Siemens S7

Complete S7 PLC training environment with full TIA Portal project and realistic industrial demo cell simulation

Master Siemens S7 PLC programming with a complete industrial automation training environment featuring a realistic demo cell and comprehensive TIA Portal project.

This ModelZoo entry provides a complete S7 training experience, combining:

• Complete demo cell simulation with robot, CNC machine, and conveyor systems

• Full TIA Portal project (S7-1500 compatible) with structured programming examples

• Real-time PLC communication via TCP/IP (Put/Get) for authentic industrial experience

• Virtual commissioning setup compatible with PLCSim Advanced and real S7 hardware

Demo Cell Overview

The training environment simulates a modern manufacturing cell featuring:

• Entry conveyor with part detection sensors

• 6-axis robot for pick-and-place operations with simulated kinematics

• CNC machining center with door control and machining simulation

• Exit conveyor for processed parts

• HMI control panel with operator interface elements

The automation sequence demonstrates typical industrial workflows: part arrival, robot loading, machining operations, robot unloading, and part discharge. All operations are coordinated through the S7 PLC program provided in the complete TIA Portal project.

Interface Configuration

Before connecting to a Siemens S7 PLC, you need to configure the IP address, rack, and slot of the controller.

Configuring S7 Settings

To configure the connection:

1. Click the Settings icon (⚙️) in the toolbar.

2. Enter the following values based on your setup:

   • SiemensS7Interface.Address → The IP address of your PLC (e.g., 127.0.0.1 for PLCSim Advanced).

   • SiemensS7Interface.Rack → Usually 0.

   • SiemensS7Interface.Slot → Typically 0 for PLCSim Advanced, 1 for physical PLCs.

📘 Refer to your TIA Portal project or PLC documentation to confirm the correct rack and slot values.

TIA Portal Project

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This complete TIA Portal project provides a fully functional S7-1500 program that demonstrates industrial automation best practices:

• Complete S7-1500 CPU configuration with optimized block access settings

• Structured function blocks demonstrating professional programming practices

• Comprehensive I/O mapping for all demo cell components

• Sequence control logic for coordinated multi-station operation

• Safety interlocks and emergency stop implementation

• HMI integration elements for operator interface training

This S7 TIA Portal example project is provided by Andreas Fast from Fast Automation. Thanks a lot for this valuable contribution to the realvirtual community!

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Signals

1.1 Robot Overall Status (Inputs)

Address	Signal Name	Direction	Description
I0.0	IO.Input.Robot.bStatusLoading	Input	Robot is currently loading a part
I0.1	IO.Input.Robot.bStatusUnloading	Input	Robot is currently unloading a part

1.2 Start Robot Programs (Outputs)

Address	Signal Name	Direction	Description
Q0.0	IO.Output.Robot.bStartLoading	Output	Start the robot loading sequence
Q0.1	IO.Output.Robot.bStartUnloading	Output	Start the robot unloading sequence

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2. Machine Signals

Address	Signal Name	Direction	Description
Q1.0	IO.Output.Machine.bStart	Output	Start the machine's machining process
Q1.1	IO.Output.Machine.bOpenDoor	Output	Open the machine door
I1.0	IO.Input.Machine.bMachining	Input	Machine is currently machining
I1.1	IO.Input.Machine.bMachiningFinished	Input	Machining process is finished
I1.2	IO.Input.Machine.bDoorOpened	Input	Machine door is open
I1.3	IO.Input.Machine.bDoorClosed	Input	Machine door is closed

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3. Entry and Exit Conveyor

Address	Signal Name	Direction	Description
Q2.0	IO.Output.EntryBelt.Motor.bStart	Output	Start the entry belt motor
Q2.1	IO.Output.ExitBelt.Motor.bStart	Output	Start the exit belt motor
I2.0	IO.Input.EntryBelt.Sensor.bOccupied	Input	Entry belt sensor detects an object
I2.1	IO.Input.ExitBelt.Sensor.bOccupied	Input	Exit belt sensor detects an object

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4. HMI (Buttons & Lights)

4.1 Buttons (Inputs)

Address	Signal Name	Direction	Description
I3.0	IO.Input.HMI.OnSwitch.bOn	Input	HMI main switch is on
I3.1	IO.Input.HMI.Emergency.bOn	Input	Emergency stop is activated
I3.2	IO.Input.HMI.AutomaticButton.bPressed	Input	Automatic mode button pressed
I3.3	IO.Input.HMI.EntryBelt.bOn	Input	Entry belt button is on
I3.4	IO.Input.HMI.Robot.bOn	Input	Robot enable button is on
I3.5	IO.Input.HMI.ExitBelt.bOn	Input	Exit belt button is on

4.2 Lights (Outputs)

Address	Signal Name	Direction	Description
Q3.0	IO.Output.HMI.AutomaticButton.bLight	Output	Light for the automatic mode button
Q3.1	IO.Output.HMI.Robot.bLight	Output	Light indicator for robot status
Q3.3	IO.Output.HMI.EntryBelt.bLight	Output	Light indicator for entry belt
Q3.4	IO.Output.HMI.ExitBelt.bLight	Output	Light indicator for exit belt