Siemens Simatic S7 200 PLC; MicroWins Software Programming Training Course
Course Overview
This intensive 10-day hands-on training program is designed to provide participants with the practical knowledge and technical skills required to program, configure, and troubleshoot Simatic S7 200 PLC systems.
The course is ensuring progressive learning from basic logic development to complex control applications, networking, and data handling.
Target Audience
This training is ideal for:
- Automation & Instrumentation Personnel
- Maintenance Technicians, Supervisors and Engineers
- Electrical Engineers & System Integrators
- Industrial Electricians
- Technical Trainers and Engineering Students
- Beginners with little or no PLC experience
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of electrical control systems
- Familiarity with Windows-based PC operation
- Prior PLC experience is helpful but not required
Training Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand wiring of relays and PLCs I/O channels
- Identify and configure S7 200 hardware and I/O channels.
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot ladder logic programs in MicroWins Software.
- Ability to use MicroWins Instructions to implement control logic.
Training Structure
- Registration Fee: N50,000
- Advanced Training Fee: N350,000
- Duration: 10 Days
- Mode: Instructor-led 95% Practical & 5% Theory Sessions
Software Tools:
- MicroWins Software
How to apply
- Send email to training@intellectsenergy.com.
- Call or send Whatsapp message to 08051203632
Day 1 – PLC Fundamentals & S7-200 Hardware Basics (Beginner)
Objectives
- Understand PLC operation in industrial automation
• Identify S7-200 hardware components
• Establish PLC communication and basic programming
Topics
- PLC vs Relay Logic (industrial perspective)
- S7-200 CPU overview & selection
- Digital & Analog I/O modules
- Power supply, grounding & noise protection
- PLC wiring basics (sensors & actuators)
- Installing STEP 7-Micro/WIN
- Creating first PLC project
Practical Exercises
- Hardware identification & terminal layout
- Wiring digital inputs (push buttons, proximity sensors)
- Wiring digital outputs (contactors, lamps)
- Uploading/downloading program
- First Program: Start/Stop motor using ladder logic
- Wiring pressure switch → PLC input
- Start/Stop crude transfer pump
- Conveyor motor control using push buttons
- Auxiliary pump start/stop logic
Day 2 – Basic Programming & Industrial Logic Control
Objectives
- Develop confidence in ladder logic
• Implement common industrial control circuits
Topics
- PLC scan cycle & memory areas
- Ladder Logic instructions:
- NO / NC contacts
- Coils & latches (SET / RESET)
- Timers:
- TON, TOF, TP
- Counters:
- CTU, CTD
- Basic interlocks & safety logic
- Alarm indication logic
Practical Exercises
- Motor forward/reverse control
- Conveyor start/stop with safety interlock
- Timer-based delayed start motor
- Counter-based batch counting system
- Fault indicator lamp logic
- Pump start with permissives & trip logic
- Conveyor system with interlock & alarm
- Cooling fan motor with trip & alarm reset
Day 3 – Intermediate Programming & Analog Control
Objectives
- Handle analog signals and process control logic
• Implement real-world industrial applications
Topics
- Analog I/O concepts (4–20 mA, 0–10 V)
- Analog module configuration
- Data types & scaling
- Math operations (ADD, SUB, MUL, DIV)
- Compare instructions
- Process variable limits & alarms
Practical Exercises
- Scaling 4–20 mA level transmitter
- High-level / low-level alarm system
- Simple temperature control logic
- Analog-based pump ON/OFF control
- Process interlocking logic
- Tank level monitoring & pump control
- Temperature-based heater ON/OFF logic
- Drum level alarm logic (simulation)
Day 4 – Advanced Functions, Communications & Diagnostics
Objectives
- Apply advanced PLC features
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting
Topics
- Subroutines & program structuring
- Special Memory (SM) bits
- High-speed counters (HSC)
- PTO & PWM (basic motion control)
- Communication overview:
- PPI communication
- PLC-to-PLC data exchange
- Online monitoring & forcing
- Common PLC faults & recovery
Practical Exercises
- Modular programming using subroutines
- High-speed counter for encoder input
- Fault detection logic
- PLC diagnostics using Micro/WIN
- Simulated plant fault troubleshooting
- Flow meter pulse counting logic
- Encoder-based part counter
- Equipment runtime hour counter
Day 5 – Industrial Applications, Troubleshooting & Project
Objectives
- Integrate all skills into real industrial scenarios
• Diagnose, maintain, and optimize PLC systems
Topics
- Preventive maintenance of PLC systems
- Electrical noise & grounding issues
- Backup, restore & documentation
- PLC migration & upgrade considerations
- Real-world industrial case studies
Final Practical Project
Complete Industrial Control System Design
- Pump station or conveyor system
- Digital + analog inputs
- Interlocks & alarms
- Timers, counters & scaling
- Fault handling & diagnostics
Pump Station Control System
- Analog level & pressure inputs
- Motor permissives
- ESD logic
- Alarm annunciation
Automated Conveyor System
- Multiple motors
- Sensor-based sequencing
- Production counter
- Fault diagnostics
Auxiliary System Control
- Pump/fan control
- Interlocks
- Alarm & trip logic
- Maintenance runtime tracking
Assessment
- Practical evaluation
- Program review
- Q&A session
Day 6 to Day 10:
- Self practice at our facility with hardware and software
Training Materials & Deliverables
- Comprehensive training manual (soft + hard copy)
- Practical lab exercises and example programs
- Course slides and reference documents
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-training technical support (optional)
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led presentations
- Hands-on programming sessions using actual PLCs or simulators
- Real-world case studies and troubleshooting
- Progressive assessments to reinforce learning outcomes
Duration & Schedule
- Total Duration: 10 Days (Monday–Friday, 2 weeks)
- Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Format: Onsite
Certification
Participants who complete both modules and pass the final project assessment will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Siemens S7-200 PLC STEP 7-Micro/WIN Software Programming issued by Intellects Energy Ltd