Arduino AKX00051 PLC Starter Kit
Arduino AKX00051 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Starter Kit is designed for the education segment of industrial automation for enhanced hands-on learning. This kit includes Arduino Opta Wi-Fi® PLC, Arduino PLC IDE, Modbus RS485 communications, custom simulation boards, cables, and tools. The AKX00051 PLC starter kit features an easy-to-use micro PLC with industrial IoT capabilities and operates at 24V voltage. This kit incorporates a custom-designed digital input simulator board, Arduino DIN Simul8, and an output simulator board, Arduino DIN Celsius. The Arduino AKX00051 PLC kit provides 20 hours of lessons, and up to three students can utilize each kit within a classroom setup. The IDE allows to program using the five programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard. This kit applies to vocational schools and technical institutes with professional training offers.
Features
- Supports 5 PLC programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard
- Arduino Digital-Input-Simulator (DIN) Simul8 custom-designed board with 8 switches and power control
- Easy-to-use micro PLC with industrial IoT capabilities and 24V operating voltage
- Full access to digital lessons and teaching material for up to 20 hours
- Lectures about Modbus RS485 communications
- Integration-ready with industrial simulated systems
- 1m custom USB Type-C™ cable/DC24V 1A PSU 25+ jumper cables
Applications
- Industrial automation
- Conveyor belt management
- Gathering time information for automated labeling
- Real-time monitoring in manufacturing
- Automated Anomaly Detection
- Building automation
- Intelligent roller blinds management
- Energy monitoring and optimization
- Smart sun shields operation
- HVAC systems control
Specifications
- Arduino Opta WiFi
- STM32H747XI Dual Arm® Cortex® processor
- 8x configurable digital / analog (0-10 V) input
- 4x relays (250V AC - 10A) output
- Support 10/100 Ethernet (TCP/IP or Modbus TCP)
- USB-C
- Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® Low Energy
- RS485 half duplex
- Arduino DIN Simul8
- 8 SPST Toggle Switches
- 8 signal lines
- Barrel Plug for power supply
- DIN bar mount
- Input reverse polarity and +24V miswiring protections on all screw terminals
- Arduino DIN Celsius
- TMP236A2DBZR Temperature Sensor
- 24V power lines for the 2 independent heater arrays
- DIN bar mount
- Input reverse polarity and +24V miswiring protections on all screw terminals
- Accessories
- 20cm double-ended cable - white
- 20cm double-ended cable - black
- 20cm double-ended cable - red
- USB-C® Cable
- 24V 1A Power Supply
- Programming languages
- Arduino programming language via any IDE
- IEC-61131-3:
- Ladder Diagram (LD)
- Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
- Structured Text (ST)
- Instruction List (IL)
Kit Contents
- Hardware:
- Arduino DIN Simul8
- Arduino DIN Celsius
- 1m custom USB-C™ cable // DC24V 1A PSU 25+ jumper cables
- Arduino Opta WiFi®
- Software:
- Arduino PLC IDE
- Enhanced Arduino IDE 2
- Arduino Cloud and documents
Videos
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