A Universal Programming Approach for Any Make of Programmable Logic Controllers

In this webinar, published by the the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center for Manufacturing (FLATE), Richard Gilbert from the University of South Florida explains an approach to translating programming skills from one make of programmable logic controllers (PLC) to PLCs created by other brands. This approach of PLC instruction aims to counteract the problems that arise from learning PLC programming on one specific brand of PLC that has different symbols and structure from other PLCs found in the field. Throughout the video, Gilbert goes into depth on the universal programming approach and how to teach it. Topics covered include the importance of PLC vocabulary usage in instruction, PLC continuity, PLC troubleshooting, and more.

The video recording runs 53:25 minutes in length.