Training & Seminars
Upcoming Events
Dittman & Greer Incorporated offers a wide range of opportunities to learn about the latest trends and technologies available today. These events are presented in a variety of environments, from presentations exploring a particular technology to actual hands-on implementations as part of an industrial solution. For more information on any of these events, please contact Jonathan Gowac at 860-347-4655 or jonathan.gowac@dittman-greer.com.
The S7-1200 is a new modular space-saving controller for small automation systems that require either simple or advanced functionality for logic, HMI and networking. It is both compact and highly powerful –especially in relation to its real-time performance. It is fast, features great communication options, and is programmed with easy-to-operate, easy-to-learn software. Attend the S7-1200 Lunch and Learn for a hands-on trial!
For more information on this course, please download our overview PDF (184k). If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Jonathan Gowac – (860) 347-4655
Siemens SIMATIC® S7 AB™ to S7 Fast Track 3-Day Course
This course is for experienced Allen Bradley programmers who are migrating systems to Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLC family and STEP7 engineering software. The course compares Allen-Bradley hardware and software (Allen Bradley PLC5 and SLC products with reference to RS Logix) to the Siemens STEP7 platform. Therefore, a good knowledge of AB's PLC5 and SLC5 hardware along with RSLogix is desired. Since the course concentrates on STEP7 software, a strong PLC programming background would also qualify. Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
- Use the engineering tools of STEP7.
- Program using the multiple address types.
- Use symbolic addressing.
- Test and troubleshoot an application program.
- Create custom code blocks.
- Demonstrate reusable program blocks.
- Use the data access functions.
- Demonstrate how to process analog values.
- Demonstrate and monitor data blocks.
For more information on this course, please download our overview PDF (75k). The time and location for this course are currently TBA. If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Darlene Bishop or Matt Cusson – (860) 347-4655
FREE Siemens Safety Webinars
What you don’t know, will hurt you! Be prepared. Join us for a new series of FREE Siemens safety webinars – designed to give you the critical information you need to make machine safety a valuable benefit rather than a potential problem. Hosted by industry experts, these one-hour webinars take an in-depth look at key safety topics, including:
- Packaging – Integrated Safety Improves Packaging-Machine Flexibility, Safety and Productivity
- Safety Relays – Implementing Machine Safety Circuits for U.S. Standards Compliance
- ASIsafe – The Plug & Play Technology for Machine Safety
- Robotics and Press – Understanding Drive Safety for Robotic and Press Applications
- Material Handling – How to Improve Safety in the Material Handling Industry
Siemens Customer Training
Siemens offers a variety of free and paid training services through their Training Web site.
Included is a series of “Blended Learning” modules that serve as prerequisites to Siemens's on-site classroom training courses. The Blended Learning modules provide solid introductions to key terminology, concepts and architecture which will be used in the subsequent classroom courses. Blended Learning tutorials include: “PLCs for Beginners”; “STEP7”; “S7PROFIBUS”; “S7 ETHERNET”; “S7PROFINET”; “MicroMaster 420”; and “ProTool Pro." Each Blended Learning module concludes with a self-guided quiz that allows the student to measure their own progress without their score being made available to anyone else. As Siemens says, these modules are a great opportunity for students to “jump-start” their learning experience.
Industrial Automation Safety Information
SafetyBase.com is a free educational website (sponsored by Siemens Energy & Automation) developed by a group of U.S. safety experts who have joined forces to bring you the latest information and resources on industrial automation safety issues. It provides resources that will help you address industry standards and OSHA regulations, understand how safe environments correlate to increased productivity, tips on improving machine, process and personnel safety, and reducing risks and minimizing insurance/liability costs.
Complimentary Safety Book from Euchner
Euchner is currently offering a free copy of their SafetyBook, a comprehensive overview of safety engineering presented in a content-rich, highly readable format. SafetyBook features guidance on the development of safety circuits as they relate to the latest laws and standards, making it a valuable resource for anyone wanting to be in complete compliance. Click here to request your copy, and pay only shipping and handling.
