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ALL PATHSPATH · 09

PLC & Controls

Introductory controls work: what industrial sensors output, and how ladder logic scans, latches, and sequences.

LEVEL
Beginner
TOTAL TIME
1 h 5 min · 2 modules
AUDIENCE
Student, Technician
VERSION
v2.0 · Published
YOUR PROGRESS0 / 2 · 0%

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Module timeline

  1. Industrial sensors

    Guided scenario 30 min

    Describe sensor output types and predict controller input state.

    Lab: Industrial Sensor & Signal SimulatorCompletes on: lab opened, guided scenario steps confirmed, knowledge check submitted, reflection confirmed
    Open module

  2. Ladder logic

    Guided scenario 35 min

    Read and build ladder rungs including a latch and an interlock.

    Lab: PLC Ladder Logic SimulatorCompletes on: lab opened, guided scenario steps confirmed, knowledge check submitted, reflection confirmed
    Open module

What you will be able to do

  • Describe common industrial sensor outputs and wiring conventions
  • Read a ladder rung and predict its output state
  • Build a simple latching and interlock sequence

Prerequisites

  • No prior controls experience required

What counts as complete

Both modules marked complete with checks and reflections recorded.

Opening a lab never marks a module complete on its own.