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SUMMARY:Siemens Step 7 Classic for Maintenance Personnel
DESCRIPTION:This three day course assumes the student has a very basic understanding of PLCs and will introduce students to the Step 7 software package\, used to program and maintain the S7-300/400 PLC systems. The class focuses on maintaining & troubleshooting the S7 PLC using Step 7. \nTopics:  \n\nS7 Family Hardware Overview\nS7 Hardware Installation & Maintenance\nRemote I/O Installation & Maintenance\nUsing Simatic Manager\nEditing/Adding Symbols to a Project\nOverview of PROFIBUS & PROFINET Networks\nUsing a Variable Table for Troubleshooting\nOverview of S7 Addressing\nWhy Various Programming Methods Are Used (Linear\, Partitioned\, Structured)\nBasics of Organization Blocks\nBasics of Functions (FC) & Function Blocks (FB)\nBasics of Data Blocks\nMonitoring PLC Program Blocks\nComparing Programs\nUsing Cross Reference\, Usage Table & Program Structure Tools\nTroubleshooting a S7 PLC Using LEDs\nTroubleshooting a S7 PLC Using Step 7\nTroubleshooting a S7 PLC Using the Integrated Web Server\nHow to Force a Value\n\nPrerequisite: Basic understanding of PLCs \nCourse Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $2\,400 \nDownload Event Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/siemens-step-7-classic-for-maintenance-personnel-3-10-26-2/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI Branch – GCG\, N114 W18770 Clinton Dr.\, Germantown\, WI\, 53022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Rockwell Logix PLC to Siemens VFD Workshop (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop shows how to upgrade to Siemens SINAMICS G120 VFDs while using your existing Rockwell Logix PLC and code. Learn through hands-on exercises how easily Siemens drives integrate into current control systems. \n\nOverview of the SINAMICS Low-Voltage Drives Family: Discover the capabilities of Siemens drives.\nSelection and Configuration Tools: Utilize Siemens tools for optimal drive selection and configuration.\nIntegration Tools: Explore how to connect Siemens drives effectively to Rockwell Automation controllers.\nMigration Solutions: Learn strategies for integrating Siemens drives with legacy Rockwell Automation controllers (PLC-5 and SLC 500) using AB Remote I/O and DeviceNet. \nCommissioning a SINAMICS G120: Gain practical skills in drive commissioning.\nControl via CompactLogix PLC: Control a SINAMICS G120 drive using CompactLogix PLC on EtherNet/ IP™ with Studio 5000.\n\nPrerequisite: None \nFormat: \n\nPresentation and Hands-On\nInteractive demonstrations with actual hardware\n\nCourse Length & Time: One day. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nCost: Free \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/rockwell-logix-plc-to-siemens-vfd_3-3-26/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI Branch – GCG\, N114 W18770 Clinton Dr.\, Germantown\, WI\, 53022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,SIPEC
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SUMMARY:SIMATIC Programming 1 in TIA Portal ($3\,700)
DESCRIPTION:This course is for SIMATIC S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLC users who are involved with developing or sustaining automation systems and their application programs.  \nThis course is the first in a three-part series which builds basic programming skills with Siemens TIA Portal software. Students will learn TIA Portal project management\, program design\, and application development. This is an aggressively paced curriculum covering the S7 programming editor with Ladder\, Function Block Diagram\, and Statement List programming languages\, as well as key TIA Portal software tools. This course takes a systems approach using the S7-1500 PLC\, basic connectivity\, and functionality of an KP700 HMI and ET200SP PROFINET I/O. \nTopics:  \n\nSystem Overview\nEngineering Software “TIA Portal”\nTraining Devices and Addressing\nDevices and Network\nPLC Tags\nProgram Blocks\nBinary Operations\nDigital Operations\nData Blocks\nDistributed I/O\nHuman Machine Interface (HMI)\nFunctions (FCs) and Function Blocks (FBs)\nOrganization Blocks (OBs)\nTroubleshooting\n\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Length & Time: Four days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $3\,700 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/simatic-programming-1-in-tia-portal-3700/
LOCATION:St. Louis\, MO Branch – GCG\, 675 Spirit Valley Central Dr.\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63005\, United States
CATEGORIES:SITRAIN,Training
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SUMMARY:Siemens Step 7 Classic for Maintenance Personnel
DESCRIPTION:This three day course assumes the student has a very basic understanding of PLCs and will introduce students to the Step 7 software package\, used to program and maintain the S7-300/400 PLC systems. The class focuses on maintaining & troubleshooting the S7 PLC using Step 7. \nTopics:  \n\nS7 Family Hardware Overview\nS7 Hardware Installation & Maintenance\nRemote I/O Installation & Maintenance\nUsing Simatic Manager\nEditing/Adding Symbols to a Project\nOverview of PROFIBUS & PROFINET Networks\nUsing a Variable Table for Troubleshooting\nOverview of S7 Addressing\nWhy Various Programming Methods Are Used (Linear\, Partitioned\, Structured)\nBasics of Organization Blocks\nBasics of Functions (FC) & Function Blocks (FB)\nBasics of Data Blocks\nMonitoring PLC Program Blocks\nComparing Programs\nUsing Cross Reference\, Usage Table & Program Structure Tools\nTroubleshooting a S7 PLC Using LEDs\nTroubleshooting a S7 PLC Using Step 7\nTroubleshooting a S7 PLC Using the Integrated Web Server\nHow to Force a Value\n\nPrerequisite: Basic understanding of PLCs \nCourse Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $2\,400 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/siemens-step-7-classic-for-maintenance-personnel-3-10-26/
LOCATION:Milwaukee\, WI Branch – GCG\, N114 W18770 Clinton Dr.\, Germantown\, WI\, 53022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:TIA Portal Programming 2 ($3\,700)
DESCRIPTION:This course is for SIMATIC S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLC users who are involved with developing or sustaining automation systems and their application programs.  \nThis course is the second in a three-part series which increases skills with Siemens SIMATIC TIA Portal. Students will learn to leverage the power of TIA Portal software with advanced structured programming techniques. A systems approach to efficiently programming the S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLCs is covered. Integration and connectivity of PROFINET IO\, HMI\, and G120 Drive are the central focus of this course. Programming emphasis centers on Ladder (LAD) and Statement List (STL) logic\, with an introduction to Structured Control Language (SCL) and S7-GRAPH. Both direct and indirect addressing are an integral part of the course. \nTopics:  \n\nTraining Devices and Addressing\nHardware Commissioning\nProgram Design Methods\nJump and Accumulator Functions\nAnalog value Processing and Arithmetic\nFCs\, FBs\, and Multiple Instances\nComplex Data and Addressing\nOptimized Block Accesses\nHMI Alarm Messages\nSystem Diagnostics and Error Handling\nIntroduction to SCL\nIntroduction to S7-GRAPH\nIntegration and commissioning a Drive with Startdrive\n\nPrerequisite: TIA Portal Programming 1 \nCourse Length & Time: Four and a half days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $3\,700 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/tia-portal-programming-2-3700/
LOCATION:Nashville\, TN Branch – GCG\, 1854 Air Lane\, Dr\, Suite 20\, Nashville\, TN\, 37210\, United States
CATEGORIES:SITRAIN,Training
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SUMMARY:Siemens S7-1500 Programming with TIA Portal ($2\,400)
DESCRIPTION:This fast paced three day course assumes the student has a basic knowledge of programming PLCs and focuses on how to use TIA Portal Step 7 Professional software to create a complete PLC system. The focus includes configuration of the Siemens S7-1500 PLC hardware\, PROFINET configuration\, programming using ladder logic and basic diagnostic functions \nTopics:  \n\nS7 Family Hardware Overview\nTIA Portal Project and Portal Views\nConfiguring the S7-1500 PLC Hardware\nConfiguring a PROFINET Network\nS7-1500 Addressing & Memory\nUsing Various Programming Methods (Linear\, Partitioned\, Structured)\nUsing Basic Instruction Set (Contacts\, Coils\, Timers\, Counters)\nHow To Use Function (FC) & Function Block (FB)\nUsing IEC Functions & Function Blocks\nUsing Libraries\nUsing Simatic Automation Tool\nData Block Usage & Data Types\nUnderstanding the Most Used Organization Blocks\nAnalog Value Processing\nMonitoring Logic & Using Watch Tables\nUse of Trace\nOnline Diagnostics & Troubleshooting\nUse of PLCSIM Simulation Tool\nUsing the Integrated Web Server on the PLC\nUsing a Multi-Instance Function Block (Time Permitting)\n\nPrerequisite: Basic understanding of PLCs \nCourse Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $2\,400 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/siemens-s7-1500-programming-with-tia-portal-2400-3-31-26/
LOCATION:Appleton\, WI Branch – GCG\, 1049 N Lynndale Dr\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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