S7‑1200 PLC and HMI Basics from Scratch – PLC Hardware

About Course

This beginner-level course introduces the Siemens S7‑1200 PLC and HMI hardware step by step, starting from the absolute basics. You will learn the key components of the S7‑1200 PLC, how they connect and communicate, and how to power up, wire, and safely handle the hardware. The course also covers the fundamentals of HMI panels, how they interface with the PLC, and how PLC and HMI work together in a simple automation setup. By the end, you will be ready to install, connect, and prepare S7‑1200 PLC and HMI hardware for basic programming and industrial projects.

Understand the main hardware components of the Siemens S7‑1200 PLC (CPU, power supply, I/O modules, communication ports).
Identify and interpret PLC ratings, terminals, wiring diagrams, and common industrial connection standards.
Power up, wire, and safely handle S7‑1200 PLC hardware for simple automation setups.
Recognize the basic types and features of Siemens HMI panels and how they interface with the S7‑1200 PLC.
Set up a basic PLC–HMI hardware connection ready for programming and testing in real projects.

Course Content

Introduction to Hardware S7-1200 PLC

S7-1200 PLC – PLC Hardware

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S7-1200 PLC – How Processor Works?

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S7-1200 PLC – PLC memory and Wiring the PLC

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S7-1200 PLC – PLC Input/Output Wiring Types

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Converting Schematic to Ladder Diagram

00:00

Introduction to Siemens TIA Portal

Understanding General Elements of TIA

Understanding Bit Logic Operations in TIA

Understanding Timer operations in TIA

Understanding Counter operations in TIA

Understanding Comparative operations in TIA

Understanding Math operations in TIA

Understanding MOVE operations in TIA

Understanding various Program Control operations in TIA

Understanding word logic operations in TIA

PLC Troubleshooting Techniques

Learn Siemens HMI KTP 400 – Wiring, Designing and Interfacing

Understanding Input and Output elements in Siemens KTP 400 HMI

How to make switch on HMI screen

00:00
How to make Momentary Switch in HMI?

00:00
How to make Set/Reset Switch in HMI?

00:00
Exercise example 1

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Simple Indicator- ON/OFF Indication

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Indication with Graphics – Motor Example

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Exercise Example 2- Tower Light Indication

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Dynamic text Feedback in HMI

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Numeric Field

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Understanding Animations in HMI

Understanding Control Functions of HMI

Miscellaneous Lessons

PLC Application Example using SCL Coding

Understanding Control System – PID

Understanding Alarms – Discrete and Analogue

Functions and Functions Block

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Course Content

Introduction to Hardware S7-1200 PLC

S7-1200 PLC – PLC Hardware

S7-1200 PLC – How Processor Works?

S7-1200 PLC – PLC memory and Wiring the PLC

S7-1200 PLC – PLC Input/Output Wiring Types

Converting Schematic to Ladder Diagram

Introduction to Siemens TIA Portal

Introduction to Siemens TIA – Features (LIVE Demo)

Introduction to Siemens TIA – Ethernet communication of PLC with PC

Understanding General Elements of TIA

Understanding the networks and branches

Understanding Bit Logic Operations in TIA

NO, NC & OUT Commands

How to simulate PLC and HMI without hardware?

Exercise Example

SET & RESET Command for Latching/Unlatching

SET & RESET Field Command for Latching/Unlatching

Exercise Example

Understanding Rising and Falling Edge

Factory Automation Example on Bit Logic Operations

Understanding Timer operations in TIA

Understanding Timer Pulse

Exercise Example

Understanding Timer ON Delay

Understanding Timer OFF Delay

TONR – Retentive On Delay Timer

Customizing parameters of Timers via Data Block

Factory Automation Example on Timers!

Understanding Counter operations in TIA

Understanding Up Counter

Understanding Down Counter

Understanding Up/Down Counter

Factory Automation Example on Counters

Understanding Comparative operations in TIA

Understanding Comparator operators – Greater, Less, Equal

Understanding Math operations in TIA

Understanding basic mathematical operations like Add, Sub, Mul and divide

Exercise Example

Understanding MOVE operations in TIA

Move, Fill Move and Block Move Instructions

Factory Automation Example on Comparator & MOV operators

Understanding various Program Control operations in TIA

Understanding Jump and Label instruction

Understanding word logic operations in TIA

Word logic operators with Exercise Example

Understanding Shift & Rotate command- Left and Right

PLC Troubleshooting Techniques

PLC Safety circuits

How to use Siemens TIA PLC Simulation?

Learn Siemens HMI KTP 400 – Wiring, Designing and Interfacing

Introduction to Siemens HMI – KTP 400

Learn how to Transfer sample program in HMI?

Understanding Input and Output elements in Siemens KTP 400 HMI

How to make switch on HMI screen

How to make Momentary Switch in HMI?

How to make Set/Reset Switch in HMI?

Exercise example 1

Simple Indicator- ON/OFF Indication

Indication with Graphics – Motor Example

Exercise Example 2- Tower Light Indication

Dynamic text Feedback in HMI

Numeric Field

Understanding Animations in HMI

Introduction to Animation in HMI

Box Animation – Left and Right

Tank Animation – Filling/Draining

Door Animation -Up and Down Motion

Understanding Control Functions of HMI

How to use Function Keys on HMI

Assigning Authorization on Control

Understanding Recipes in HMI

Trend Views & Data logging of Process Value – 1

Trend Views & Data logging of Process Value – 2

Miscellaneous Lessons

How to navigate to multiple screens in HMI

How to Simulate HMI and PLC in Siemens TIA

PLC Application Example using SCL Coding