Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides an in-depth guide to mastering PLC simulation with the Delta PLC simulator and integrating it with powerful tools. You’ll learn to configure and set up PLC environments for industrial applications while exploring integration with systems like FACTORY IO, SCADA, Node-RED, Grafana, and HiveMQ to enhance your simulation skills. As you progress, you’ll learn to configure Modbus registers, manage analog values, and implement advanced simulations such as temperature control, level simulators, and vision systems. The course involves real-world scenarios, helping you apply your knowledge in SCADA and Node-RED environments for a full understanding of PLC integration. Ideal for engineers, technicians, and students, this course offers hands-on experience in PLC automation and simulation. By the end, you’ll be able to create custom simulations, interface PLCs with industrial systems, and visualize data across platforms like SCADA, Node-RED, Grafana, and HiveMQ. You'll also gain a solid foundation in designing and implementing real-time control systems.

Syllabus

Introduction to Delta PLC Simulator

In this module, you will learn how to set up and configure the Delta PLC simulation environment. You’ll explore analog values to understand real-world data handling and dive into configuring Modbus registers for efficient communication in automation systems.

Interfacing Delta PLC Simulator with FACTORY IO

This module covers the integration of the Delta PLC simulator with FACTORY IO. You’ll follow step-by-step guidance to set up the connection and simulate real-world industrial processes, including box sorting using vision systems.

Creating your own Simulation Environment

In this module, you will create custom simulation environments. You’ll develop a temperature simulator and practice temperature control, then build a level simulator to manage and monitor fluid levels in industrial systems.

Interfacing Delta PLC Simulator with SCADA

This module focuses on connecting the Delta PLC simulator with SCADA systems. You’ll learn to visualize and manage temperature control simulations and leverage SCADA for real-time monitoring and control of your simulated industrial processes.

Interfacing Delta PLC Simulator with Node-RED

In this module, you will interface the Delta PLC simulator with Node-RED. You’ll learn to visualize digital and analog I/O, simulate temperature control processes, and interact with real-time data for comprehensive system analysis.

Interface Delta PLC Simulator with Grafana

This module introduces Grafana for visualizing temperature simulations from the Delta PLC simulator. You’ll create compelling dashboards to monitor data trends, improving your ability to analyze and interpret simulation results.

Interface Delta PLC Simulator with HiveMQ

In this module, you will connect the Delta PLC simulator with HiveMQ. You’ll learn to transmit simulation data efficiently using MQTT, enabling robust messaging and real-time data integration for your projects.

Additional Lectures

This module focuses on creating an HMI using the Delta PLC simulator. You’ll enhance user interaction, control processes within your simulations, and apply practical HMI design techniques for industrial automation scenarios.