AutoCAD Electrical: Implementing PLCs

Discover how to work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Learn how to specify where PLCs integrate into an electrical system and use spreadsheets to exchange information.

Introduction

• Work with programmable logical controller (PLC) modules in AutoCAD Electrical
• What you should know
• Use the exercise files
• The new AutoCAD 2019 interface

1. An Introduction to PLC Modules

• PLCs in industrial automation
• Work with PLC modules in AutoCAD Electrical

2. Setting Up Ladders in Electrical Drawings

• Set up rung numbering in an electrical drawing
• Insert a proprietary PLC module
• Add wires and components

3. The Different Types of PLC Modules in AutoCAD Electrical

• Insert PLCs into your electrical drawing
• Work with parametric PLC modules
• Work with full-unit PLC modules

4. Parametric PLC Modules in More Detail

• Decide on which manufacturer to use
• Select the appropriate graphics style
• Make sure the correct scale is used
• Edit the parametric PLC information

5. Full-Unit PLC Modules in More Detail

• Use the Icon menu for PLC I/O fixed units
• Decide on which manufacturer to use
• Place the full-unit PLC module
• Edit the full-unit PLC attributes

6. Using Spreadsheets to Import PLC Module Data

• The AutoCAD Electrical PLC I/O utility
• Set up the PLC import parameters
• Insert the PLCs from the imported data

7. Exporting Spreadsheets from Existing PLC Modules

• Use the To Spreadsheet command
• Make changes in the spreadsheet
• Import the revised spreadsheet
• Check the changes in the drawing

Conclusion

• Next steps