Programming

Getting started: Programming

All you need to start programming with PLCnext Technology right away:

Note: For some steps in the tutorials you'll need connection to a PLCnext Control.

Compatible with PLCnext Control running on firmware 1.x or 2019.x
New features will only be available with firmware 2019.x.

Getting the tools
Download PLCnext Engineer 2019.0 LTS from the Phoenix Contact website - it's completely free-of-charge now!
Creating a first project
These two short Tutorial videos will guide you through the first steps

Compatible with a PLCnext Control running on firmware 2019.x

Getting the tools
- Download the PLCnext Technology C++ Toolchain and SDK
  (pick the versions for your operating system)
- Watch the Tutorial video on installing the C++ toolchain for Windows or
- Watch the Tutorial video on installing the C++ toolchain for Linux
Creating a first project
- Watch the Tutorial video on setting up a first C++ project
- Refer to the PLCnext Technology User Manual: Chapter 6.2.3 - Creating a new C++ project

Compatible with PLCnext Control running on firmware 1.x or 2019.x
New features will only be available with firmware 2019.x.

Getting the tools
- Download PLCnext Technology Developer Tools for Visual Studio 2015 and 2017
- Download PLCnext Engineer from the Phoenix Contact website
Creating a first project
- Watch the Tutorial Videos on programming and debugging with C# on PLCnext Technology
- Read the User Manual Chapter 7 on how to create function blocks and functions with C#

Compatible with firmware 1.x only!
An update for firmware 2019.x will be available soon.

Getting the tools
- Download PLCnext Engineer from the Phoenix Contact website
- Download PC Worx Target for Simulink 1.3x from the Phoenix Contact website
Creating a first project
- Watch the Tutorial video on how to install and use PC Worx Target for Simulink
- If needed, watch the Tutorial video on how the implement an External Mode with PC Worx Target for Simulink