Explore the new features in TIA Portal v19, including team engineering, simulation of PLCs and HMIs, virtual commissioning, and more. Learn about running multiple versions simultaneously, firmware updates for V PLC, and organizing PLC blocks using software units and namespaces. Discover enhancements like improved PLCSim, cloud-based access to engineering software, and insights on upcoming TIA Portal V20 release and support resources.
TIA Portal v19 offers structured programming with software units and namespaces for better organization and advanced techniques.
WinCC Unified V19 enhances process diagnostics and introduces cost-effective HMI solutions for basic automation applications.
Deep dives
Introduction and Overview of TIA Portal Version 19
The podcast episode introduces John DeTulen from Siemens, who discusses the release of TIA Portal Version 19, highlighting its components for engineering PLCs, controllers, HMIs, and drives. With Step 7 and WinCC components in focus, John explains the advancements in WinCC Unified and the support for various tasks like team engineering and virtual commissioning. The release allows for side-by-side installations of different versions on workstations, emphasizing user management and the automatic generation of solutions.
Hardware Updates and Compatibility in TIA Portal Version 19
Version 19 brings new hardware releases and firmware updates, including PLC hardware platform 3.1 and firmware 3.1. These updates ensure compatibility with V19 without requiring firmware adjustments, allowing seamless integration with existing PLC software. The episode highlights the extended temperature support and advanced ratings for PLCs and emphasizes the compatibility mode for hardware running on previous versions within the V19 environment.
Enhancements in Software Units and Naming Conventions
Software units in TIA Portal V19 offer a more structured approach to programming, enabling users to segment control code into modular units based on specific functionalities like conveying systems or robots. The introduction of namespaces assists in organizing software units effectively, allowing for the definition of named value data types inside these units. This update enhances programming power by facilitating better organization and advanced programming techniques.
Innovations in Process Diagnostics and HMI Integration
The WinCC Unified Version 19 introduces enhanced process diagnostics capabilities, enabling users to configure and access diagnostics from PLCs on HMI screens. Additionally, the episode mentions the Unified Basic Panels as a cost-effective HMI solution for S7 1200 or basic automation applications. The integration of process diagnostics and advancements in basic panel hardware platforms exemplify Siemens' focus on unified HMI approaches and improved functionality.
This week I meet up with John DeTellem of Siemens to learn what's new in TIA Portal v19 in this episode of The Automation Podcast.
For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video.
Watch to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:
Listen to the Podcast on The Automation Blog:
The Automation Podcast, Episode 190 Show Notes:
Special thanks to John DeTellem of Siemens for coming on the show to bring us up to speed on TIA Portal v19. To learn more, check out the below links:
TIA Portal v19 Links
TIA Portal v19 Trial
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