Siemens S7 1200/1500, ProfiNet & HMI Level 1
Software: Siemens TIA Portal
PLC Type: Siemens S7 1200
Duration: 5 Days
Pre-requisites: None
Maximum Delegates: 10
Course Price: £1595.00 (exc. VAT)
City & Guilds Accreditation Upgrade: £110.00 (exc. VAT)
Brief Description
- Be able to recognise S7 1200/1500 hardware and be able to replace modules when a fault occurs.
- Be able to operate the TIA Portal software to make it perform certain tasks.
- Understand basic S7 1200/1500 instruction set and be able to make minor modifications to software.
- Be able to backup and restore a PLC program when required.
- Be able to perform basic system diagnostics when a problem occurs.
- Be able to Troubleshoot a ProfiNet network
- Be able to change ProfiNet modules as required.
- Be able to recognise WinCC hardware and be able to replace modules when a fault occurs.
- Be able to operate the WinCC software to make it perform certain tasks.
- Understand basic concept of tags etc and communications with the PLC.
- Be able to backup and restore a WinCC program when required.
- Be able to perform basic system diagnostics when a problem occurs.
Course Content
To fault find a system you need to know EXACTLY how it works
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Am I getting the input to the PLC?
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The Led on the output card means i am getting voltage out right? does it?
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What exactly happens in between? theres more than just a program in the CPU
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How exactly does it scan the program?
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What is this Watchdog Timer? Is it that important?
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Can I use the same output twice? That’s bad programming isn’t it?
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A PLC is a logic controller, so use a logical approach to fault find it.
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What are the 8 simple test points to check?
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The PLC is in RUN, that means theres a program right? does it?
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FORCING a bit and toggling a bit is pretty much the same yeah? depends on which PLC
Then you need to know the specifics
- S7 1200/1500 Family hardware (Basic Specifications)
- Basic Hardware Troubleshooting
- Theory of Operation
- I/O Addressing
- Getting Started with TIA Portal
- Understanding program notation I, Q, T, C,M, D etc.
- Setting Up a Project
- Hardware Configuration
- Program Representation (LAD)
- Program Structure & Logic Block Types
- Basic Instruction Set (Timers, Counters, Flip Flops)
- Local and Global variables
- Data Types and Parameter types
- Data Blocks
- Establishing Online Connections
- Upload and Download Projects
- Diagnostic functions (Module Information / Diagnose Hardware)
- Program Monitoring
- Using Cross Reference function to aid fault finding
- Searching for specific operands and instructions
- Monitor and Modify Variables
- Rewire Function
- Program Documentation (Symbols, Comments)
- Printing Cross Reference / Program Listings etc.
- Enabling advanced diagnostics on High Feature IO Cards, e.g. No 24VDC
- ProfiNet Basics
- Troubleshooting ProfiNet Networks
- Changing ProfiNet Modules
- Getting Started with a WinCC
- How to backup and restore faulty HMI
- Understand Communications Parameters
- Understanding HMI Tag Database
- Troubleshooting a WinCC Application
- Displaying PLC and ProfiNet diagnostics on the HMI
Course Documentation
- TIA PLC and HMI Reference Guide
Course Equipment (per delegate)
- S7 1200 or 1500 PLC
- WinCC HMI
- PC or Laptop
- Simulator
City & Guilds Accreditation Upgrade
City & Guilds Accreditation upgrade is avaliable for this course.
Accreditation cost: £110.00 (exc. VAT)
Reviews
Plc overview with James
Course: 2225
Fantastic course, really friendly and helpful trainer, I now feel much more confident writing and troubleshooting code.
Overall would definitely recommend the course.
Well explained and efficiently executed in an easy to understand format. Thanks James.
- Michael Alfie Blundell (July 25, 2025)
Fantastic Course
Course: 2225
James was patient and very clear with his teaching style – brought our group up to speed with the basics of PLCS in a week.
- Jamie Power (July 25, 2025)
Allen Bradley EAL Level 3Unit
Course: Schneider M221 EcoStruxture Basic
Excellent course, gained a lot of knowledge. The tutors are great and very helpful would highly recommend
- Sam Yeoman (February 14, 2023)
Excellent Course
Course: Siemens S7 1200/1500, ProfiNet & HMI Level 1
Course covered TIA Portal introduction and programming. Instructor has sound knowledge and experience in the field and is able to pass this on. Highly recommended.
- Sean (October 27, 2021)
Great course
Course: Siemens S7 300/400 PLC & Networks Level 2
Very good and in depth course with lots of information we covered a range of PLCs and programs. Mick made it very simple to understand and answered all questions we had. Very knowledgeable and friendly instructor
- Harry Tredaway (October 1, 2021)
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