One size fits all is not a good approach to Automation training. Different engineers and companies have different needs and capabilities which define your training needs. To meet these needs, Siemens offers many different ways for you to come up to speed and become proficient on our products.
PLCs for Beginners
This free web based, online training is a great way to build your understanding of PLCs. How they work, what they can do and how you can use them in your applications. Upon completion of this online course you will understand:
The structure of a PLC
And be able to apply addressing in a PLC
Program processing in a PLC and its various forms of representation
Binary Logic Operations
Number notation and processing
How to enter and test a program
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Basics of PLCs
The Basics of PLC's is a complimentary training program which covers PLCs and related products. by taking this course you will gain an understanding of the following PLC terms and capabilities
Terminology and Basics
Programming
Inputs and Outputs
Timers and Counters
Advanced Issues
At the end of this course there is also a test and links to other helpful training courses on topics such as Electricity, Power Distribution, Motors, Control Devices and more.
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Computer Based Training
These highly interactive, self-paced tutorials provide you with a comprehensive basis for continued success in the age of totally integrated automation. The PLCs for Beginners course walks you through
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Web Based Product Training
Courses are also available for the specific products. By taking this complimentary training you will understand the product basics, see how to program the devices and understand what products are needed to make the system run in your application. Please click on the links below to start your training!
Classroom Training
If you would like to learn the systems in a classroom environment, Siemens offers specific training for the S7-200 PLC which will help walk you through the specifics of the controller in great detail.
S7-200 Programming and Maintenance
This 3 day course is for SIMATIC S7-200 PLC users involved in developing or sustaining automation systems and their application programs. It begins with an introduction to the S7 product family followed by a detailed SIMATIC S7-200 system review. This discussion includes hardware and software components plus system configuration issues.
The course concentrates on the STEP 7 Micro/WIN software, program structuring and the instruction set. STEP 7 software tools and programming instructions are introduced to guide the student through the development of a realistic application. The use of test, debug and diagnostic tools complete the program. The goal of this course is to help the student understand the powerful features of the S7-200 and their application.
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S7-200 Advanced Programming
This 1 1/2 day course is for advanced SIMATIC S7-200 PLC users involved in developing or sustaining automation systems and their application programs.
This course presents topics and applications dealing with S7-200 networking. Included are discussions on the standard Point -to-Point Interface (PPI), the TD 200 Operator Interface and the Actuator/ Sensor Interface (ASI) communications. The course concentrates on the High-Speed features of the S7-200 product line plus Analog signal processing. Hands-on exercises are used to reinforce lecture subjects.
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