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Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems

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Advanced Programming, Control, and Monitoring Systems

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Advanced level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master advanced programming techniques like SCL for complex PLC applications.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge of PID control systems and their application in automation.

  • Learn to set up and manage alarms (discrete and analog) in Siemens HMI systems.

  • Understand and apply functions and function blocks in advanced PLC programming.

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January 2026

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic) Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will explore advanced PLC applications using SCL coding, starting with liquid level control logic. You'll also learn how to visualize and monitor the liquid level on an HMI and apply PLC programming to a real-world sorting system based on weight in a step-by-step, three-part series.

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5 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce control systems, focusing on ON/OFF, proportional, and PI control techniques for managing liquid levels. You'll gain hands-on experience configuring these control systems and understand how they operate in dynamic environments.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover how to set up both discrete and analogue alarms in the Siemens KTP 400 HMI. You will learn the basics of alarm configurations and work through the process of setting up and troubleshooting alarms for effective system monitoring.

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3 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into the use of functions and function blocks in TIA Portal. You'll learn to create and manage functions and data blocks, call function blocks within other blocks, and explore both single and multiple instances for structured and efficient PLC programming.

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6 videos1 reading3 assignments

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