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[[Category: PLC]]

= Overview = 

For PLC learning, an AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS PLC was chosen with some versatile I/O cards to demonstrate analog and digital I/O. 

== Resources ==

=== General PLC Learning === 
* Courses
** [https://www.automationdirect.com/programmable-logic-controllers/plc-training AutomationDirect Free Online PLC training]
* Topics
** [https://ladderlogicworld.com/ladder-logic-basics/ Ladder Logic Basics]
** [https://www.solisplc.com/tutorials/programming-a-state-machine-in-ladder-logic Programming a State Machine in Ladder Logic]

=== CLICK PLUS Resources ===
* [https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads?itemcode=CLICK CLICK Software]
* [https://www.automationdirect.com/clickplcs/free-software/software-help CLICK Online Help]
* [https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/manuals/c0userm/c0userm.html CLICK User Manual]
* [https://www.automationdirect.com/clickplcs/free-software/software-help CLICK Videos]
* [https://www.automationdirect.com/clickplcs/getting-started/programming Programming The CLICK/CLICK PLUS]
* [https://support.automationdirect.com/examples.html AutomationDirect CLICK PLC examples page]

== PLC System: MFX1 ==
Purchased 4/13/2025 - $488.50

[[File:Plc_mfx1_configurator.png|400px|Left|CLICK PLUS PLC MFX1 configurator screenshot]]



* Power Supply C0-01AC
** CLICK AC power supply, 100-240 VAC nominal input, 24 VDC nominal output, 1.3A continuous.
** [https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/programmable_controllers/click_plus_plcs_(stackable_micro_modular)/power_supplies/c0-01ac C0-01AC - AutomationDirect]
** $63.00
[[File:Plc_l_c001ac.jpg|300px|Left|CLICK PLUS CPU C2-03CPU-2]]

* CPU C2-03CPU-2
** CLICK PLUS PLC, 24 VDC required, (2) option slots, WiFi LAN/Bluetooth, Ethernet, serial and microB-USB ports, battery backup, microSD card slot, no on-board I/O.
** [https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/programmable_controllers/click_plus_plcs_(stackable_micro_modular)/cpus/c2-03cpu-2 C2-03CPU-2 - AutomationDirect]
** $255.00 
[[File:Plc_l_c203cpu2.jpg|300px|Left|CLICK PLUS CPU C2-03CPU-2]]

*Wi-Fi Antenna SE-ANT210
** STRIDE whip/straight 2.4 GHz WiFi antenna, IP65, connector mount. For use with SE-SL3011-WF VPN router and CLICK PLUS PLCs.
** [https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/communications/industrial_iot_solutions/remote_monitoring_-z-_reporting/se-ant210 SE-ANT210 - AutomationDirect]
** $10.50
[[File:Plc_l_seant210.jpg|150px|Left|CLICK PLUS Wi-Fi Antenna SE-ANT210]]

*I/O Card C2-14DR
** CLICK PLUS discrete combo module, Input: 8-point, 24 VDC, sinking/sourcing, Output: 6-point, 6-240 VAC/6-27 VDC, relay, (6) Form A (SPST) relays, 1A/point. Removable terminal block included.
** [https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/programmable_controllers/click_plus_plcs_(stackable_micro_modular)/cpu_option_slot_modules/c2-14dr C2-14DR - AutomationDirect]
** $70.00
[[File:Plc_l_c214dr.jpg|300px|Left|CLICK PLUS I/O Card C2-14DR]]

*I/O Card C2-08D1-6V 
** CLICK PLUS discrete/analog combo module, Analog Input: 4-channel, voltage, Analog Output: 2-channel, voltage, Discrete Input: 4-point, sinking/sourcing, Discrete Output: 4-point, sinking.
** [https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/programmable_controllers/click_plus_plcs_(stackable_micro_modular)/cpu_option_slot_modules/c2-08d1-6v C2-08D1-6V - AutomationDirect]
** 90.00
** NOTE: There are no ZIPLink pre-wired PLC connection cables and modules for the Analog Option Slot Modules (cannot mix discrete I/O and analog I/O signals in a ZIPLink cable).
** Wiring Notes
*** The C2 outputs require 24v to the +V and Common C2 terminals
*** You can use a separate voltage power supply for the load device, but need to tie the grounds
[[File:Plc_l_c208d16v.jpg|300px|Left|CLICK PLUS I/O Card C2-08D1-16V]]

[[File:Plc_l_c208d16v_wiring_diagram.png|500px|Left|CLICK PLUS I/O Card C2-08D1-16V Wiring Diagram]]