This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern industrial automation systems with a focus on Siemens PLCs and their programming using the TIA Portal software. The course covers both hardware and software aspects of Siemens PLCs, from the fundamentals of industrial automation to advanced techniques in PLC programming and system integration. The participants will gain hands-on experience in creating, configuring, and troubleshooting automation systems, as well as learn to integrate sensors, actuators, and communication protocols for real-world industrial applications.
By the end of the course, participants will:
Understand the basic principles of modern industrial automation and communication systems used in the industry, with a focus on Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and SCADA.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Siemens PLC hardware, including the SIMATIC S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1200 controllers.
Become proficient in programming Siemens PLCs using the TIA Portal software, including configuration, symbolic addressing, and program block creation.
Master the use of logical, numerical, and arithmetic operations in PLC programming, and understand how to manipulate data within PLC systems.
Learn how to design, configure, and implement industrial automation systems, including integrating sensors, actuators, and communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, and Modbus.
Develop troubleshooting and debugging skills to efficiently diagnose and resolve issues in PLC programs.
Introduction to Industrial Automation:
Overview of automation tools and communication technologies in modern industrial systems, with emphasis on control and monitoring using DCS and SCADA.
PLC Hardware Overview:
Study of Siemens SIMATIC S7 controllers and their modules (S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200), focusing on the design and integration of control systems.
Programming with TIA Portal:
Learning to use the TIA Portal software for programming Siemens PLCs, including project creation, hardware configuration, and software integration.
PLC Programming Fundamentals:
Study and practice of binary, numerical, and arithmetic operations, along with function blocks for automation tasks. Participants will develop the skills to address real-world problems with logic and mathematical functions.
Data Storage and Management:
Understanding how to organize and store data within the PLC using data blocks, including working with standard and custom function blocks.
Advanced Automation Techniques:
Handling analog signals, integrating sensor technologies, and learning about real-time control and measurement techniques in industrial automation.
Communication Protocols:
Practical knowledge of communication tools such as Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, and OPC, and how they are used to connect PLCs with other devices and systems.
Troubleshooting and Debugging:
Practical exercises on how to find and resolve errors in PLC programs, using tools within the TIA Portal to debug and optimize automation systems.
Engineers and technicians working in industrial automation.
Individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal software.
Professionals aiming to integrate and optimize automation systems in manufacturing or process industries.
Basic understanding of electrical engineering or automation principles is recommended but not required.
Modern Industrial Automation
Overview of current automation and communication tools in industry.
Introduction to DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition).
PLC Hardware (Siemens)
Introduction to the SIMATIC S7 family: S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1200 controllers.
Detailed review of the construction of S7-300 controllers and additional modules.
TIA Portal Software
Overview of TIA Portal software for programming Siemens PLCs.
Integration and setup of hardware in TIA Portal.
Creating and Configuring a Project
Basics of designing a system based on Siemens PLCs.
The process of configuring hardware and system setup.
Architecture and Editing Program Blocks
Structure of program blocks in TIA Portal.
Creating and modifying function blocks.
Symbols and Symbolic Addressing
Basics of using symbols and symbolic addressing in PLC programming.
Binary Operations
Basics of logical operations: AND, OR, NOT.
Applying logical operations in Siemens PLCs.
Numerical Operations
Operations with numbers: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
Arithmetic Functions
Introduction to functions that perform arithmetic operations and data manipulation.
Comparison, Selection, and Data Transfer Functions (Move)
Using functions for comparison, selection, and transferring data between variables.
Measurement and Control in Industrial Automation
Application of sensor technologies for measuring parameters and controlling processes.
Data Storage in Data Blocks
Overview of data organization and storage in data blocks in Siemens PLCs.
Functions and Function Blocks
Using standard and user-defined function blocks for solving common automation tasks.
Triggers, Counters, and Timers
Basics of working with triggers, counters, and timers for implementing logical operations.
Troubleshooting and Debugging PLC Programs
Methods of debugging and diagnostics, finding and fixing issues in PLC code.
Analog Signal Processing
Principles of processing analog signals and integrating analog sensors and actuators into the system.
Communication and Integration Tools
Overview of data transmission technologies: Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, OPC, and others.