PLC programming Tia Portal Siemens

Getting familiar with Industrial Automation as PLCs are one segment of industrial automation

This is introduction to the Siemens software for programming PLCs

Programming of PLCs is impossible without having basic knowledge on IP addresses and protocols

In depth practical example of Profinet "device name" which is very often overlooked, but it's more important than the IP address

Detailed explanation and practical examples of all important data types. Range of data that can be placed in a certain data type

Getting to know with different PLC families, what are Digital input and output cards, as well as Analog input and output cards and what is their purpose.
Introduction to PLC languages and availability of languages based on a chosen PLC unit

Difference between sinking and sourcing digital input and output cards.
Important when choosing which card to buy and connect to sensors and actuators

How to add and configure Digital input and output cards. The lecture shows how to connect sensors to the card and and tie it to the PLC input/output address

In this lecture we write first simple PLC program together. I explain Normally Open and Normally Closed contacts from an electrical point of view as well as automation point of view, which work together. Everything is explained using drawings and programming from the very beginning

I show how to setup and use PLCSim simulator and go through variants of NO and NC contact examples from a previous lecture

Strategic way to program all Digital inputs and outputs, that leads to a very structural PLC program.
Tips and tips on why is this the best method to program digital inputs and outputs

This lesson teaches you what is a self-holding contact, when and how to use it. Everything is showed using strategic programming of DI and DO. Program is simulated for better understanding

Lecture shows custom made electrical drawing for connecting pushbutton and emergency pushbutton to Digital input card. It is explain how to take voltage from your wall socket, convert it to DC current to be usable for PLC.

Time on Delay Timer and its parameters are explained.  Practical example is given and explained

Time of Delay Timer and its parameters are explained.  Practical example is given and explained

Pulse Timer and its parameters are explained.  Practical example is given and explained
Tips and tricks about this timer are explained

Lecture shows custom made electrical drawing for connecting level switch and a contactor for pump control (used in previous lecture examples) to Digital input card.

Introduction to Proximity sensors (PNP and NPN).

Lecture shows custom made electrical drawing for connecting PNP and NPN proximity sensors (used in previous lecture examples) to  Sinking/Sourcing Digital input card.

This is your first programming task that can be completed just based on previously explained lectures

This tutorial teaches you how to connect electrical components (given in the task) to PLC and power source.
Simplified electrical drawings are provided

In this lecture you will be shown how to create project from start, and do programming for first part of the task.
Simulation of program code is also provided

In this lecture you are shown how to program and test the second part of the project task. You can also download the solution in a form of pdf file

Introduction to Star and Delta connection, how to read motor nameplate, and how to tell if motor can be connected to Star or to Delta connection

Here we learn some basic differences between Star and Delta connection.
Proofs that Star-Delta connection is an effective way to reduce starting currents

Description of a project task
Electrical connection diagram of Star Delta starter is explained

Programming the solution and simulation of a program

Count up counter and its parameters are explained.  Practical example is given and explained - PLC program example and interaction with SCADA system

Count down counter and its parameters are explained. Practical example is given and explained - PLC program example and interaction with SCADA system