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Tia Portal Manual

Manual-style practical training pattern for Level 01 Siemens PLC, TIA Portal V20, S7-1500, ET200 remote IO, SINAMICS G120 VFD and commissioning practice.

20 Classes / 01 Month
M-Step Practical Notes
Checklist + Viva Focus
Mobile + Print Friendly

Notebook Pattern
Step-by-Step
PLC Manual

✓ Theory → Hardware → Lab → Test → Documentation

SOFTWELL LEVEL 01
01TIA Selection Tool & PLC Hardware Selection02PLC Memory, Data Types & Addressing03PLC Hardware Configuration & Network Setup04Digital / Analog I/O Testing05Industrial I/O Mapping & Documentation06Timers and Counters07Motor Control Logic08Star Delta and Reversing Logic09Analog Signal Scaling10ET200 Distributed IO Configuration11PROFINET Communication12Modbus RTU TCP Basics13SINAMICS G120 VFD Overview14VFD Parameterization15PLC to VFD Communication16Fault Diagnostics17HMI Basic Interface Preparation18Mini Project Machine Logic19Project Testing and Backup20Level 01 Final Practical

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DAY 01

Softwell Siemens Level 01 — Handwritten M-Step Manual

TIA Selection Tool & PLC Hardware Selection

Practical Outcome: Select correct siemens plc hardware, io modules, et200 station and prepare a professional automation bom.

TIA Selection ToolCPU SelectionIO ModulesET200 Remote IOBOM
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose and use of Siemens TIA Selection Tool for real automation project planning.
02
Step 2. Selection workflow for S7-1500 CPU based on IO count, communication ports, memory and application requirement.
03
Step 3. Selection of power supply, digital input, digital output, analog input and analog output modules.
04
Step 4. Selection of ET200 remote IO station, interface module and distributed IO architecture.
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Step 5. Selection of memory card, front connector, communication module and required accessories.
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Step 6. Selection of HMI, SCADA, VFD and network components as per plant requirement.
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Step 7. Preparation of complete hardware BOM with order numbers, quantity and spare consideration.
08
Step 8. Understanding compatibility between CPU, firmware, TIA Portal version and module family.
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Step 9. Practical exercise: prepare one small machine control system using TIA Selection Tool.
10
Step 10. Daily assignment: create project hardware list for PLC panel with CPU, IO, power supply and remote IO.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 01.

Skills & Tools You Will Learn

Important automation skills are arranged for job-level, project-level and Industry 4.0 learning.

PLC ProgrammingLadder, SCL/ST, hardware, I/O mapping and troubleshooting.
SCADA / HMITags, screens, alarms, trends, scripts and reporting.
Industry 4.0 ToolsOPC UA, SQL Server, Python, dashboards and Excel/PDF reports.
DAY 02

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PLC Memory, Data Types & Addressing

Practical Outcome: Create correct plc tags with proper data type, address, symbolic name and memory area understanding.

Data TypesI/Q/M/DB AddressingPLC TagsSymbolic AddressMemory Areas
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of PLC memory architecture in Siemens S7-1200 / S7-1500 automation projects.
02
Step 2. Understanding BOOL, BYTE, WORD, DWORD, INT, DINT, REAL, TIME and STRING data types.
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Step 3. Difference between input area, output area, memory area, timer, counter and data block storage.
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Step 4. Absolute addressing concept: I, Q, M, DB, byte, bit, word and double word format.
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Step 5. Symbolic addressing concept and why professional projects use tag names instead of raw addresses.
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Step 6. PLC tag table creation with comments, engineering units and meaningful naming standard.
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Step 7. Understanding DB, global DB, instance DB and retentive / non-retentive data.
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Step 8. Practical exercise: create tags for push button, sensor, motor, valve, alarm and analog values.
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Step 9. Common mistakes in addressing such as wrong byte, overlapping word and mismatch data type.
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Step 10. Daily assignment: prepare a clean tag list with data type, address, comment and purpose.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 02.

DAY 03

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PLC Hardware Configuration & Network Setup

Practical Outcome: Configure plc hardware, network, et200 remote io and download hardware configuration successfully.

Hardware ConfigDevice ViewRack SetupProfinet IPDownload
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Create a new TIA Portal project and add Siemens S7-1500 / S7-1200 CPU.
02
Step 2. Configure device view, rack, power supply, DI, DO, AI and AO modules.
03
Step 3. Add ET200 remote IO station and configure Profinet interface module.
04
Step 4. Set PLC IP address, device name, subnet and Profinet network connection.
05
Step 5. Check hardware catalog, module article number, firmware version and compatibility.
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Step 6. Configure input and output addresses according to module slot and process requirement.
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Step 7. Compile hardware configuration and understand common compile warnings/errors.
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Step 8. Download hardware configuration to PLC and verify online connection.
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Step 9. Use accessible devices, online diagnostics and module status for hardware verification.
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Step 10. Daily assignment: create complete hardware configuration for one machine panel with CPU and remote IO.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 03.

Why Choose Softwell Automation

Learn automation with practical examples, industrial troubleshooting approach and complete IT/OT learning path.

Industry Experienced TrainerReal plant examples and project based training.
Hands-on LearningPLC logic, SCADA, VFD, communication and reporting practice.
Flexible ModesOnline, classroom, corporate and in-plant options.
DAY 04

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Digital / Analog I/O Testing

Practical Outcome: Test and verify field inputs, outputs and analog signals using online monitoring and safe commissioning method.

DI TestingDO TestingAI/AO TestingWatch TableTroubleshooting
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of IO testing before machine logic development and commissioning.
02
Step 2. Testing digital inputs using push buttons, sensors, limit switches and selector switches.
03
Step 3. Testing digital outputs using lamps, relays, contactors, solenoids and interposing relays.
04
Step 4. Understanding PNP/NPN input wiring, source/sink concept and common wiring mistakes.
05
Step 5. Testing analog input signals such as 0-10V, 4-20mA, temperature or pressure transmitter values.
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Step 6. Testing analog output signals for VFD speed reference, valve command or actuator control.
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Step 7. Use online monitoring table and watch table for live input-output status verification.
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Step 8. Use forcing carefully for commissioning and understand safety precautions before forcing outputs.
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Step 9. Troubleshooting loose wiring, wrong address, module fault, common supply and field device issue.
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Step 10. Daily assignment: prepare IO test checklist with actual status, expected status and remarks.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 04.

Course Contents / Curriculum

The curriculum follows a practical sequence from fundamentals to project integration.

Level 01Basic PLC, wiring, addressing and ladder logic.
Level 02Advanced PLC, networking, SCADA and diagnostics.
Level 03OPC UA, SQL, Python, reports and IT/OT integration.
DAY 05

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Industrial I/O Mapping & Documentation

Practical Outcome: Prepare professional io mapping, tag list and documentation before ladder/scl logic development.

IO ListTag MappingAddress MappingCross ReferenceDocumentation
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of professional IO mapping in real PLC panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Prepare master IO list with device tag, description, signal type, PLC address and field location.
03
Step 3. Map physical IO addresses to symbolic PLC tags with standard naming convention.
04
Step 4. Create separate mapping for digital inputs, digital outputs, analog inputs and analog outputs.
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Step 5. Create alarm mapping, motor feedback mapping, valve feedback mapping and sensor status mapping.
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Step 6. Use comments, network titles and tag descriptions for maintenance-friendly programming.
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Step 7. Understand cross reference and tag usage checking before starting logic development.
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Step 8. Prepare IO mapping structure for machine modules such as station, zone, conveyor or furnace segment.
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Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, address list, panel wiring reference and commissioning checklist.
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Step 10. Daily assignment: prepare complete IO mapping sheet for one industrial machine section.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 05.

Frequently Asked Questions About Siemens PLC SCADA Day 01–20 Handwritten Manual

Who can join this training?

Students, freshers, working engineers, maintenance teams and corporate plant engineers can join based on their requirement.

Is practical training included?

Yes. The training is focused on PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, communication, troubleshooting and project based practice.

Can I request online or corporate training?

Yes. Softwell Automation provides classroom, online, corporate and in-plant training options.

DAY 06

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Timers and Counters

Practical Outcome: Apply timers and counters for delay, pulse, production count and machine cycle logic.

TONTOFTPCTUCTD
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
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Step 1. Purpose of Timers and Counters in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for TON, TOF and related field devices.
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Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for ton, tof, tp timers, ctu/ctd counters and industrial timing applications.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply TP and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
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Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
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Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
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Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Timers and Counters.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 06.

DAY 07

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Motor Control Logic

Practical Outcome: Build industrial motor logic with feedback, overload trip, permissive and reset conditions.

Motor StartFeedbackOverloadPermissiveLocal/Remote
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
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Step 1. Purpose of Motor Control Logic in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Motor Start, Feedback and related field devices.
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Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for dol motor start-stop, feedback, overload, permissive and local/remote command logic.
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Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
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Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Overload and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
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Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
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Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
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Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Motor Control Logic.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 07.

DAY 08

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Star Delta and Reversing Logic

Practical Outcome: Create safe star-delta and forward-reverse logic with electrical and plc interlocking.

Star-DeltaForward/ReverseContactorInterlockChangeover
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of Star Delta and Reversing Logic in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Star-Delta, Forward/Reverse and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for forward-reverse, star-delta sequence, contactor interlock and timer-based changeover.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
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Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Contactor and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
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Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
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Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Star Delta and Reversing Logic.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 08.

DAY 09

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Analog Signal Scaling

Practical Outcome: Convert analog raw values into engineering units and apply high/low alarm limits.

4-20 mA0-10 VRaw CountScalingAlarm Limits
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of Analog Signal Scaling in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
02
Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for 4-20 mA, 0-10 V and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for 4-20 ma, 0-10 v, raw count conversion, engineering units and alarm limits.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
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Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Raw Count and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
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Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Analog Signal Scaling.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 09.

DAY 10

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ET200 Distributed IO Configuration

Practical Outcome: Configure et200 remote io on profinet and verify remote input-output communication.

ET200SPRemote IOPROFINETDevice NameDiagnostics
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of ET200 Distributed IO Configuration in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for ET200SP, Remote IO and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for et200sp/et200s remote io configuration, profinet device name and io testing.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply PROFINET and verify it with online monitoring.
06
Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on ET200 Distributed IO Configuration.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 10.

DAY 11

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PROFINET Communication

Practical Outcome: Set up profinet communication and troubleshoot ip, device name and topology errors.

PROFINETIP AddressDevice NameTopologyNetwork Fault
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of PROFINET Communication in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
02
Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for PROFINET, IP Address and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for network topology, ip address, device name, topology view and communication diagnosis.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Device Name and verify it with online monitoring.
06
Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on PROFINET Communication.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 11.

DAY 12

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Modbus RTU TCP Basics

Practical Outcome: Understand modbus register communication and plan plc communication with third-party devices.

Modbus RTUModbus TCPRegistersFunction CodesSlave Device
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of Modbus RTU TCP Basics in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
02
Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for modbus registers, function codes, rtu/tcp concept and device communication planning.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Registers and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Modbus RTU TCP Basics.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 12.

DAY 13

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SINAMICS G120 VFD Overview

Practical Outcome: Identify sinamics g120 drive hardware and prepare basic wiring and commissioning data.

G120 DriveCU ModulePower ModuleMotor DataCommissioning
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of SINAMICS G120 VFD Overview in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
02
Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for G120 Drive, CU Module and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for drive hardware, cu/pm module, motor data, wiring and safe commissioning practice.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Power Module and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on SINAMICS G120 VFD Overview.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 13.

DAY 14

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VFD Parameterization

Practical Outcome: Parameterize a vfd for motor control with correct ramp, speed and protection settings.

Motor ParametersRamp TimeSpeed ReferenceCommand SourceProtection
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of VFD Parameterization in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Motor Parameters, Ramp Time and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for motor parameter entry, ramp time, speed reference, command source and drive protection.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Speed Reference and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on VFD Parameterization.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 14.

DAY 15

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PLC to VFD Communication

Practical Outcome: Control vfd from plc using command word, speed reference and drive status feedback.

Control WordStatus WordSpeed SetpointDrive FeedbackFieldbus
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of PLC to VFD Communication in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
02
Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Control Word, Status Word and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for plc control word, status word, speed setpoint and drive feedback using fieldbus.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
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Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Speed Setpoint and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
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Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on PLC to VFD Communication.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 15.

DAY 16

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Fault Diagnostics

Practical Outcome: Diagnose common plc, io, network and drive faults using online tools and fault messages.

PLC FaultModule FaultNetwork FaultDrive FaultOnline Diagnosis
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of Fault Diagnostics in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
02
Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for PLC Fault, Module Fault and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for plc fault, module fault, network fault, drive fault and online troubleshooting method.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Network Fault and verify it with online monitoring.
06
Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Fault Diagnostics.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 16.

DAY 17

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HMI Basic Interface Preparation

Practical Outcome: Prepare plc tags and interface bits required for future hmi and scada screen development.

HMI TagsCommand BitsStatus BitsSetpointsAnimation
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of HMI Basic Interface Preparation in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
02
Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for HMI Tags, Command Bits and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for hmi tag planning, command bits, status bits, setpoints and animation values.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Status Bits and verify it with online monitoring.
06
Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
07
Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
08
Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
09
Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on HMI Basic Interface Preparation.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 17.

DAY 18

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Mini Project Machine Logic

Practical Outcome: Complete a mini machine logic project with start-stop, sequence, alarm and status indication.

Mini ProjectSequenceAlarmsMotor LogicTesting
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Purpose of Mini Project Machine Logic in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Mini Project, Sequence and related field devices.
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Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for create a small machine control project with inputs, outputs, motor, alarms and sequence.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
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Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Alarms and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
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Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
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Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
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Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Mini Project Machine Logic.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 18.

DAY 19

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Project Testing and Backup

Practical Outcome: Test plc project online and create proper archive, backup and commissioning documentation.

Watch TableForce TableArchiveBackupVersion Control
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
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Step 1. Purpose of Project Testing and Backup in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Watch Table, Force Table and related field devices.
03
Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for online monitoring, force table, watch table, backup, archive and version control practice.
04
Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
05
Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply Archive and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
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Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
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Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
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Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Project Testing and Backup.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 19.

DAY 20

Softwell Siemens Level 01 — Handwritten M-Step Manual

Level 01 Final Practical

Practical Outcome: Demonstrate complete level 01 practical using plc, remote io, vfd and troubleshooting workflow.

Final PracticalPLC + ET200VFD ControlDocumentationViva
Trainer Note: Complete every step in TIA Portal V20 with proper tag names, comments, online monitoring and one small commissioning checklist.
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Step 1. Purpose of Level 01 Final Practical in real Siemens PLC, panel and machine automation projects.
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Step 2. Required hardware/software checklist for Final Practical, PLC + ET200 and related field devices.
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Step 3. Step-by-step TIA Portal configuration or wiring preparation for complete plc, et200 and vfd final practical with documentation and viva preparation.
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Step 4. Industrial naming standard for PLC tags, IO addresses, comments and project folders.
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Step 5. Hands-on practical activity to apply VFD Control and verify it with online monitoring.
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Step 6. Machine example using motor, sensor, VFD, valve, alarm or remote IO as applicable to this day.
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Step 7. Safety and commissioning precautions before download, wiring change or live testing.
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Step 8. Troubleshooting method for wrong address, loose wiring, module fault or communication issue.
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Step 9. Documentation output: IO list, tag list, wiring note, parameter sheet or test checklist.
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Step 10. Daily practice assignment with viva questions focused on Level 01 Final Practical.

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for hardware/software setting, tag list, troubleshooting point and final test result of Day 20.

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Practise This Manual with Guidance

Use the manual with trainer-led practicals, software exercises and troubleshooting support.

Content reviewed: 14 July 2026

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