Product description: Arduino PLC Starter Kit - official starter kit with Arduino Opta WiFi controller - Arduino AKX00051
The Arduino PLC Starter Kit is a complete educational kit for learning about programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their applications in home automation. Perfect for schools, universities and those interested in PLC, the kit offers over 20 hours of Explore PLC course lessons , covering PLC fundamentals, Modbus RS-485 communication and integration with simulated industrial systems. The heart of the set is Arduino Opta WiFi - an advanced micro-PLC with IoT functions that supports five PLC programming languages compliant with the IEC 61131-3 standard. Thanks to the friendly Arduino PLC IDE environment, programming becomes simple and intuitive. Arduino Opta WiFi can also be integrated with industrial automation systems using the powerful Arduino IDE 2 . The new version of the IDE offers increased performance, an improved user interface, and features such as autocomplete, a built-in debugger, and cloud syncing of sketches. The kit integrates with Arduino Cloud services , making it ideal for IoT projects, enabling remote control. All components supplied with the kit are fully documented on the Arduino Docs website, where there are many tutorials, datasheets, guides and technical documentation.
Arduino PLC Starter Kit - official starter kit with Arduino Opta WiFi controller - Arduino AKX00051.
The set includes, among others: Arduino Opta WiFi, Arduino DIN Simul8 and Arduino DIN Celsius.
Special features of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit
- Arduino Opta WiFi: enables easy programming and integration with industrial automation systems and IoT projects.
- Rich educational content: Explore PLC course with over 20 hours of projects and numerous tutorials, perfect for learning about PLCs.
- Support for five PLC programming languages: compliance with the IEC 61131-3 standard, including Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Chart (SFC) and Instruction List (IL).
- Arduino PLC IDE: a friendly development environment that simplifies the process of creating PLC applications.
- Arduino IDE 2: a modern development tool with autocomplete functions, built-in debugger and cloud sketch synchronization.
- Simulation components: the set includes specially designed Arduino DIN Simul8 and Arduino DIN Celsius simulation boards, enabling practical learning.
- Arduino Cloud Integration: Easily create IoT projects with remote control and monitoring features.
Arduino Opta WiFi - microPLC controller
Arduino Opta WiFi is an advanced microPLC controller designed for use in industrial automation and IoT projects. Developed in cooperation with Finder, Arduino Opta WiFi supports industrial IoT standards and enables easy programming in five languages compliant with the IEC 61131-3 standard. Equipped with a dual-core STM32H747XI ARM Cortex M7 + M4 processor, it offers support for Modbus TCP and RTU, as well as WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy communication. Thanks to the function of remote monitoring and OTA software updates, it ensures data security and flexibility in industrial applications. This controller is ideal for education, enabling hands-on learning of programming and integration with automation systems.
The Arduino PLC Starter Kit offers over 20 hours of lessons from the Explore PLC course.
Course zone: Explore PLC
The Explore PLC course is an integral part of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit, offering over 20 hours of lessons that enable you to gain practical knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their applications in industrial automation. The course is designed to support teachers and students at every stage of learning. The set covers the following topics:
- Introduction to software
- History and presence of PLC
- Modbus TCP/IP
- Turning on the LED output
- Starting and stopping the engine using coils (Set/Reset)
- Reversing the direction of motor rotation
- Temporarily disable forward/reverse restart
- Modbus TCP/IP network with two Opta
- Manual Master-Slave counting with reset
- Automatic slow counting
What will you learn during the course?
- PLC basics: you will learn how to operate and program PLC controllers.
- Systems Integration: You will learn to integrate PLCs with both simulated and real industrial systems.
- Programming in various languages: you will acquire practical programming skills in five languages compliant with the IEC 61131-3 standard.
- Communication and networks: you will gain knowledge of communication protocols and management of industrial networks.
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The Arduino PLC Starter Kit offers a solid foundation for learning and practical application of PLC technology.
Thanks to the friendly Arduino PLC IDE environment, learning PLC programming becomes simple and effective.
Contents of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit
- Arduino Opta WiFi
- Processor: STM32H747XI Dual Arm® Cortex®
- Inputs: 8x configurable digital/analog inputs (0V to 10V)
- Outputs: 4x relays (250 V AC / 10 A)
- Ethernet: 10/100 (TCP/IP or Modbus TCP)
- Interfaces: USB C, WiFi + Bluetooth Low Energy, RS485 half duplex
- Arduino DIN Simul8
- 8 SPDT switches
- 8 signal lines
- Power Socket (Barrel Plug)
- DIN rail mounting
- Reverse polarity and +24V protection
- Arduino DIN Celsius
- TMP236A2DBZR temperature sensor
- 24 V power supply for 2 independent heaters
- DIN rail mounting
- Reverse polarity and +24V protection
- 3x double-sided cable (white, black, red - 20 cm)
- USB C cable
- 24V/1A power supply
