March 28 – Day 2: PLC Bit Instruction Basics, Examine IF Open, Examine IF Close, Project: Bit Instruction- Logic Based Controllers

This class is a continuation of the introductory PLC Basics session with emphasis on Examine IF Open (XIO) and Examine IF Closed (XIC) bit instructions. Basic logic gates (AND, OR, NOT) will be discussed. Participants will learn to write Ladder Logic programs using logic gates to operate a solid state relay to control a small dc motor.