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SUMMARY:AB to S7 Programming with TIA Portal ($4\,000)
DESCRIPTION:This course acknowledges the automation experience of the students and delivers must-know\, advanced topics to experienced engineers interested in Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 TIA Portal software.  \nThis course moves engineers/programmers quickly into the power of the STEP 7 TIA Portal engineering tool. Multiple STEP 7 program editors are presented\, demonstrating the flexibility and fully integrated features of STEP 7. The course teaches Siemens STEP7 Software\, recognizing the previous experience students have with Allen-Bradley platforms. The instructor has familiarity with AB platforms and software\, from which they directly relate to the questions and experiences of students in the class. \nTopics:  \n\nSystem Overview\nAB-STEP 7 TIA Portal Navigation\nAB-STEP 7 TIA Portal Communication\nHardware\nMemory Allocation and Usage\nTag Handling\nProgram Instructions in STEP 7 TIA Portal\nProgramming Blocks\n\nPrerequisite: None \nCourse Length & Time: Four days. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: $4\,000 \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/ab-to-s7-programming-with-tia-portal-4000/
LOCATION:Dayton\, OH Branch – GCG\, 2400 Technical Drive\, Miamisburg\, OH\, 45342\, United States
CATEGORIES:SITRAIN,Training
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SUMMARY:Rockwell to Siemens TIA Portal (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on workshop for Rockwell PLC programmers to experience how TIA Portal compares to RSLogixTM 5000. Join us at this hands-on workshop\, presented virtually by a Certified Rockwell / Siemens Solution Partner\, for you to migrate your Rockwell PLC software knowledge to the Siemens TIA Portal programming environment. \nWhat will you learn?  \n\nTIA Portal vs. Studio 5000 layout\, programming aspects and structured environment similarities/differences\nHow to apply your current Studio 5000 programming knowledge to TIA Portal\nHow to start a successful TIA Portal project – leave with this on a flash drive\nHow easy the TIA Portal is to use\, program and understand\nHow to use advanced TIA Portal functions like integrated “no programming” diagnostics\n\nHands-On: Experience first-hand tools and technology You’ll work live and online with the TIA Portal – a single engineering framework for controllers\, distributed I/O\, HMI\, drives\, motion control\, and motor management to provide unparalleled performance and results. \nAgenda \n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Check In \n8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Hands On Workshop \n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch \n1:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Hands On Workshop \ntraining workstations and materials are provided during workshop \nCourse Length & Time: One Day. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nCost: FREE \nDownload Training Details
URL:https://automation.gogcg.com/event/rockwell-to-siemens-tia-portal-free_4-9-26/
LOCATION:Dayton\, OH Branch – GCG\, 2400 Technical Drive\, Miamisburg\, OH\, 45342\, 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/
LOCATION:Dayton\, OH Branch – GCG\, 2400 Technical Drive\, Miamisburg\, OH\, 45342\, United States
CATEGORIES:SITRAIN,Training
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SUMMARY:WinCC Unified Test Drive Hands-On (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will allow you to take the WinCC Unified HMI for a test drive. Explore the features of the new HMI hardware and software in a guided hands-on workshop. Learn directly through guided demonstrations and practical exercises. \nTopics Covered: \n\nWinCC HMI Hardware and Software Overview: Familiarize yourself with the latest HMI technology from Siemens.\nScreen Development: Learn efficient methods to design user-friendly interfaces.\nAlarming: Implement effective alarm management techniques.\nJavaScript: Discover powerful scripting capabilities to enhance HMI functionality.\nSystem Diagnostics Control: Master diagnostic tool for better system management.\nJumpstart Your Development: Gain practical skills to accelerate your project timelines.\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/wincc-unified-test-drive-hands-on-free_2-12-26/
LOCATION:Dayton\, OH Branch – GCG\, 2400 Technical Drive\, Miamisburg\, OH\, 45342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,SIPEC
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