Siemens TIA Portal PLC

Objectives:

• To be familiar with the setup and management of projects.
• To understand how to setup and make changes to a hardware configuration.
• To understand the structure of a PLC programme and its operation.
• To be able to implement and edit a PLC programme including common blocks: OB, FC, FB, DB.
• To understand the fundamentals of PLC logic instructions in Ladder format.
• To understand and write more complex programming such as structured programming.
• To be able to use the TIA Portal Software suite to be able to determine the cause of PLC and Machine faults.

Features:

SIMATIC S7 1200 & 1500 programmable controller architecture and associated hardware

Network communications

Principles of PLC operation

Systems configuration and I/O Module addressing

Memory areas

Addressing Principles

Data Types

Introduction to TIA Portal

Methods of program representation: Ladder

Block types used within step 7: OB, FC, FB, DB, FB

Common program instruction including Timer, Counter, Move, Set/Reset, POS & NEG edge detect

Introduction to structured programmes - Sequence based approach

Program documentation

Loading, backing up and archiving of programs

SIMATIC TIA Portal fault finding principles

Diagnostics tools and facilities

System maintenance

What sets us apart from other providers is how hands-on our courses are. Our unique facilities are designed to create a practical environment for all levels of personnel. Control 2K provide complimentary training materials, text books where applicable, a buffet lunch and refreshments.