Matrix TSL Automatics provides hands-on training in pneumatics and automation systems using real components adapted for classroom learning.
Matrix TSL Automatics Overview
Flexible PLC & Pneumatics Training with Matrix Automatics
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The Matrix TSL Automatics range is designed to simplify the teaching of pneumatics and automation, while also providing a powerful platform for PLC programming and control. Built with industry-standard components adapted for education, Automatics allows students to move from foundational concepts to advanced automation applications using real hardware and software.
This video demonstrates how instructors can integrate PLC programming into their curriculum using multiple flexible approaches—whether introducing basic control concepts or developing advanced programming skills aligned with industry practices.
The Control Add-On Kit enhances the Automatics Essentials system by introducing a powerful PLC, sensors, and solenoid valves. This setup allows students to directly control pneumatic hardware using software-based programming.
- Develop skills in reading sensors and switches
- Control pneumatic circuits through software commands
- Understand digital vs. analog signals
- Use flowcharts to visualize logic and decision-making
- Program sequences, loops, and feedback systems
Two curriculum levels are included: one focused on pre-programmed control, and another introducing students to writing their own PLC programs.
For programs that want to align with specific manufacturers, the Automatics system can be expanded using a PLC bracket and input/output modules. This allows connection to a wide range of industry-standard PLCs, including:
- Siemens
- Mitsubishi
- Allen-Bradley
- Omron
- Other leading PLC platforms
Students can then program using ladder logic or manufacturer-specific software, gaining experience that directly translates to real-world automation environments.
As an educational partner of Siemens, Matrix TSL also offers a dedicated S7-1200 PLC training add-on. This solution includes:
- Siemens PLC hardware
- Industry-standard programming software
- Curriculum aligned to Siemens automation systems
This option provides students with hands-on experience using one of the most widely used PLC platforms in modern industry.
Whether introducing basic control concepts or delivering advanced PLC programming, the Matrix Automatics range offers flexible, scalable solutions to meet the needs of secondary, postsecondary, and workforce training programs.
With modular hardware, structured curriculum, and compatibility with multiple PLC platforms, educators can design training that aligns with industry standards and workforce demands.
