia, Terrorists Released, Rubio Slashes Foreign Aid
311 watching -
LIVE
The Mike Schwartz Show
5 hours agoTHE MIKE SCHWARTZ SHOW Evening Edition 12-19-2025
604 watching -
37:38
The Nunn Report - w/ Dan Nunn
4 hours ago[Ep 814] LIVE From AmFest 2025 with Kaitlin Bennett
29.3K8 -
27:40
Stephen Gardner
6 hours agoYES! Rubio & Hegseth Get Trump's 2 National Security Orders
39.7K25 -
1:48:18
vivafrei
5 hours agoBrown Shooter Identified - Suspect or Patsy? Judge CONVICTED for Aiding Illegals! Bongino Resigns!
58K51 -
48:41
Turning Point Tonight
6 hours ago $2.66 earnedJobob LIVE at AmFest 2025!
39.6K