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Siemens: TIA Portal Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Master the efficiencies of Siemens TIA Portal: A Practical Workshop for Engineers & Maintenance Teams

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November 5th & 6th, 2025 (Wednesday & Thursday)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
AWC, Inc  |  Knoxville, TN

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Navigate the complexities of industrial automation with confidence in this two-day, hands-on Siemens TIA Portal Maintenance and Troubleshooting training designed specifically for engineers, electricians, program editors, and maintenance technicians. Whether you’re new to TIA Portal or brushing up on your skills, this practical course offers the tools to build real, applicable skills.

Led by Certified Siemens Automation Specialists, this training focuses on S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs. Participants will gain essential skills in diagnosing connectivity issues, uploading and downloading programs, and backing up system configurations.

Through practical exercises, attendees will enhance their ability to resolve common issues quickly and efficiently in real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises involving:

  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting connectivity issues within TIA Portal systems.
  • Effectively uploading, downloading, and backing up PLC programs.
  • Navigating PLC diagnostics in TIA Portal and on the PLC onboard interface.
  • Understanding and utilizing diagnostic indicators on hardware components.
  • Navigating manuals and other available tools for problem resolution.
  • Utilizing customer CAD drawings to cross-reference I/O usage in PLC programming.
  • Tracking and managing tags within HMI and PLC communication.
  • Developing basic PLC program logic in response to specific operational needs.

Cost: $1,400 (limited space - Register Now)
Who Should Attend: Engineers, Electricians, Program Editors, Maintenance Techs, and engineering managers exploring training for their teams.

 

Day 1 - Introduction, Hard Overview, and Connectivity Issues

Module 1: Overview of the TIA Portal and its purposes in automation.
    • Introduction to S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLC hardware components and configurations. 
    • Hands-on activity: Setting up and inspecting hardware components.

Module 2: Troubleshooting connectivity issues, including network configurations and protocols.

    • Techniques for identifying communication failures. 
    • Hands-on exercise: Practical troubleshooting of connectivity scenarios.

Day 2 - Diagnostics, Program Management, Tag Tracking, and PLC Logic

Module 3: Navigating PLC diagnostics in TIA Portal and through the PLC onboard interface.

    • Understanding diagnostic indicators on PLC hardware and their significance.
    • Learning how to access and navigate manuals for troubleshooting.
    • Hands-on activity: Utilizing diagnostic tools within TIA Portal and onboard PLC.

Module 4: Procedures for uploading, downloading, and backing up PLC programs using TIA Portal.

    • Best practices for program management in maintenance scenarios.
    • Introduction to other available tools for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
    • Hands-on activity: Uploading, downloading, and backing up PLC programs.

Module 5: Understanding customer CAD drawings and their relevance to effective troubleshooting.

    • Tracking tags in HMI applications and managing their flow through the PLC.
    • Introduction to writing basic PLC program logic to solve specific problems.
    • Hands-on activity: Developing simple logic based on troubleshooting cases.

What Others are Saying

Discover how this training has helped others to diagnose issues in TIA Portal and resolve them.

"Practical, relevant, and empowering. The instructors understood our challenges and tailored the training to real-world scenarios. Our team walked away with skills they could use immediately."
Operations Director, OEM
"Exactly what our team needed! This course gave our technicians the confidence and skills to troubleshoot TIA Portal systems independently. The hands-on approach made a huge difference."
Maintenance Manager, Food Processing Plant
"Bridged our knowledge gap fast. When we upgraded to S7-1500 our team struggled. This training filled the gap and gave us the tools to manage the new system confidently"
Maintenance Manager, Packaging Industry

Meet Your Instructor

Learn from industry-leading Siemens Certified Specialists with years of hands-on experience in Siemens TIA Portal and industrial automation. They bring a wealth of practical knowledge and real-world insights to ensure you gain valuable skills you can apply immediately.

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Troy Batth

Technical Training Specialist
Siemens Automation Specialist

Troy, a controls engineer in Atlanta, GA, has 14 years of automation and control systems expertise. Holding a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern Polytechnic State University, he is proficient in both Rockwell and Siemens platforms, showcasing a strong skill set in industrial controls and system integration.

Meet Your Workforce Development Team

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Ryan Hubacz

Workforce Optimization Manager
Applications Engineer
Siemens Automation Specialist
 
Ryan is a Certified Siemens Factory Automation Applications Engineer and SITRAIN Certified Instructor for TIA Portal Programming I. Based in Houston, TX, he brings over 7 years of experience in industrial automation along with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
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Matt Hynek

Technical Training Specialist
Siemens Automation Specialist

Matt Hynek is a certified Siemens Factory Automation Engineer based out of Houston, TX. He brings an energetic, fresh perspective to industrial automation controls and systems, and is proficient in PLC programming, HMI development, and drive commissioning & parameterization. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who should attend this Siemens TIA Portal training?

A: This training is designed for Engineers, Electricians, Program Editors, Maintenance Techs, and engineering managers exploring training for their teams.

Q: What skills will I learn in this training?

A: You’ll gain essential skills in diagnosing connectivity issues, uploading and downloading programs and backing up system configurations on S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs.

Q: What prerequisites are recommended for this course?

A: All you need is a basic understanding of electrical systems and PLC fundamentals. Your instructor will cover foundational concepts.

Q: Will I get hands-on experience with Siemens hardware?

A: Definitely. This course features real-world lab stations with functional Siemens TIA Portal trainers so you can apply your learning in a safe, simulated environment.

Q: What materials will be provided?

A: All participants will receive comprehensive course materials, including detailed notes and application examples. Certificates of completion are available upon request.

Q: What are the hours for this event?

A: The training runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with scheduled breaks.

Q: What about lunch?

A: Complimentary lunch is provided. If you have dietary restrictions, you may bring your own meal. A refrigerator and microwave will be available.

Q: Where is the training being held?

A: This training will be held at the AWC, Inc. Knoxville, TN office at 10427 Cogdill Rd Suite 500, Knoxville, TN 37932. If you're searching for “Siemens TIA Portal training near me” in Knoxville, this is it.

Q: How can I register for this training?

A: You can register using the "Register Now" buttons on this page or at the “Reserve Your Spot” section below. For assistance, call us at 865-226-9515.

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