The road to an automated machine.
A guide for manufacturers and operators
CVT2: Conversion from TIA Portal to Simatic Manager (S7 Classic)
Module Description:
Many existing systems have been operating reliably for years—until changes become necessary. Different online/offline statuses, a lack of transparency, or unclear procedures can then quickly lead to unplanned downtime and time-consuming troubleshooting. At the same time, many companies are losing valuable expert knowledge regarding the use of S7-300 and S7-400 systems and the SIMATIC Manager.
In this course, you will systematically build the needed knowledge to implement changes to existing systems safely, in a structured way, and with reduced risk. You will learn to avoid typical mistakes such as incorrect loading of program modifications, unnecessary system downtime, or time-consuming troubleshooting.
The course provides practical know-how for confidently working with older SIMATIC systems and helps you save time, increase system availability, and ensure that knowledge is retained within the company over the long term.
Differences between TIA and S7 Classic
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Individual editors and tools instead of “Totally Integrated”
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Consistency
Creating new projects
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Creating a new project and initial hardware
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Exercise 1: New basic project
Programming and function block creation
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Your first custom function block
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Exercise 2: First program code
Structuring program blocks
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Creating structures in SIMATIC Manager
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Exercise 3: Program with structures
Using SCL
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Creating and testing SCL code
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Exercise 4: SCL in action
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Why use SCL in SIMATIC Manager?
WinCC flexible
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Objects and structures in WinCC Flex
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Exercise 5: WinCC Flex in action
Procedure for legacy systems
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Safe procedure for legacy systems
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Exercise 6: Creating an online backup
Tips and tricks
Course duration: approx. 16 hours
Requirements:
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Notebook with SIMATIC Manager STEP 7 V5.7 + SP3, WinCC flexible + Runtime 2008 SP5 Update 2, S7-PLCSIM pro V5.4 + SP8, S7-GRAPH pro 2021 V5.7, and S7-PLCSIM pro V5.4 + SP8
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If you are unable to bring a computer with you, it is possible to obtain one. Please contact us in advance!
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TIA2: Software Architecture & Development (or experience with WinCC Comfort/Advanced)
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TIA1: Hardware configuration and programming basics (or experience with WinCC Comfort/Advanced)
Trainer: Frederick Keymer-Eickelkamp
Course location:
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At SCIO Automation Duisburg GmbH
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At the customers site
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Remote
Proof of participation: Digital for remote courses, paper for presence courses
Course materials: digital
Number of participants:
- Max. 6 people
Prices:
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Scheduled date
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€940.00 per participant
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plus travel expenses and VAT
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In-house/Individual date
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€3,600.00 per Trainer
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plus travel expenses and VAT
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maximum 6 participants
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Appointments
Appointments
First half-year

Second half-year

