Siemens S7-1200 & TIA Portal V18 Training Completed

From 1 to 5 June 2026, AS Automation Services & Training Centre (ASASMY) completed a focused 5-day Siemens S7-1200 Basic, Intermediate and Advance training programme at our Johor Bahru training centre, built around practical execution rather than theory alone. With 2 participants working directly on live hardware, software configuration and troubleshooting exercises, the programme was structured to strengthen real-world PLC competency that can be applied immediately on the plant floor.

The participants were sponsored by a filtration solutions company that manufactures and supplies industrial filtration systems and filter products for air, liquid and process applications.

Using Siemens S7-1200 PLC hardware, Siemens TIA Portal V18 and Siemens KTP700 HMI, the training was delivered as a hands-on learning experience where each module moved from setup to verification, then into diagnostics and recovery procedures. This approach is especially valuable for engineers and technicians who need more than programming familiarity; they need confidence in commissioning, maintaining and troubleshooting automation systems under actual operating conditions. As an HRDCorp-registered training provider, ASASMY continues to design programmes that close the gap between classroom learning and industrial execution.

What the Participants Mastered

• Setting up Siemens S7-1200 Model PLC Hardware for practical training, commissioning familiarity and proper device-level understanding.
• Using Siemens TIA Portal V18 Software to create, manage and work with PLC project environments efficiently.
• Configuration of Hardware & HMI (Siemens KTP700) to establish correct communication, screen setup and basic operational integration between PLC and operator interface.
• Backup and Restore procedures to protect application data, retain project continuity and support maintenance readiness.
• Online Debugging & Troubleshooting Procedure to identify faults, verify logic behaviour and resolve runtime issues systematically.
• Hardware Wiring and Hands-On Project to connect theory with execution through direct field-style implementation and testing.
• Progression across Basic, Intermediate and Advance level topics so participants could build capability from core setup to more applied diagnostics and integration tasks.

Why Hands-On Siemens S7-1200 / TIA Portal V18 Training Matters for Malaysian Industry

In many Malaysian manufacturing environments, maintenance and automation teams are expected to keep systems running with minimal downtime, often while handling mixed equipment generations, urgent fault calls and limited shutdown windows. In that context, hands-on Siemens S7-1200 and TIA Portal V18 training is not optional; it is operationally important.

The S7-1200 remains a widely used controller platform for machine automation, utilities, process support and OEM applications. However, knowing menu navigation alone is not enough. Engineers and technicians must understand how to configure hardware correctly, validate HMI communications, perform backups before intervention, and troubleshoot online without creating avoidable risk to production. That is why practical exposure matters. It trains participants to think in sequence: verify hardware, confirm addressing, observe logic behaviour, isolate faults, and restore operation efficiently.

Training with the Siemens KTP700 HMI also reflects actual industry needs, where operator interface performance directly affects usability, alarm response and day-to-day control visibility. By combining PLC setup, HMI configuration, backup discipline, online diagnostics and wiring practice in one programme, participants gain a more complete automation skill set instead of fragmented knowledge.

For employers, this translates into stronger in-house capability, better maintenance response, reduced dependency on external support for basic intervention, and more confidence when expanding or modifying automation systems. For participants, it means a more practical understanding of how Siemens platforms behave in service conditions, not just in theory.

If your team needs structured, practical PLC and HMI training that maps to real industrial work, ASASMY is ready to support your next upskilling plan. Request a Quotation or contact us via WhatsApp at +60102443914 to discuss your training requirements.

Watch the Training Recap

A quick 40-second highlights video from the 5-day session: