PLC6

S7-SCL programming

o EMT-SYSTEMS

ŚCIEŻKA
SZKOLENIOWA

Objectives:

The principles and the concepts of using structural programming languages on the example of the environment Simatic S7-SCL
Overview of application examples for which should using the language of SCL
Learning software development with practical examples using the SCL language
Familiarization with the process of diagnosis and monitoring programs error

Get a taste of our courses:

Course type

Open training

Course level

PLC6

Duration

3 days

Prerequisites

General technical knowledge ,very good computer skills in the field of Windows Operating Systems, completed PLC Siemens S7-300 basic training course (PLC 1)

Location

Location PLC Laboratory in the Engineering Training Center in Gliwice or the client company
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Dates

Rok 2026

Dates

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Schedule

day 1 h. 10.00 - 16.00
day 2 h. 9.00 - 16.00
day 3 h. 9.00 - 16.00

Price

Highlights

Individual workstations
Extra free training hours for practice
A certificate of completion
Course materials: script
Access to specialist magazines and technical literature (regarding stationary training)
Writing aids (pen, notebook) - regarding stationary training
Complete care of idividually assigned customer service person
Participant Cards with discounts to partner restaurants / pubs in Gliwice (regarding stationary training)

Catering

Participants of training courses at our center receive unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar and a two-course lunch.
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Contact

tel.: 0048 32 4111 000
e-mail: info@emt-systems.pl

Closed trainings

This course is also available as a closed training where the dates, price, locations and the content is settled individually with the Client.

Certificate

After completing the training, each participant receives a personalized bilingual certificate that descriptively confirms the acquired skills in accordance with the PN-EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system implemented at EMT-SYSTEMS Sp. z o.o., supervised and certified by TUV Nord Polska.
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Accommodation

List of hotels near the training location

Please contact us on:

0048 32 4111 000

info@emt-systems.pl

should you have any questions on the course you have chosen

Course program

Day 1	S7-SCL Introduction: Languages of text programming Hardware/system requirements Blocks in S7-SCL Programming languages Using SCL Simplifications in SCL Controller simulator Preparing hardware configuration S7-SCL First steps: Engineering tool Creating a source file Editor window Editor settings - Editor Editor settings – Format Inserting OB template Modifying block template Key programming elements Compiling source file Errors and warnings Error details - HELP Compiling particular source file blocks Overwriting program blocks offline Compiled source files in a ‘Blocks’ folder Settings for creating program blocks Uploading program blocks to the controller Editor settings - Compiler Monitoring the program A task „Digital modules” S7-SCL Program structure: Structure of program blocks Declaration of program blocks Differences between function block – FB, and FC function Block attributes Using attributes in a block Declaration of parameters in S7-SCL Parameter template in S7-SCL Comments in SCL Variables available in S7-SCL Declaration of variables in S7-SCL Symbolic addressing A task „Declaration of variables”
Day 2	S7-SCL Structural programming: Program block template Function template Calling function ‘void’ Creating function FC – modifying the template Creating function FC – compiling Calling the function Permissible number of program source files Sequence of blocks in a source files A task „Voltmeter” Creating a file SCL Compile Control Compiling a file SCL Compile Control Uploading program blocks of a file SCL Compile Control Using system functions Using system functions – SFC1 Using blocks from the library Using blocks from the library – FC6, FC7, FC8 A task „Setting the system time of a controller” Exporting a source file Importing a source file S7-SCL Logic and mathematical operations: Operations available in S7-SCL Types of variables used in arithmetic operations A task „Arithmetic operations” Types of variables used in logic operations Logic operations – Logical negation Logic operations – Logical product Logic operations – Logical sum Logic operations – Exclusive logical sum A task „Edge detection” Comparison operations Comparison operation – types of data Function of converting types of data Conversions between different formats of data record Internal (secret) conversion of data types External (open) conversion of data types B class functions – information in documentation A task „Display” Sequence of performing operations S7-SCL Conditional operations: Templates of conditional operations Conditional operations - IF A task „Incident duration time” A task „A container with outflow” Conditional instruction – CASE A task „Calculating values” S7-SCL Program loops: Inserting program loop templates Program loop FOR Program loop REPEAT Program loop WHILE Comparison of loops REPEAT and WHILE A task „FACTORIAL” Array variable - declaration Array variable - abrogation A task „Bubble sort” Operations limiting the loop – CONTINUE Operations limiting the loop – EXIT Performing jumps within the program Rules of using a function GOTO
Day 3	S7-SCL Step by step program execution: Monitoring program execution Editor setting - Compiler Conditions of a step by step program execution Debugging modes Hold mode (HOLD) CPU Activation of a step by step program execution Step by step program execution bar A task „step by step program” S7-SCL Data blocks: Types of data blocks Creating a shared data block A task „Creating a data block” A shared data block Associated data block Creating associated data blocks Methods of accessing variables in data blocks A task „Archiving voltage measurements” A task „Average from measurement readings” Using UDT in creating data blocks Monitoring a block with UDT structure Creating a UDT structure in S7-SCL S7-SCL Counting incidents and measuring time: Counter in S7 LAD – revision A task „My own counter” Structure of a counter in S7-SCL Representation of a counter in controller’s memory An example of counter calling System counters available in S7 Timer in S7 LAD – revision Structure of a timer in S7-SCL Representation of a timer in controller’s memory Time basis and record format Types of timers Examples of calling timers A task „Hand dryer” IEC timers – Pulse generator TP (SFB3) IEC timers – Time on delay – TON (SFB4) IEC timers – time off delay – TOF (SFB5) A task „Crossroads” S7-SCL Additional functions: Conversion REAL – DINT Shift operation Rotation operation Basic mathematical functions available in S7-SCL Trigonometric functions available in S7-SCL A task „Volume of liquid in a container” Functions of selecting a variable Functions on STRING variables

Laboratory

Participants have individual training positions at their disposal, where they perform industrial tasks based on Siemens S7-300/400 controllers. The training position consists of the PLC fitted with analog and digital input/output modules combined with a digital and analog signal simulator. Additionally, each controller is connected with the lab station (basic or advanced) fitted actual elements applied in the industry.

The positions are fitted with:

SIEMENS S7-300 controller

128 KB work memory
24 digital inputs
16 digital outputs
4 analog inputs
2 analog outputs

with the programming device including:

8 buttons inducing input signals
Potentiometer regulating the analog input voltage
LCD displaying analog input voltage
Displaying analog output voltage

Lab station with the following actuators

In the basic version:

Air service unit
Valve manifold with 4 electro-pneumatic valves 3/2, 5/2
Actuator built of two cylinders and a gripper
Reed sensors informing about the end position of cylinders
Digital I/O module
ON/OFF pulse switch
Diode
Safety switch

In the advanced version:

Aair service unit
Valve manifold with 2 electro-pneumatic valves 5/2
Two double-acting pneumatic cylinders
Reed sensors informing about the end position of cylinders
Electronic proportional regulator
Stepper motor
Angle encoder
PT100 temperature sensor with a 0-10V transcoder
Frequency converter
Permanent magnet motor

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Software

S7-SCL (structured control language) is a high-level, Pascal-type language adapted to program controllers. S7-SCL is suitable for programming complex algorithms and mathematical functions. It is also used for tasks that require processing large amounts of data. Advantages of S7-SCL:

Simple and fast program development thanks to the use of powerful language constructs such as IF ... THEN ... ELSE
Easy to read, clear structuring
Program development with the use of symbolic variables ensures its effortless modification in the future
Simpler program testing with the use of a high-level language and a debugger
Less time spent on technological tasks and reduction of labor cost

About us

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Our experts

Our tutors are industrial representatives with a vast practical experience in implementation and engineering projects. Their main focus is on passing knowledge of the real examples of problems encountered in their everyday work. They have implemented many systems and conducted a number of courses.

Materiały szkoleniowe

Participants of the course in STL programming receive a 200-page textbook.

Topic areas included in the course program and further information can be found in the following materials:

Dokumentacja SIEMENS S7-SCL

Benefits for participants

By the end of this specialized 3-day course participants will be able to:

Create program blocks in SCL
Understand conditional instructions, loops and control instructions
Use embedded functions
Know how to declare variables and use Instance data blocks in SCL
Compile launch and test your program thanks to numerous exercises.

We guarantee

Excellent training conditions in a modern and professionally equipped PLC Laboratory
Numerous practical exercises by individual training positions facilitating consolidation of acquired knowledge and skills
Individual approach to each participant
Outstanding lecturers from the The Silesian University of Technology and maintenance service departments
Professionalism, reliability and experience of Poland’s largest training center
Catering – tasty and hot lunches served by Technopark restaurant
Professional documentation including numerous examples and presenting the topics in a clear, transparent and comprehensible manner
Certificate of participation proving acquired skills and knowledge prepared in two languages – Polish and English

Intended for

Maintenance services, automation engineers, electricians and electronics technicians,
Technologists aiming at becoming directly involved in the machine programming process,
Anyone interested in gaining knowledge on PLC SIEMENS SIMATIC S7-300/400 programming.

We implement projects for broadly defined industrial automation

Apart from our primary business activity that is providing complex training services, we also design and implement industrial automation systems. Our services include:

Integration of automation systems
Control of technological processes
Development of visualization systems
Programming ABB industrial robots
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Catering

In addition to the substantive aspect, the comfort of our training participants is very important to us. We provide students with a climatic cafe and restaurant space, which is a place for refreshments and relaxation during breaks. We invite you to use the coffee bar and the modern massage chair!

During each training day, participants receive:

Unlimited access to the Cechownia Cafe coffee bar, serving tea and high-quality freshly ground coffee. The bar is equipped with:
- NECTO Karisma - a professional espresso machine of Italian production.
- THERMOPLAN BW 4 - a professional espresso machine made in Switzerland.
These are coffee machines used in the best coffee shops. According to your taste, we serve unique types of coffee - Cappuccino, Espresso, Americano, Caffe Latte and Turkish coffee. Training participants can also use unlimited sparkling and still water, juices and sweets.

Two-course dinner - a combination of traditional, home-made flavors with meals served in restaurants.

Until 4:00 PM in the cafe on the first floor you can also buy fresh sandwiches, cakes, sweet and salty snacks and cold drinks. After training - from 4:00 PM - we invite you to try the delicious dishes of the Cechownia Restaurant, prepared by the best chefs in Gliwice.