This standard course is designed for those who've used other PLCs and want to learn how to setup and program the Allen-Bradley line of Micro800 Nano Programmable Controllers.

NOTE: If you've never programmed a Programmable Controller before you may want to take our “PLC Basics” course before you take this Micro 800 Programmable Controller course.

What you will learn:

• Understand the design of the four Micro800 Nano PLCs
• How to choose components and configure a system
• How to get the free programming software and how it works
• Setup Micro800 and RSLinx Ethernet and USB Communications
• How to flash controller firmware over Ethernet and USB
• Create and Test a Motor Control programs in Ladder Diagram
• Create and Test a Part Sensing program in Ladder Diagram
• Create and Test a Machine Runtime program in Function Block
• Create and Test a Part Counting program in Function Block
• Create and Text a Calculations program in Structure Text

NOTE: Are you looking for a course that covers basic and advanced topics? If you are, check out “Nano Basics Extended Edition” which also includes free course updates, a second copy of all the lessons for offline viewing on mobile devices, and a copy of all The Automation Minute episodes on the same subject.

Who should take this course:

Anyone who already has some PLC experience and would like to learn how to setup and program the Allen-Bradley line of Micro800 Nano Programmable Controllers.

Requirements to follow along and complete optional exercises:

Students who wish to complete optional exercises, or follow along with the instructor as he programs, will need the following:

• An internet connection to download the free CCW programming software from Rockwell's website
• Any Micro800 Controller and compatible programming cable (most use USB or Ethernet)
• Note: The Micro810 requires an optional USB adapter to be programed with CCW
• A Windows PC compatible with the above software (see below) and controller (USB and/or Ethernet port)
• Any Input (push buttons, switches, etc) or Output (pilot lights, relays, etc) devices the student would like to use with their Micro800
• NOTE: While the course covers how to find I/O wiring diagrams, it does not include lessons on basic electricity or wiring I/O devices

Note: Currently, Rockwell states their free CCW programming software supports these Windows versions:

• Windows 7 Pro (untested on Home edition)
• Windows 8 Pro (untested on Home edition)
• Windows 10 Pro (untested on Home edition)

In this short lesson you'll get a quick tour of what inputs and outputs are wired into each of the three Micro800's used in this course.