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ONLINE COURSE | SAFETY PLC PROGRAMMING

Safety Programming
for Siemens PLCs in TIA Portal

Master safety functions for Siemens S7-1200F and S7-1500F — from hardware configuration to real-world safety applications with TIA Portal.

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Video lessons 106
Duration +18 hours
Skill Level Beginner – Intermediate
Students 1692
Rating 4.92/5
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What Will You Learn in This Course?

  • Creating and configuring safety functions (emergency stop, door monitoring, light curtains)
  • Using TIA Selection Tool for safety assessment
  • Working with Safety PLC S7-1200F and S7-1500F
  • Creating logic using the LSafe library
  • PROFIsafe communication protocol
  • Testing safety systems in practice
  • Integration with SINAMICS G120 drives in safe mode

Why Are ControlByte PLC Courses So Popular?

  • Video lessons on an e-learning platform
  • Hands-on programming exercises based on provided project templates — all you need is your PC and a simulator!
  • Study whenever and wherever you want
  • Start the course at a later date if needed
  • Homework assignments for independent practice!
  • Support via Discord chat and live meetups

Automation Engineer! Safety Specialist!
Are You Keeping Up with Safety Standards?

  • Safety programming is becoming a mandatory skill in automation
  • Companies are actively hiring engineers with Safety PLC expertise
  • Machines without proper safety systems cannot be certified
  • Learn to program safety functions that protect people and equipment
  • Will you advance your career? YES! If you master Safety programming
  • Will you fall behind? YES! If you ignore safety standards

Meet Your Instructors

MSc. Eng. Jacob Biedulski

MSc. Eng. Jacob Biedulski

Automation Engineer & PLC Programmer

“ In this course you will learn how to program safety functions on Siemens PLC controllers — from basic configurations to advanced safety applications.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Automation Engineers
  • PLC Programmers
  • Machine Safety Specialists
  • Electrical Engineers in industrial settings
  • Anyone who wants to learn Safety PLC programming

What You Get When You Enroll

  • Proper application of Safety in automation
  • Test your programs on the PLC SIM simulator
  • Instructor support via Discord chat and live sessions
  • Course completion certificate in English

Simulators

  • You'll use Siemens PLC simulators — PLCSIM
  • We'll show you how to install and run them
  • The PLC simulator is free and fully functional!

Safety Modules in the Course

CHAPTER 1

Fail-safe Input Configuration 1oo1 & 1oo2 Evaluation

  • What is the difference between Fail-safe input configuration in 1oo1 vs 1oo2 evaluation?
  • Short-circuit fault detection and signal discrepancy testing
  • Hardware configuration of Fail-safe digital inputs

CHAPTER 2

Fail-safe DO Output Configuration - Contactors, Valves & Drives

  • How to connect contactors, valves, inverters, etc.
  • Emergency situation testing for Fail-safe digital outputs

CHAPTER 3

Fail-safe DI/DO Diagnostics - Passivation & Reintegration

  • How to read short-circuit, circuit break, and signal discrepancy faults in PLC program
  • What is channel passivation?
  • How to program reintegration?

CHAPTER 4

Emergency Stop - Performance Level c / Performance Level e

  • Program the Emergency Stop function according to Performance Level requirements
  • Learn the differences between PL c and PL e and how to implement them in S7-1200F and S7-1500F
  • Configuration in TIA Portal, testing on the simulator

CHAPTER 5

Safety Door Monitoring & Interlocks - Sensors & Spring Locking

  • Secure hazardous zones using sensors, spring locking, and LSafe logic
  • Learn how to block access during machine operation

CHAPTER 6

Manual Reset vs. Start/Restart - Operator Confirmation Functions

  • How does Manual Reset work and why does it require active operator confirmation?
  • What causes automatic machine startup in Start/Restart mode?
  • When to choose Manual Reset vs. Start/Restart function?

CHAPTER 7

Light Curtains & Dynamic Safety Signal Muting Function

  • Dynamic muting of safety signals — allow material flow through the light curtain without stopping the machine
  • Configuration, programming and testing in TIA Portal

CHAPTER 8

PROFIsafe Communication

  • Safe communication between PLC and Safety devices — learn the PROFIsafe protocol
  • Configuration, diagnostics, and integration with SINAMICS G120 drives

CHAPTER 9

Electromagnetic Lock Control

  • How to program locking function in TIA Portal
  • Monitoring solenoid coil operation
  • Supervision of mechanical interlock operation
  • Implementation and testing on S7-1200F / S7-1500F

Sample Lessons from the Course

Light curtain muting function

Light curtain muting function

Door protection with solenoid interlock

Door protection with solenoid interlock

+24V short-circuit detection and testing

+24V short-circuit detection and testing

Full Course Curriculum

1. Introduction 5 min · 2 lessons ▼
  • Introduction to PLC programming course 4 min
  • How to get help? Join the Discord group for Automation Professionals and PLC Programmers! 1 min
2. How to get a certificate? 3 min · 1 lesson ▼
  • How to get a certificate and share it on Linkedin 3 min
3. Safety PLC configuration and first program 20 min · 2 lessons ▼
  • Safety PLC configuration and Safety Administration in TIA Portal 11 min
  • First safety program in TIA Portal 9 min
4. Configuration of safety digital inputs F-DI 58 min · 8 lessons ▼
  • Introduction, overview of the Safety input module 6 min
  • Single-channel (1oo1) wiring, testing of short-circuit detection function 13 min
  • Dual-channel (1oo2) equivalent wiring – 2-channel equivalent 7 min
  • Testing and detection of short circuits to +24V, reintegration with ACK_GL and ACK_REI 8 min
  • Testing and detection of short circuits to 0V, cross-channel short circuit, discrepancy fault in 1oo2 evaluation 8 min
  • Dual-channel (1oo2) non-equivalent wiring – 2-channel non-equivalent 5 min
  • 1oo2 evaluation for a single sensor 5 min
  • 1oo2 evaluation of a circuit with three-wire sensors, non-equivalent 6 min
5. Configuration of safety digital outputs F-DO 24 min · 2 lessons ▼
  • Connection of F-DO transistor digital outputs in 1oo2 evaluation 12 min
  • Configuration of F-DO outputs in TIA Portal and safety scenario testing 12 min
6. Configuration of relay digital outputs F-DO safety 15 min · 2 lessons ▼
  • Wiring diagrams of relay digital outputs F-DO Safety 10 min
  • Configuration of relay digital outputs F-DO safety in TIA Portal 5 min
7. Safety I/O diagnostics in the PLC program 11 min · 1 lesson ▼
  • Safety I/O diagnostics in the PLC program 11 min
8. TIA Portal installation and software preparation for training 4 min · 1 lesson ▼
  • TIA Portal installation and software preparation for training 4 min
9. Emergency stop, implementation of ESTOP1 and FDBACK 50 min · 4 lessons ▼
  • Program the ESTOP1 function block 14 min
  • Program the FDBACK function block 14 min
  • Manual reset function vs. start/restart function (EN ISO 13849-1 § 5) 11 min
  • Program the start/restart function and perform tests 11 min
10. Safety door monitoring, implementation of SFDOOR and LSafe_FDoor 44 min · 5 lessons ▼
  • Architecture and wiring diagram of door and access protection system 5 min
  • Hardware configuration, SFDOOR and LSafe_FDoor blocks 10 min
  • LSafe_FDoor – functional tests 11 min
  • SFDOOR – functional tests 8 min
  • Start/stop/reset logic in door monitoring safety function – homework assignment 10 min
11. Programming a system with protective door with interlocking 36 min · 3 lessons ▼
  • Architecture and diagram of a protective door system with interlocking 8 min
  • Program for protective door with interlocking – implementation of FB ProtDoorWithInterlocking – Part 1 14 min
  • Program for protective door with interlocking – implementation of FB ProtDoorWithInterlocking – Part 2 14 min
12. Case Study: Programming and testing of a protective door with interlocking 21 min · 2 lessons ▼
  • Case study: Wiring and configuration of protective door interlocking in TIA Portal 9 min
  • Case study: Safety function programming and testing for protective door interlocking 12 min
13. Integration of safety light curtains with reset function 14 min · 2 lessons ▼
  • Wiring of the Pilz safety light curtain and configuration in TIA Portal 6 min
  • Safety function programming using a safety light curtain 8 min
14. Programming safety light curtain applications with muting 35 min · 3 lessons ▼
  • How the muting function works for safety light curtains 6 min
  • Programming safety light curtain applications with muting in TIA Portal – part 1 15 min
  • Testing safety light curtain applications with muting, free function – homework 14 min
15. Laser scanner and zone monitoring for robotic cell 19 min · 2 lessons ▼
  • Laser scanner and robot limit switches – configuration in the TIA Portal project for robotic cell 7 min
  • Program logic and library testing for scanner and zone monitoring for robotic cell 12 min
16. Drive safety integration – PROFIsafe in S7-1200 and SINAMICS G120 37 min · 5 lessons ▼
  • PROFIsafe – introduction, required software and Startdrive licenses 3 min
  • PROFIsafe – install required libraries: Drive_Lib, LDrvSafe 4 min
  • PROFIsafe – configuration of SINAMICS G120 in the PLC project 11 min
  • PROFIsafe – configuration of SINAMICS G120 in Startdrive and PROFIsafe functional tests 13 min
  • PROFIsafe – acceptance test in Startdrive 6 min

Course Price

Before we show you the price, see exactly what you get:

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50+ video lessons covering Safety programming step by step Through video materials, we will guide you step by step from hardware configuration to real-world safety applications. Value: €200
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Homework assignments — you'll need to show your creativity! Not everything in the course will be shown directly! You will have to come up with some solutions on your own. Value: €60
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Homework review & feedback from instructors We check your homework and send comments to make your programs better and better! Value: €160
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Instructor contact via e-learning platform & Discord If you have any problems, feel free to reach out! We will address your doubts on an ongoing basis. Value: €50
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Weekly live webinar consultations You will be able to ask questions and participate in live discussions. Value: €75
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Private student community on Discord You will join the community of PLC programmers and be able to share your thoughts. Solving problems through group work is much faster! Value: PRICELESS
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Proven educational path (hundreds of graduates) Hundreds of automation specialists have already completed our training program in previous editions. Value: PRICELESS
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Course completion certificate in English If you don't like our training, you have 14 days to return the product — we will refund the full amount for the course. Value: PRICELESS

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  • Gain a skill valued by employers. Publish on LinkedIn and your CV!
  • Want to advance your career in automation safety? You're in the right place!
  • Lifetime access to materials on our platform
  • This learning path has been proven by hundreds of students in the industry!

Discord Support

Discord Community
  • Course support via Discord chat and live meetups
  • Homework review and feedback through the channel
  • Chat with other Safety PLC programmers!

Bonuses Included

Discord Community

Discord Community

Join our private Discord server for PLC programmers. Get help, share projects, and network with fellow engineers.

Lifetime Access to Training & Support

Lifetime Access to Training & Support

Get permanent access to all course materials, updates, and lifetime support from the instructor.

BONUS: Safety Intro with Wieland Electric

BONUS: Safety Intro with Wieland Electric

3.5 hours of bonus content on machine safety fundamentals and safety circuits in collaboration with Wieland Electric.

Safety Application Examples

Safety Application Examples

Real-world safety application examples and project templates ready to use in your own projects.

What Our Students Say

★★★★★
“The course is brilliantly structured and the first of its kind I've taken. Excellent level of detail on both TIA Portal and hardware. The homework assignments with live instructor support are phenomenal. I would choose it again without hesitation.”

Lukasz C.

PLC Programming Course — Siemens S7-1200/1500 LAD/FBD

★★★★★
“I was a complete beginner in PLC. The course helped me change jobs and get hired at a machine manufacturing company. Everything is well explained and you can practice on the simulator. I recommend it to everyone.”

Leszek K.

PLC Programming Course — Siemens S7-1200/1500 LAD/FBD

★★★★★
“A course at a very high level that met all my expectations. Video materials and contact with the instructor — pure professionalism. The flexible timeline lets you adapt the course to your own pace.”

Cezary L.

PLC Programming Course — SCL Language

★★★★★
“A truly great course with a massive amount of information in excellent quality. Knowledge delivered at the highest level. Using Factory IO is a huge plus, and contact with the instructors is a pleasure.”

Maciej P.

PLC Programming Course — Siemens S7-1200 Basic LAD

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the course work? ▼

You get access to video lessons on our e-learning platform. You complete exercises following the video instructions, with project templates provided. You also have homework assignments to solve independently. Your homework projects are reviewed by instructors who provide detailed feedback.

Do I need a physical PLC controller? ▼

No! The course uses the Siemens PLCSIM simulator, which is free and fully functional. We'll show you how to install and run it. All you need is your PC.

Will I receive a certificate? ▼

Yes! After submitting all homework projects and passing instructor review, you'll receive a course completion certificate in both English and Polish, eligible for LinkedIn publication.

Is the number of spots limited? ▼

Yes. We open groups of 50 students to ensure quality support for everyone. That's why joining the waiting list is the best way to secure your spot.

How long does the course take? ▼

The average completion time is 2 to 6 weeks. You receive lifetime support on Discord. This is an ONLINE course — after purchasing access, you can study from anywhere with an internet connection.

Will I get instructor support? ▼

Absolutely! We're in contact with you through the student chat on Discord, forum, and live webinar meetups. We'll support you with software installation, solving assignments, and your future professional career.

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