Intellects Energy Ltd.

Siemens Simatic S7 200 Smart PLC; Micro/Win Smart Software Programming Training

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 Smart 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:

  1. Understand wiring of relays and PLCs I/O channels
  2. Identify and configure S7 200 Smart hardware and I/O channels.
  3. Develop, test, and troubleshoot ladder logic programs in Micro/Win Smart Software.
  4. Ability to use Micro/Win Smart Instructions to implement control logic.

Training Structure

  • Registration Fee: N50,000
  • Advanced Training Fee: N700,000 
  • 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 & Hardware Basics

Objective: Understand PLC concepts, S7-200 SMART hardware, and basic programming.

Topics

  • Introduction to Industrial Automation
  • PLC vs Relay Logic
  • Siemens PLC family overview
  • S7-200 SMART hardware architecture
  • CPU types, memory areas
  • Power supply, wiring & grounding
  • Digital Inputs & Outputs (DI/DO)

Practical

  • Install STEP 7-Micro/WIN SMART
  • Create first PLC project
  • Hardware configuration
  • Simple ON/OFF control (Start/Stop motor)
  • Pump start/stop with permissives
  • Emergency stop logic
  • Valve open/close simulation
  • Conveyor motor control
  • Start/stop & safety interlock
  • Motor start/stop with protection logic

DAY 2 – Basic Programming & Logic Control

Objective: Build core PLC logic using ladder programming.

Topics

  • PLC scan cycle
  • Data types and addressing
  • Contacts & coils
  • Basic logic instructions
    • AND / OR / NOT
  • Latching (Seal-in circuits)
  • Timers (TON, TOF, TP)
  • Counters (CTU, CTD)

Practical

  • Motor control with interlocks
  • Conveyor control using timers
  • Counter-based production counting
  • Alarm indication using outputs
  • Dual pump duty/standby control
  • Low-pressure trip
  • Start delay for compressor/pump
  • Conveyor sequence with timers
  • Product counting system
  • Cooling water pump control
  • Fan start sequence

DAY 3 – Intermediate Functions & Analog Processing

Objective: Handle analog signals and improve program structure.

Topics

  • Analog Inputs & Outputs (AI/AO)
  • Signal scaling (0–10V, 4–20mA)
  • Mathematical instructions
  • Data registers (V, M, SM areas)
  • Program organization
  • Subroutines
  • Comparison instructions

Practical

  • Temperature or pressure signal scaling
  • Level control simulation
  • Speed control using analog output
  • Tank level monitoring
  • Flow transmitter scaling
  • High/Low level alarms
  • Modular program using subroutines
  • VFD speed reference control
  • Batch counter logic
  • Boiler drum level simulation
  • Temperature monitoring

DAY 4 – Advanced Programming & Communication

Objective: Implement advanced logic and communication features.

Topics

  • Advanced timers & counters
  • Interrupts & special memory bits
  • High-speed counters (HSC)
  • PID control basics (SMART PID)
  • Communication overview
    • Modbus RTU
    • USS protocol (overview)

Practical

  • High-speed encoder counting
  • Simple PID temperature control
  • PLC-to-PLC communication demo
  • Fault diagnostics using system bits
  • Flow control loop using PID
  • Simulated Modbus device
  • Fault diagnostics
  • Encoder-based length counting
  • Production monitoring logic
  • Temperature PID loop
  • Power meter data reading
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DAY 5 – Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Industrial Applications

Objective: Prepare participants for real plant environments.

Topics

  • PLC diagnostics & troubleshooting
  • Online monitoring & forcing
  • Error handling & alarms
  • Backup & restore programs
  • Preventive maintenance strategies
  • Safety considerations

Practical (Capstone Project)

  • Complete industrial application:
    • Pump control system
    • Tank level automation
    • Motor sequence with alarms
  • Fault simulation & troubleshooting
  • Program optimization & documentation
  • Tank filling & pump transfer system
  • Alarms, trips, and manual override
  • Fault simulation & recovery
  • Automated production line section
  • Fault detection & alarm display
  • Program optimization & documentation
  • Auxiliary system automation
  • Alarm handling & fault diagnosis
  • Backup & recovery procedures

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 Simatic S7 200 PLC Micro/Wins Smart Software Programming issued by Intellects Energy Ltd.