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An Introduction to Ladder Logic Programming in Siemens TIA Portal
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An Introduction to Ladder Logic Programming in Siemens TIA Portal

In this course, we will cover Siemens ladder logic instructions from the basic instructions such as contacts and coils to counters, timers, and mathematical instructions.

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Course overview

In this course, we will cover Siemens ladder logic instructions from the basic instructions such as contacts and coils to counters, timers, and mathematical instructions. 

By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the TIA Portal programming environment, have a complete understanding of basic Siemens ladder logic instructions, and have the ability to use these instructions to program simple process applications. 

To follow this course it is helpful to have a basic understanding of various industrial components such as devices, discrete and analog sensors, and actuators.

This Siemens introductory PLC programming course is good for anyone getting into industrial automation or for those of you who are looking for a refresher.

Course content

Introduction to the course

  • ► Introduction to the course | 01:44

Ladder Logic Instructions

  • ► Creating a Project and Adding Devices in Siemens Tia Portal | 04:28
  • ► NO, NC, Coil  Instructions | 11:02
  • ► Set and Reset Coils | 5:03
  • ► Timers - TP, TON, TOF, TONR | 12:34
  • ► Counters - CTU, CTD | 04:37
  • ► Compare and limit Instructions | 21:53
  • ► Move Operations | 07:15
  • ► Math Operations | 06:13
  • ⇥ Review Quiz | Ladder Logic Instructions

Hands on Project

  • ► Project Introduction | 01:35
  • ► Ladder Logic Program Development & Simulation| 11:30

Course Conclusions

  • ▶︎ Course Conclusions | 01:23
About the instructor

I am a curious and motivated engineer and love what I do. I have worked in different roles as Electronic/PLC/Software engineer since 2016 before which I was a Product development manager for a fortune 500 company. I have launched successful products both as an engineer as well as PDM. I have more than 6 years of experience working for UV based and filtration based industrial / residential water purification equipment. Over the last 6 years I have programmed over a 100 Siemens, Allen Bradley and Wonderware PLCs/HMIs/Industrial PCs(FactoryTalk). I have a Masters in Controls and Power systems engineering and a Bachelors in Instrumentation and Control engineering. In my free time I write industrial automation articles, tutorials.

Course Info
Level
Beginner
Number of lessons
9
Duration
1 hr 58mins
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