Online course | Industrial communication

Modbus, Profinet, OPC UA
communication training

Configure Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet and OPC UA
Exchange data between PLCs, drives and SCADA
Diagnose communication problems with confidence

Understand and configure the protocols every automation engineer meets: Modbus RTU/TCP, Profinet, OPC UA and MQTT, with practical exercises in TIA Portal and CODESYS.

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Video lessons 102

Duration 16 hours

Level Intermediate

Certificate Yes, after completion

Trusted by engineers from leading industrial companies

What you will learn in this course

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Why do engineers choose ControlByte courses?

Video lessons on our e-learning platform, available 24/7
Exercises based on ready project templates that you build step by step
Free simulators, so you do not need your own PLC to practice
Learn at your own pace, from any device, with lifetime access
Instructor support on Discord and feedback on your homework

Who is this course for?

PLC Programmers
Automation Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Industrial Engineers

Maintenance Technicians
Control System Technicians
Instrumentation Technicians
This course welcomes beginners, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring PLC programmers to build confidence and skills in automation.

What you get after enrolling

102 practical video lessons (about 16 hours)
Certificate of completion
Lifetime access and all future updates
Instructor support on Discord

Your instructor

Matthew Kurantowicz, MSc

Automation engineer · PLC programmer · Co-founder of ControlByte

“ In this course you will learn to work the way we do on real projects: step by step, with exercises you can repeat on your own, even if you are new to industrial automation.

Course curriculum - full table of contents

1. Introduction 47 min · 8 lessons ▼

1.1. Introduction to the Course 0:57
1.2. Invitation to Discord 1:42
1.3. What Simulators Will You Use? 2:00
1.4. Installing Codesys 3:25
1.5. Installing Modbus TCP View 0:47
1.6. Installing Node-Red 2:04
1.7. Launching Node-Red Free lesson 8:08
1.8. Exercise: Writing to Modbus Coils (Write Multiple Coils) 3:12

2. . Modbus TCP in Codesys 1h 11min · 12 lessons ▼

2.1. Codesys Modbus Configurator (Write Single Coil) 7:12
2.2. Codesys Modbus Configurator - Challenge (Function 5) 2:04
2.3. Codesys + Universal Modbus Library installation 1:16
2.4. Universal Modbus Library + Node-Red 10:52
2.5. Challenge: Modbus Library + Output Sequence Free lesson 7:20
2.6. Solution: Modbus Library + Output Sequence 3:05
2.7. Codesys Modbus TCP + Weintek HMI + Float Variable 7:18
2.8. Challenge: Codesys + Weintek HMI + Float Variable 2:25
2.9. Solution: Codesys + Weintek HMI + Float Variable 1:50
2.10. Modbus Diagnostics Codesys Configurator 10:02
2.11. Wireshark - Diagnostic Tool For Modbus 6:28
2.12. Challenge: Multiple Modbus TCP Devices in Codesys 9:54

3. Codesys OPC UA Communication 47 min · 8 lessons ▼

3.1. Codesys OPC UA - set variables 1:42
3.2. OPC UA Expert - set up 2:36
3.3. Codesys OPC UA - send variables 2:07
3.4. Codesys OPC UA - Challenge 1:14
3.5. Installing Python 2:28
3.6. Installing Python Libraries 1:27
3.7. Installing VS Code 1:16
3.8. Challenge - Python and PLC Automated Testing via OPC UA 9:05

4. Modbus TCP Master on Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500) 47 min · 8 lessons ▼

4.1. Installing TIA Portal and PLCSIM Advanced 3:37
4.2. Programming Modbus TCP for Siemens S7-1500 - Launching Node-red and PLCSIM 18:15
4.3. Programming Modbus TCP for Siemens S7-1500 - Configuring the MB_Client Block 20:35
4.4. Parameterizing MB_MODE, MB_DATA_ADDR, and MB_DATA_LEN Based on the Modbus Memory Model 26:19
4.5. Programming Read Registers (Function 3) and Write Coils (Function 15) for I/O Module Control 25:33
4.6. Programming Alarms and Diagnostics for the Modbus Master - MB_Client 12:50
4.7. Implementing Communication with Multiple Modbus Servers 19:05
4.8. Programming a Function Block for Communication with Multiple Modbus Servers 19:48

5. Modbus TCP Server on Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500 18 min · 3 lessons ▼

5.1. First Setup of Modbus TCP Server on Siemens PLCs 15:30
5.2. Configuring Memory Access (Input, Output, Holding Register) 12:20
5.3. Programming Access for Multiple Modbus Clients 18:04

6. Modbus RTU Master on Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500) 18 min · 3 lessons ▼

6.1. Connecting RS485 Converter and Testing Modbus RTU with QModMaster 11:07
6.2. Programming the Modbus_Comm_Load Block - Initializing the RS485 Interface 13:22
6.3. Programming the Modbus Master with Modbus_Master Block 20:50

7. Bonus: Modbus RTU Communication with Lenze i550 Inverter and Siemens S7-1200 6 min · 1 lesson ▼

7.1. Modbus RTU Communication with Lenze i550 Inverter -> Siemens S7-1200

8. TCP and UDP Communication with Siemens PLCs (S7-1200, S7-1500) 12 min · 2 lessons ▼

8.1. TCP Communication with Siemens PLCs 17:04
8.2. Bi-Directional TCP Communication between S7-1500 PLC and Node-Red (TRCV_C, TSEND_C) 20:13

9. TCP Communication: Siemens PLC -> ABB Robot Using XML Standard 12 min · 2 lessons ▼

9.1. Setting up the Project for TCP Communication between Siemens PLC and ABB Robot Using XML 15:42
9.2. Library LStream for PLC -> ABB Robot Communication 14:39

10. TCP Communication: Hose Crimping Machine -> Siemens PLC Using XML Standard 12 min · 2 lessons ▼

10.1. Preparing the Project for Hose Crimping Machine -> Siemens PLC Communication Using XML 15:45
10.2. Programming XML Structures in TIA Portal 16:53

11. Profinet IO - Basics and Configuration 53 min · 9 lessons ▼

11.1. Introduction to Profinet 2:40
11.2. Searching Ethernet Network in TIA Portal - MAC and IP Addresses 17:29
11.3. Adding Devices to the Project - Network View: CPU S7-1500, ET200SP IO Modules 9:24
11.4. Profinet Name and Device Number 14:04
11.5. IO Device Configuration, Network Search 15:56
11.6. Network Topology Configuration - What is it? Introduction to Proneta 10:17
11.7. CPU-to-CPU Communication Configuration (iDevice) Between Separate TIA Portal Projects 15:04
11.8. Missing Hardware in the Library! How to Download GSDML Files from Siemens (HSP)? 7:34
11.9. Installing GSDML Files from Third-Party Hardware Manufacturers 7:18

12. Profinet - S7-1200 PLC Communication with Sinamics V90 in RT Mode 12 min · 2 lessons ▼

12.1. Configuring Profinet Communication between S7-1200 PLC and Sinamics V90 in RT Mode Using V-Assistant 15:12
12.2. Configuring Profinet Communication between S7-1200 PLC and Sinamics V90 in RT Mode in TIA Portal 25:10

13. Profinet - S7-1500 PLC Communication with Sinamics V90 in IRT Mode 6 min · 1 lesson ▼

13.1. Configuring Profinet Communication between S7-1500 PLC and Sinamics V90 in IRT Mode 13:43

14. Profinet - S7-1200 PLC Communication with Lenze i550 Inverter (Acyclic Communication) 6 min · 1 lesson ▼

14.1. Configuring Profinet Communication between S7-1200 PLC and Lenze i550 Inverter (Acyclic Communication) 18:38

15. Profinet IO - Diagnostic Tools: Proneta, TIA Portal, HMI Tools, Webserver 35 min · 6 lessons ▼

15.1. Introduction to Profinet IO Diagnostic Methods 9:53
15.2. Profinet IO Diagnostics - LED Indicators and Displays 6:57
15.3. Profinet IO Diagnostics - TIA Portal 8:31
15.4. Profinet IO Diagnostics - Webserver 7:20
15.5. Profinet IO Diagnostics - HMI Panel 4:19
15.6. Profinet IO Diagnostics - Proneta 9:12

16. RS-232 Communication with Siemens S7-1200 PLC 6 min · 1 lesson ▼

16.1. RS-232 Communication with Siemens S7-1200 PLC 12:09

17. IO-Link Communication with Siemens PLCs 18 min · 3 lessons ▼

17.1. IO-Link Communication with Siemens PLCs, Turck IO-Link Master, Lenze i550 Inverter Protec 12:17
17.2. IO-Link Communication with Siemens PLCs, Turck IO-Link Master, Turck RGB KP50 Signal Light 13:59
17.3. IO-Link Communication with Siemens PLCs, Turck IO-Link Master, Turck UPROX Sensor 10:24

18. Siemens S7 Communication - PUT GET 24 min · 4 lessons ▼

18.1. Project configuration and creation of S7 Connection 11:27
18.2. Configuration of 2 PLC controllers in the project and programming of the PUT instruction (homework) 14:03
18.3. Configuration of 2 PLC controllers in the project and programming of the GET instruction (homework) 11:01
18.4. Configuration of S7-Communication PUT/GET with a PLC from an external project (homework) 20:15

19. OPC UA Communication on Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 PLC 12 min · 2 lessons ▼

19.1. OPC UA Server for Siemens S7-1500 (homework) 18:55
19.2. OPC UA Server for Siemens S7-1500 with Certificate Exchange and Encryption 18:53

20. Broadcast/Multicast Communication in Codesys 18 min · 3 lessons ▼

20.1. Broadcast communication 4:14
20.2. Broadcast - task 1:40
20.3. Multicast communication - task 3:50

21. Modern OT/IT Tool 59 min · 10 lessons ▼

21.1. Grafana - Project Presentation 3:02
21.2. Grafana - Project Structure and Operation 1:43
21.3. Installing MQTT Broker on Windows 1:17
21.4. Codesys MQTT and JSON - Task to Complete 2:08
21.5. InfluxDB - Installation 2:43
21.6. InfluxDB - Start 1:12
21.7. Node-Red - Logging into InfluxDB 5:44
21.8. InfluxDB CLI - Checking Measurements in the Database 2:51
21.9. Installing Grafana 1:39
21.10. Grafana - Final Task and Project 4:08

22. Bonus: WAGO CC100 35 min · 6 lessons ▼

22.1. WAGO Modbus TCP Master + Opta Slave 15:11
22.2. WAGO + Opta Visualization and Tests 5:33
22.3. WAGO + Weintek Remote IO - WagoAppModbus Library 18:16
22.4. WAGO OPC UA Server 12:43
22.5. WAGO Modbus RTU Master - USB/RS485 5:22
22.6. WAGO + Weintek HMI 11:32

23. Bonus: Finder Opta 18 min · 3 lessons ▼

23.1. Finder OPTA and Weintek HMI Panel - Modbus TCP 14:11
23.2. Finder Opta Energy Consumption Measurement 18:00
23.3. Finder OPTA - Connection to Ignition SCADA 12:16

24. Bonus: Remote Access to Machines and Devices 6 min · 1 lesson ▼

24.1. IXON + WAGO 7:12

25. How to get a certificate? 6 min · 1 lesson ▼

25.1. How to get a certificate and share it on Linkedin 3:26

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Code reviews of your programs on a dedicated channel
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Discord forum and chat for students

Join our private Discord server for PLC programmers. Ask questions, share projects and get help from instructors and fellow engineers.

Homework review and feedback

Send us your homework. We review it and send comments so your programs get better and better.

Certificate of completion

A personalised certificate with a unique number that you can share on LinkedIn and add to your CV.

Lifetime access and updates

Permanent access to all course materials, updates and new content added in the future.

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102 video lessons Step-by-step video lessons you can follow at your own pace, with projects on free simulators.

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Homework assignments Not everything is shown directly in the lessons. You will solve some tasks on your own.

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Homework review and feedback We check your homework and send comments so your programs get better and better.

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Instructor contact via Discord If you get stuck, ask on the Discord forum. We answer questions on an ongoing basis.

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Certificate of completion Personalised certificate with a unique number to share on LinkedIn.

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Private discussion forum Join a community of PLC programmers and share your experience. Solving problems together is much faster.

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Do I need a physical PLC or paid software? ▼

No special requirements. You will start with the basics and learn up to intermediate PLC programming concepts for communication protocols. The course is designed so that you can complete it on free simulators and trial versions of the software shown in the lessons.

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Yes. After completing the course you receive a ControlByte certificate of completion that you can share on LinkedIn and add to your CV.

What if the course is not for me? ▼

You have 14 days to request a full refund, no questions asked.

How do I get help when I am stuck? ▼

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Modbus, Profinet, OPC UAcommunication training

Trusted by engineers from leading industrial companies

What you will learn in this course

Why do engineers choose ControlByte courses?

Who is this course for?

What you get after enrolling

Your instructor

Matthew Kurantowicz, MSc

Course curriculum - full table of contents

Sample lessons

Launching Node-Red

Challenge: Modbus Library + Output Sequence

What Industry Experts Are Saying About Us

Dobot Robotics - Our Industry Partner

Automa.Net - Our Industry Partner

Get your certificate and share it on LinkedIn

Support on Discord

You are not alone - an international community of automation engineers and PLC programmers is waiting for you.

Bonuses included with the course

Discord forum and chat for students

Homework review and feedback

Certificate of completion

Lifetime access and updates

What our students say

Homework from our students

Course price

You get a satisfaction guarantee

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