PLC & Industrial Automation Lab Setup
Industry 4.0 — Ladder Logic to Smart Factory
Industrial automation lab for 20 students using Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi PLCs. Covers ladder logic, HMI design, SCADA, VFD motor control, Profibus, Modbus and Industry 4.0 concepts.
Choose Your Package
All packages designed for 20 students — scalable on request
Starter
Siemens S7-1200 + conveyor trainers for hands-on PLC programming
- Siemens S7-1200 PLC (CPU 1212C) × 5 (4 students/PLC)
- Siemens KTP400 HMI panel × 5
- Mini conveyor belt trainer × 2
- Push button / selector switch panel × 5
- Proximity sensors inductive + optical × 20 sets
- 24V DC power supply × 10
- TIA Portal V17 student licenses × 20
Standard
Multi-brand PLCs + VFD motor control + SCADA + pneumatics
- Everything in Starter
- Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 × 3
- Mitsubishi FX3U-48MT × 2
- VFD (Siemens G120) + 3-phase motor × 4
- Pneumatic trainer (5/2 valve + cylinder) × 2
- Siemens KTP700 HMI × 3
- Factory I/O simulation software × 20
- WinCC SCADA basic licenses × 5
Professional
Industry 4.0 — IIoT gateway, OPC-UA, full SCADA, robotic arm integration
- Everything in Standard
- Siemens S7-1500 (advanced CPU) × 2
- OPC-UA gateway + IIoT edge connector × 2
- Full SCADA server (WinCC Professional) × 1
- Modbus/Profibus/EtherNet-IP analyzer × 2
- Industrial robotic arm (FANUC or YASKAWA training) × 1
- Historian database (SQL + InfluxDB) server × 1
- MES (Manufacturing Execution) demo system × 1
Equipment List
Complete equipment for 20 students — varies by selected package
| Equipment | Qty | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens S7-1200 (CPU 1212C DC/DC/DC) | 5 units | 8 DI, 6 DO, 2 AI, 75KB memory, Profinet, TIA Portal V17+ |
| Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 | 3 units | 10 DI, 6 DO, 2 AI, 10K instruction, Ethernet, RSLogix500 |
| Mitsubishi FX3U-48MT | 2 units | 24 DI, 24 DO transistor, 64K steps, USB programming |
| Siemens S7-1500 (CPU 1512SP) | 2 units | Isochronous, Web server, Motion control, PROFINET IRT |
| DIN Rail + Panel Box (for mounting) | 10 units | Steel enclosure 40×60cm, DIN rail, cable management |
Software & Tools
Included software stack — licensed for each student workstation
Siemens TIA Portal V17+
StudentS7-1200/1500 programming, HMI design, drive config
RSLogix 500 / Studio 5000
StudentAllen-Bradley PLC programming environment
GX Works3 (Mitsubishi)
FreeMitsubishi FX/iQ series programming
Factory I/O
Paid3D PLC simulation with virtual conveyors, sensors, arms
WinCC Basic / SCADA
StudentSCADA runtime and engineering for industrial dashboards
Python + Pymodbus
FreeCustom SCADA scripts, IIoT data collection via Modbus TCP
Curriculum Modules
6 modules from Beginner to Advanced — typically covered in one academic semester
Duration: 1 week
- PLC hardware components
- 24V DC wiring, DIN rail assembly
- Input (sensors) wiring
- Output (relay, transistor) wiring
What Makes This Lab Complete
Multi-brand coverage: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi
VFD + 3-phase motor control with real drives
HMI panels on every 4-student group station
Factory I/O virtual simulation before real hardware
OPC-UA IIoT connectivity for Industry 4.0 training
IEC 61131-3 full: LD, FBD, ST, SFC languages
Infrastructure Requirements
What your institution needs to provide before installation
Room Size
Minimum 1000 sq ft — PLC panels, conveyor trainers, motor test area, student workstations
Power
3-phase 415V supply for VFD/motor test stations; dedicated 24V DC bus for PLC I/O; 20× 5A for student PCs
Electrical Safety
ELCB + MCB on each PLC bench; emergency stop buttons at each station; cable management with ferrules + labels
Networking
Dedicated Profinet/Ethernet subnet; isolated from general internet during live PLC experiments
Ventilation
Good air circulation — VFDs and power supplies generate heat; minimum 1-ton AC per 10 PLC panels
Setup Process
Consultation
Our team reviews your space, budget and learning objectives to recommend the right package.
Procurement
We source all equipment, verify quality and arrange delivery to your institution.
Installation
Our engineers set up all hardware, networking, software and test every workstation.
Training
Faculty training session included — start teaching from day one with our curriculum guide.
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