Learn OMRON-CX-PROGRAMMER with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Learning Path
Understand PLC basics
Learn ladder logic and timers
Study Omron memory areas
Practice communications (FINS, Ethernet/IP)
Master debugging and simulation tools
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Ladder basics
Week 2: Symbols & I/O Tables
Week 3: FBs and ST language
Week 4: Networking and FINS
Week 5: PID and advanced control
Interview Questions
Explain CIO, DM, and HR memory areas.
How do you configure I/O modules?
What is FINS and how is it used?
Explain online editing in CX-Programmer.
How do you implement PID in Omron PLC?
Cheat Sheet
CIO 0.00 = Input bits
DM = Data memory
TIM/CT = timers & counters
CX-Simulator for testing
FINS commands for PLC communication
Books
Omron PLC Programming Handbook
Industrial Automation with Omron Systems
Ladder Logic for Engineers
Factory Automation using Omron CX-One
PLC Networking with FINS and Ethernet/IP
Tutorials
Getting started with CX-Programmer
Creating Ladder logic for beginners
Using CX-Simulator
Networking Omron PLCs with FINS
Debugging and online editing
Official Docs
https://www.ia.omron.com/support/
https://www.ia.omron.com/products/family/1193/
Community Links
Omron automation forums
PLC Talk community
Omron YouTube training
Reddit PLC communities
Global Omron technical groups
Community Support
Omron Automation Forums
PLC Talk Omron section
Reddit r/PLC
StackOverflow PLC tags
Omron regional training centers