Hello guys,

I have a new project with Siemens PLC at my work, it is not difficult . But I have never worked with PLC. Could you give me advice how to start learn PLC?  Maybe some videos or websites.  Or maybe there is a person to whom I can ask my questions? Thank you so much. 

Hello, friend! It depends on a PLC which you use. For example, S7-1500 is TIA portal controller. Or S7-410 is PCS7 PAC. Some older PLCs use Step 7 software which is obsolete now. If you have TIA portal and modern PLC, try to start with official Siemens tutorials on YouTube. For instance, this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22a2FJ9x8m0&t=51s

Best regards!

I have some questions:

Which software version will you program your PLC with? For example TIA Portal V17 (latest version)

Which Siemens PLC range are you using? Siemens has a wide range of PLCs including th S7-300/400 (older) ranges and the new devices such as S7-1200/1500.

Wait for your answer.

BR

Hello,

Always best use newest version of TIA because there are all firmvare modules.

Which type of CPU you whant use it depends how big program you will write. If not big program i suggest use S7-1200 series if large program then better use S7-1500 series

I do not suggest use S7-300 because it's an old product and after few years it will be discuntinue. Later you can buy like spare part so better use S7-1200/S7-1500 series PLC

Hi again!

You can also view the SITRAIN courses on the official Siemens website taught by Siemens personnel from the following link:

- SITRAIN - Digital Industry Academy

There is a great diversity of courses at different levels and from the large catalog of Siemens products.

BR

Hello,

Thank you for your respond.

I will use S7-1200 (6ES7214-1HG40-0XB0 and 6ES7214-1HG40-0XB0) and SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic V17.

Hi again!

Excellent decision to start programming Siemens PLCs!!!

In the following link you can find many examples of applications on PLCs of the S7-1200 range:

You can also consult the following programming manual for S7-1200 products that will surely help you:

I hope this info will help you to learn!

Hello Yuliya,

Check the playlist below, almost everything that you would ever need to know is explained in detail.

Hope it helps and god bless Hegamurl!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE25v2Y2_t4&list=PLtGimRyb0S0ivKG6RsDWTtPSyOZ_iqS3b

To start learning PLCs, focus on Siemens TIA Portal and S7 series basics. Use resources like Siemens SCE Portal for free tutorials and YouTube channels like RealPars. Download the TIA Portal trial to practice with PLCSIM for simulations. Join communities like [PLC Talk](https://www.plctalk.net/qanda/) or Reddit’s [r/PLC](https://www.reddit.com/r/PLC/) for advice. Start small with simple projects, and reach out here with any specific questions. Good luck!