Niveau 2 : Supervision et surveillance industrielle

Introduction

This tutorial is designed to guide you through the process of developing and programming Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) using the WINCC integrated development environment within TIA Portal. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective industrial supervision and monitoring, making this a valuable skill for those in the field of automation and energy management.

Step 1: Setting Up TIA Portal

• Install TIA Portal: Ensure you have the latest version of TIA Portal installed on your computer. Follow the installation instructions provided on the Siemens website or your installation media.
• Open TIA Portal: Launch the application and create a new project.
• Configure Project Settings:
  • Set your project name and location.
  • Select the appropriate hardware configuration for your system.

Step 2: Creating a New HMI Application

• Add HMI Device:
  • Navigate to the "Project View" and right-click on "Devices & Networks."
  • Select "Add Device" and choose your HMI panel type.
• Configure HMI Properties:
  • Click on the added HMI device to access its properties.
  • Configure basic settings such as language, screen size, and communication settings.

Step 3: Designing the HMI Interface

• Open HMI Editor:
  • Double-click on your HMI device to open the HMI editor.
• Add Screens:
  • Use the toolbox to drag and drop various elements onto the screen, such as buttons, indicators, and charts.
• Customize Elements:
  • Adjust properties for each element by selecting it and modifying its settings in the properties pane.

Step 4: Implementing Interactivity

• Define Actions for Elements:
  • For each interactive element (like buttons), define what action should occur when the element is activated.
  • Use the "Events" tab to link actions to specific events (e.g., button clicks).
• Link to PLC:
  • Ensure that your HMI elements are linked to the corresponding PLC tags. This allows for real-time data exchange.

Step 5: Testing Your HMI Application

• Simulation Mode:
  • Use the simulation feature within TIA Portal to test your HMI interface.
  • Monitor the behavior of your interface and ensure that all actions and data displays work as intended.
• Debugging:
  • If issues arise, utilize the debugging tools in TIA Portal to troubleshoot and correct them.

Step 6: Deploying Your HMI Application

• Compile the Project:
  • Before deployment, compile your project to check for errors.
• Download to HMI Device:
  • Connect your HMI device to your computer.
  • Select the "Download" option to transfer your application to the HMI.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created and deployed an HMI application using WINCC in TIA Portal. Key takeaways include understanding the setup of TIA Portal, designing user-friendly interfaces, implementing interactivity, and deploying your application. To further enhance your skills, consider exploring advanced features like data logging or alarm management in future projects.