Siemens PLC Basics: Introduction to Programming & Configuration

A Siemens PLC course for beginners. Learn the S7-1200, S7-300, and S7-1500 PLCs and how to work in TIA Portal.
OVERVIEW

About this course

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Time to complete
14
lessons
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Skill Level
Beginner
Certificate Awarded by
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Why Enroll in This Course?

Siemens PLCs are used in plants all over the world. The S7-1200 is common on small machines. The S7-300 and S7-1500 run larger systems. All of them are programmed in TIA Portal or STEP 7.

This Siemens PLC training has 14 lessons. You start with the S7-1200 and learn how to choose the right model. You look at the ET 200SP. You compare the S7-300 and S7-1500 and see the S7-400 racks. Then you work with the software. You learn the difference between STEP 7 Basic and Professional and how to install TIA Portal. In the last part you configure a redundant S7-300 PLC. You also connect an S7-1200 to OPC UA and use GSD files.

This course is part of our PLC programming courses. With a RealPars membership, you get this Siemens PLC course and all our other courses. When you finish, you get a certificate from RealPars.

Ideal for you if...

  • You are new to Siemens PLCs.
  • You want to know the difference between Siemens PLC models.
  • You need to install and use TIA Portal.
  • You want to fix common STEP 7 and TIA Portal problems.

Skills you'll gain

  • Choose the right S7-1200 PLC for a job.
  • Explain the difference between S7-300 and S7-1500 PLCs.
  • Install TIA Portal and open older projects.
  • Configure a redundant S7-300 PLC.
  • Connect an S7-1200 PLC to OPC UA.
CURRICULUM

Journey to Mastery

Introduction to Siemens PLCs and Modules
Understanding Siemens PLC Models and Their Differences
Software Tools
Advanced Configuration and Integration
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