Course Overview:
This one-day Siemens S7 (200 Series) Training Course is designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand how to diagnose, fault-find, and maintain Siemens S7-200 PLCs.
The course covers the essential skills to set up, connect, and monitor S7-200 systems. You’ll learn how to create simple programs, configure hardware, and confidently upload and download PLC software.
It also covers practical maintenance tasks, like how to manage backups and battery replacements, to keep your systems running reliably.
Through a combination of practical exercises and real-world examples, you’ll leave with a stronger grip on how to work safely and efficiently with S7-200 PLCs.
Who Should Attend?
Maintenance technicians and engineers working with Siemens S7-200 PLCs
Engineers responsible for supporting or troubleshooting older S7-200 systems
Technicians needing a foundation in PLC programming and diagnostics
What You’ll Learn
Understanding the hardware architecture of the Siemens S7-200 series
How Siemens S7 addressing works
Overview of data formats used in S7-200 programming
How projects and programs are structured
Hardware configuration and setup
How to connect to the PLC and communicate with it
Uploading and downloading programs
Online monitoring of PLC programs in real-time
Introduction to basic programming concepts
Using Siemens' basic instruction set: relay operations, comparisons, maths, data moves, and logic functions
Creating and maintaining good program documentation
How to back up and restore projects, including archiving and retrieval
Using symbolic notation for easier programming and troubleshooting
Practical fault-finding techniques
Monitoring and modifying live data
Using forcing tools safely for diagnostics and testing
Why Choose This Course?
Focused on real, practical skills for the Siemens S7-200 series
Hands-on training with real hardware
Helps build confidence in programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Led by trainers with hands-on industry experience
Available for on-site delivery if you prefer the course at your own facility