Siemens HMI with TIA Portal Outline

This two day course will provide students the skills necessary to develop and maintain applications with the
Siemens TIA Portal WinCC Comfort/Advanced software.

Course Length & Time: Two days. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• WinCC Comfort/Advanced HMI System Overview
• Siemens HMI Panel Overview
• WinCC flexible Migration to Comfort/Advanced
• Project Creation
• Communication Setup
• Graphics Design
• Library Utilization
• Alarm System
• Tag Logging
• Recipe Management
• User Administration
• VB Scripting
• Cross Reference
• Multi-Language Setup
• Project Transfer
• TIA Portal Step 7 Integration
• WinCC Comfort/Advanced Options:
• Sm@rt Server
• Audit

Prerequisite: None
Part # PCC-TRN-SCH2-HMTP

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Introduction to Visual Basic Scripting Language
(VBScript) Outline
This one day course will provide students with an introduction to Visual Basic Scripting Language (VBScript).
The focus will be on learning VBScript. VBScript is used in Siemens HMI products as well as many other
applications.

Course Length & Time: One day. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

VBScript Introduction Conditional Logic Error Handling

• VBScript defined • Operators • Err Object
• Windows Script Host (WSH) • If and Select Case statements • On Error Statements
Environment • Debugging methods
• Visual Basic Family (VB and VBA) Processing Collections of Data
• For … Next Read and Write to Text Files
VBScript Basics • For … Each …Next • Windows File System Objects
• VBScript Statements • Do … While • Windows CE File System
• Syntax • Do … Until Objects
• Reserved Words • While … Wend
• Comments Different Scripting
• VBScript Object Model
Working with Different Data Environments
• Run-Time Objects, Methods and
types • Siemens WinCC HMI
Properties
• Strings VBScripting
• Built-in Functions
• Numbers • InteractX VBA Scripting
• Date and Time • Excel
Variables, Constants, Arrays • IE
and Dictionaries
Procedures for Organizing
• Dim and Const Statements
• Variant subtypes Code
• Built-in Constants • Subroutines
• Single and Multiple Dimension • Functions
Arrays
• Dictionary Objects

Prerequisite: None
Part # PCC-TRN-SCH1-VBHS

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens WinCC Professional SCADA Outline
This three day course will provide students the skills necessary to develop and maintain applications with the
Siemens WinCC Professional SCADA software in TIA Portal.

Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• WinCC Pro System Overview
• Help System
• Project Creation
• Screen Design
• Menus and Toolbars for Runtime
• Library Utilization
• Faceplates
• Indirect Addressing Methods
• Cross Reference
• Alarm Logging
• Tag Logging
• C Scripting
• VBScript
• Scheduled Tasks
• Recipes
• Reporting
• User Administration
• Multi-Language
• TIA Portal S7 PLC and WinCC Tag Integration
• Communication Channels

Prerequisite: None
Part # PCC-TRN-SCH3-SWCP

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be

done online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens S7-1500 Programming with TIA Portal Outline
This fast paced three day course assumes the student has a basic knowledge of programming PLCs and
focuses on how to use TIA Portal Step 7 Professional software to create a complete PLC system. The focus
includes configuration of the Siemens S7-1500 PLC hardware, PROFINET configuration, programming using
ladder logic and basic diagnostic functions

Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• S7 Family Hardware Overview
• TIA Portal Project and Portal Views
• Configuring the S7-1500 PLC Hardware
• Configuring a PROFINET Network
• S7-1500 Addressing & Memory
• Using Various Programming Methods (Linear, Partitioned, Structured)
• Using Basic Instruction Set (Contacts, Coils, Timers, Counters)
• How To Use Function (FC) & Function Block (FB)
• Using IEC Functions & Function Blocks
• Using Libraries
• Using Simatic Automation Tool
• Data Block Usage & Data Types
• Understanding the Most Used Organization Blocks
• Analog Value Processing
• Monitoring Logic & Using Watch Tables
• Use of Trace
• Online Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Use of PLCSIM Simulation Tool
• Using the Integrated Web Server on the PLC
• Using a Multi-Instance Function Block (Time Permitting)

Prerequisite: Basic Understanding of PLCs, Successful Completion of Siemens Basics of PLCs Online
Course (http://cmsapps.sea.siemens.com/step/flash/STEPPLC/index.htm)

Part # PCC-TRN-SCH3-15TP

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens S7-1200 Jumpstart with TIA Portal Outline
This one day course is a fast paced jumpstart to programming the S7-1200 PLC with TIA Portal Step 7 Basic
software. It is assumed that the student is already familiar with programming PLCs and wants to understand
how the TIA Portal Software can be used to program the S7-1200 PLC.

Course Length & Time: One day. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• S7-1200 Family Hardware Overview
• TIA Portal Project & Portal Views
• Configuring the S7-1200 PLC Hardware
• S7-1200 Addressing & Memory
• Using Basic Instruction Set (Contacts, Coils, Timers, Counters)
• Using Simatic Automation Tool
• Function (FC) & Function Block(FB)
• Data Blocks (DB) & Data Types
• Monitoring Logic & Using Watch Tables
• Online Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Using the Integrated Web Server on the PLC
• Configuring a PROFINET Network

Prerequisite: Basic Understanding of PLCs

Part # PCC-TRN-SCH3-12TP

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens Step 7 Classic for Maintenance Personnel Outline
This three day course assumes the student has a very basic understanding of PLCs and will introduce students
to the Step 7 software package, used to program and maintain the S7-300/400 PLC systems. The class
focuses on maintaining & troubleshooting the S7 PLC using Step 7. The student will spend the last hour of
the class using what was learned to troubleshoot an actual faulted PLC system.

Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Topics:
• S7 Family Hardware Overview
• S7 Hardware Installation & Maintenance
• Remote I/O Installation & Maintenance
• Using Simatic Manager
• Editing/Adding Symbols to a Project
• Viewing the S7 PLCs Integrated Web Server
• Overview of PROFIBUS & PROFINET Networks
• Using a Variable Table for Troubleshooting
• Overview of S7 Addressing
• Why Various Programming Methods Are Used (Linear, Partitioned, Structured)
• Basics of Organization Blocks
• Basics of Functions (FC) & Function Blocks (FB)
• Basics of Data Blocks
• Monitoring PLC Program Blocks
• Overview of Basic Instruction Set (Contacts, Coils, Timers, Counters)
• Overview of IEC Functions & Function Blocks
• What Are Libraries Used For
• Rewiring a User Program
• Comparing Programs
• Using Cross Reference, Usage Table & Program Structure Tools
• Troubleshooting a S7 PLC Using LEDs
• Troubleshooting a S7 PLC Using Step 7
• Troubleshooting a S7 PLC Using the Integrated Web Server
• How to Force a Value
• Documenting, Saving & Archiving Projects

Prerequisite: Basic Understanding of PLCs | Part # PCC-TRN-SCH3-S7CM

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens WinCC SCADA V7.x Outline
This three day course will provide students the skills necessary to develop and maintain applications with the
SIEMENS WinCC SCADA software.

Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• WinCC System Overview
• Information System
• Step 7 and WinCC Tag Integration
• Communication Channels
• WinCC Explorer
• Graphics Designer
• Library Utilization
• Customized Objects
• Faceplates
• Indirect Addressing Methods
• Cross Reference
• Alarm Logging
• Tag Logging
• C Scripting
• VBScript
• Reporting
• User Administration
• Multi-Language
• WinCC Diagnostic Tools

Prerequisite: None
Part # PCC-TRN-UNSCH3-WCSP

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens Step 7 Classic for Programmers Outline
This three day course assumes the student has a basic knowledge of programming PLCs and focuses on
how to use the Step 7 software to create a complete PLC system. The focus includes configuration of the
Siemens S7-300/400 PLC hardware, basic PROFIBUS & PROFINET configuration, programming using ladder
logic and basic diagnostic functions.

Course Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• S7 Family Hardware Overview
• Simatic Manager Usage
• Using a Variable Table
• Configuring the S7 PLC Hardware
• Configuring a Basic PROFIBUS Network
• Configuring a Basic PROFINET Network
• Using the Integrated Web Server on the PLC
• S7 Addressing
• Using Various Programming Methods (Linear, Partitioned, Structured)
• Symbolic Addressing
• Using Basic Instruction Set (Contacts, Coils, Timers, Counters)
• Using IEC Functions & Function Blocks
• Using Libraries
• Data Block Usage
• How To Use a Function (FC) & a Function Block (FB)
• Most Used Organization Blocks
• Analog Value Processing
• Basic Troubleshooting Using Step 7 Tools
• Documenting, Saving & Archiving Projects
• Using a Multi-Instance Function Block (Time Permitting)

Prerequisite: Basic Understanding of PLCs

Part # PCC-TRN-UNSCH3-S7CP

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens Safety with Step 7 Classic Outline
This one day course assumes the student has had either S7 PLC Programming or S7 PLC Maintenance
training. The class will provide the skills necessary to develop and maintain applications using the S7
Distributed Safety System.

Course Length & Time: One day. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• Safety Systems & Standards Overview
• Safety Hardware & Why It Is Considered Safe
• How to Connect Sensors & Actuators to the System
• Safety Program Architecture/Structure
• Configuring the Hardware in Step 7
• Programming a Safety Program
• Transferring Data Between the Safety & Standard Program
• How to Properly Reset the I/O after a Failure
• Distributed Safety Library Blocks
• Testing and Diagnostics of the Safety System
• How to Calculate Monitoring & Response Times of the Safety System

Prerequisite: None
Part # PCC-TRN-UNSCH1-SF7P

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | . Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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Siemens WinCC flexible Outline
This two day course will provide students with the skills necessary to develop and maintain applications with
the WinCC flexible HMI software.

Course Length & Time: Two days. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Topics:
• WinCC flexible System Overview
• Siemens HMI Panel Overview
• Project Creation Methods
• Graphics Design
• Library Utilization
• Alarm and Event Message System
• User Administration
• Tag Logging
• Recipe Management
• VB Scripting
• STEP 7 Integration
• Tag Importing
• Advanced Editing Features
• Multiplexing Methods
• Cross Reference
• Rewiring
• ProTool Migration to flex
• WinCC flexible Options:
• Sm@rt Access,
• Sm@rt Service
• OPC Server
• Audit

Prerequisite: None
Part # PCC-TRN-UNSCH2-WCFP

Complete training schedule can be found at www.pccweb.com/education | Registration can be done

online or by contacting Kelsey Laager at (262) 251-3000.

(262) 251-3000 | p c c web. c o m | Germantown | Appleton | Eau Claire

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