Siemens TIA Portal: PLC Ladder Logic & WinCC HMI Design

Name: Siemens TIA Portal: PLC Ladder Logic & WinCC HMI Design
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A hands on, project based course on HMI Design and PLC Programming in Ladder Logic using Siemens TIA Portal

Created byDarius Kruger

Last updated 11/2024

English

What you'll learn

The basics of Siemens TIA Portal
How to program a PLC using Ladder Logic
The fundamentals of WinCC HMI/SCADA Design
How to simulate your PLC code and HMI Designs
Hands on Project: Together we will design a control system, program it, design the HMI, and simulate the functionality of the system.

Course content

7 sections • 69 lectures • 15h 30m total length

Introduction2:42
A Project Based Approach0:52
Disclaimer1:08

TIA Project & Hardware Setup10:24
Hardware Simulation Setup7:43
Physical IO Tagging13:03
Siumulated IO Tagging24:56
Function Block Programming: Motor Handling 128:43
Function Block Programming: Motor Handling 215:33
Function Block Programming: Analog Input Handling 18:29
Function Block Programming: Analog Input Handling 219:13
Function Block Programming: Actuator Handling34:35
Calling Our Function Blocks15:05
Finite State Machines5:31
Explore finite state machines in PLC programming, showing how to structure a main program sequence with function calls, OB and FC blocks, and Mealy vs Moore state behavior.
Main Sequence: Wait For User Inputs21:46
Main Sequence: Go To Station 129:25
Main Sequence: Interim Finite State Machine Testing4:57
Main Sequence: Go To Stations 2,3 & 425:37
Fault Handling: Fault Sequence 131:46
Fault Handling: Fault Sequence 29:13
(Advanced) Fault Handling: Sensor Sequence Error32:12
Train Motion Simulation Code: Position Sensor Activation22:11
Train Motion Simulation Code: Position, Speed & Acceleration 111:30
Train Motion Simulation Code: Position, Speed & Acceleration 229:22
Final Odds & Ends20:38
System Initialization6:54
Program Flow Control
PLC Programming

Position Sensors17:47
Adding Graphics15:30
Simulation Control Panel Explained1:17
Simulation Control Panel21:05
Operator Control & Info Panel16:27
Finalizing our HMI Layout12:43
Finalize the hmi layout by adding three screens, navigation buttons, aligned panels, and a vibration slider to simulate input, with a train view and alarm view for charts and faults.
Button Linking 116:22
Link the hmi to the plc program in tia portal by configuring button on/off events to set or reset fail bits in plc tags, using the hardware simulation db. Test with hmi simulation to verify live interaction and automatic generation of hmi tags.
Button Linking 215:54
Analog Slider Configuration14:51
IO Field Configuration10:59
Text Lists22:26
Graphic Animations19:15
Trend View Configuration9:44
Alarm View Configuration 118:40
Alarm View Configuration 218:25
Train Motion Animation8:36
HMI Design

Debugging our Selector Switches 118:20
Debug and verify our plc ladder logic and hmi simulations by testing safety features, wiring tag links, and correcting switch polarities to ensure reliable selector switch behavior.
Debugging & Upgrading our Simulation Enable Selector Switch9:47
Debugging our Selector Switches 212:45
Relink the selector switches by updating the tag links, polarity, and digital inputs in the PLC and HMI to ensure correct fault handling and feedback.
Debugging our Simulation Mode PLC Code15:48
Setting Default Data Block Values12:38
Updating our "Wait for UI" PLC Code14:45
Update plc ladder logic in the TIA Portal to implement 4050 initialize state, 10-second delay, and wait-for-user-input, fix fault handling, and write train position and rounded position for display.
Updating our "Initialize" PLC Code 112:36
Updating our "Initialize" PLC Code 214:25
Our First Simulated Train Run11:43
Debugging our Train Speed Simulation Code9:11
Debug and fix train speed initialization in a PLC ladder logic project; clear speed when motor is off and brakes are engaged, ensuring zero speed and proper ramp from zero.
Debugging our Vibration Transmitter5:13
Debugging our Sensor Sequence Error Code13:43
Debugging our Decceleration Simulation11:46
Test Runs With Simulation Mode Disabled16:16
Tune speed profiles in a Siemens tia portal wincc hmi by adjusting axis ranges, max speed and acceleration, and test train runs across stations using charts and live parameter changes.
Testing Fault Codes 16:45
Testing Fault Codes 215:52
Testing Fault Codes 313:18
Test fault codes in a Siemens TIA Portal simulation, focusing on sensor sequence errors and train overrun, by simulating unhealthy sensors and verifying brake and motor feedback.
Testing Fault Codes 44:39
Our System Works! (Final Functional Test)3:12
Simulate the System you have Built

Requirements

If you are an absolute beginner, it is recommended that you take my intoductory course "Ladder Logic PLC Programming for Beginners" before doing this course, but it is not mandatory.
Access to TIA portal is advantageous if you would like to write the code with me.

Description

Unlock the realm of Ladder Logic PLC programming mastery with this comprehensive course!

Check out the free preview of Lecture 67 of this course to get a preview of the simulated system we will be building together!!

Led by an Electrical Engineer with extensive experience, this course is designed to empower you with the essential skills needed to emerge as a proficient PLC Ladder Logic Developer, specializing in Siemens technologies and TIA Portal.

Course Highlights:

PLC & HMI Setup in TIA Portal: Acquire hands-on experience in setting up PLC and HMI hardware configurations using Siemens TIA Portal.
Ladder Logic PLC Programming: Dive into the intricacies of Ladder Logic programming, mastering the art of crafting efficient and robust code for industrial control systems.
WinCC HMI Design: Unleash your creativity in Human Machine Interface (HMI) design through in-depth exploration of WinCC, ensuring a seamless interface for control systems.
Simulation & Debugging: Sharpen your troubleshooting skills with simulated environments, enabling you to identify and rectify potential issues efficiently.

Guided Project Approach: Embark on a project-based learning journey, constructing a real-world control system without the need for physical hardware. This simulated project encompasses:

Scoping & Functional Design Specification: Define the requirements and functionality of the control system.
Input/Output Definition & Tagging: Gain proficiency in defining inputs/outputs and effective tagging for streamlined operation.
Ladder Logic PLC Code Writing: Translate design concepts into functional Ladder Logic PLC code.
HMI System Design: Craft an intuitive Human Machine Interface for seamless user interaction.
Complete Simulation & Virtual Commissioning: Validate your system through comprehensive simulation and virtual commissioning.

Upon completion, you'll possess the skills required to embark on a fulfilling career in Control, Automation, or PLC programming. The course utilizes Siemens TIA Portal as the development environment, and you are encouraged actively participate in the development process by writing your own code in parallel with me. Notably, most of the skills acquired are transferable to various PLC brands, broadening your professional versatility.

Enroll now and elevate your expertise in PLC programming, Siemens technology, and HMI design!

Check out the free preview of Lecture 67 of this course to get a preview of the simulated system we will be building together!!

Who this course is for:

Electrical Engineers
Automation Engineers
Engineering Students
Control System Engineers
PLC Programmers
Anybody looking to get started with PLC programming
Anybody interested in HMI Design
Anybody who wants to learn ladder logic
Anybody who is interested in learning Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens TIA Portal: PLC Ladder Logic & WinCC HMI Design

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Introduction3 lectures • 5min

Designing Our Control System Concept6 lectures • 30min

PLC Programming23 lectures • 7hr 9min

HMI Design16 lectures • 4hr

Simulating & Debugging Our System19 lectures • 3hr 43min

Conclusion1 lecture • 3min

Test Your Skills: Practise Assignment/Further Dev. Suggestions1 lecture • 1min

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