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SUMMARY:Siemens HMI with WinCC Unified ($1\,600)
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course will provide student the skills necessary to develop and maintain applications with the Siemens TIA Portal WinCC Unified Software. \nTopics:  \n\nWinCC Comfort/Advanced HMI System Overview\nSiemens HMI Panel Overview\nWinCC flexible Migration to Comfort/Advanced\nProject Creation\nCommunication Setup\nGraphics Design\nLibrary Utilization\nAlarm System\nTag Logging\nRecipe Management\nUser Administration\nVB Scripting\nCross Reference\nMulti-Language Setup\nProject Transfer\nTIA Portal Step 7 Integration\nWinCC Comfort/Advanced Options:\nSm@rt Server\nAudit\n\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Length & Time: Two days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $1\,600 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/siemens-hmi-with-wincc-unified-1600-2/
LOCATION:Appleton\, WI Branch – GCG\, 1049 N Lynndale Dr\, Appleton\, WI\, 54914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T090000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Siemens TIA Portal PLC/HMI (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:Join this comprehensive workshop for an in-depth exploration of Siemens PLC and HMI solutions. Engage in practical\, guided exercises utilizing TIA Portal STEP 7 and WinCC Unified software\, enhanced with demonstration hardware to solidify your understanding and application skills. \n\nS7-1200/1500 Automation System Overview: Gain detailed insights into Siemens’ advanced PLC systems.\nTIA Portal Programming Environment: Discover the intuitive and powerful environment for programming Siemens PLCs.\nIntegrate Siemens Unified Comfort Panel: Learn seamless integration methods to create intuitive and efficient interfaces.\nExperience the Benefits of a Totally Integrated Automation System: Realize how an integrated approach enhances efficiency and performance.\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/introduction-to-siemens-tia-portal-plc-hmi-free/
LOCATION:St. Louis\, MO Branch – GCG\, 675 Spirit Valley Central Dr.\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,SIPEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T090000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Siemens TIA Portal PLC/HMI (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:Join this comprehensive workshop for an in-depth exploration of Siemens PLC and HMI solutions. Engage in practical\, guided exercises utilizing TIA Portal STEP 7 and WinCC Unified software\, enhanced with demonstration hardware to solidify your understanding and application skills. \n\nS7-1200/1500 Automation System Overview: Gain detailed insights into Siemens’ advanced PLC systems.\nTIA Portal Programming Environment: Discover the intuitive and powerful environment for programming Siemens PLCs.\nIntegrate Siemens Unified Comfort Panel: Learn seamless integration methods to create intuitive and efficient interfaces.\nExperience the Benefits of a Totally Integrated Automation System: Realize how an integrated approach enhances efficiency and performance.\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/introduction-to-siemens-tia-portal-plc-hmi-free_8-12-26/
LOCATION:Kansas City\, MO Branch – GCG\, 15335 W. 95th St.\, Lenexa\, KS\, 66219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,SIPEC
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SUMMARY:TIA Portal 3-Day Programming Workshop ($2\,400)
DESCRIPTION:This 3-Day Siemens TIA Portal Programming workshop is tailored for someone who installs\, maintains\, and programs automation systems. This is a programming based workshop which means basic PLC programming knowledge is required for attendance. \nTopics:  \n\nSiemens Product Family Overview\nTIA Portal Family Overview\nPLC Programming Basics\nHMI Programming Basics\nData Blocks and Memory\nIntroduction to Networks\nConfiguration of Distributed I/O\nConfiguration and Programming of Systems Diagnostics and Alarming\nHow to use Libraries and Archive Your Project Data\n\n\nThis 3-Day workshop is taught using S7-1500 Hardware on a workstation (1 student per workstation.) Computers provided by GCG. \nParticipants will learn about the SIMATIC hardware\, how to configure it and program it from a “clean sheet.” They will also learn to use built-in diagnostic tools to troubleshoot both their code and hardware. Additionally\, attendees will learn how to configure and troubleshoot networked devices such as distributed I/O and HMI’s. The course format is a combination of instructions and hands-on exercises allowing students to practice programming in the “TIA Portal” programming environment. \nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Length & Time: Three days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $2\,400 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/tia-portal-3-day-programming-workshop-2400-8-18-26/
LOCATION:Detroit\, MI Branch – GCG\, 2119 Austin Ave.\, Rochester Hills\, MI\, 48309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Panel Building Series (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:Panel Builder Series – Determining Short Circuit Current Rating\nIn this detailed workshop\, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) design\, essential US electrical standards\, and practical methods for accurately determining the SCCR for existing control panels. Explore various sample applications and understand how component selection influences your panel’s SCCR rating. \n\nIntroduction to SCCR: Understand basic concepts and their importance in panel safety and compliance.\nSteps to Determine SCCR: Learn the systematic approach to accurately assessing SCCR ratings.\nSample Applications: Review practical examples illustrating real-world SCCR determination.\nHands-on Exercises: Apply what you’ve learned with interactive practice sessions.\n\nPrerequisite: None \nFormat: \n\nPresentation\n\nCourse Length & Time: One day. 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nCost: Free \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/panel-building-series-free_8-18-26/
LOCATION:Cleveland\, OH Branch – GCG\, 6950 Engle Road Suite XX\, Middleburg Heights\, OH\, 44130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,SIPEC
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SUMMARY:SIRIUS ACT Profinet (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:SIRIUS ACT pilot device system provides a new way to save both time and money for your industrial control panels. A system consists of one interface module and is expandable with up to 20 terminal modules via a simple ribbon cable connection. This lunch & learn will introduce you to the financial and installation benefits by using the SIRIUS ACT PN system. The attendees will learn how to assemble\, test and configure a SIRIUS ACT PN system using TIA Portal software. \nSystem Overview Topics: \n\nHardware Components\nOnboard Diagnostics\nModule Replacement\nCost Analysis vs Hard Wired Solution\n\nHands-On Topics: \n\nHow to assemble a system\nHow to test the system without a PLC\nAdd a SIRIUS ACT PN Station\nAdd a SIRUIS ACT PN Station (Using Auto Detect)\nCreate PLC Logic\nTest Configuration\nConfiguring in a TIA Portal Project\nDiagnosing errors using TIA Portal\n\nPrerequisite: None \nFormat: \n\nPresentation and Hands-On\nInteractive demonstrations with actual hardware\n\nCourse Length & Time: One day. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nCost: Free \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/sirius-act-profinet_8-18-26/
LOCATION:St. Louis\, MO Branch – GCG\, 675 Spirit Valley Central Dr.\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,SIPEC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T083000
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UID:10000018-1788165000-1788539400@automation.gogcg.com
SUMMARY:TIA Portal Programming 2 ($3\,850)
DESCRIPTION:This course is the second in a three-part series which increases skills with Siemens SIMATIC TIA Portal. Students will\nlearn to leverage the power of TIA Portal software with advanced structured programming techniques. A systems\napproach to efficiently programming the S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLCs is covered. Integration and connectivity of\nPROFINET IO\, HMI\, and G120 Drive are the central focus of this course. Programming emphasis centers on Ladder\n(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\,850 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/tia-portal-programming-2-3700-2/
LOCATION:Nashville\, TN Branch – GCG\, 1854 Air Lane\, Dr\, Suite 20\, Nashville\, TN\, 37210\, United States
CATEGORIES:SITRAIN,Training
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