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Python for Automation Engineers Mini-Course

Want to learn Python and apply it in industrial automation? This free mini-course is the perfect starting point.In 4 short text-based lessons you will learn:• Why Python is today an essential tool...

  • 4 lessons
  • 2 hours recordings
  • Beginner
InstructorMSc. Matthew Kurantowicz, ControlByte

What you will learn

  • Why Python is an essential tool for every modern automation engineer
  • Python syntax basics: variables, loops, functions, dicts and file handling
  • How to communicate with a PLC over Modbus TCP using the pymodbus library
  • How to read tags from a Siemens S7-1500 via OPC UA with the asyncua library
  • How to write your own monitoring and process data logging scripts

Course curriculum

4 lessons · ok. 2 hours · 4 modules

1. Python in Industrial Automation1 lesson
  1. Why Python is Essential for Automation Engineers
2. Python Basics - From Zero to Your First Script1 lesson
  1. Python Syntax Basics for Automation Engineers
3. PLC Communication over Modbus TCP - Python and pymodbus1 lesson
  1. Python + Modbus TCP: Reading and Writing PLC Data
4. OPC UA with Python - Read a Siemens S7-1500 in 30 Lines1 lesson
  1. Python OPC UA: Reading Tags from a Siemens S7-1500

O kursie

Want to learn Python and apply it in industrial automation? This free mini-course is the perfect starting point.

In 4 short text-based lessons you will learn:

• Why Python is today an essential tool for every automation engineer

• Python syntax basics - variables, loops, functions and file handling

• How to communicate with a PLC over Modbus TCP using the pymodbus library

• How to read live data from a Siemens S7-1500 via OPC UA

Every lesson includes ready-to-run code examples you can try immediately.

🚀 Want more? This mini-course is just a taste of the full "Python Programming Basics for Automation Engineers" course, where you will master the complete technology stack: Modbus, OPC UA, Snap7, pandas, HTML reports, dashboards and a complete Factory Data Analyzer project.

👉 Check out the full course here: https://controlbyte.tech/python-basics-course/

Who it is for

  • Automation engineers who want to learn Python
  • PLC programmers and technicians with no Python experience
  • Engineers who want to integrate PLCs with IT systems and data pipelines
  • Anyone who wants to save time on data analysis and reporting

Wymagania

  • No requirements - the course is designed for complete Python beginners
  • A computer with internet access
  • Optional: a PLC or Modbus simulator for hands-on practice

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