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    Siemens: How to access the HMI connection status via the PLC in TIA Portal

    This video provides a step-by-step example of how to use an HMI area pointer to detect the connection status of an HMI via the connected PLC in TIA Portal. Siemens automation products used in the example include the SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC, SIMATIC TP700 Comfort HMI, and Siemens’ TIA Portal platform.

    Josh Fitzpatrick is an application engineer for AWC, Inc. in the Houston, TX office. With over 7 years of experience in industrial automation, he is a Certified Siemens Technology Specialist for Factory Automation, is certified in Siemens S120 variable frequency drives (VFDs), and is a licensed journeyman electrician in the state of Texas.

    Josh Fitzpatrick

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    Josh Fitzpatrick

    App Engineer/
    Tech Support

    Josh Fitzpatrick is an application engineer for AWC, Inc. in the Houston, TX office. With over 7 years of experience in industrial automation, he is a Certified Siemens Technology Specialist for Factory Automation, is certified in Siemens S120 variable frequency drives (VFDs), and is a licensed journeyman electrician in the state of Texas.
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