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Hello Experts............!! i have a question that many student want to learn PLC and too much interested to work with PLC.. but they are poor and cant afford to purchase PLC .. is there anyway that they learn ladder logic because every software require PLC controller to program and to see simulation.. please give me solution to help them .. Thanks......

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do you have particular platform in mind (this is Siemens forum) or you are looking for general help to get acquainted with PLCs and the common languages? there are different options, for example you could try getting something that is free to download and has a built in simulator (Zelio for example, it has both ladder and function block but this is just a "smart relay" not full featured PLC). you can get most of the software for free to try (time expires) or cut down version (certain features disabled). if you can, the best bet it still to work on real hardware. that means looking for starter kits or buying low price hardware on eBay or places like this (when someone has something kicking around). if it is not affordable, you may try to volunteer for example at automation/integration company to learn the ropes and get access to real software/hardware. sometimes there are free seminars etc. good luck...
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please give me link for any simulator that is free. i listen that logo simulator is best simulator for learning..... please provide me link for any simulator that is very useful..

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Not sure about siemens but schneider software I mentioned can be downloaded from their website: http://www2.schneider-electric.com/corporate/en/products-services/automation-control/download/download-documents-iframe.page?URL=http://www.global-download.schneider-electric.com/RepositorySchneider/Index.nsf/DisplayProductDocumentation%3FOpenAgent%26L=EN%26App=Schneider%26p=531%26c=60,61,63,64,65,30 or direct link to light version: http://www.global-download.schneider-electric.com/852578CD005D7452/all/613F0ED4A980257D8525795200611860/$File/sr2sft01_v4_5_light.zip

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is it simulator?? that will work without PLC...??? am gona downloading....

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