AUT 105
Basic Siemens Programmable Logic Controller (PLC); Programming, Troubleshooting & Maintenance for S7-300 & S7-400
This hands-on course equips participants with the practical knowledge and skills required to program, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens S7-300 & S7-400 PLC systems using STEP 7 (SIMATIC Manager). The training focuses on industrial maintenance, diagnostics, and real-world application of ladder logic, function blocks, and data blocks, as used in process and manufacturing environments.
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisites: Basic PLC programming, Basic Siemens STEP 7 and Electrical / instrumentation fundamentals
Course objectives
- Identify S7-300 & S7-400 PLC hardware components
- Install and navigate STEP 7 / SIMATIC Manager
- Configure hardware, racks, modules, and addresses
- Create and edit programs using:
- Ladder Logic (LAD)
- Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Statement List (STL) — intro level
- Work with OBs, FCs, FBs, and Data Blocks
- Monitor and force I/O safely
- Diagnose and correct hardware & software faults
- Backup, restore, and maintain PLC systems