Arduino PLC Starter Kit
Plug into the Future of Industrial Automation
The Arduino PLC Starter Kit is a robust, beginner-friendly solution that introduces users to industrial automation and control systems. It bridges the gap between basic electronics and advanced PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) applications using Arduino’s ecosystem. It provides comprehensive learning tools to build and program automation systems while addressing real- world challenges.
Ages: 17+
Recommended number of students per kit: 3
Available languages: English
The Arduino PLC Starter Kit enables learning programmable logic control (PLC) with the Arduino Opta WiFi. It offers over 20 hours of lessons through the Explore PLC course, covering topics such as IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Ladder, FBD, ST, SFC, IL), Modbus RS-485 communication, and integration with simulated industrial systems. The kit includes digital input/output simulators to replicate real-world scenarios, facilitating practical learning.
- Pro industrial automation with reliability and power for complex projects
- Learning content that aligns with the industrial automation curriculum
- Programming that is easy, approachable, and efficient
- Dive straight into practical applications with Arduino's signature ease-of-use, flexibility, and a vast library of software
TECH SPECS
Arduino Opta WiFi
STM32H747XI Dual Arm® Cortex® processor
8x configurable digital / analog (0-10 V) input
4x relays (250 V AC - 10A) output
Support 10/100 Ethernet (TCP/IP or Modbus TCP)
USB-C®
Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® Low Energy
RS485 half duplex
Arduino DIN Simul8
8 SPST Toggle Switches
8 signal lines
Barrel Plug for power supply
DIN bar mount
Input reverse polarity and +24V miswiring protections on all screw terminals
Arduino DIN Celsius
TMP236A2DBZR Temperature Sensor
24 V power lines for the 2 independent heater arrays
DIN bar mount
Input reverse polarity and +24V miswiring protections on all screw terminals
Data sheet
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- Technical and Vocational Training
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- Industrial Automation
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Sensor
Specific References
Explore PLC
Get 20 hours of lessons with the Explore PLC course. Learn about Programmable Logic Controllers, Modbus RS-485 communications, and integration with industrial simulated systems, among other comprehensive topics.
5 PLC Programming Languages Supported
Program the kit effortlessly using the Arduino PLC IDE. This user-friendly environment simplifies PLC programming for teachers and students. Choose from any of the five programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard (Ladder,Functional Block Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart, or Instruction List) to swiftly code PLC applications or port existing ones to Arduino Opta.
The Core of Arduino Opta
At the heart of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit is the Arduino Opta WiFi, already a proven success in industry.
Featuring the STM32H747XI dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M7 +M4 MCU, this powerful core enables real-time control, monitoring, and predictive maintenance applications. Providing security and durability, it supports OTA firmware updates and enables hardware-to-cloud data security via onboard security measures.
Integrated System DIN I/O Simulators
Facilitate classroom setup and simulate practical industry applications for enhanced hands-on learning with the kit's hardware. Includes a digital input and output simulator, Arduino DIN Simul8, the DIN Celsius custom-designed board featuring eight switches and power control, a resistor array, and temperature sensor.
Useful Resources
COURSES
A course to approach, for the first time, the world of programmable logic controllers and computers for industrial processes.
ARDUINO CLOUD
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ARDUINODOCS
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