Arduino PLC Starter Kit [AKX00051] – Includes Opta, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, I/O & 20 Hours of Online Content for Industrial Automation Learning, Plus Integration Cloud

Price: $385.00
(as of Jun 11, 2025 20:42:47 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Explore PLC

Get 20 hours of lessons with the Explore PLC course. Learn about Programmable Logic Controllers, Modbus RS-485 communications, and integration with industrial simulated systems, among other topics.

5 PLC Programming Languages Supported

Program the kit effortlessly using the Arduino PLC IDE. This user-friendly environment simplifies PLC programming for teachers and students. Choose from any of the five IEC programming languages

Enhanced Arduino IDE 2

With PLC Starter Kit you will have an Intro to IEC 61131-3 standard programming languages. However Arduino Opta WiFi, can be programmed and integrated into industrial automation system with IDE 2 too

Cloud-Ready Hardware

Integrate seamlessly with Arduino Cloud services for IoT projects, enabling remote control functionalities for both classroom and real-world scenarios.

The Core of Arduino Opta

At the heart of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit is the Arduino Opta WiFi, already a proven success in industry. This powerful core features the STM32H747XI dual-core Arm Cortex-M7 +M4 MCU.

Integrated System DIN I/O Simulators

Includes a digital input and output simulator, Arduino DIN Simul8, the DIN Celsius custom-designed board featuring eight switches and power control, a resistor array, and temperature sensor.

With the PLC Starter Kit Course: Explore PLC, you get 20 hours of projects and many more tutorials, everything you need to teach programmable logic control in your classroom. Projects include getting started, an introduction to the software, PLC history, communication protocols, digital input simulator learning, networks, and counting – all accessed through one easy-to-use portal connected to the Arduino Cloud.
Programming languages include the Arduino programming language via any IDE, IEC-61131-3: Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Structured Text (ST) & Instruction List (IL).
Hardware includes the Arduino Opta WiFi, STM32H747XI Dual Arm Cortex processor, 8 configurable digital/analog (0-10 V) input, 4 relays 250 V AC – 10A output, Support 10/100 Ethernet (TCP/IP or Modbus TCP), USB-C & cable, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Low Energy, RS485 Half Duplex, Arduino DIN SIMUL8, 8 SPDT Toggle Switches, 8 signal lines, Barrel Plug for power supply, DIN bar mount, Arduino DIN CELSIUS, Temperature Sensor, 24 V power lines for 2 independent heater arrays & 3 20 cm double-ended cables
Educational benefits include pro industrial automation with reliability and power for complex projects; learning content that aligns with the industrial automation curriculum; programming that is easy, approachable, and efficient.
Dive straight into practical applications with Arduino’s signature ease-of-use, flexibility, and a vast library of software.