Specialists in Industrial Plant Automation Systems

Siemens Drives with Networking Course

Siemens Drives with Networking Course

Course Duration

2 days

Intended Audience

This course is for Technicians & Engineers who are responsible for installing, maintaining & fault-finding industrial automation plant systems which use Siemens AC drives on Networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet etc).

Software Used

Siemens TIA Portal

Hardware Used

Siemens G120 Drive Hardware

Pre-Requisites

Course Outline & Objectives

This course introduces an overview of the drive, which includes hardware & software components, plus system configuration and integration into a PLC system using Networks for communication. The course concentrates on the software, troubleshooting, diagnostic tools & programming instructions required to enable fast communications between the two hardware platforms. The delegate is guided through the management of a realistic application.

The course consists of instructor-led tuition & discussions which focuses on examples from a workbook, backed up by practical hands-on sessions. Demonstration exercises are included & allow delegates to practice tasks such as testing, debugging & fault finding using diagnostic tools. The course is hands on with great emphasis on the practical aspects of Drives and the configuration software.

Brief Description

• Identify the components & performance characteristics of the Drive

• Configure the drive, including the cabling & wiring of I/O

• Configure and connect the drive to the PLC over Profinet

• Operate the Drive using the relevant software to make it perform certain tasks.

• Perform system diagnostics when a problem occurs.

• Debug software issues

• Document, test, & troubleshoot an application program.

• Replace hardware & modules when a fault occurs.

• Understand basic configuration parameters & be able to make minor modifications.

• Backup & restore the configuration when required.

• Utilise Monitoring, Diagnostics, Dynamic Braking, Skip Frequencies etc

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Course Modules

1. Drive Hardware

2. The Display

3. Parameters

4. Program Instructions

5. Faults

6. Monitoring

Course Summary

The two-day course is designed to teach the functionality of the Drive and associated network, giving a solid understanding of the Drives capabilities & benefits. The delegates will receive a certificate to confirm they have completed the course.

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