Single vs Multi-Instances in TIA Portal (In-Depth Tutorial)

►► Grab your FREE GUIDE - 5 Simple Steps to Drastically Improve your PLC Program Structure in TIA Portal: https://www.plcskilltree.com/free-gui... Want to write cleaner, more modular PLC code in TIA Portal? In this video, I break down instances from the ground up—what they are, why they matter, and how they completely change the way you structure and scale your PLC applications. You’ll learn the real difference between single and multi-instances, when to use each, and how instances help function blocks retain memory and stay reusable. I’ll also share 4 practical pro tips I use in real-world Siemens projects, including one critical pitfall that can cause serious problems during online changes if you’re not careful. If you care about clean architecture, easier maintenance, and professional-looking TIA Portal projects, this one’s a must-watch. 💡 What you’ll learn: 🔹 What instances really are—and where you should use them 🔹 Single vs. multi-instances (and when each makes sense) 🔹 4 pro tips to level up your instance game immediately 👉 Watch until the end because I’ll reveal one common pitfall that can silently break your project if you’re not careful. VIDEO CONTENT 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - What is an instance? 02:34 - Single vs. Multi-instances 09:14 - 4 Pro Tips 13:16 - 1 Pitfall to avoid 18:03 - Wrap-up and free guide ►► Get 15% discount on all courses and bundles by using coupon code TIAPORTAL15OFF at checkout. 👉 Enroll now and start your first TIA Portal project today: https://www.plcskilltree.com/learn-ti... Inside the course you’ll get: ✅ 2.5 hours of practical, step-by-step video lessons ✅ A complete sample PLC project you can open, study, and reuse ✅ 22 downloadable documents, checklists, and best practices ✅ Lifetime access + full instructor support And you'll walk away with: 🎓 A solid foundation in TIA Portal — including your first working PLC application, ready to run 🎓 Clarity on how to turn real-life applications in clean, organized logic 🎓 A simple plan to build modular, reusable PLC applications — without messy or duplicate code 🎓 Confidence to tackle more advanced projects, unlocking better career opportunities This training is built from 20+ years of real-world automation experience. No fluff, no confusion — just the essential foundations and proven methods you can apply immediately on the job. By the end of the day, you’ll have the skills and confidence to structure clean, modular, scalable PLC applications in TIA Portal — the same way professionals do. ► Thanks for watching! ► Got a comment, suggestion or a request🤔? ⬇️ Use the space below! ⬇️ ► Subscribe to my channel 🙏to hear about new videos first! Don't forget to hit that notification 🔔! ► I am a freelance system integrator - check out my services at https://www.rsautomation.eu #tiaportal #plc #s7 #tutorial Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Action Alexi-Lifelike .