Automation Engineer in PLC and SCADA Training Course

Course Overview
• Course goals
• Course project overview
• Training equipment
• Create course project
Tag (Symbol) Table
• Create and use a Tag (symbol) table
• Create or assign PLC tags in hardware, code and tag table
• Local and Global tags
Program Principles
• Create or assign PLC tags in hardware, code and tag table. TIA Portal FC, FB programming Block Types
• Data blocks
• Organization blocks
• Process Image Inputs/Outputs, Memory
• Variable (watch) tables
• Write, download & test Ladder Boolean logic according to a project description
• Write, download, check and test Statement List (STL) digital and math logic according to a project description
• Acquire, scale and store analog values
• Create reusable code blocks and demonstrate parameter-passing skills
• Multi-instance Function blocks/data blocks
• Indirect addressing
Troubleshooting Program Errors
• Cross-reference and locate addresses in the code
• Determine what addresses are available for use in the code
• Troubleshoot functional errors
• Troubleshoot stop errors
• Back-up, restore and download a project
PLC Program Blocks and Variables in the Program Editor
• Blocks and Block Types
• The Program Editor
• The Information System (Help Files)
I/O and Addressing
• Discrete I/O and S7-1500 PLC Modules
• Analog I/O and S7-1500 PLC Modules
• I/O Addressing Principles
TIA Portal Automation Languages
• Ladder Diagram (LAD) language
• Contact and Assignment (Coils)
• Use Functions: AND, OR, and Exclusive OR (XOR)
• Function Block Diagram (FBD) language
• Use Functions: AND, OR Exclusive OR (XOR) & Negate
• Ladder Diagram (LAD)
• Function Block Diagram (FBD)
• Structured Control Language (SCL)
SIMATIC WinCC (SCADA)
• Creating a SIMATIC WinCC Professional project
• Configuring and constructing the connection to the SIMATIC S7 automation system
• Structuring the operator interface
• Basics and Fundamentals of creating graphics displays for human machine interfaces
• Navigating through the plant displays
• User administration
• Message representation, message logging, message configuring
• Variable logging, trend configuring, and trend plotting
• Message representation containing logging of data in the database
• Recipes
• Re-usable faceplates & centralized modification of graphic blocks
• Global Scripting & Background processing
Graphics Designer
• Tools & Features for creating a graphic
• Using Object, Styles & other palettes
• Use object properties and events
• Creating a Customized Object
• Using the Object Library
Making Objects Dynamic

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — Friday, February 13, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 — Friday, June 5, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Monday, September 28, 2026 — Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.