IEC 61131‑3 languages with PLCnext Technology
You can use the PLCnext Engineer software to program and configure your automation application in languages standardized in IEC 61131‑3:
- Structured Text (ST)
- Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Ladder Diagram (LD)
Of course you can use other programming environments for that purpose, too. Some features are still exclusively available with the free-of-charge PLCnext Engineer so don't hesitate to get your copy and check what the PLCnext Engineer can do for you.
Getting started with PLCnext Engineer is made easier by these media:
- In the following topics forming a Quick Start Guide you are guided through your first hands-on experience with programming in PLCnext Technology.
- Take the PLCnext Engineer - Basics e-learning course (German version: PLCnext Engineer - Grundlagen).
- Watch a series of short Getting started tutorial videos (German version: Schnelleinstieg).
- For further readings, call the detailed Help of the PLCnext Engineer from its menu bar.
- User interface
- Creating a new project
- Configuring the IP settings
- Connecting PLCnext Engineer to the controller
- Configuring Axioline F modules
- Configuring PROFINET devices
- Configuring PROFINET controller and device
- Programming in IEC 61131-3 languages
- Instantiating a program
- Assigning process data
- Specifying the refresh interval for Axioline F I/O data
- Transferring a project to the controller
• Published/reviewed: 2024-10-30 ☀ Revision 074 •