Learn S7-SCL-ADVANCED with Real Code Examples

Learn basic SCL syntax and structured programming concepts

Understand OBs, FCs, FBs, and DBs

Practice modular program design

Implement sample automation projects

Advance to multi-PLC coordination and library creation

Week 1: Syntax, loops, and conditionals

Week 2: Functions and function blocks

Week 3: Data types, arrays, structures

Week 4: Integration with HMI/SCADA

Week 5: Advanced control, multi-PLC systems

Explain differences between OBs, FCs, and FBs in S7-SCL.

How do you manage global and local data blocks?

Describe a modular approach to designing complex PLC programs.

How do you optimize SCL code for fast scan cycles?

Explain error handling and fault-tolerant programming in S7-SCL.

OB - Organization Block (main execution)

FB - Function Block (reusable block with memory)

FC - Function (stateless calculation block)

DB - Data Block (stores global or instance data)

SCL statements: IF, CASE, FOR, WHILE, REPEAT, ASSIGN

S7-SCL Advanced Programming Guide

STEP 7 Professional Programming

Practical S7-SCL Examples

TIA Portal Structured Programming

Siemens PLC Programming with SCL

S7-SCL Beginner to Advanced Tutorials

Creating OBs, FBs, and FCs in TIA Portal

Structured data handling in SCL

Simulation and testing SCL programs

Multi-PLC coordination and communication

https://support.industry.siemens.com/

https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/industry-software/tia-portal.html

https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109749613/s7-scl-tutorial

https://plcnext.help/docs/

https://www.siemens.com/plc-scl

Siemens Industry Support Forum

PLCTalk Siemens Section

Automation Stack Exchange

LinkedIn Siemens SCL Groups

TIA Portal user communities

Siemens Support and Knowledge Base

PLC forums such as PLCTalk, Siemens forums

Automation Stack Exchange

TIA Portal tutorials and webinars

LinkedIn groups and industrial automation communities