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Events
Tuesday March 6, 2012
Arc Flash OSHA/NFPA-70E Electrical Safety Seminar Agenda
Erie Manufacturer & Business Association
2171 West 38th Street
Erie, PA 16508
Presented by Peter Walsh, PE -Senior Field Engineer of Mersen
Part 1
Introductions and Overview
- Overview of current safety program
- Changes in OSHA enforcement
Part 2
Overcurrents and Arc Energy
- How overcurrents cause damage
- Hazards of short circuit currents
- Understanding arc flash events
Arc Flash and Blast Hazards
- Electrical arcs
- Arc flash burns
Codes and Standards
- Background of OSHA NFPA 70E, and IEEE-1584 standards
- OSHA
- NFPA 70E
- Company and personal liability
Part 3
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis — Concepts and Tools
- Review of key steps in arc flash hazard analysis
- Addressing problems in communicating findings
- What System Labeling tell you
Personal Protective Equipment
- Table Examples
- Category Examples
- Two level PPE system
Part 4
Changes in 2012 NFPA 70E
- PPE Tables
- Required electrical safety auditing
- Required documented safety meeting with outside contractors
Part 5
Arc Flash Mitigation Basics with Fuse Performance
- Reducing arc flash energy
- Current Limitation
- UL Fuse Class Comparisons
Summary of Findings in a Real-World analysis — Problems and
Solutions
- Short-term actions: Working Safely
- Intermediate-term actions: Reducing Hazards
Trainer's Bio
Peter Walsh, PE
Senior Field Engineer-Codes and Standards, Mersen
- OSHA Authorized Trainer to give 10-hour General Industry
Safety Course for OSHA issued Card
- OSHA Authorized Trainer to give 30-hour General Industry
Safety Course for OSHA issued Card
- Member – National Electrical Code Making Panel 4 for
2008 code cycle
- Participant in Annual 4-Day IEEE Electrical Safety Workshops
for 5 years
- Member of NFPA, IAEI, and IEEE IAS
- Participant in NFPA 70E Safety Video
- Certified by New York and New Jersey to give PDHs to
Professional Electrical Engineers
- Certified by New Jersey and some others to give CE Courses
to Licensed Electricians
- Participated in the last NFPA 70E Technical Committee Meeting,
October 2010
Event Dates and Locations
Tuesday March 6, 2012
Erie, PA
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Erie Manufacturer & Business Association
2171 West 38th Street
Erie, PA 16508
Lunch will be provided.
Attendance is limited, so register early.
Contact Person
Vince Gianfrancesco
Contact Phone
412-858-9147
Thursday March 8, 2012
Arc Flash OSHA/NFPA-70E Electrical Safety Seminar Agenda
Monroeville, PA Office
1100 Rico Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
Presented by Peter Walsh, PE -Senior Field Engineer of Mersen
Part 1
Introductions and Overview
- Overview of current safety program
- Changes in OSHA enforcement
Part 2
Overcurrents and Arc Energy
- How overcurrents cause damage
- Hazards of short circuit currents
- Understanding arc flash events
Arc Flash and Blast Hazards
- Electrical arcs
- Arc flash burns
Codes and Standards
- Background of OSHA NFPA 70E, and IEEE-1584 standards
- OSHA
- NFPA 70E
- Company and personal liability
Part 3
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis — Concepts and Tools
- Review of key steps in arc flash hazard analysis
- Addressing problems in communicating findings
- What System Labeling tell you
Personal Protective Equipment
- Table Examples
- Category Examples
- Two level PPE system
Part 4
Changes in 2012 NFPA 70E
- PPE Tables
- Required electrical safety auditing
- Required documented safety meeting with outside contractors
Part 5
Arc Flash Mitigation Basics with Fuse Performance
- Reducing arc flash energy
- Current Limitation
- UL Fuse Class Comparisons
Summary of Findings in a Real-World analysis — Problems and
Solutions
- Short-term actions: Working Safely
- Intermediate-term actions: Reducing Hazards
Trainer's Bio
Peter Walsh, PE
Senior Field Engineer-Codes and Standards, Mersen
- OSHA Authorized Trainer to give 10-hour General Industry
Safety Course for OSHA issued Card
- OSHA Authorized Trainer to give 30-hour General Industry
Safety Course for OSHA issued Card
- Member – National Electrical Code Making Panel 4 for
2008 code cycle
- Participant in Annual 4-Day IEEE Electrical Safety Workshops
for 5 years
- Member of NFPA, IAEI, and IEEE IAS
- Participant in NFPA 70E Safety Video
- Certified by New York and New Jersey to give PDHs to
Professional Electrical Engineers
- Certified by New Jersey and some others to give CE Courses
to Licensed Electricians
- Participated in the last NFPA 70E Technical Committee Meeting,
October 2010
Event Dates and Locations
Thursday March 8, 2012
Monroeville, PA
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Advanced Controls & Distribution LLC
1100 Rico Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
Lunch will be provided.
Attendance is limited, so register early.
Contact Person
Vince Gianfrancesco
Contact Phone
412-858-9147
Automation - SIMATIC S7 with STEP 7 - Version 5
S7 TIA Programming 1
March 19, 2012
April 23, 2012
July 23, 2012
September 24, 2012
December 17, 2012
Monroeville, PA Office
1100 Rico Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-858-9128
Course Code: SCT-S7TIAP1B
Length: 4 ½ Days
Target Audience
This course is for SIMATIC S7-300/400 PLC users who are involved with developing or sustaining automation systems and their application programs.
Profile
This course is the first in a three part series which builds basic programming skills with Siemens STEP7 software. Students will learn S7 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, and key software tools. This course takes a systems approach to the S7300/400 PLCs, plus basic connectivity and functionality of an HMI and PROFIBUS remote I/O.
Throughout this course students will build a STEP7 project from the beginning, learning proper program structure and documenting. Software diagnostic tools will be used for debugging both hardware and code. Various instruction sets, memory areas, program blocks, and libraries will be introduced to provide the student with solid concepts of structured programming.
The course format consists of instruction and hands-on exercises. The course uses a conveyor model for realistic demonstrations and exercises.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
- Complete a system hardware configuration.
- Build, document, test and troubleshoot a structured STEP7 program.
- Program using the multiple address types.
- Use symbolic addressing.
- Use core application instructions, functions and blocks.
- Program using the processed analog values.
- Generate data blocks.
- Establish connections to an HMI system.
Topics
1. STEP 7 Family Overview
a. S7 family overview
2. Introduction to SIMATIC Manager
a. Introduction to SIMATIC Manager
3. Hardware Configuration Tool
a. Hardware configuration and addressing
b. Building the main rack configuration
c. Configuring the PROFIBUS Network
4. Monitor/Modify Tool
a. Monitor/Modify Tool
5. Programming with STEP 7
a. Structured programming
b. Memory images and management
c. Introduction to Ladder Logic
d. Introduction to Function Block Diagram
e. Introduction to Statement List
6. Assigning symbol names to Objects
a. Symbols tool
7. HMI for process control
a. Introduction to HMI and WinCC Flexible software
8. Software catalog elements
a. Timers: S7 and IEC
b. Counters: S7 and IEC
c. Working with Numbers
9. System diagnostics
a. Reference Data tool
b. Module Information tool
c. Troubleshooting
10. Analog value processing
a. Analog
11. Backing up the project
a. Archive and retrieve
b. Transferring project to memory module in PLC
Automation - SIMATIC S7 with STEP 7 – Version 5
S7 System Tools & Troubleshooting 1
March 5, 2012
September 10, 2012
Course Code: SCT-S7300S1B
Length: 4 ½ Days
Target Audience
This course is designed for ``first responders`` to industry operations utilizing Siemens S7 automated control systems. Maintenance technicians, electricians, supervisors and others, who need an understanding of their Siemens control system, should attend this course to maximize line uptime. This course also provides a great platform for those new to automation systems and state-of-the-art industrial electronics. PLEASE NOTE: If training in S7 PLC programming is required, please consider the S7 TIA Programming 1 course.
Profile
This Tools and Troubleshooting course teaches basic S7 system concept, hardware configuration and parameterization, S7 software (Simatic Manager) basics, and an overview of programming fundamentals. Human Machine Interface (HMI) and PROFIBUS DP basics are also included.
Numerous hands-on exercises using a Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) plant model reinforce practical experience and theoretical knowledge. The TIA plant model consists of an S7-300 automation system, ET200S distributed I/O, SIMATIC Touch Panel, and a conveyor model.
Students experience and learn TIA concepts and gain an understanding of the relationships between key industrial automation components. Upon completion of the course, students are able to utilize STEP7 tools, and techniques to accurately recognize, diagnose, and remedy control system faults, reducing costly downtimes.
Modular in design, this course is fully customizable for those interested in on-site training. Topics are designed for adjustments to meet plant specific needs. Call 1.800.241.4453 for more details.
Students needing additional skills in S7 system sustaining to include basic program modifications and advanced systems diagnostics should consider the S7 System Tools and Troubleshooting 2 course. Please visit our web site for additional details.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
- Perform basic hardware assembly, cabling, wiring and testing.
- Establish PLC communication with multiple technologies.
- Use standard STEP7 tools and methods for testing and diagnosing hardware & software problems in an running program.
- Retrieve, Archive, and Download S7 programs.
- Address and wire signal modules
- Perform startup procedures for S7 automation system hardware and software
- Configure and parameterize S7-300 Hardware utilizing S7 Software tools
- Configure and parameterize PROFIBUS DP
- Backup and document executed program changes
Topics
1. PLC Hardware and Cabling
a. S7 300 Hardware Components & Installation
b. S7 400 Hardware Components & Installation
c. Remote I/O Hardware Components & Installation
d. PROFIBUS Cable, Connector Assembly, & Testing Procedures
e. Signal Module Wiring, Removal, & Installation
f. SIMATIC HMI Cabling & Wiring Procedures
2. STEP7 and the SIMATIC Manager
a. Navigating SIMATIC Manager Tools & Menus
b. STEP7 Project Overview
c. Project Creation, Opening, Structure, Archiving, and Retrieving
d. Using the Symbols Editor
e. Addressing
f. Filtering, Sorting, Locating, and Replacing Addresses
g. CPU Online and Offline Views
h. Memory Card - Project Loading & Saving Procedures
3. Configuring the Hardware
a. Navigating the Hardware Configuration Tools
b. Generating and Modifying a Hardware Setpoint Configuration
c. CPU Object Properties
d. Downloading the Setpoint Configuration
e. Troubleshooting Hardware Configurations
f. Configuring a PROFIBUS Network
g. Troubleshooting a PROFIBUS Network
4. Hardware Commissioning
a. Hardware LED Indicator Descriptions & Troubleshooting
b. Clearing the PLC memory
c. Testing & Troubleshooting I/O
d. Commissioning & Troubleshooting SIMATIC HMI
5. The STEP 7 Program Editor
a. LAD (Ladder)
b. FBD (Function Block Diagram)
c. STL (Statement List)
6. Binary and Digital Operations
a. Basic binary logic program operations
b. Basic digital logic program operations
7. Rewiring
a. Rewire tool
b. S7 Block Compare function
8. Documentation and Saving a Project
a. Uploading Programs from a CPU
b. Documenting a Block
c. Saving & Retrieving a Program and Hardware Configuration
Automation - SIMATIC S7 with STEP 7 – Version 5
S7 TIA Programming 2
June 4, 2012
November 5, 2012
Monroeville, PA Office
1100 Rico Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-858-9128
Course Code: SCT-S7TIAP2B
Length: 4 ½ Days
Target Audience
This course is for SIMATIC S7-300/400 PLC users with basic engineering experience in the design and sustaining of SIMATIC automation systems and their application programs.
Prerequisites
S7 TIA Programming 1
Profile
This course is the second in a three part series which increases skills with Siemens STEP7 Totally Integrated Automation. Students will learn to leverage the power of Simatic software with advanced structured programming techniques. A systems approach to the integration of efficiently programming the S7300/400 PLCs, plus connectivity and functionality of an HMI and Micro Master Drive are the central focus of this course. Emphasis on Statement List (STL) programming for both direct and indirect addressing is an integral part of the course.
The core issues of efficient use of CPU resources, establishing communications, passing information, and managing integrated diagnostics are included. Skills in error management and extended diagnostics are reinforced throughout this agenda. This course includes classroom instruction, demonstration and considerable hands-on lab work.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
- Leverage the power of Block and Function libraries.
- Use STL for advanced program development.
- Employ indirect addressing in a program.
- Incorporate System Functions (SFC) in a program.
- Integrate an HMI and Drive system with the PLC.
- Use Instance and Multi-Instance data Blocks.
- Use interrupt-driven and error processing program execution blocks.
- Leverage STEP7 advanced diagnostics.
Topics
1. Programming review
a. Key Topics review from P1
2. Data Blocks and complex variables
a. Data Blocks and complex variables
3. HMI event and alarm messages
a. HMI event and alarm messages with WinCC Flexible
4. Introduction to Micro Master 4 Drives
a. Introduction to Micro Master 4 Drives
5. Program control
a. STL and managing the accumulators for S7300/400
b. Status word and jump instructions
c. Loop command and breakpoints
6. Organization Blocks
a. Organization Blocks
7. Parameter Passing with FC, FB, SFB, SFC
a. Parameter passing: Local variables
b. Library blocks: SFC's SFB's
c. Parameter passing with user designed FC's
d. Parameter passing with user designed FB's
e. Multi-Instance FB
8. Indirect Addressing
a. Memory indirect addressing
b. Register indirect addressing
9. Troubleshooting the automation system
a. Troubleshooting with module information tool
b. Troubleshooting with hardware configuration tool
c. Troubleshooting with CPU messages
d. Troubleshooting with HMI diagnostics.