plc-project-planning

Automate Siemens TIA Portal PLC project planning and documentation with Python scripts.

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #documentation #project planning #plc #tia portal

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npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill plc-project-planning

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Skill: plc-project-planning
Source: https://github.com/kngender5/hermes/tree/main/skills/plc/plc-project-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kngender5/hermes --skill plc-project-planning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires tia-portal, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the entire PLC project planning process for Siemens TIA Portal, including documentation creation and system design, saving time and ensuring compliance.

Core Features & Use Cases

Full Lifecycle Documentation: Covers program planning, functional description, and project setup.
Program Planning: Design PLC programs, including hardware, variables/DBs, state machine, safety, HMI, logging.
Functional Description: Generate structured documentation from source files for clear communication and handover.
Use Case: A new warehouse project requiring a complete PLC solution, including safety circuits and HMI development.

Quick Start

Run the plc-project-planning skill and follow the guided documentation process to start your PLC project.

Frequently Asked Questions about plc-project-planning

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate PLC project planning and documentation for Siemens TIA Portal?▼

Automate PLC project planning for Siemens TIA Portal using Python scripts and templates to streamline hardware design, variable configuration, and functional documentation. This generates structured project setups and functional descriptions, ensuring compliance while saving manual engineering time.

What is included in PLC program planning for warehouse automation projects?▼

PLC program planning for warehouse automation includes designing hardware configurations, variables and data blocks, state machines, safety circuits, HMI development, and logging. It covers the full lifecycle from program planning to functional description generation for project handover.

Does this PLC project planning automation require a specific TIA Portal version?▼

Yes, this PLC project planning automation requires TIA Portal v19 or higher for code creation and execution. You must have this specific version installed and properly configured in your environment to run the automated Python scripts and generate project documentation.

Can I generate functional descriptions and HMI designs from source files automatically?▼

Yes, you can generate structured functional descriptions directly from source files. The automation process extracts system design details to create clear communication documents, while HMI development is planned alongside PLC variables, state machines, and safety logic within the same workflow.

What's the best way to document safety circuits and state machines in a TIA Portal project?▼

The best way to document safety circuits and state machines is using automated templates that extract design logic from your source files. This generates structured functional descriptions covering safety requirements and state transitions, ensuring clear communication and compliance for project handover.

Does this automation support LAD and FBD programming for Siemens PLCs?▼

Yes, this automation explicitly supports LAD and FBD programming for Siemens PLCs within TIA Portal. It applies Python scripts to plan and document these specific programming paradigms alongside hardware, variables, and safety circuits for comprehensive project setup.