Automation training
In our training courses, you benefit from the many years of practical experience and the knowledge of our broad-based team in the field of automation.
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Standard trainings
Our standard training courses include evening training for automation technicians and SIMATIC S7 TIA service training 1 and 2.
Automation technician - evening training
Description
It’s on for the PLC technicians, step into the world of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) and deepen your skills in troubleshooting and fault elimination. You will increase the productivity of your machine/plant with the targeted, systematic and fast location and rectification of faults. The evening course refreshes the knowledge of the PLC technician and expands it to include the basics of communication, drive technology and operation & monitoring. It also covers the contents of the ST-SERV3 course and concludes with the ST-SERVATP examination. The knowledge imparted corresponds to the further training objective Siemens Automation Technician (ST-SERVATP).
Contents
- Introduction to operating & monitoring, communication, drive technology
- Plant support with ProTool, PROFIBUS, Micromaster and SIMATIC STEP 7
- Programme optimisation with system modules and indirect addressing
- Bus and PLC diagnostics
- Using operating and fault messages with ProTool
- Connecting an MM420 drive to PROFIBUS
- Remote diagnosis with Teleservice
- Update options for hardware and software via the Internet
- Analysing programme structures: Structured programming, jump commands, parameterisable function blocks, number conversion, data blocks, start-up behaviour.
- Many practical exercises for commissioning. Troubleshooting, diagnostics and programme extension on an exercise model networked via PROFIBUS DP (consisting of S7-300, touch panel TP170B, drive MM420, decentralised peripherals ET200S and a conveyor model)
- Final examination to become a certified Siemens automation technician
Note: The training takes place twice a week in the evenings and on selected Saturdays. The participant receives a certificate at the end of the course and a certificate if the examination is passed.
TARGET GROUP
- Service personnel
- Operators
- Users
- Maintenance staff
REQUIREMENTS
PLC technician or comparable knowledge (see course content description PLC technician) as taught in the SERV1 /SERV2 or PRO1 courses.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Michael Fritz
+49 (0) 2402.766 80 80 10
+49 (0) 163.865 888 0
michael.fritz@quality-automation.de
SIMATIC S7 TIA Service Training 1
Description
The course provides basic knowledge about the electrical and mechanical structure of automation systems, the configuration and parameterisation of hardware, the handling of the STEP 7 basic software and the basics of programming. In addition, the course provides an outlook on operating and monitoring, the basics of decentralised peripherals and the handling of drives. The system concept of Totally Integrated Automation is demonstrated. After the course, the participant will be able to diagnose simple hardware faults, replace modules and reduce machine/plant downtimes. All topics are illustrated by practical exercises on a plant model consisting of the S7-300 automation system, ET200S decentralised peripherals, TP 170B touch panel, MM420 drive and a conveyor model. For preparation, you will receive the self-learning programme “PLC knowledge for beginners” as a WBT in advance, and the WBT “Micromaster 420” as a follow-up.
Contents
- System overview and essential features of the SIMATIC S7 system family
- The components of the basic STEP 7 package
- Program processing in the automation system
- Binary and digital operations
- Setting up and assembling the automation system
- Addressing and wiring the signal modules
- Hardware and software commissioning of the automation system
- Hardware configuration and parameterisation with S7-300
- Deepening the contents by practising on the unit
- Presentation of the TP170B touch panel
- Presentation of the MM420 drive
- Structure and parameterisation of the PROFIBUS DP
- Saving and documenting programme changes that have been made
Note: The course is part of the training to become a PLC technician according to VDMA/ZVEI guidelines.
Learning pathways: ST1 - ST2 - ST3
FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Michael Fritz
+49 (0) 2402.766 80 80 10
+49 (0) 163.865 888 0
michael.fritz@quality-automation.de
SIMATIC S7 TIA Service Training 2
Description
This TIA course focuses on hardware and software troubleshooting and their elimination. In this context, the basic handling of operating and monitoring systems, drive components and the fundamentals of standard communication via MPI and PROFIBUS DP are explained. The targeted location of faults shortens the downtimes of the machine/plant. All topics are supported by practical exercises on a plant model consisting of the S7-300 automation system, ET200S decentralised peripherals, TP 170B touch panel, MM420 drive and a belt model. After the course you will receive a learning environment on the Internet with the WBT “SIMATIC ProTool/Pro” unlocked.
Contents
- Recognising and rectifying basic hardware faults
- Possible applications of different types of blocks (FC, FB, OB, DB)
- Principles of analogue value processing
- Using STEP 7 software to find and correct faults
- Recognising and eliminating software errors that lead to a CPU stop
- Recognise and eliminate logical software errors such as multiple assignments
- Carry out troubleshooting in the MPI network and connect slaves to Profibus DP
- Change TP170 project planning
- Change parameters of the MM420
Note: The course is part of the training to become a PLC technician according to VDMA/ZVEI guidelines.
Learning path: ST1 - ST2 - ST3
FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Michael Fritz
+49 (0) 2402.766 80 80 10
+49 (0) 163.865 888 0
michael.fritz@quality-automation.de
Our training offer
Drive technology training
As a licensed Certified Excellence Solution Partner of Bosch Rexroth and Siemens partner, we cover many drives in our training courses.
Image processing training
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Fieldbus protocols training
In automation technology, fieldbuses and their protocols for communication must not be missing.
Electrical design training
We work closely with our customers on training courses for electrical design and adapt the content individually.
Individual trainings
In addition to our standard training courses, we also offer customised training courses, independent of specific providers.
Standard trainings
Our standard training courses include evening training for automation technicians and SIMATIC S7 TIA service training 1 and 2.