Educational PLC Training Stations
February 18, 2026 2026-10-08 14:42Educational PLC Training Stations
Educational PLC Training Stations
Complete, ready-to-use training panels for learning PLC programming, drive control, and industrial communication. Two versions - Siemens S7-1200 and Finder OPTA.
Choose the station that fits your curriculum
Classic Siemens S7-1200 or modern Finder OPTA with Arduino ecosystem. Both include a SINAMICS V20 drive and three-phase motor.
PLC Trainer - Siemens
The industrial standard in automation education. TIA Portal, Profinet, online diagnostics.
PLC Trainer - OPTA
Modern IoT/Industry 4.0 platform. Program in Arduino IDE, PLC IDE, or Codesys.
Online course package included
Every station comes with a ControlByte online course package - your team learns independently, at their own pace, with no external training costs.
Siemens Course Package
For the S7-1200 version. Programming in TIA Portal, Profinet configuration, diagnostics and practical projects - exactly what your maintenance department needs.
SIEMENS S7-1200 VERSIONCodesys Course Package
For the Finder OPTA version. Programming in Codesys, Arduino IDE, Modbus communication - preparing your team for Industry 4.0 deployments.
FINDER OPTA VERSIONWhat's included in each station
Top-quality industrial components - ready to work from day one.
Siemens S7-1200 version
- Siemens S7-1200 CPU 1212FC DC/DC/DC (G2)
- Siemens signal module SM 1223 (DI/DO)
- Siemens SIRIUS 3RT motor protection
- Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD (0.37-0.75 kW)
- Three-phase motor 0.37 kW / 400 V
- Control push buttons (START, STOP, selector switch)
- Indicator lights (green, red)
- DIN rail, terminals, Profinet cabling
- Mounting panel with labels
- Technical documentation + lab exercises
Finder OPTA version
- 3× Finder OPTA PLC (Arduino-compatible)
- Expansion modules MOD1 / MOD2 / MOD3
- 3× contactors K1, K2, K3
- Finder relay K4
- Network analyzer (Modbus RS485)
- Siemens SINAMICS V20 VFD (0.37-0.75 kW)
- Three-phase motor 0.37 kW / 400 V
- Push buttons START / STOP / RESET / L-R + E-STOP
- DIN rail, terminals, wiring
- Technical documentation + lab exercises
Version comparison
Detailed technical specification of both training stations.
| Parameter | Siemens S7-1200 | Finder OPTA |
|---|---|---|
| PLC Controller | ||
| CPU | S7-1200 CPU 1212FC (G2) | 3× Finder OPTA |
| Programming environment | TIA Portal | Arduino IDE / PLC IDE / Codesys |
| Programming languages | LAD, FBD, SCL | C++, LD, FBD, ST, IL, SFC |
| Digital inputs | 8 DI (CPU) + 8 DI (SM) | 8 DI × 3 modules |
| Digital outputs | 6 DO (CPU) + 8 DO (SM) | 4 relay × 3 modules |
| Analog inputs | 2 AI (0-10V, built-in) | Yes (via expansions) |
| Communication | ||
| Profinet | ✓ | - |
| Modbus TCP/RTU | ✓ | ✓ |
| IO-Link | ✓ (with module) | ✓ (with module) |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | - | ✓ |
| Analog signals | ||
| 0-10 V | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4-20 mA | ✓ | ✓ |
| PT100 / PT1000 | ✓ | ✓ |
| PTC / NTC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermocouple | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drive system | ||
| Variable frequency drive | Siemens SINAMICS V20 | Siemens SINAMICS V20 |
| Motor | 3-phase 0.37 kW / 400 V | 3-phase 0.37 kW / 400 V |
| Network analyzer | - | ✓ (Modbus RS485) |
| Safety & panel | ||
| E-STOP (mushroom button) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Control push buttons | START / STOP / selector | START / STOP / RESET / L-R |
| Labels and terminal markings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional | ||
| Contactors | Siemens SIRIUS | 3× K1-K3 + Finder relay K4 |
| Documentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lab exercises | ✓ | ✓ |
| Net price | €2,490 | €2,990 |
A ready-made station instead of months of preparation
Save time and money - we deliver a complete training panel ready to plug in and teach.
Ready-made exercises
A set of lab exercises tailored to automation and mechatronics curricula.
Real components
No simulations - a real PLC, VFD, motor, and sensors. Students work with industrial-grade equipment.
Plug & Play
Just connect the power supply. The panel is wired, tested, and ready to teach from day one.
Safety
E-STOP button, motor protection, and low-voltage control circuits. Safe for students.
Industrial communication
Profinet, Modbus, IO-Link, analog signals 0-10V, 4-20mA, PT100 - all in one station.
Compact design
All components on a single DIN rail panel. Easy to transport, store, and deploy in any lab.
Test, configure, learn
Full support for the most popular industrial protocols and signal types.
Profinet
Real-time Ethernet communication
Modbus TCP/RTU
Universal industrial protocol
IO-Link
Smart sensor communication
Analog signals
0-10V · 4-20mA · PT100 · PT1000 · PTC/NTC · Thermocouples
Order your PLC Trainer
We manufacture and deliver training stations tailored to your needs. Custom component configurations and exercises available. Volume discounts for bulk orders.
- contact@controlbyte.tech
- +48 785 928 743
- controlbyte.tech
- ControlByte - Educational Training Station Manufacturer
- Discounts from 3 stations
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