To ensure that our students have the best learning experience in the TIA Portal Basics of Siemens PLC Programming course, we recommend the following minimum prerequisites:
- Basic understanding of electrical concepts and circuitry.
- Familiarity with industrial automation principles.
- Basic computer skills, including navigating Windows operating systems.
- An interest in learning about programmable logic controllers and automation technology.
These prerequisites are meant to provide a foundation upon which the course material will build. They are not intended to exclude interested learners but to ensure that everyone has the necessary background to fully grasp the course content and succeed in their training.
Target Audience for TIA Portal Basics of Siemens PLC Programming
The TIA Portal Basics of Siemens PLC Programming course provides foundational knowledge for professionals involved in industrial automation and control systems.
- Electrical Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Control System Engineers
- Instrumentation Engineers
- Maintenance Technicians
- Industrial Electricians
- Mechanical Engineers with a focus on automation
- Systems Integrators
- Technical Managers overseeing automation projects
- Engineering students specializing in automation or industrial systems
- Technical Consultants in the field of industrial automation
- Process Engineers with an interest in control systems
- Factory Automation Workers seeking to upgrade their skills
- PLC Programmers looking to learn Siemens-specific systems
- Project Managers involved with industrial automation projects
- Operations Technicians working in environments with PLCs
- Manufacturing Supervisors aiming to understand the technical aspects of PLCs
- Technical Sales Professionals in automation and control products
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this TIA Portal Basics of Siemens PLC Programming?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes:
In the TIA Portal Basics of Siemens PLC Programming course, students will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills required to program Siemens PLCs using the TIA Portal software.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand what a PLC is and the advantages it offers in industrial automation.
- Identify the various applications where Siemens PLCs are utilized.
- Recognize the components and architecture of Siemens PLCs, including the different product lines.
- Navigate the basic interface of STEP 7 software within the TIA Portal environment.
- Learnt he fundamentals of PLC programming languages, such as Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, and Structured Text.
- Acquire knowledge on addressing and data types specific to Siemens PLCs, enabling effective programming.
- Create and manage a new project, including setting up tags and variables for a basic PLC program.
- Implement and troubleshoot timers and counters in PLC programs.
- Understand and apply program control instructions and data handling instructions, including memory mapping and data manipulation.
- Configure and program analog input and output modules, and understand the handling of analog signals.
- Gain insights into communication protocols like Profibus, Profinet, and Ethernet, and learn how to configure communication settings within Siemens PLCs.
