CLICK PLUS PLC

Overview

For PLC learning, an AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS PLC was chosen with some versatile I/O cards to demonstrate analog and digital I/O.

Resources

General PLC Learning

• Courses
  • AutomationDirect Free Online PLC training
• Topics
  • Ladder Logic Basics
  • Programming a State Machine in Ladder Logic

CLICK PLUS Resources

• CLICK Software
• CLICK Online Help
• CLICK User Manual
• CLICK Videos
• Programming The CLICK/CLICK PLUS
• AutomationDirect CLICK PLC examples page

PLC System: MFX1

Purchased 4/13/2025 - $488.50

• Power Supply C0-01AC
  • CLICK AC power supply, 100-240 VAC nominal input, 24 VDC nominal output, 1.3A continuous.
  • C0-01AC - AutomationDirect
  • $63.00

• CPU C2-03CPU-2
  • CLICK PLUS PLC, 24 VDC required, (2) option slots, WiFi LAN/Bluetooth, Ethernet, serial and microB-USB ports, battery backup, microSD card slot, no on-board I/O.
  • C2-03CPU-2 - AutomationDirect
  • $255.00

• Wi-Fi Antenna SE-ANT210
  • STRIDE whip/straight 2.4 GHz WiFi antenna, IP65, connector mount. For use with SE-SL3011-WF VPN router and CLICK PLUS PLCs.
  • SE-ANT210 - AutomationDirect
  • $10.50

• I/O Card C2-14DR
  • CLICK PLUS discrete combo module, Input: 8-point, 24 VDC, sinking/sourcing, Output: 6-point, 6-240 VAC/6-27 VDC, relay, (6) Form A (SPST) relays, 1A/point. Removable terminal block included.
  • C2-14DR - AutomationDirect
  • $70.00

• I/O Card C2-08D1-6V
  • CLICK PLUS discrete/analog combo module, Analog Input: 4-channel, voltage, Analog Output: 2-channel, voltage, Discrete Input: 4-point, sinking/sourcing, Discrete Output: 4-point, sinking.
  • C2-08D1-6V - AutomationDirect
  • 90.00
  • NOTE: There are no ZIPLink pre-wired PLC connection cables and modules for the Analog Option Slot Modules (cannot mix discrete I/O and analog I/O signals in a ZIPLink cable).
  • Wiring Notes
    • The C2 outputs require 24v to the +V and Common C2 terminals
    • You can use a separate voltage power supply for the load device, but need to tie the grounds