Application of Virtual Simulation Technology in Electrical Control and PLC Technology Courses

Abstract

Currently, the practical training teaching in engineering majors generally faces problems such as insufficient hardware resources, aging of practical training equipment, and outdated training technology that lags behind the technological development of enterprises. This is more evident in professional courses with strong practical operability. To improve the current situation in the practical teaching of electrical control and PLC technology courses, where there is no physical operation equipment as the controlled object, virtual simulation technology is introduced into the course teaching. MCGS configuration software is used to establish a simulation model of the production project, replacing the real controlled object to display the control effect. Adopting this teaching method not only compensates for the insufficient training conditions of electrical control and PLC technology courses, but also helps to connect the courses with the subsequent MCGS touch screen engineering project application courses, effectively improving the quality of teaching.