Entry Level Siemens S7-1200 PLC Programming Course – LADDER Logic
About This Course
The course is designed to be accessible to a wide range of individuals, including aspiring PLC programmers, maintenance technicians, electricians, engineers, automation professionals, engineering students, maintenance managers, and DIY enthusiasts.
The course is structured around video lessons and programming exercises, which students can complete at their own pace. The course also includes homework assignments and offers support through a Discord chat and live meetings. The course is conducted in a virtual factory environment, allowing students to test their programs in a simulated setting.
The course covers a variety of topics, including:
- Bit instructions and Boolean Algebra
- Flipflops and triggers
- Timers and counters
- Programming of various circuits and projects, such as roller conveyor programming and sorting with a pneumatic actuator
- Practical applications of timers and counters in industrial automation
The course instructor is Jacob K. Biedulski, who has a Master’s degree in Automation and Robotics and over 10 years of experience in PLC programming. He has completed over 80 PLC projects and taught over 850 students in the past three years.
Target Audience
- The course is designed to be accessible to a wide range of individuals, including aspiring PLC programmers, maintenance technicians, electricians, engineers, automation professionals, engineering students, maintenance managers, and DIY enthusiasts.
Curriculum
Introduction
Introduction to PLC programming course00:00:52
Discord channel – You can write to me if you have any problems!00:1:42
TIA Portal and Factory IO Installation
Introduction to variables and memory areas
Introduction to Bit Operation Library in TIA Portal and variable types
Exercises with bit logic operations
Assignment instruction, SET RESET coils
Edge detection instructions – triggers
Timing Instructions
Counters
Project – Pallet measurement and distribution
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