TIA Portal, S7-1200 – Creating your first PLC Program (S19)

In this week’s episode of The Automation Show, I walk new users through how to create their first Siemens S7-1200 Ladder Logic Program:

For more information, check out the “Show Notes” located below the video.

The Automation Show, Episode 19 Show Notes:

Special thanks to Siemens for sending us the S7-1200 starter pack!

Related Articles:

• How To Activate TIA Portal Step 7 Using A USB License (article)
• How To Set The IP Address Of A New Siemens S7-1200 PLC (video)

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I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news, and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting

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