Siemens PLC Programming Using SCL with MODBUS - Part 03

🚀 Course Title: Siemens PLC Programming Using SCL with MODBUS (Energy Meter) - Part 03 TDM 🎓 Instructor: Megha Kumar

Course Description:

Hey there, Future PLC Expert!

Are you ready to dive deeper into the world of Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)? Welcome to Siemens PLC Programming Using SCL with MODBUS (Energy Meter) - Part 03! This is the third installment of our comprehensive series, where we've already laid the groundwork in SCL-1 and SCL-2. Now, it's time to enhance your skills with advanced MODBUS RS-485 Communication techniques.

🚀 What You Will Learn:

• Mastering Modbus RS-485 Communication: Understand the intricacies of Modbus communication over RS-485, which is essential for interacting with multiple devices in industrial settings.
• Hands-On Experience: Get practical insights into programming Siemens PLCs using Structured Control Language (SCL) for real-world applications like Modbus VFDs, Servo Drives, and Energy Meters.
• Using Real Tools: Learn with the TIA Portal V17 Software, Modbus Master, and Modbus Poll software to simulate real-life scenarios.
• Simplifying Communication: Discover how to communicate seamlessly between your PLC and Modbus Poll software on your PC using a DTECH USB to RS-485 Converter Cable.

🛠️ Equipment in Focus:

• Siemens S7-1200 CPU1214 DC/DC/DC PLC: A versatile and reliable PLC that's perfect for your learning curve.
• CB1241 Modbus Communication Card: The card that makes MODBUS communication possible with the S7-1200 PLC.
• DTECH USB to RS-485 Converter Cable: A widely available tool that will bridge your PLC and PC for effective communication.

👩‍🏫 Course Highlights:

• Practical Sessions: Get step-by-step guidance on making the communication wiring with your PLC and CB1241 Communication Card, complete with live examples.
• Extensive Library Access: Utilize the extensive MODBUS communication library available in the Siemens S7-1200 PLC to its fullest potential.
• Ready-to-Use Programs: Learn from programs that are not just theoretical but ready to be implemented and tested in a live environment.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to communicate with various Modbus devices, such as VFDs, Servo Drives, and Energy Meters, with confidence and proficiency.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your PLC programming skills! Enroll now and step into the world of industrial automation with Siemens and MODBUS. 🌟

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to MODBUS RS-485 Communication

   • Understanding Modbus Protocol
   • Setting up the communication environment

2. Modbus Poll Software Exploration

   • Simulating Modbus Read and Write operations
   • Real-time data exchange with a PLC

3. SCL Programming for Device Communication

   • Data blocks and structure in SCL
   • Crafting SCL programs for device interaction

4. Hardware Setup and Configuration

   • Wiring the DTECH USB to RS-485 Converter Cable
   • Configuring the Siemens S7-1200 CPU1214 with CB1241 Modbus Communication Card

5. Practical Implementation and Troubleshooting

   • Step-by-step practical sessions
   • Common issues and their resolutions in MODBUS communication

6. Final Project: Real-time Energy Meter Communication

   • Designing an SCL program to communicate with an Energy Meter
   • Finalizing the setup for a fully functional Modbus communication system

Ready to transform your PLC programming skills? Join us in this exciting journey and become an expert in Siemens PLC Programming Using SCL with MODBUS (Energy Meter) - Part 03! 🎓✨