S7-1200 PLC 101: A Step by Step Introduction for Beginners

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⌚Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - S7-1200 PLC
01:16 - S7-1200 CPU Models
01:26 - CPU 1211C
02:00 - CPU 1212C
02:58 - CPU 1214C
03:45 - CPU 1215C
04:15 - CPU 1217C
05:20 - Fail-Safe PLCs
06:51 - What does the letter “C” mean?
07:30 - Communication Ports
08:29 - Conclusion
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In this video, you will learn all the basic but practical information you need to know about the popular S7-1200 PLCs.
You will also gain a good understanding of the kinds of industrial applications they are suitable for.
Let's start with the basics of what an S7-1200 PLC is. It's a type of programmable logic controller manufactured by Siemens, used to control and automate industrial processes.
The S7-1200 PLC has two main components: the hardware and the software.
The hardware includes the power supply, central processing unit (CPU), input/output modules, and communication modules.
The software used to program the PLC to perform specific functions based on input signals from sensors and switches is called TIA Portal, which is also developed by Siemens.
- The 1211C is a starter model for the S7-1200 PLCs. It has less memory and fewer ways to communicate, but it still works well for small and medium automation projects. If you want to create an HVAC system, the 1211C could be a good choice for you.
- The next type of S7-1200 PLC that I will talk about is called the 1212C. It's a great choice for slightly bigger automation applications, like controlling the temperature of a medium-sized industrial furnace. The 1212C also supports PID control functions.
- The 1214C is a popular choice for applications that need more advanced automation, like moving materials around, running pumps, or managing small processes. With the 1214C, you can also create PID control functions with more advanced features.
- CPU 1215C is a good option for large automation tasks. By large automation tasks, I mean tasks that usually need high-speed processing and advanced communication capabilities such as complex process control systems, motion control systems, and large material handling systems.
- The 1217C is similar to the 1215C but it has more inputs and outputs. It's also faster, which is important for applications that need to gather data quickly. One example of an application that needs a faster PLC is high-speed data acquisition.
- The 1212FC, 1214FC, and 1215FC fail-safe models are designed not only to control machines and equipment but also to keep people safe. In places like oil rigs or factories where dangerous things can happen, it's important to have an extra layer of protection to prevent accidents.
The letter "C" at the end of the S7-1200 PLC models indicates that the PLC has a compact design. Even though they're small, they have built-in inputs and outputs. But, you can always add more input/output modules to them if you need to.
In terms of communication ports, all of the S7-1200 PLCs come with PROFINET ports that help them communicate with other machines.
But sometimes, you may need to use a different type of port like Profibus-DP, I/O Link, or AS-i to make them work with other machines. To fix this problem, you can add a communication module to your S7-1200 PLC.
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Hi Aktsar Abidikar, Thank you for your question. Here is information that will help you with a link; OPC UA communication is supported on S7-1200 CPUs with firmware version 4.4 or higher. The CPU enables data access by supporting configuration as an OPC UA Server. support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109781701/modeling-the-s7-1200-opc-ua-server-interface-in-tia-portal-?dti=0&lc=en-WW

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