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.
To configure the connection:
Click the Settings icon (⚙️) in the toolbar.
Enter the following values based on your setup:
SiemensS7Interface.Address → The IP address of your PLC (e.g.,
127.0.0.1for PLCSim Advanced).SiemensS7Interface.Rack → Usually
0.SiemensS7Interface.Slot → Typically
0for PLCSim Advanced,1for physical PLCs.
📘 Refer to your TIA Portal project or PLC documentation to confirm the correct rack and slot values.
TIA Portal Project
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!
🔗 Connect with Andreas Fast: LinkedIn Profile
Signals
1.1 Robot Overall Status (Inputs)
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)
Q0.0
IO.Output.Robot.bStartLoading
Output
Start the robot loading sequence
Q0.1
IO.Output.Robot.bStartUnloading
Output
Start the robot unloading sequence
2. Machine Signals
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
3. Entry and Exit Conveyor
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
4. HMI (Buttons & Lights)
4.1 Buttons (Inputs)
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)
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
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