This fast paced three day course assumes the student has a basic knowledge of programming PLCs and focuses on how to use TIA Portal Step 7 Professional software to create a complete PLC system. The focus includes configuration of the Siemens S7-1500 PLC hardware, PROFINET configuration, programming using ladder logic and basic diagnostic functions.

Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Cost: $1300

Topics:

S7 Family Hardware Overview
TIA Portal Project and Portal Views
Configuring the S7-1500 PLC Hardware
Configuring a PROFINET Network
S7-1500 Addressing & Memory
Using Various Programming Methods (Linear, Partitioned, Structured)
Using Basic Instruction Set (Contacts, Coils, Timers, Counters)
How To Use Function (FC) & Function Block (FB)
Using IEC Functions & Function Blocks
Using Libraries
Using Simatic Automation Tool
Data Block Usage & Data Types
Understanding the Most Used Organization Blocks
Analog Value Processing
Monitoring Logic & Using Watch Tables
Use of Trace
Online Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Use of PLCSIM Simulation Tool
Using the Integrated Web Server on the PLC
Using a Multi-Instance Function Block (Time Permitting)

Prerequisite: Basic Understanding of PLCs, Successful Completion of Siemens Basics of PLCs Online

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