All you need to start programming with PLCnext Technology right away:
- Where to get the tools
- How to prepare your workbench
- How to create a first project
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.
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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 - Find ready to go libraries for the most common use cases in our PLCnext Store
Compatible with a PLCnext Control running on firmware 2019.x
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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
- Download the PLCnext Technology C++ Toolchain and SDK
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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
- Find many useful examples on our PLCnext GitHub Channel
Compatible with PLCnext Control running on firmware 1.x or 2019.x
New features will only be available with firmware 2019.x.
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Getting the tools
- Download PLCnext Technology Developer Tools for Visual Studio 2015 and 2017
- Download PLCnext Engineer from the Phoenix Contact website
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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#
- Find many useful examples on our PLCnext GitHub Channel
Compatible with firmware 1.x only!
An update for firmware 2019.x will be available soon.
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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
