PLC Advance Course (SIEMENS TIA Portal)
Introduction
The course starts with basic principles and builds your skills up to a final where you will able design, build, and program an industrial project. This practical course gives learners the confidence they need in the workplace when working with PLC systems.Course Outline
Introduction to Advanced Features in TIA Portal
- Overview of new features and enhancements
- Advanced navigation and project management techniques
- Structured programming and reusable blocks (FCs, FBs, DBs)
- Advanced use of SCL (Structured Control Language)
- Advanced use of SCL (Structured Control Language)
- Use of complex data types (UDTs, arrays, structures)
- Advanced screen development (faceplates, templates)
- Complex scripting (VBScript, JavaScript)
- Dynamic screen updates and animations
- Advanced user administration and security settings
- Advanced PROFINET, PROFIBUS & AS-i configurations
- Integrating third-party devices and systems
- OPC UA communication setup and troubleshooting
- TCP/IP, Modbus, and other communication protocols
- Configuring and programming motion control systems
- Integrating and commissioning Siemens drives (SINAMICS) & 3rd Party VFD’s
- Advanced drive parameterization and diagnostics
- Implementing and tuning PID controllers
- Advanced safety programming (F-PLC, F-HMI)
- Safety functions and diagnostics
- Implementing and validating safety circuits
- TIA Portal safety library and standard safety blocks
- Advanced diagnostic tools and techniques
- Real-time diagnostics and system monitoring
- Using trace and data logging for troubleshooting
- System performance optimization
- Advanced use of PLCSIM for simulation
- Virtual commissioning of complete systems
- Testing and validating complex logic
- Project versioning and change management
- Working with multi-user projects
- Integration with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Implementing energy management systems
- Monitoring and optimizing energy consumption
- Integrating energy meters and sensors
- MES and ERP system integration
- Data exchange with SQL databases
- Implementing edge computing solutions
- Creating and using custom libraries
- Implementing advanced tools and add-ons
- Best practices for code reuse and standardization
- Practical examples of complex automation projects
- Industry-specific applications and solutions
- Lessons learned from advanced automation projects
- Hands-on projects and assignments
- Final assessment
Prerequisites
- Solid understanding of basic TIA Portal functionalities
- Prior experience with PLC and HMI programming
- Familiarity with Siemens hardware and industrial communication protocols
Career Prospects / Job Roles
- On completion of this course you will have an Expert level of knowledge of PLC programming.
Ideal For
- Automation engineers familiar to Siemens TIA Portal.
- Engineers familiar with other PLC brands transitioning to Siemens PLCs.
- Anyone interested in learning Expert level programming.
Course Duration
- Approx. 72 Hrs.