Intro to Controls and Automation Engineering Full Course!
This 17 chapter, 5 hour course is a complete introduction to the world of industrial controls and automation! We begin by talking about what is controls and automation, then cover the most common hardware used in the field, the tools required to service equipment, and the special PLC programming languages. From there we dive in to practical tutorials programming a PLC with the Arduino Opta platform, developing HMI screens and covering SCADA concepts with the Ignition software from Inductive automation, and discussing practical electrical wiring schematics and hands-on examples of wiring inputs and outputs! This course won’t make you a total expert in the field but it will cover all the critical basics you need to know to get started!
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EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:
Arduino Opta PLC:
Arduino PLC IDE Download:
Ignition for Makers Download:
Tools (from tools and hardware chapter):
1) Digital Multimeter:
Voltage pen:
2) Wire Strippers:
Box Cutter/Utility Knife:
Ferrule Crimping Set:
3) Power Supplies:
Bench test supply:
Metal Box Supply:
4) Electrical Terminal Screwdrivers:
Electric Drill + Screwdriver Kit:
Hardware (from Hardware episode):
120 AVC to 24 VDC Power Supply:
8 Port Switch:
Terminal Block Set:
120 VAC Circuit Breaker:
DIN Rail:
24 VDC Relays:
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:08 What is automation and controls engineering
00:17:59 Introduction to automation hardware
00:28:28 Main tools required for automation and controls
00:44:12 Introduction to the PLC programming languages
00:56:14 Introduction to the arduino Opta PLC
01:06:29 Programming in Structured Text
01:22:45 Programming in Ladder Diagram
01:39:00 Introduction to Electrical Wiring and Schematics
02:07:20 Getting Started with Ignition
02:22:21 Expression Tags in Ignition
02:34:10 Python Scripting in Ignition
02:56:22 Animating Objects in Ignition
03:17:52 Connecting the Arduino Opta to Ignition
03:44:47 Sequential Programming
04:23:43 SQL and Historian
04:55:48 IO Expansion Modules
05:06:35 Wiring Buttons and Switches
Hey, I am graduating from a Uni in Electrical Engineering and Computer Hardware Engineering. Although I have also spent a lot of time in projects associated with robotics and mechatronics.
I run my own business that designs and in-house manufacture custom, proprietary equipment that we sell online around the world. I am attempting to employ my engineering knowledge to enhance my business’s production to include small-scale automation so we can grow since we are selling more than we can make.
I would love to have a 1:1 video call with you if you are willing to share some of your experience with a fellow engineer!
Regarding the laptop advice, im a EE student, starting this fall, wich configs do you recommend for me as a student?
The best explanation of these concepts I have ever seen – even better than Real Pars
You’re one of the best teachers in this field. No one has been as descriptive, easy to keep watch, and informative. And this is a 5 hour video. I know I’m going to watch the whole thing 30 minutes in.
Am electrical engineer