C++/Qt developer and PLC: Working with Simatic S7 in the TIA Portal

The course teaches object-oriented programming with C++. You will also learn about programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the TIA Portal and how artificial intelligence (AI) is used in your professional environment.
  • Certificates: Certificate "C++/Qt Developer"
    Certificate "PLC: Working with Simatic S7 in the TIA Portal"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 16 Weeks

C++/Qt developer

Basic language concepts (approx. 5 days)

Elementary and composite data types, enumeration types, type conversion

Variables (declaration, initialization, scopes)

Operators (arithmetic, relational, logical, bitwise)

Program control (allocations, loops)

Functions


General basics (approx. 4 days)

Basic understanding of IDEs, compilers, linkers

What is and is not possible with C++

Variables

Literals/constants/variables

Operators/binding strength/L+R values

Loops (for, while)

Branches (if, switch)

Streams (console/file input/output)

A container from the standard library

Structure and compilation of programs

Classes and methods (constructors, destructors)

Functions (passing arguments)

Function overloading (same function names for similar tasks)

Default arguments

Inline expansion for functions

Object libraries: IOStream

Input (streams)

Output (streams)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Language concepts in the C++ standard (ISO/IEC 14882) (approx. 3 days)

Arrays and (dynamic) memory structures, iterators

Pointer (arithmetic), references, function pointers

Character strings and their processing


Object-oriented programming (approx. 8 days)

Basic concepts of object-oriented thinking

Class diagrams, classes as abstractions of concrete objects, encapsulation principle

Structure and elements of classes

Step-by-step creation of own classes

Instantiation and use of objects

Overloading methods/operators

Templates (class and function templates)

Inheritance and polymorphism

Overwriting methods, virtual methods and dynamic binding

Abstract classes


Qt basics (approx. 3 days)

Library modules and Qt tools

Development: Qt Creator IDE, Qt Assistant, Qt Designer, Qt Linguist, Qt Confiq

Multilingualism and localization

Unicode support and codes


Signal slot concept (approx. 1 day)

Connecting signals with slots

Implementing signals and slots

AutoConnection, DirectConnection,

QueuedConnection


Objects in Qt (approx. 3 days)

Object management trees

Window programming

Layout management

Meta-Object System

Memory Management

Event Handling


GUI techniques (approx. 4 days)

QWidget class and nesting

GUI programming with QtDesigner

Qt Quick and QML (Qt Meta-Object Language)

QPainter, variants of data drawing,

2D transformations

Status bar, toolbar, dockbar

Dialog variants and simple input widgets

Scroll and splitter widgets

Drag & drop support


Supporting techniques (approx. 2 days)

Printing under Qt

Qt container classes and iteration forms

SQL accesses and SQL models

Inter-thread communication and synchronization


Multimedia (approx. 2 days)

Application Navigation

Life-Cycle

Native API Access

Localization and positioning


Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

PLC: Working with Simatic S7 in the TIA Portal

System Overview (approx. 2 days)

Course Objectives, Course Structure, Teaching Approach

Overview of Industrial Control Systems

SIMATIC Control Family

Features of the S7-300/400

Features of the S7-1200

Features of the S7-1500


Hardware (approx. 1 day)

Setup and Installation of the Automation System

Components of an S7 CPU

Structure, Operation, and Addressing of Signal Modules


Program (approx. 15 days)

Portal View and Project View in the TIA Portal

Creating a new project and inserting devices in the TIA Portal

Device configuration in the TIA Portal

Basic logical operations, block entry in the TIA Portal

Basic logic operations

Testing with PLCSIM

CPU cycle (OB1)

Process Maps

Additional logical operators in KOP/FUP/AWL

Implementation of Conventional Control Circuits in KOP/FUP/AWL, Encoder Query (NC/NO)

Additional bit manipulation instructions (SET/RESET, FP/FN)

SIMATIC Timers

SIMATIC counters

Converters, comparators, arithmetic operations

Interface of the FC block type

Setting Up and Using Global Data Blocks

Data Type STRUCT

Block type FB: Interface and instance DB

Block Type FB: Multi-Instances

IEC Timers and IEC Counters

Multi-Instances for IEC Timers and IEC Counters

Handling TIA Projects: Archiving, Migrating

Libraries in the TIA Portal

Saving Protected Blocks in a Library

Introduction to the 1500 Series Controller and PLCSIM 1500

Migration / Adaptation of 300 Series Projects to the 1500 Series

AKKUs in the S7 CPU: MOVE, Loading, and Transferring

Structured Programming: Using Multiple Blocks

Jump Instructions Within a Block

Explanation and Use of Various Organization Blocks


SCL Programming Language (approx. 2 days)

SCL statements (structure), logical operators

Simple IF statement with Boolean expressions

IF, THEN, ELSE, comparisons, and calculations

IEC timers and IEC counters


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Sequence Chains (approx. 5 days)

Programming according to DIN 60848 (Graphcet)

Sequence control: Step chains in FUP

Sequence control with S7-Graph

Graph Editor

Simple step sequence

Branches

Selecting and Extending Interface Parameters

Interlock

Supervision

Event-Driven Actions


Working with Real Hardware (approx. 5 days)

Establishing and testing a connection to the CPU

Backing up the CPU contents, comparing online and offline states

Evaluating reference data and cross-references

Monitoring and control using a monitoring table

Force

Online and diagnostic tool

Evaluate the diagnostic buffer

Commissioning a TIA system with software troubleshooting and fault correction


Analog Values (approx. 2 days)

Principle of Analog Value Processing

Operation and Configuration of Analog Input Modules

Evaluating Analog Measurement Values in the Program

Operation and configuration of analog output modules

Programming Analog Outputs


Update and document projects (approx. 3 days)

Modify existing project according to customer requirements

Implement project changes

Document the project change

Documentation Components

Save and document program changes

Use cover sheets and forms from the system library

Create project-specific cover sheets and forms

Printing project documentation


Project work (approx. 5 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

After this course, you will have mastered the C++ programming language, one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. You will be able to handle C++ quickly and confidently and will be able to develop complex solutions. You will also be able to work confidently with the Qt class library, carry out Qt programming and use more complex GUI techniques.

You will then learn how the TIA components interact. You will be able to modify and adapt existing STEP 7 programs and systematically diagnose and rectify hardware and software faults in a simple TIA system.

IT apprentices, IT specialists, programmers and specialists with relevant professional experience.

C++ is used in both system and application programming. Typical fields of application in system programming are operating systems, embedded systems, virtual machines, drivers and signal processors.

Specialists in the field of automation technology are in demand in many technical sectors. Their field of activity includes, for example, the assembly, commissioning and maintenance of technical systems as well as customer service.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.