What are all basics I must learn for PLC?

PLC stands for Programmable Logic Controller, which runs on logics. PLC controls it's outputs
through a logical program written by its programmer.

1. So firstly, you should be thorough with logic (Electronic) gates.

2. You should have knowledge of Basics of Electronics
3. You should have knowledge of Basics of Instrumentation
4. You should have knowledge of Basics of Control systems
To write a program, you should have a clear idea of the following:

1. The process of manufacturing the end product. This helps us to go into conditions to

build the logic.
2. The input and outputs. How many number of I/Os and what are they?
3. Other parameters, if any
4. The type of PLC that the client want to use on his factory.
5. Does the client want to deploy SCADA to control the outputs?
6. Does the client have any plans to increase his factory in future?
There may be many more other points to be taken into consideration which may arise while
programming.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, Sowmya.