Learn PAC Control programming through comprehensive video tutorials covering fundamental concepts, debugging techniques, and advanced features. Master PID control configuration including analog I/O setup, TPO PID loops, scan rate calculations, and P, I, D term optimization. Develop proficiency in OptoScript programming by creating blocks, using the editor, test compiler, and implementing effective debugging strategies. Explore essential PAC Control operations such as strategy archiving and restoration, persistent variable creation and testing, and working with watch windows for program monitoring. Practice hands-on debugging skills including analog and digital point forcing, chart status monitoring, and utilizing debugging tools effectively. Build modular programming expertise through subroutine creation, command and variable management, and proper integration within strategies. Gain practical experience with Modbus TCP device integration, error lookup procedures, and various programming shortcuts to enhance development efficiency. Progress from basic "Hello World" programming to advanced debugging techniques through structured quickstart modules designed for both beginners and experienced developers working with Opto 22 PAC Control systems.

Syllabus

Configuring a PID Using Analog I/O in PAC Control
Programming a TPO PID Loop in PAC Control
PID: Calculating the Scan Rate, P, I, and D Terms
Configuring a TPO PID in PAC Control
Getting Started with PIDs in PAC Control: Overview
Intro to OptoScript Part 1: Creating a Block
Intro to OptoScript Part 2: The OptoScript Editor
Intro to OptoScript Part 3: Using the OptoScript Test Compiler
Intro to OptoScript Part 4: Debugging Strategies
Extracting Files from a Strategy Archive
Restoring a Strategy from a Control Engine
How to Archive a Strategy to a Control Engine in PAC Control
How to Automatically Archive a Strategy in PAC Control
Manually Archiving a Strategy in PAC Control
How to Create Persistent Variables in PAC Control
How to Test Persistent Variables in PAC Control
PAC Control Programming: Working with Watch Windows
Testing Logic With Analog I/O and Using Flags
Forcing Analog Points: IVALs and XVALs
Chart Status In Debug Mode
PAC Control: Programming with Analog IO
How to Import a Chart in PAC Control
Forcing Digital Points in PAC Control
Working with the Debugging Tools in PAC Control
Creating Subroutines
Adding Commands and Local Variables to Subroutines
Including a Subroutine in a Strategy
Using a Subroutine in a Strategy
Debugging a Subroutine
Use a Modbus TCP Device with PAC Control
Quick Tip: PAC Control Right Click to Inspect Variables
PAC Control – Find Empty Condition Blocks
PAC Control Shortcuts
PAC Control – Finding a Bad Block
PAC Control Debug Mode Block Execution
PAC Control Error Lookup
OptoScript – Include Parameter Helps
QuickStart: Part 3 of 3 - Debug Mode
QuickStart: Part 2 of 3 - Basic Logic
QuickStart: Part 1 of 3 - Hello World!
Introduction to PAC Control Basic
Working with PIDs in Debug Mode in PAC Control
Configuring Passed Parameters