Intellects Energy Ltd.

Siemens SmartLine 1000/700 IE HMI – WinCC flexible Smart Programming

Course Overview

This intensive 5-day hands-on training program is designed to provide participants with the practical knowledge and technical skills required to program, configure, and integrate Siemens SmartLine 1000/700 IE HMI systems.

The course is ensuring progressive learning from basic graphic development to complex control applications, networking, and data handling.

Target Audience

This training is ideal for:

  • Automation & Instrumentation Engineers
  • Maintenance Technicians and Supervisors
  • Electrical Engineers & System Integrators
  • Technical Trainers and Engineering Students

Prerequisites

  • 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 HMI Communication with PLC
  2. Develop HMI Graphics

Training Structure

  • Registration Fee: N50,000
  • Advanced Training Fee: N250,000 
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Mode: Instructor-led 95% Practical & 5% Theory Sessions

Software Tools:

  • WinCC flexible SMART

How to apply

  • Send email to training@intellectsenergy.com.
  • Call or send Whatsapp message to 08051203632

DAY 1 – HMI Fundamentals & WinCC flexible Smart Basics (Beginner)

Theory

  • Introduction to HMI in Industrial Automation
  • Role of HMI in plant operation & maintenance
  • Overview of Siemens SmartLine 700 IE
    • Hardware specifications
    • Communication ports (PROFINET / Ethernet)
  • Introduction to WinCC flexible
    • Software versions & licensing
    • Project structure and workflow

Practical

  • Installing & configuring WinCC flexible
  • Creating a new HMI project
  • Selecting SmartLine 700 IE device
  • Understanding the project tree
  • Creating first screen
  • Downloading project to HMI

Hands-On Exercise

  • Create a simple Start / Stop Motor screen
  • Create Pump Start/Stop + Valve Open/Close screen
  • Status indications:
    • Running
    • Trip
    • Remote/Local
  • Conveyor motor control screen
  • Machine status indicators:
    • Run
    • Stop
    • Fault
    • Manual/Auto
  • Generator auxiliary control screen
  • Equipment status indication

DAY 2 – Screen Design, Objects & Navigation

Theory

  • HMI screen layout standards (ISA-101 basics)
  • Screen types:
    • Process screens
    • Overview screens
    • Alarm screens
  • Screen navigation concepts

Practical

  • Designing professional screens
  • Using HMI objects:
    • Buttons
    • I/O fields
    • Text fields
    • Graphics
  • Screen switching & navigation buttons
  • Color conventions for industrial HMIs

Hands-On Exercise

  • Design a Pump Control & Status Screen
    • Start/Stop
    • Running / Fault indication
  • Separator vessel screen:
    • Level, pressure, temperature
    • Inlet/outlet valve control
  • Packaging line overview screen
  • Navigation to individual machines
  • Switchgear mimic screen
  • Breaker open/close indication

 

DAY 3 – PLC Communication, Tags & Alarms (Intermediate)

Theory

  • HMI–PLC communication concepts
  • Supported PLCs (S7-300 / S7-1200 / S7-200 SMART)
  • Tag addressing & data types
  • Alarm philosophy for industrial plants

Practical

  • Configuring PLC connection (Ethernet)
  • Creating HMI tags linked to PLC variables
  • Digital & analog tag handling
  • Creating alarms:
    • Discrete alarms
    • Acknowledgement
    • Alarm priorities
  • Alarm logging & display

Hands-On Exercise

  • Configure alarms for:
    • Motor overload
    • High temperature
    • Emergency stop
  • Configure alarms for:
    • High pressure (HH)
    • Low level (LL)
    • Compressor trip
  • Alarm summary & history screens
  • Alarm configuration for:
    • Conveyor jam
    • Emergency stop
    • Motor overload
  • Alarms for:
    • Generator trip
    • Over-temperature
    • Loss of excitation

DAY 4 – Advanced Functions, Trends & Recipes (Advanced)

Theory

  • HMI scripting basics (where applicable)
  • Data logging & trends
  • Recipes in industrial processes
  • User access levels & security

Practical

  • Creating trend views for:
    • Pressure
    • Flow
    • Temperature
  • Data logging to internal memory
  • Recipe creation:
    • Batch parameters
    • Setpoint management
  • User login & access control
    • Operator
    • Maintenance
    • Engineer

Hands-On Exercise

  • Build a Batch Control Screen with:
    • Recipe selection
    • Trend monitoring
    • Operator access control
  • Tank level trend (24-hour view)
  • Transfer recipe (volume, flow rate)
  • Trend for production rate
  • Recipe for mixing process
  • Load trend visualization
  • Event history screen

DAY 5 – Diagnostics, Troubleshooting & Industrial Application

Theory

  • HMI diagnostics for maintenance
  • Common HMI faults & solutions
  • Best practices for industrial HMIs
  • Backup & restore strategies

Practical

  • Communication fault simulation
  • Alarm troubleshooting
  • Screen performance optimization
  • Project backup & transfer
  • Real-world application integration

Final Project

  • Develop a Complete Industrial HMI Project
    • Overview screen
    • Process control screen
    • Alarm screen
    • Trend screen
    • User security
  • Tank Farm HMI
    • Overview
    • Transfer control
    • Alarms
    • Trends
    • User security
  • Complete Manufacturing Line HMI
    • Line overview
    • Machine screens
    • Alarms
    • Trends
    • User roles
  • Power Plant Operator HMI
    • Overview
    • Generator control
    • Alarm & event screens
    • Trends
    • User access control

Real-World Industrial Case Studies

  • Motor Control Center (MCC) HMI
  • Pumping station operation
  • Compressor monitoring system
  • Conveyor system HMI
  • Utility monitoring (power, water, air)

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

Certification

Participants who complete both modules and pass the final project assessment will receive a Certificate of Proficiency in Siemens SmartLine 1000/700 IE HMI – WinCC flexible Smart Programming issued by Intellects Energy Ltd.