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PLC and HMI Development with Siemens TIA Portal
PLC and HMI Development with Siemens TIA Portal

PLC and HMI Development with Siemens TIA Portal: Develop PLC and HMI programs using standard methods and structured approaches with TIA Portal V17

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PLC and HMI Development with Siemens TIA Portal

Chapter 1: Starting a New Project with TIA Portal

This chapter covers the core requirements to get started with TIA Portal. This includes the physical layout of the environment and different viewpoints, available tools, adding/configuring devices, and library management. The differences between online and offline views are also covered.

After reading this chapter, programmers should feel comfortable with the basic navigation of TIA Portal and have enough knowledge to be confident about the following:

  • Adding devices to a new project
  • Knowing where instructions and other tools are located
  • Using the project library
  • Using a global library
  • Viewing online and offline views of connected devices

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

  • Windows and panes – layout of the development environment
  • Getting started with a new project in theProject view
  • The Reference and Details views – tools to aid development
  • Instructions and libraries
  • Online testing environment

Windows and panes – layout of the development environment

Before jumping in and creating a project, let's get familiar with the development environment. In TIA Portal Version 17 (V17), there are two different ways to view and use the application, as outlined here:

  • Portal view
    • Allows for the quick setup of hardware
    • Easy navigation of all TIA areas of development
    • Easy access to diagnostic and other online tools
  • Project view
    • More familiar Block & Code view
    • Required for programmable logic controller (PLC) programming
    • Required for access to more advanced setting dialogs

Depending on the view that TIA is running in, this changes the look and feel of the development environment and also where/how objects are interacted with.

When opening TIA Portal for the first time, the Portal view will be presented, as illustrated in the following screenshot:

Figure 1.1 – Portal view

Figure 1.1 – Portal view

The Portal view is TIA's default setting and will be the mode that is in use every time TIA Portal V17 is opened (unless changed in the settings).

This view is best for quickly gaining access to different areas of a project.

When required, TIA will automatically switch from the Portal view to the Project view. The following screenshot shows the Project view:

Figure 1.2 – Project view

Figure 1.2 – Project view

Note

The Project view is required in order to actually program information in program blocks.

Portal view – windows and panes

The Portal view is much more simplistic than the Project view. This view is for high-level tasks such as adding equipment, and the layout of the view does not change much between different areas.

The windows in the Portal view can be split up into three different key areas, as illustrated in the following screenshot:

Figure 1.3 – Portal view key areas

Figure 1.3 – Portal view key areas

The three areas are described in more detail here:

  1. Main menu: These are the top-level areas of TIA Portal. Nearly all aspects of development fall into one of these categories.
  2. Submenu: These are the navigational items that relate to the main menu area. For example, switching between Start and PLC programming would change the options available in this menu.
  3. Activity area: This is the area in which interaction with selected processes occurs, such as creating a new project or navigating PLC programming blocks.

    Note

    Be careful in the submenu area of the Portal view! In some locations (such as PLC programming), a device must also be selected. It's very easy to accidentally leave the last selected item when returning. Make sure to check which device is active when in these types of menus!

Project view – windows and panes

The Project view is a little more involved than the Portal view. It is not as simplistic, and the menus and navigation can change depending on which area of the project is in view.

Note

The Project views shown in Figure 1.4 are shown with the default layout. In TIA Portal, windows/panes can be moved around in the Project view to create a custom environment.

You can select the default layout by navigating to Window | Default Window Layout. The screen should then look like this:

Figure 1.4 – Project view key areas

Figure 1.4 – Project view key areas

The four key areas are outlined here:

  1. Project tree: This is the pane in which navigation of devices and associated objects (such as function blocks) is done. The addition of new devices and objects is also started here.
  2. Main activity area: This area is where activities such as PLC programming and network configuration are completed.
  3. Supportive tools: This pane contains a collection of tabs that offer tools relative to the activity that is being undertaken. The tabs that are offered also depend on the current activity.
  4. Properties, Info, and Diagnostics pane: This pane changes often and has a multi-tab approach to display information in different categories. During development, this pane will most often be displaying information such as Compilation Status and Properties, which allow the setup of different objects. Details view pane—mini-project tree that only shows details of the object currently selected in the main project tree.
  5. Details view: This area lists child objects when an object is selected in the project tree. It is also a useful method of exploring variables within a data block or tag list without having to open the object itself.
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Key benefits

  • Find out how to use TIA Portal effectively to boost your productivity
  • Learn about a structured design pattern and understand why it is so powerful when implemented correctly
  • Discover efficient project management and design practices

Description

With automation requirements on the rise, Siemens’ TIA Portal development environment is almost a necessity for any automation engineer. The Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) environment helps seamlessly integrate all things automation, from PLC hardware and software design to HMI development. This book helps you understand the tools available in the TIA toolbox and shows you how to write code effectively. The book begins by introducing you to the TIA environment, covering the layout and tools available. Once you’ve got to grips with the environment, you’ll find out how to create hardware to write programs against, including adding IO modules and assigning memory for input and output. Next, you'll develop logic in all of the languages that TIA Portal offers, such as Ladder, Function Block Diagram, and Structured Text (SCL) (note that Statement List is not covered as a deprecated language), as well as the newest language, Cause and Effect (CEM). You’ll also discover how to store standard code in libraries, creating a version control system that is easy to manage and aids standard design. Finally, following the PLC design chapters, you’ll learn how to develop HMI applications in TIA Portal’s latest unified hardware. By the end of the book, you'll be well equipped to use all of the features that TIA Portal V17 offers.

Who is this book for?

This TIA Portal book is for anybody looking to learn PLC/HMI development using the latest Siemens development platform. Industrial software engineers, PLC engineers, automation engineers, and electricians will be able to advance their skill set with this guide. A basic understanding of PLC principles such as PLC data types and basic objects such as function blocks and functions is necessary to get started.

What you will learn

  • Set up a Siemens Environment with TIA Portal
  • Find out how to structure a project
  • Carry out the simulation of a project, enhancing this further with structure
  • Develop HMI screens that interact with PLC data
  • Make the best use of all available languages
  • Leverage TIA Portal's tools to manage the deployment and modification of projects

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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Section 1 – The TIA Portal – Project Environment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Starting a New Project with TIA Portal Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Creating Objects and How They Fit Together Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Structures and User-Defined Types Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 2 – TIA Portal – Languages, Structures, and Configurations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: PLC Programming and Languages Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Working with Languages in TIA Portal Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Creating Standard Control Objects Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Simulating Signals in the PLC Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Options to Consider When Creating PLC Blocks Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 3 – TIA Portal – HMI Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: TIA Portal HMI Development Environment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Placing Objects, Settings Properties, and Events Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Structures and HMI Faceplates Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Managing Navigation and Alarms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 4 – TIA Portal – Deployment and Best Practices Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Downloading to the PLC Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Downloading to the HMI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Programming Tips and Additional Support Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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If you have more money than time, then spend the money on this book. It will help you jump start the journey to becoming a TIA Portal expert.I am a TIA Portal daily user. This book would have been great when I was starting years back. There are lots of other books that detail how TIA Portal works also, but I really appreciated that it was updated for using the latest software version among other thing. Other guide books are somewhat outdated in this regard and omit new future system requirements.Liam also took the time to point out other materials and resources that help when working with Siemens products.Where this book shines above the other branded guides, is that you get professional guidance from Liam in such a way one would have to work years in industry to obtain this level of insight. This book will provide the jump start it takes to think ahead of just picking parts and writing code. If you follow the additional guidance on sequencing and structure, you will be on your way to designing systems like a Pro.
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Hello World,I have just started my professional life after study and jumped into the Automation field. So I just wanted to brush-up my knowledge for PLC and related stuff and got this book for the same, written by Liam Beeeven with few years of experience. And I found it very much appropriate even after working few years in the same field, I was able to learn many new points and recall the information easily.
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Only just downloaded but looks a great guide for those new to Siemens but also advanced users
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