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Learn-/Training Document
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TIA Portal Module 000-000

Module and Concept Description

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Table of contents
1 General overview of the modules ..................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Topic planning ..........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Basic modules ..........................................................................................................................5
1.3 Advanced modules ...................................................................................................................8
2 Concept description........................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 Material at a glance ................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Structure of the individual chapters based on the teaching methodology ................................. 12

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Module and Concept Description

1 General overview of the modules
The module description is intended to help you select the contents that are relevant, interesting
and technically suited to you.
The numbers of the chapters contain 6 digits, e.g. 000-000 for the module description chapter.
The first two digits refer to the topic area. The third digit is also the highest outline level of the
topic. Most of the time, "1" stands for the S7-1200 controller and "2" for S7-1500. Where present,
"3" stands for the S7-300 controller and "4" stands for IOT2000EDU. The digits after the dash
refer to a particular chapter. If this chapter is available for different controllers, there is only a
difference in the third digit of the first three digits and not in the last digits.

1.1 Topic planning

The following figure presents an overview of the topics already available in SCE and those still
being contemplated.
Basic modules contain SCE training curriculums for first-time users but can also be used for
advanced users.
Advanced modules are recommended in particular for advanced users or individuals who have
completed the basic modules. New modules are always being added at the website
siemens.com/sce.

000-000
General Module Overview of SCE Learn-/Training Documents

Basic modules
010-xxx Hardware configuration
020-xxx Example process
030-xxx Basics of PLC programming

Advanced modules
040-xxx Visualization
050-xxx Advanced programming
060-xxx Drives
070-xxx Safety
080-xxx Energy efficiency *
090-xxx Advanced communication
100-xxx RFID
110-xxx Vision *
120-xxx Siwarex *
130-xxx Web server *
140-xxx Security
150-xxx Digital Twin

Figure 1: Overview of the available topics * Upcoming

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1.2 Basic modules

The basic modules include the following topics: "Hardware Configuration", "Example Processes"
and "Basics of PLC Programming", see Figure 2. The structure of these modules is explained in
the following.

0xx-xxx
Basic modules – SCE Learn-/Training Documents

010-xxx
Hardware configuration

011-xxx Hardware configuration S7-1200

011-0xx Firmware Update for S7-1200

011-1xx Hardware configuration S7-1200

012-xxx Hardware configuration S7-1500

012-0xx Firmware Update for S7-1500

012-1xx Hardware configuration S7-1500

012-2xx Decentral Hardware configuration with

S7-1500 and ET 200SP via PROFINET

013-xxx Hardware configuration S7-300

013-1xx Hardware configuration S7-314C

014-xxx Hardware configuration IOT2000EDU

014-1xx Hardware configuration

with IOT2000EDU

020-xxx
Example process

020-100 Process description sorting station

020-11x SIMIT Prozess simulation

020-11x Coupling with S7-PLSSIM Advanced/

TCP/IP

020-11x Coupling with S7-PLSSIM Advanced/

OPC UA

020-11x Coupling with S7-1500/OPC UA

020-12x SIMIT Process Simulation –

Basics of simulation creation

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030-xxx
Basics of PLC programming

031-xxx Basics of PLC programming with S7-1200

031-1xx FC programming

031-2xx FB programming

031-3xx IEC-Timers and counters

031-4xx Diagnostics

031-41x Basics of diagnostics

031-42x Basics about the web

031-5xx Analog values

031-6xx Global data blocks

032-xxx Basics of PLC programming with S7-1500

032-1xx FC programming

032-2xx FB programming

032-3xx IEC-Timers and counters

032-4xx Diagnostics

032-41x Basics of diagnostics

032-42x Basics about the web

032-5xx Analog values

032-6xx Global data blocks

034-xxx Basics of PLC programming with IOT2000EDU

034-1xx FC programming

Figure 2: Overview of basic modules

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Structure of the basic modules

010-xxx Hardware Configuration

Because the hardware configuration can be performed and learned independent of a specific
task, this topic has been placed first.
The topic of hardware configuration is subdivided into the hardware configuration of the various
controllers: S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300 and IOT2000EDU. These controllers are available as
SCE Trainer Packages. There is a further subdivision into different architectures or types of
configuration below each of the different controllers. Specifically, these currently consist of the
unspecified/centralized configuration, distributed configuration with PROFIBUS and distributed
configuration with PROFINET.

020-xxx Example Processes

This topic is not a training unit. Instead, it describes example processes that are to be used in the
subsequent chapters for specific tasks. To date, there is the sorting station example process.
This will be used for programming in the modules of the example processes. The objective of
SCE is to implement this example process with a SIMIT model so that learners can test their
implementation with a simulated process.

030-xxx Basics of PLC Programming

The "Basics of PLC Programming" topic is also subdivided into the S7-1200 and S7-1500
controllers and IOT2000EDU. Its purpose is to make it easier to get started. The S7-300
controller is not explicitly mentioned here since its programming is, apart from a few small
differences, basically the same as that of S7-1500. The subdivision below the controllers is
identical in both cases. It starts with FC and FB programming. Extremely simple tasks are
provided here in each case to make it easy to get started. "Counters and timers", "Diagnostics",
"Analog values" and "Global data blocks" round out this topic area.

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1.3 Advanced modules

The advanced modules cover overarching or in-depth topics such as Visualization, Drives,
Safety, Advanced Communication, RFID, Security and Digital Twin. The following explains how
these modules are structured.

0xx-xxx
Advanced modules – SCE Learn-/Training Documents

040-xxx
Visualization

041-xxx Visualization with S7-1200

041-1xx Visualization in KTP700

042-xxx Visualization with S7-1500

042-2xx Visualization in TP700

050-xxx
Advanced programming

051-xxx Advanced programming with S7-1200

051-2xx SCL

051-3xx PID controller

052-xxx Advanced programming with S7-1500

052-1xx Sequencer Programming with GRAPH

052-2xx SCL

052-3xx PID controller

060-xxx
Drives

062-1xx Drives with S7-1500 via PROFINET

062-11x Frequency converter G120 on PROFINET

with S7-1500

062-12x Servo drive S210 PN on PROFINET IRT

with technology objects in S7-1500

070-xxx
Safety

In preparation

080-xxx
Energy efficiency *

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090-xxx
Advanced communication

091-xxx Advanced communication with S7-1200*

092-xxx Advanced communication with S7-1500

092-3xx Advanced communication

via OPC UA

094-xxx Node-RED with SIMATIC IOT2000

100-xxx
RFID

102-1xx RFID Sensor Technology with RF210R IO-Link,

ET 200SP and SIMATIC S7-1500

110-xxx
Vision*

120-xxx
Siwarex*

130-xxx
Web server*

140-xxx
Security

142-2xx Security with S7-1500

142-1xx Industrial Ethernet with X208

142-2xx Industrial Security with S615

150-xxx
Digital Twin

150-xxx Virtual commissioning of a production plant using a

dynamic 3D model

150-xxx Configuration of the automation program of a

dynamic 3D Model in the TIA Portal

150-xxx Enhancements and optimizations of an

automation program for a 3D model

150-xxx Creating a Static 3D Model Using the NX CAD System

150-xxx Creation of a Dynamic 3D Model Using the

Mechatronics Concept Designer CAE System

150-xxx Signal Creation for a Dynamic 3D Model in the

Mechatronics Concept Designer CAE System

Figure 3: Overview of advanced modules * Upcoming

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Structure of the advanced modules

For the advanced modules, there is also a subdivision into the S7-1200 and S7-1500, S7-300
and IOT2000EDU controllers, but the contents with S7-1500 are preferably shown here. Contents
for S7-1200 are available only when they differ significantly from that of S7-1500.

040-xxx Visualization
The "Visualization" topic is only indirectly dependent on the controller. The utilized panel or PC is
the deciding factor here. Within the visualization hardware segments, different chapters are
offered, for example, for adding a panel and its configuration, simple visualizations and
animations.

050-xxx Advanced Programming

The "Advanced Programming" topic includes programming topics for advanced users, which are
taught using S7-1500. Learners should be able to transfer the contents to other controllers on
their own at this point.

060-xxx Drives
The "Drives" topic follows the same structure. Frequency converters of the SINAMICS G and
SINAMICS S series are used here. The Startdrive software is used for parameter assignment.
Control is performed via PROFIBUS and PROFINET as well alternative bus systems.

070-xxx Safety
Safety-related applications on PROFINET (PROFIsafe) are commissioned in the Safety modules.
Here, the protective door of a sorting station is to be monitored via PROFINET using a CPU
1516F-3 PN/DP as IO controller and an ET 200SP as IO device. An EMERGENCY STOP is also
implemented here using the ET 200S.

080-xxx Advanced Communication

"Advanced Communication" includes, in particular, communication topics such as communication
between controllers and between controllers and other systems via OPC UA and alternative bus
systems. Of course, topics related to plant-wide communication and wireless communication can
also be found here.

100-xxx RFID
"RFID" includes sensor technology topics for RFID systems. Here, data is read from and written
to RFID transponders. The RFID sensor systems can be connected to an S7-1500 controller via
PROFIBUS, PROFINET and IO-Link as well as alternative bus systems.

140-xxx Security
The Security modules present the configuration and secure connection of S7-1500 to other
networks for Industrial Ethernet Switch SCALANCE XC208 and Industrial Ethernet Security
SCALANCE S615.

150-xxx Digital Twin

Similar to all SCE training curriculums, the Digital Twin modules have a modular structure and
can be easily completed by following step-by-step instructions. They are designed for use with
SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional V15 or higher, SIMATIC WinCC Advanced V15 or higher,
PLCSIM Advanced V2.0 or higher and NX MCD V12.0 or higher.

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2 Concept description
2.1 Material at a glance
The above-described modules are made available as SCE training curriculums.
Additional SCE learning and training material is available to assist in lesson planning or self-
study. This includes the SIMIT model, which implements the example process as a simulation.
The simulation can already be started with a demo version of SIMIT and used to check your own
programming. A real plant is therefore not needed. If you would rather work with real plants, you
can build one yourself based on the description of the example process. SCE currently does not
offer a real model of the example process.
Furthermore, presentations are offered that contain a brief introduction to the contents of each
chapter and are thus ideally suited for inclusion in the lesson. Of course, these presentations can
also be used for self-study.
Model solutions/projects are another important component of the SCE learning and training
materials. They allow you to compare your own solution but are also suited to working on just a
few topics and building on a model solution.
Advanced materials are integrated as links within the SCE Learning & Training Document, e.g.
videos and animations. These are also available via the SCE website or YouTube.

SCE presentation
.ppt/.pdf

SCESIMIT model SCE model solution/

.simarc -project

SCE Learn-/Training Document

Topic = Module
SCE example Contents subdivided into
process chapters
Each chapter corresponds
to one document (.doc/.pdf)

Real system Video

Animation
(screen camera)

Figure 4: Overview of SCE learning and training material

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2.2 Structure of the individual chapters based on the teaching

methodology
At the core of the learning and training materials are the SCE training curriculums in which each
chapter forms a self-contained training unit.
As shown in Figure 5 below, the chapters always start with a goal. The theory considered
relevant is presented in the following section. A specific task is then formulated, which is next
planned and implemented using an example. The task is then implemented according to
structured step-by-step instructions and verified using a checklist. The exercise follows,
beginning with another task that is now to be planned and implemented independently. A
checklist at the end enables learners to check their own solution.
The purpose of the exercise is to allow independent execution of a task. Only the task is
specified. Planning and implementation (= execution) must take place independently. This can
also be used as a supplemental task for adept learners who are faster than the rest of the class
or for self-study.
The individual chapters can be worked on as modular units. Specific preceding chapters form a
basis on which to build. Information on which chapters serve as the basis for a particular chapter
can be found at the start of every module under "Prerequisites".
The chapters are structured within the concept described above.
The example process is to continuously accompany the learners so that understanding of the
actual process does not command too much attention and the focus can instead be on the actual
training contents. At the same time, the newly added "Planning" section should be helpful by
acting as an intermediary between the task and solution and a guide for planning the
implementation.
The step-by-step instructions, which have been newly structured, have also been changed in the
current concept. This helps first-time users to obtain an overview of what they are doing and
enables advanced users to skip certain individual steps when they are already familiar with the
action.
A final checklist at the end of the exercise again enables learners to check their own solution. In
this way, the instructions can be worked through on a highly individual basis depending on the
level of knowledge. The checklist also contains information about what can be tested and what
needs to work with the implemented solution. Ideally, if an item on the checklist is not completed,
information on the section from which this error might have originated can also be provided. The
checklist enables students/trainees to independently check whether all steps of the step-by-step
instructions have been carefully completed and allows them to successfully complete the module
on their own.
The model project can also be used for comparison of the solution. The model solution (= model
project) is provided for each module and contains the result of the structured step-by-step
instructions and the exercise. Depending on what the module is based on, the model solution
also contains other solutions, of course.

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Goal
Exercise
Task
Observe
Theory
Observe

Task

Think Think
Planning Planning

Do Do
Structured
Execution
step-by-step instructions

Feedback Feedback
Exercise
Checklist
Checklist

Figure 5: Structure of teaching methodology of the SCE Learn-/Training Documents

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