< All Topics Allow Siemens PLC (1200/1500) to communicate with Machine Expert Twin through TIA Posted04/10/2021 Updated03/01/2022 ByAdmin If you are using a Siemens 1200 or 1500 series PLC, you will need to grant EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin full access through TIA. Open project in TIA Go to PLC properties Under General tab select Protection Make sure Full Access is selected as shown in the figure Check Permit access with PUT/GET communication from remote partner as shown in the figure below