Siemens S7-300 PLC for Maintenance Technicians: Level 1 - Part 1

Learn how to identify, install, and wire Siemens S7-300 PLC hardware with a hands-on approach designed for maintenance technicians.
OVERVIEW

About this course

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Time to complete
11
lessons
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Skill Level
Beginner
Certificate Awarded by
RealPars

Why Enroll in This Course?

Take your Siemens S7-300 PLC skills to the next level with this course, designed specifically for maintenance technicians. You'll start by learning how to identify key hardware components, assemble and wire your S7-300 PLC station, and understand essential safety requirements.

This course provides practical skills you can immediately apply in the field, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their troubleshooting and installation expertise.

When you complete the course, you'll receive a certificate of completion from RealPars, which adds value to your professional credentials.

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Ideal for you if...

  • You want to learn how to assemble and wire a Siemens S7-300 PLC.
  • You need to understand safety power requirements and grounding.
  • You’re looking to improve your troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
  • You want practical knowledge to apply on the job.
  • You’re interested in gaining hands-on experience with real-world PLC systems.
  • You want a certificate of completion to show your new skills.

Skills you'll gain

  • Identify key S7-300 PLC hardware components
  • Understand safety power requirements and grounding
  • Identify how to select the cabinet for installation
  • Set up and wire an S7-300 central PLC station
  • Set up and wire an ET-distributed I/O station
CURRICULUM

Journey to Mastery

Course Introduction
S7-300 Hardware Overview
Installation Preparation
ET-distributed I/O station
S7-300 Wiring and Setup
Conclusion
INSTRUCTOR

Meet your instructor

Diego Torres

Since his time in the US Army, Diego's passion for technology has driven him to pursue an impressive 40+ years of experience in Industrial Maintenance Technology.

From his journey of starting out as a German adult electric engineering apprentice, he was able to make it all the way up and land himself an impressive leadership role with General Motors. His expertise in Industrial Maintenance saw him supervising a team of highly-skilled technicians dealing with complex PLCs, drives, and advanced controls ranging from 5VDC right through to 1000VAC 3 phase!

Diego has been an incredible asset to the industrial controls community for over 25 years. He was first hired by Siemens Energy & Automation in 1989 and since then, he's trained a whopping 1,000 students! After retiring from Siemens energy in 2014, his passion for teaching others hasn't diminished - the man is still passionate about passing on knowledge and mentoring new engineers!

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Alain Simplice
Programming Consultant
Deven Vyas
Instrumentation and Automation engineer
Diego Torres
40+ Years in automation with Siemens PLC systems
Freedy Hadzhi
Instrumentation Technician
Jake Watkins
General Manager
Kevin Galvez
Team Lead Electrical and Automation
Mario Flores
Maintenance Technician
Mosab Soufi
Senior Automation Engineer
Prathumnan Sekar
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Ricardo Caraig
Operations & Maintenance Superintendent
Affan Hassan
Field Services Engineer
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