INTRODUCTION TO PLC (INCLUDING LOGO)
ST-PLCINTRO
This course is directed at users and maintenance personnel of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers. This is a beginner’s course and must be done before any other PLC course and is not for people with prior PLC knowledge and programming.
The training aim of this course is to teach the basic instructions of a PLC with a strong element of practical, hands-on simulation of industrial related circuits. The course is paced to suit all learners.
Course Code: ST-PLCINTRO
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Delegates must be PC and Windows Literate. General technical competence would assist accelerated learning.
- Introduction
- PLC Control Principles
- Basic PLC Instructions
- Wiring Instructions
- Input/Output
- Open and Closed Contacts
- Series Connections – AND Function
- OR Functions
- Timers
- Counters
- Internal Relays and Functions
- Basic Ladder Diagram Design
- Sequential Interlock Programming
S7 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE: PART 1
ST-7SERV1
This course is directed at users and maintenance personnel of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers.
Course Code: ST-7SERV1
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
ST-PLC INTRO & Involvement in PLC maintenance.
- The SIMATIC STEP7 System Family
- STEP 7 Installation Techniques and Components
- PLC Installation and Wiring Techniques
- Hardware Handling
- From Process to Project – The SIMATIC Manager
- Hardware Configuration and Addressing of Signal Modules
- CPU Properties
- Symbolic Notation and Symbols Table Handling
- LAD/FBD/STL Editor
- Commissioning and Monitoring/Modifying Variables
- Linear/Structured Programming Techniques
- Debugging a Program
- Binary Operations and Gates
- Flip Flops
- Edge Detection
- Number Formats/Load and Transfer Operations
- Counters/Timers
- Digital Operations
- Rewiring of Programs
- Documentation Functions, Saving and Archiving
- Copying a Program to a Memory Card
S7 SERVICE & MAINTENANCE: PART 2
ST-7SERV2
This course provides the fault-finding techniques required for maintenance and in-depth exercises with standard libraries. For those who are interested in OB’s and Data handling. Documentation, networking & analogues as well as sequence control.
Course Code: ST-7SERV2
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Successful completion of the ST-7SERV1 Course.
- Hardware Commissioning
- Memory Reset
- Variable Tables
- Modifying Output in STOP State
- STEP7 Project Structure
- Cyclic Program Execution
- Data Storage in Data Blocks
- Complex Data Types
- Functions and Function Blocks
- Multi Instance Model
- Troubleshooting
- B, I, L Stack Handling
- Cross Reference
- Break Points in a Program
- Organization Blocks
- Analog Processing
- Documentation and Printing
- Archiving a Project
- Communication via MPI with GD Table and NETPRO
- Totally Integrated Automation, Discussion & Examples of Programming Methods
S7 PROGRAMMING: PART 1
ST-7PRO1
This course is directed at users with engineering experience in the fields of configuring, designing, and commissioning of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers. The course provides an optimal entry level to the product-specific and in-depth supplementary courses.
Course Code: ST-7PRO1
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Successful completion of ST-PLCINTRO. Programmers and System integrators involved with SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers.
- The SIMATIC S7 Family
- Programming Devices
- The SIMATIC Manager & Customizing Options
- Configuration and Addressing of Modules
- CPU Properties, Symbols Tables
- Creating Projects in LAD/STL/FBD
- Cyclic Program Execution
- Basic Functions and Jumps
- Number Formats, Timers & Counters
- Data Handling Including Arrays and Structures
- Functions and Function Blocks with Assignable Parameters
- Multi Instance Model
- Troubleshooting
- Diagnostics with B, I, L Stacks
- Monitor/Modify Variables and Debugging
- Testing Program Execution Using Breakpoints
- OB’s and StartUp Considerations
- Analog Value Processing
- Documenting, Saving, Archiving
- Communication Via MPI GD Table and Subnets
- Discussion of Configuring Multi-Computer Operation
- Totally Integrated Automation Principles
- S7-GRAPH, S7-HIGRAPH and S7-SCL High-Level Languages Discussion
S7 PROGRAMMING: PART 2
ST-7PRO2
Advanced programming techniques. This course is directed at users with engineering experience in the fields of configuring, designing, and commissioning of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers. The knowledge and skills acquired in the ST-7PRO1 course will be consolidated and extended to enable the participant to structure and generate and put into operation complex programs. (STL) The knowledge provided by this course makes it easier to solve complex programming problems.
Course Code: ST-7PRO2
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Successful completion of the ST-7PRO1 or ST-7SERV2 courses.
- Status Bit-Dependent Instructions
- Accumulator Function and Word Logic
- Instruction with REAL Numbers
- Indirect Addressing and Address Register Instructions
- Structure of Pointers with Memory Indirect Addressing
- STEP7 Data Types and Variables
- Data Block Array’s and Structures
- Using Libraries and System Function
- Handling Synchronous and Asynchronous Errors
- Basic and Expanded S7 Communication
- S7-GRAPH, S7-HIGRAPH Software Packages
- Engineering Tools for S7/M7
- Connection to PTP, PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, Internet
- SIMATIC S7-400 and 400h
- State Graphs, SCL Structures
- CFC & SFC Editor
S7 Troubleshooting
ST-7TROUBLE
This course is directed at users and maintenance personnel of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers. This is a hands-on course teaching the delegate to do troubleshooting in the plant, using the S7 PLC.
Course Code: ST-7TROUBLE
Duration: 3 Days
Delegates had to complete the ST-PLCINTRO course successfully and must be involved in PLC maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Introduction to Generic PLC Theory
- The SIMATIC S7 System Family
- The SIMATIC Manager
- Hardware Configuration
- Hardware Commissioning
- Block Architecture and Editor
- Binary Operations
- Digital Operations
- The Motor Control Centre (MCC)
S7 Sequence Control with S7-Graph
ST-7GRAPH
The course is designed for individuals who need to configure, program, and commission sequential controls using S7-GRAPH. It is ideal for those seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in sequential control programming with Siemens’ S7-GRAPH. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create or effectively enhance sequential controls.
Course Code: ST-7GRAPH
Duration: 3 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Participants should have knowledge of SIMATIC S7 equivalent to the ST-SERV2 or ST-PRO2 courses.
- Design and Structure: Understanding the design, structure, and representation methods of sequencers with S7-GRAPH
- Basic elements of sequencer structure.
- Standard step and transition programming
- Step interlocks
- Planning and Configuring: Learning how to plan and configure sequencers
- Programming: Documenting and starting up sequence blocks, programming interlocks, and monitoring
- Interlock-dependent operations.
- FB parameters (in, out, inout) and static variables
- Event-Driven Actions: Using event-driven actions and understanding properties of simultaneous and alternative branches
- Event-dependent operations
- “Qualifier commands”
- Query of Binary Sequencer Data
- Examples of step interlocks
- Documentation: ASCII storage and integrating manual mode
- Storing as ASCII file
- GRAPH7 source files
- Testing and Diagnostics: Utilizing test functions and diagnostics facilities
- Elementary test and monitoring functions
- “Control sequencer” test function
- “Synchronization” test function
- Practical Exercises: Deeper understanding of contents through hands-on practice with the SIMATIC S7-300 system model
Wincc
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This course will enable engineering and maintenance personnel to design and configure automation systems using Siemens Windows Control Centre (WINCC).
Course Code: ST-WINCC
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
The successful completion of the ST-7SERV2 or ST-7PRO1 Courses.
- WINCC System Overview
- Creating a New Project
- Using the Graphics Designers
- Making Objects Dynamic
- Object C Scripting
- Alarm-Logging / Messages
- Archiving and Trending
- Reports Designer
Wincc flex
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This course will enable service and commissioning personnel to commission the HMI unit. It will enable engineering and maintenance personnel to design and configure operator and touch panels using Siemens WINCC Flexible engineering software.
Course Code: ST-WINCCFLEX
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
The successful completion of the ST-7SERV1 or ST-7SERV2 courses.
- System Overview
- The Project
- Basics of Graphic Design
- Extended Graphics Design
- The Message System
- User Management
- Process Value Archiving
- Recipe Management
- Runtime-Scripting
- Sm@rtAccess
- Sm@rtService
- Migration From ProTool/Pro to WinCC flexible V1.0
INTRODUCTION TO PROFIBUS, ETHERNET & PROFINET
SCT-S7NETSIA
This course introduces MPI, PROFIBUS and Actuator-Sensor Interface (AS-i) networks within an S7 PLC automation system. Students will build skills with the basics of network installations, configuration, and troubleshooting.
This course covers sensor, field and level networks including hardware and software requirements, and installation rules. Specific network protocols are discussed and working lab exercises are used to learn configuration and parameterization requirements with SIMATIC Net. Specific SIMATIC Communication Processors (CPs) and their functions are reviewed, including project and subnet creations with the SIMATIC manager.
The course format is a combination of instruction and hands-on exercises.
Course Code: SCT-S7NETSIA
Duration: 3 Days
*Also known as Siemens Introduction to Networking.
Completion of either the ST-PRO1 or ST-SERV2 courses.
- Describe the Various Industrial Networking Options and Terminology in the S7 Environment.
- Install and Configure Simple Networks Including, Interface Modules, Software, and Cables
- Configure and Troubleshoot SEND/RECEIVE Connections
- Install and Address Various Sensor and Field Devices Including 3rd Party Devices.
- Troubleshoot and Repair Basic Industrial Networks Including MPI, PROFIBUS and AS-i.
S7 PROFIBUS
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The course teaches the essential theoretical fundamentals of PROFIBUS protocols and services. You will learn how to use the tools for startup, service, testing and diagnostics. Learn the different methods of setting up PROFIBUS networks (RS 485 network components, fibre optics) from Siemens. You will reinforce your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on SIMATIC S7 devices with HMI components.
On completion of this practice-oriented course, you will be able to install and optimize a PROFIBUS DP network, and you will learn step-by-step how you can limit and correct faults quickly.
Course Code: ST-PROFIBU
Duration: 5 Days
Completion of either the ST-PRO2 or ST-SERV2 courses.
- PROFIBUS Fundamentals in Accordance with EN50170/IEC 61158
- Overview of PROFIBUS Devices and Network Components
- Connectors, Tools, Laying
- Measurements with the BT200
- PROFIBUS Diagnostics
- Connecting an HMI Device to PROFIBUS
- Troubleshooting
S7 ETHERNET/PROFINET
ST-ETHERPR
Learn about the future oriented PROFINET as the open Industrial Ethernet standard for automation from Siemens as a member of PROFIBUS International (PI). Using SIMATIC NET components, you will learn how to parameterize, start up and troubleshoot a PROFINET network quickly and effectively. Numerous practical exercises reinforce the theoretical knowledge acquired.
Course Code: ST-ETHERPR
Duration: 5 Days
Completion of either the ST-PRO2 or ST-SERV2 courses.
- Fundamentals of PROFINET IO with Configuring and Programming, as well as Fundamentals of PROFINET RT and IRT
- Integration of Conventional DP Systems Via PROFINET Devices with Proxy Functionality
- Cross-Vendor, Plant-Wide Engineering and Diagnostics with the Engineering Tool
- Installation Guidelines for PROFINET IO Networks
- Introduction of the Integrated Web-Services in the PROFINET Devices
- Extensive Practical Examples with Exercises
Acuator Sensor-Interface System
IC-ASISYS
This course provides you with system knowledge of the AS-Interface standardized networking system. It deals with the gateways to PROFIBUS and PROFINET and provides the necessary fundamental fieldbus knowledge. You will connect the AS-Interface components for ASIsafe
(safety monitor, EMERGENCY STOP switch, position switches, etc.) to an AS-Interface network, and configure with help of Software Tool. These practical exercises will reinforce your theoretical knowledge. On completion of the course, you will be familiar with the functions of the system, and you will be able to plan, configure and start up the AS-Interface for your automation system.
Course Code: IC-ASISYS
Duration: 2 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
SIMATIC S7 knowledge an advantage.
Programmers, commissioning engineers, engineering personnel, maintenance personnel, and service personnel.
- Fundamentals of the Actuator-Sensor-Interface (AS-Interface)
- Setup and configuring
- Introduction to the system components
- AS-Interface master
- AS-Interface slaves, A/B technology
- AS-Interface power sections, cables and accessories
- Startup, test and diagnostics facilities
- Addressing device
- PROFIBUS-DP/AS-Interface (DP/AS-I Link Advanced) gateways
- Safety at work
- Practical exercises
TIA PORTAL SYSTEM UPGRADE
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The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) forms the work environment for integrated engineering with all automation devices – controller, HMI, and drives.
In this course you will learn about the major differences between SIMATIC S7-300/400 and SIMATIC S7-1500, the engineering tools SIMATIC Manager and TIA Portal, as well as STEP 7 V5.x and STEP 7 based on TIA Portal. You will learn the possibilities of the configuration and the advanced programming of a SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system with the “TIA Portal” engineering platform.
You can deepen your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on a TIA system model. This consists of a SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system, ET200 distributed I/O, Touch panel, and drive.
Course Code: TIA-SYSUP
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Completion of the classic ST-7PRO1 course.
- Engineering tools TIA Portal components: SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC.
- Introduction of the SIMATIC S7-1500 hardware.
- Configuration of devices and networks of the SIMATIC S7 system family using SIMATIC S7-1500 as an example.
- Working with the PLC Tag Table in TIA Portal.
- Program blocks and editor.
- Advanced programming possibilities of a SIMATIC S7-1500.
- Troubleshooting with TIA Portal tools and the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU display.
- Presentation of the Structured Control Language (SCL) editor.
- Presentation of the SIMATIC WinCC operator control and monitoring system.
- Migration of a SIMATIC STEP 7 V 5.x project to SIMATIC STEP 7 based on TIA Portal.
- Adaption of a SIMATIC S7-300/400 program to the SIMATIC S7-1500.
- Migration of a SIMATIC WinCC flexible project to SIMATIC WinCC based on TIA Portal.
- Presentation of the “Start drive” engineering tool with interfacing to a SINAMICS G120 drive.
- Deeper understanding of contents through practical exercises on the SIMATIC S7-1500 TIA system model.
S7-1200 SYSTEMS
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This training imparts knowledge about the essential basics of the automation system SIMATIC S7-1200 and the engineering system SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic.
During the training, all topics are deepened by practical exercises with the automation system SIMATIC S7-1200, a Basis Panel and a conveyer belt model. So, you can stabilize your theoretically know how.
After finishing the course, you may use your new automation system of Siemens, the SIMATIC S7-1200, effectively and you may implement your programs faster. So, you save time and optimize your working input.
Course Code: TIA-MICRO
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Experience in PLC maintenance / programming.
- Presentation SIMATIC S7-1200 and SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic
- Configuration of Devices and Networks
- Working with Symbol List
- Working with Program Blocks
- Program Structure
- Binary and Digital Operation
- Data Management with Data Blocks
- Programming Organization Blocks
- Working with Tools for Trouble Shooting
- Presentation of Human Machine Interface System
- Saving and Documenting Programs
TIA PORTAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE: PART 1
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The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) forms the work environment for integrated engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC. In this first part of the SIMATIC TIA Portal service training, we teach you the handling of the TIA Portal, basic knowledge about the structure of the SIMATIC S7 automation system, configuration and parameterization of hardware, and the basics of programming. You also receive an overview of HMI, PROFINET IO, and connecting drives. You will learn to diagnose and clear simple hardware faults and software errors. You will thus be capable of reducing downtimes in your plant.
After attending the course, you can do the following:
- Understand the fundamentals of interaction of the TIA components
- Reliably operate the “TIA Portal” engineering platform
- Understand, change, and expand small STEP 7 programs
- Configure, parameterize, and exchange SIMATIC S7 modules
- Diagnose and fix simple hardware faults using the wiring test
- Diagnose and fix simple program errors using the status block
- Perform simple commissioning of TIA components
- You can deepen your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on a TIA system model. This consists of a SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system, ET200SP distributed I/O, Touchpanel TP700, drive
Course Code: TIA-SERV1
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Basic knowledge of Siemens PLC automation technology, e.g., ST-7PLC Intro.
This course is directed at users & maintenance personnel of SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers using the new TIA Portal Software.
- Overview and Significant Performance Characteristics of the SIMATIC S7 System Family
- The Components of the TIA Portal: STEP 7, WinCC, Communication
- Program Execution in Automation Systems
- Binary and Digital Operations in the Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Setup and Assembly of the Automation System
- Addressing and Wiring the Signal Modules
- Hardware and Software Commissioning of the SIMATIC S7 Automation System with the TIA Portal
- SIMATIC S7 Hardware Configuration and Parameterization
- Presentation of a Touch Panel
- Presentation of the Drive
- Setup and Parameterization of PROFINET IO
- Saving and Documentation of the Implemented Program Changes with the TIA Portal
- Deeper Understanding of Contents Through Practical Exercises on the SIMATIC S7-1500 and the Conveyor Belt Model
TIA PORTAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE: PART 2
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The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) forms the work environment for integrated engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC. The second part of the SIMATIC TIA Portal service training is based on the knowledge of the TIA Portal gained in the SIMATIC TIA Portal service 1 course, including SIMATIC STEP 7, HMI, connection of drives, and PROFINET IO. You will expand your troubleshooting and error correction knowledge using the TIA Portal diagnostic tool in the commissioning and productive phase. Alarms are displayed on an operator control and monitoring system. You will thus be able to adapt your plant to new demands and to reduce downtime.
After attending the course, you can do the following:
- Understand the interaction of TIA components
- Understand, adapt, and expand given STEP 7 programs, including with step sequences and analog value processing
- Systematically diagnose and correct hardware and software errors in the SIMATIC S7 automation system with the diagnostic tools of the TIA Portal engineering portal
- Use the test functions in Structured Control Language (SCL)
- Perform specific commissioning of TIA components
- Adapt your WinCC configuration to new requirements through small modifications or extensions
- You can deepen your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on a TIA system model. This consists of a SIMATIC S7 automation system, ET 200 distributed I/O, Touch Panel, drive, and a conveyor belt model.
Course Code: TIA-SERV2
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
Completion of the TIA-SERV1 course. SIMATIC S7 knowledge corresponding to TIA-SERV1 and practical experience in using the knowledge.
Maintenance personnel, service personnel and operators.
- Hardware Diagnostic Functions of the TIA Portal in the SIMATIC S7 Automation System
- Software Diagnostic Functions of the TIA Portal in the SIMATIC S7 Automation System
- Possible Applications of Various Block Types (Function (FC), Function Block (FB), Organization Block (OB), Data Block (DB))
- Principles of Analog Value Processing
- Sequence Control with S7-Graph
- Commissioning of Distributed I/O on PROFINET IO
- Alarm Configuration in WinCC
- Parameterization of the Drive
- Test Functions in Structured Control Language (SCL)
- Deeper Understanding of Contents Through Practical Exercises on the SIMATIC S7-1500 System Model
TIA PORTAL PROGRAMMING: PART 1
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In this course you will work with the SIMATIC STEP 7 software based on TIA Portal.
The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) forms the work environment for integrated engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC. In this first part of the SIMATIC TIA Portal programming training, we teach you the handling of the TIA Portal, basic knowledge about the structure of the SIMATIC S7 automation system, configuration and parameterization of hardware, and the basics of standard PLC programming.
You also receive an overview of HMI, PROFINET IO, and connecting drives. You can deepen your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on a TIA system model. This consists of a SIMATIC S7 automation system, ET200 distributed I/O, Touch Panel, drive, and a belt model. After attending the course, you can do the following:
- Understand the fundamentals of interaction of the TIA components.
- Solve simple programming tasks using elementary STEP 7 instructions.
- Reliably operate the “TIA Portal” engineering platform.
- Program simple plant functions with basic STEP 7 instructions in the ladder diagram (LAD) or function block diagram (FBD).
- Perform simple commissioning of TIA components.
Course Code: TIA-PRO1
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
ST-PLCINTRO Programmers and System integrators involved with SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers.
This course is aimed at programmers, commissioning engineers, and configuring engineers.
- Overview and Significant Performance Characteristics of the SIMATIC S7 System Family
- The Components of the TIA Portal: STEP 7, WinCC, communication
- Program Execution in Automation Systems
- STEP 7 Block Types and Program Structuring
- Binary and Digital Operations in the Function Block Diagram (FBD)
- Programming of Parameterizable Blocks
- Data Management with Data Blocks
- Programming Organizational Blocks
- Test Tools for System Information, Troubleshooting, and Diagnostics
- Hardware Configuration and Parameterization of the SIMATIC S7-1500 Modules
- PROFINET IO System (EP200SP), a Touch Panel, and a Drive (G120 Drive)
- Program Documentation and Saving
- Deeper Understanding of Contents Through Practical Exercises on TIA System Model
TIA PORTAL PROGRAMMING: PART 2
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The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) forms the work environment for integrated engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC.
The second part of the SIMATIC TIA Portal programming training is based on the knowledge of the TIA Portal gained in the SIMATIC S7 TIA Portal programming 1 course, including STEP 7, SIMATIC S7, HMI, connection of drives, and PROFINET IO. You will expand your knowledge of complex operations in statement lists (STL) and in Structured Control Language (SCL). Along with analogue value processing and data administration with complex data types, the evaluation and handling of program-related errors are also considered. Building on this, you will learn how to display messages on the operator control and monitoring system (HMI). Thanks to the knowledge imparted, you will gain new impetus and ideas for efficient PLC programming.
You can deepen your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on a TIA system model. This consists of a SIMATIC S7 automation system, ET200 distributed I/O, Touch panel, and drive.
After attending this course, you can do the following:
- Understand the fundamentals of interaction of the TIA components
- Solve simple programming tasks using elementary STEP 7 instructions
- Reliably operate the “TIA Portal” engineering platform
- Program simple plant functions with basic STEP 7 instructions in the ladder
- diagram (LAD) or function block diagram (FBD)
- Perform simple commissioning of TIA components
- You can deepen your theoretical knowledge with numerous practical exercises on a TIA system model. This consists of a SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system, ET 200SP distributed I/O, Touchpanel TP700, drive SINAMICS G120 and a conveyor belt model.
Course Code: TIA-PRO2
Duration: 5 Days
This Course is Available for Virtual Online Training
- Basic knowledge of automation technology.
- Completion of the TIA-SERV2 or TIA-PRO1 course.
Programmers, commissioning engineers and engineering personnel.
- Overview and significant performance characteristics of the SIMATIC S7 system family
- The components of the TIA Portal: STEP 7, WinCC, Startdrive
- Program execution in automation systems
- STEP 7 block types and program structuring
- Binary and digital operations in the function block and ladder diagram (FBD/LAD)
- Programming of parameterizable blocks
- Data management with data blocks
- Programming organization blocks
- Test tools for system information, troubleshooting, and diagnostics
- Hardware configuration and parameterization of the SIMATIC S7 modules, a PROFINET IO system (ET-200), a Touch Panel, and a drive
- Program Cycle, Process Image and Process Image Partition
- Explanation and using different organization blocks
- Startup of a drive (G120) and communication with standard telegram 1
- Deeper understanding of contents through practical exercises on the SIMATIC S7-1500 system model
TIA TROUBLESHOOTING & DIAGNOSTICS
TIA-TRB
The aim of this course is to provide participants with the tools which will allow them to carry out effective Fault finding (Troubleshooting) on Automated factory applications.
Course Code: TIA-TRB
Duration: 3 Days
Advanced knowledge of TIA software and TIA-PRO1 or TIA-SERV2.
- Introduction to Generic PLC Theory
- The TIA Engineering Software
- Hardware Configuration
- Hardware Commissioning
- Block Architecture & Editor
- Binary Operations
- Digital Operations
- RS, SR FlipFlops
- The MCC – Motor Control Centre
TIA PORTAL WINCC HMI
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The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) constitutes the work environment for integrated engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC. The course provides you with the knowledge to quickly and easily configure machine and plant-specific HMI tasks using the SIMATIC WinCC software based on the TIA Portal. You will learn to design graphic images. You will learn how to archive messages and values and to design and implement the corresponding archives. You can effectively use the engineering phase thanks to what you have learned about reliably operating the system.
The course contents are supported by numerous practical exercises on a plant model. This consists of a SIMATIC S7 automation system and various HMI stations.
Course Code: TIA-WCCM
Duration: 3 Days
Successful completion of the TIA-PRO1 course.
- System Overview TIA Portal, SIMATIC WinCC (machine-level)
- Creating a SIMATIC WinCC Project
- Configuration of Connection to the SIMATIC S7 Automation System
- Basics of Graphic Image Creation for Operator Control and Monitoring
- User Administration
- Alarm Display, Alarm Logging, Alarm Configuration
- Tag Logging, Trend Configuration, Trend Display
- Recipes
- Use of Various HMI Stations
- Deeper Understanding of Contents Through Practical Exercises on TIA System Model
WinCC for TIA Portal (SCADA)
TIA-WCCS
The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) provides the working environment for end-to-end engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC.
The SCADA functionality (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) of WinCC is designed for visualization and operation of processes, manufacturing cycles, machines and plants.
The course is based on the possibilities of WinCC SCADA in TIA Portal at the time.
You will learn how to create the required interface. You will also be shown how to log messages and values and how to design and implement the appropriate logs.
After learning how to use the system safely, you can use the engineering phase effectively.
The course content is supported by a host of practical exercises on a system model.
This comprises the SIMATIC S7 programmable controller (PLC) and different human machine interfacing (HMI) stations.
Course Code: TIA-WCCS
Duration: 5 Days
Successful completion of the TIA-SYSUP or the TIA-SERV1 courses.
- System overview TIA Portal, SIMATIC WinCC (SCADA)
- Creating a SIMATIC WinCC project
- Configuring the connection to the SIMATIC S7 automation system
- Structuring the operator interface
- Fundamentals of creating graphics displays for human machine interfacing
- Navigating through the plant displays
- User administration
- Message representation, message logging, message configuring
- Variable logging, trend configuring, and trend plotting
- Trend plotting, and message representation including logging of data in the database
- Recipes
- Faceplates for reuse and centralized modification of graphics blocks
- Background processing Global
- Reinforcement of the content by means of practical exercises on the TIA system model
TIA STRUCTURED CONTROL LANGUAGE
TIA-SCL
The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) provides the working environment for end-to-end engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC. Select this course if you want to program SIMATIC S7 using a high-level programming language.
Using simple examples, we will show you the advantages offered by a high-level programming language. The course aims to inform participants about the complete language and performance scope of the Structured Control Language (SCL) development environment.
During the training course, you will create, commission, and test your own SCL programs. In this way, you can implement your theoretical knowledge in a direct, hands-on way on a TIA system model, consisting of a SIMATIC S7 automation system, thereby increasing your learning success.
After the course, you will be able to reduce the amount of time spent on creating and maintaining programs using a high-level programming language (SCL) instead of Statement List (AWL). Create, commission, and test programs in SCL.
Course Code: TIA-SCL
Duration: 5 Days
Successful completion of the TIA-SYSUP, TIA-SERV1 or TIA-PRO1 course.
- SCL Editor
- Program Draft
- Data Types, Operations
- Formulating Functions and Function Blocks in SCL
- Working with Tags and Symbolic Block Names
- Introduction to the SCL Command Set
- Creating, Commissioning, and Testing Your Own SCL Programs
Profinet with Industrial Ethernet in TIA Portal
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- Siemens, a member of PROFIBUS International (PI), offers you the opportunity to learn about the future-oriented PROFINET, the open Industrial Ethernet standard for automation.
- Using SIMATIC NET components, you will learn how to parameterize, commission and troubleshoot a PROFINET network quickly and effectively.
- Numerous practical exercises reinforce the acquired theoretical knowledge.
- This blended-learning course combines Web-based training on the Internet with a 4-day classroom course. As a follow-up to the classroom training, you will receive the WBT “Industrial Ethernet”. By using this learning medium, you can maximize your personal learning success of the classroom course.
Course Code: IC-PNCOM
Duration: 4 Days
SIMATIC S7 knowledge according to TIA-PRO1, TIA-SERV2 or TIA-SYSUP. Additionally, an online entry test is available to ensure that the course of your choice fits your competencies.
Programmers, commissioning engineers, engineering personnel, maintenance personnel, service personnel and operators.
- Basics of Industrial Ethernet
- Basics of PROFINET IO, RT&IRT
- PROFINET IO with configuring and programming
- Commissioning with media redundancy
- Plant-wide engineering and diagnostics with TIA Portal
- Introduction to the integrated Web-services in the PROFINET devices
- Utilizing and configuring shared devices
- Parameterizing and applications of I-Device
- Links (PN/PN coupler)
- Data communication between two controllers with S7 connections
- Ethernet connections (ISO on TCP, TCP, UDP) through open user communication
- Data communication PC/Controller with an OPC-S7 connection
- Extensive practical examples with exercises
FUNDAMENTALS OF AC DRIVES (inclusive of Micro Master 440)
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This course provides extensive information for activities in the field of electrical drive technology. The topics are addressed in a general manner, independently of specific products. In further courses on SINAMICS converters, you will be able to realize details and understand their context more easily. This is an advantage both in commissioning and diagnostics, and when configuring and planning drive systems. Practical exercises using a MICROMASTER 440 Training Case are an important component. On completion of the course, you will have mastered safe handling of the STARTER commissioning tool.
Course Code: DR-DRV-FUN
Duration: 5 Days
Basic electrical or instrumentation background. Some knowledge of power electronics would be an advantage.
- Basics of Drives Technology
- Content
- Electronic Components: Diode, Thyristor, Transistor, IGBT
- DC Converter: Design and Function
- Bridge Connection: Behaviour on Ohmic and Inductive Load
- Rectifier And Inverter Operation
- Gating Angle, Commutation, Inverter Commutation Failure
- AC Converter: Design and Function
- Rectifier, DC Link, Inverter
- Pulse Width Modulation, Pulse-Edge, and Space-Vector Modulation
- Generator Operation: Feedback and Braking Resistor
- Line Connection: Active Power and Reactive Power, Harmonics
- Line-Side and Motor-Side Components: Reactors, Filters, Fuses
- Mechanics: Equations of Motion, Energy Balance, Gear Ratio
- Motors: Design, Function, and Equivalent Circuit Diagram
- DC Motor
- Synchronous Motor
- Asynchronous Motor
- Measuring Systems for Sensing Speed and Position
- Control Technology
- Controller and Control Loops, Optimization Criteria
- Speed, Torque, and Current Control
- V/F Control and Vector Control
- MICROMASTER 440
- Overview of MICROMASTER Units
- Electrical Installation
- Parameter Input, Structure of the Parameter Set
- Motor Rating Plate
- Drive Commissioning
- Assigning Various Functions to the Terminals
G120 - PARAMETERIZING AND COMMISSIONING
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SINAMICS G120 allows the variable-speed operation of induction motors to drive pumps, fans, conveyor systems and many other machines. This course shows you how to handle the SINAMICS G120 inverter.
After the course you can correctly wire Inputs and Outputs, commission the inverter, do problem solving, and adapt it to address the particular application. You will learn about suitable inverter functions and parameter settings for a wide range of applications. You will make a data backup, and take the appropriate measures when faults occur.
Course Code: DR-G12-PM
Duration: 5 Days
Completion of SD-DRV-FUN course.
Commissioning engineers, configuring engineers, service personnel and maintenance personnel.
- Wire Inputs and Outputs According to Schematic Diagram (Control Switches, Relays and Light Indicators)
- Design and Principle of Operation of the SINAMICS G120 Inverter
- Control Unit CU
- Power Module PM
- Parameterization, Data Backup and Diagnostics
- BOP-2 and IOP Operator Panels
- STARTER PC Tool
- Setpoint Channel and Closed-Loop Control
- Control Signals and Signal Interconnections
- Inverter Functions
- Practical Exercises Using the Training Device
- SINAMICS CU240E-2 PN with PM 240 FS A
- SIMOTICS Induction Motor
G150 / G130 / S150 – DIAGNOSTICS & SERVICE
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This course provides you with the technical knowledge required for commissioning and service activities at SINAMICS chassis and cabinet units G130, G150, and S150. Practical exercises to replace spare parts and do trouble shooting are an important part of this course.
After the course you know how to commission and optimize the drive, how to replace spare parts and diagnose the drive using the AOP30 operator panel and STARTER tool.
Due to the well trained handling, you can reduce down-times and minimize production losses. An introduction to PROFIBUS communication is also provided.
Course Code: DR-G15-DG
Duration: 5 Days
Completion of SD-DRV-FUN course.
Commissioning engineers, configuring engineers, service personnel and maintenance personnel.
- Drive system structure and documentation/service overview
- Commissioning, servicing, and diagnosis with AOP30 and the STARTER tool
- Hardware functions, circuit diagrams, and function diagrams
- Software functions and controller optimization
- Setup, electrical connection, EMC
- Replacing SINAMICS G150/G130/S150 chassis/cabinet unit components
- Practical exercises for fault diagnosis
S120 SERVICE AND COMMISSIONING
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This training course encompasses the basics of the SINAMICS S120 drive system. It provides the technical knowledge required for startup, parameterization, drive optimization, and troubleshooting.
Practical exercises for reinforcing the knowledge gained are carried out on the SINAMICS S120 Training Case. On completion of the course, you will be able to implement automation solutions with the SINAMICS S120. You can carry out startup and optimization of the SINAMICS S120 quickly and effectively with skilful use of the STARTER commissioning tool. In this way, you reduce engineering costs and minimize downtimes in your plant.
You can gain advanced knowledge of communication with PROFIBUS.
Course Code: DR-S12-PM
Duration: 5 Days
*Previously known as Siemens Sinamics S120 (with Servo Motor) – Diagnostics and Service. (Old Course Code: DR-SNS-SI)
Successful completion of the SD-DRV-FUN course and SIMATIC S7 (SERV 1), or sound knowledge base of variable speed drives.
Programmers, commissioning engineers, configuring engineers, service personnel and maintenance personnel.
- Design of the Drive System and Overview of Documentation and Service
- Startup and Parameterization with the STARTER Commissioning Tool
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Fundamentals of Communication Via PROFIBUS
- Software Functions, Closed-Loop Control and Optimization of SERVO and VECTOR Drives
- Startup of the Integral Basic Positioner (EPOS)
- Practical Exercises on the Training Kit
S120 - Parameterizing & Commissioning in the TIA Portal
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You are responsible for the commissioning of SINAMICS S120 drive systems using the commissioning software Startdrive in TIA Portal.
Modern converter systems offer a variety of functions and setting possibilities. By a purposeful procedure you can save time and avoid faults.
In this course you will learn the procedure at commissioning step by step. You can handle parameter setting and data saving with the software Startdrive in the TIA Portal. By a correct parameter setting you support the reliable operation of the entire plant.
After the course you can put the converter system SINAMICS S120 efficiently into operation. You can adapt the parameters of the closed loop controller to the respective application and use the diagnostic tools in case of a fault.
Course Code: DR-S12-PMT
Duration: 5 Days
- Design and functional principle of the converter system SINAMICS S120
- Control unit, line infeed and motor modules
- Motors, encoders and interfaces
- Parameterization, data backup and diagnostics using Software Startdrive in the TIA Portal
- Online connection via PROFINET and Ethernet
- Project structure: drive objects and drive components
- Topology of the DRIVE CliQ Interface
- Function charts: setpoint channel, Input and output signals
- Control signals and internal signal interconnection using BiCo technology
- Optimization of the closed loop control using automatic procedures
- Functional principle of the operating modes Servo and Vector
- Analysis of the operating status using enable signals, warnings and alarms
- Monitoring of signals using the trace function
- Introduction to positioning
- Data exchange with SIMATIC S7 via PROFINET using PROFIdrive Standard Telegram
- Practical exercises at training kits with SINAMICS S120 in frame size booksize with Servomotor and induction motor
G150/G130/S150 – MAINTENANCE (HANDS-ON & WIRING)
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This course provides you with the advanced technical knowledge required for service activities and diagnostics at SINAMICS chassis and cabinet units G130, G150, and S150. Practical exercises to replace spare parts and do trouble shooting are an important part of this course.
After the course you know how to replace spare parts and diagnose the drive using the AOP30 operator panel and STARTER tool.
Course Code: DR-G15-PR
Duration: 2 Days
*Previously known as Siemens Sinamics G150/G130/S150 – Diagnostics & Service (Old Course Code: DR-SNG-PR)
Completion of SD-DRV-FUN course.
- Commissioning, Servicing, and Advanced Diagnosis with AOP30 and the STARTER Tool
- Hardware Functions, Circuit Diagrams, and Function Diagrams
- Replacing SINAMICS G150/G130/S150 Chassis/Cabinet Unit Components
- Practical Exercises for Fault Diagnosis
DCM 6RA80 DIAGNOSTICS & SERVICE
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This training course shows you how to adapt the parameter settings for the converter in line with the application and DC motor. It also gives you the opportunity to broaden your theoretical knowledge by means of exercises carried out on special training equipment. Once you have completed the course, you will be familiar with the functions of a converter and the respective interfaces. You will also be able to commission a converter quickly and reliably. Routine fault diagnosis and rectification help save time and optimize the availability of your plant.
Course Code: DR-DCM-DG
Duration: 5 Days
Completion of SD-DRV-FUN course.
Commissioning engineers, configuring engineers, and service personnel.
- Structure and functional principles of the SINAMICS DC MASTER converter: Control Unit CUD, Power Module, excitation circuit, interfaces
- Commissioning and parameterization activities using the BOP20 and AOP30 operator panels as well as the STARTER PC program
- Using CompactFlash cards: Structure and data backups
- Procedures for commissioning and functional checks
- Optimizing current regulation and closed-loop speed control, automatic optimization
- Function block diagrams: Setpoint channel, inputs/outputs, free function blocks
- Drive-end interface to PROFIBUS / PROFINET
- Expansions with Terminal Modules and Sensor Modules via DRIVE-CLiQ
- Operating states, alarms, and fault codes
- Service functions: Trace, measurement functions, diagnostic memories
- Practical exercises with the AOP30 and STARTER on training equipment
SIMOCODE PRO-V
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This course will enable engineering and maintenance personnel to commission and program the SIMOCODE PRO-V Motor management system.
The course is aimed at maintenance and engineering personnel who need a detailed knowledge of SIMOCODE-PROV.
Course Code: SD-SIMPROV
Duration: 3 Days
A background of three phase motors and the protection of motors.
- General
- Functions
- Configuration and Integration
- Exercises Part 1
- Extended Functions
- Communication
- Exercises Part 2
- Logic Functions
- Exercises Part 3
SIMOCODE PRO - COMMISSIONING AND DIAGNOSTICS
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The training objective is to become familiar with the devices and how the SIMOCODE pro system functions. You will wire up the system and acquire general knowledge of the many ways in which these devices can be employed and will learn how to use the testing and diagnostic functions as well as how the devices are linked together via PROFIBUS.
The course is aimed at programmers, commissioning engineers, configuring engineers, service personnel, and engineers.
Course Code: SD-SIMOPRO
Duration: 5 Days
Knowledge of switchgear and control gear; basic knowledge of automation systems desirable.
- Wire Inputs and Outputs according to schematic diagram (control switches, Relays and Light indicators)
- Range of SIMOCODE pro devices (current detection modules, basic unit, expansion modules, Digital Modules, operator control modules, accessories)
- SIMOCODE pro functions (motor protection and control functions, monitoring and diagnostic functions, logic functions)
- Parameterization and diagnostics with SIMOCODE ES
- Communication (link-up to SIMATIC S7 via PROFIBUS DP)
- Practical exercises with the example of the reverser starter control function (parameterization with SIMOCODE ES, testing and diagnostic functions)
- Practical exercises with SIMOCODE pro