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Automotive Applications for Wireless Profinet/Industrial Ethernet using Scalance W.
9:30 am • Presenter: Siemens
Attendees will be learn about two automotive AS/RS applications using Siemens Scalance W wireless switch technology. An overview of each project and the motivation (business case) for using wireless will be discussed. The network architecture and components, including Scalance W, S7300F CPU, ET200S, and WinCC Flexible HMI, will be reviewed as well as what methods were used to confirm the proof of concept. Supplementary topics such as wireless security and performance results will also be discussed. Lastly, important lessons learned will be annunciated. Back to Top
Avoid Costly Rework and Delays in Enclosure Design & Build
11:30 am • Presenter: EPLAN
Learn how to leverage wiring and component data from electrical designs in creating 3D panel and entire enclosure layouts using the EPLAN Platform. Examples will include incorporating Siemens parts data from an integrated component database into electrical designs; placing components from project BOM onto an enclosure model selected from the integrated Rittal RiCAD catalogue; automatically routing wires per project point-to-point wire list; transferring manufacturing data to wire processing and NC machines, and other innovative tools to efficiently and accurately design and build enclosures. Back to Top
Drag Chain Technology–EMP's Cable and Hose Carrier Replacement Program
1:00 pm • Presenter: Electro-Matic
This seminar will cover the technologies needed to properly replace cable and hose carriers found in automation, machine tool and other applications. The focus will be the factors that influence the lifetime of cable and hose carriers and preventive maintenance measures to extend its lifetime. Mr. Flori Vogler who has 25 plus years in controls and automation management with a leading manufacture in the machine tool industry will give the presentation. Mr. Vogler has been engaged in many automotive re-tool programs over the years and therefore, has attained an expertise in cable and hose carrier technologies. Back to Top
Easy integration of 3rd Party PLC with Simatic HMI Panels
9:30 am and 4:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens (1/2 Hour)
HMI panels are able to communicate to a host of 3rd party PLCs thanks to native communication drivers which are built into the panels themselves. Come see what type of communication options exist for your current automation solution. Topics will also include advance remote connectivity features of the HMI panels, as well as the integrated webserver. Back to Top
Energy Savings and Energy Recovery—Let Siemens Make it Viable
11:00 am and 3:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
Attendees will learn how Siemens Energy Savings Financing Program makes it easy to purchase Energy-efficient variable frequency drive systems that help to reduce energy costs and downtime while improving production quality. Do you have such opportunities at your facility? Likely so, since approximately 70% of the installed motors today do not use optimal motor control. Learn how Siemens Variable Frequency Drives can help you tap into the potential savings through increased efficiency, improved energy usage, and untapped energy recovery. Combined with Federal, State, and Local incentives, Siemens Energy Savings Financing Program can result in returns on investments of less than a few months. The outcome: Money for Nothing and Drives for Free. Back to Top
Ethernet Based Automation
8:30 am and 3:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
No doubt you've heard the buzz about Ethernet networks being employed all over the factory floor— "Ethernet is replacing Feldbus." "Ethernet supports determinism." "Ethernet works with any vendor's equipment." —but perhaps youÕre not quite sure what to make of it. After all, field bus and serial network technology has long ruled the plant. Why change now? Hopefully we will be able to help you answer that question by validating Ethernet/Profinet as a control solution compared to Fieldbus. What you will learn...The benefits for Ethernet based systems and PROFINET including: Simplified connectivity—One Network, Comprehensive diagnostics Ð Network and plant-wide diagnostics, Increased Reliability—Redundant ring architecture. Back to Top
Green' Trends in Climate Control for Industrial Applications
10:30 am • Presenter: Rittal
A look at new technology employed in climate control for industrial applications allowing for reduced power consumption, lower maintenance costs and elimination of condensate drip bottles and filter waste. Back to Top
Improving Processes & Reliability through Track & Trace Technologies
11:30 am • Presenter: Siemens
Having the ability to track raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and assets in critical in today's manufacturing environment. Technologies such as RFID and 1D/2D Code Reading are achieving greater functionality and reliability at a lower price point than ever before. Attend this session to understand how RFID and Code Reading technologies can help improve your business processes, increase efficiency, and put more money to your bottom line. Back to Top
Industrial Controls and Circuit Protection
2:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
Increase savings by decreasing panel build time, wiring, and space. Learn how to use the latest in modularity and connectivity in IEC controls and circuit protection. Eliminate three phase power wiring and discrete control wiring using the new Compact Starter featuring expandable three phase bus system with AS-I and Flex I-O network connectivity. Go modular with the new M200D Machine Mounted IP65 Motor Starters with AS-I, Profibus, and Profinet ideal for all material handling and assembly conveyor systems. Go Fuseless with a wide variety of solutions from the mini 5SJ UL489 Circuit Breakers to the highly modular VL Circuit Breakers. Take advantage of modular and distributed solutions to reduce your panel material and labor costs. Back to Top
Integrating Electrical Design & PLC Programming
2:00 pm • Presenter: EPLAN and Electro-Matic
Session will show optimum integration of design and manufacturing operations through a bi-directional control data synchronization between Siemens STEP 7 and EPLAN Electric P8. The presentation will also include the efficiency and quality boosting benefits of choosing Siemens products from an integrated Siemens parts database within the schematic design environment. Back to Top
MES Session
2:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
With today's economy, Manufacturers need to focus on improving their current plant efficiency more than ever, as new lines and new plants are beyond their financial reach. Using business demand to drive the coordination of the plant floor can provide synchronization and optimization of your manufacturing process. Employing standard workflows in the production process can reduce current costs by improving quality, reducing cycle time, and reducing scrap. In today's challenging economy, plant manufacturers are investing in MES systems to make their businesses more efficient and reduce their overall costs. Come meet with a representative of Siemens MES business to learn how you can apply even a small scale MES solution to immediately improve your throughput, efficiency and bottom line. Back to Top
Modular Safety System (MSS)
2:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
Simplify wiring of multiple safety functions See for yourself how flexible and efficient integrated safety can be. SIRIUS MSS, the new modular and software-parameterizable safety system, is our latest expansion of our comprehensive safety technology portfolio. Benefit from this integrated and safe platform for your machine and system availability. Advantages include modular flexibility and communication capabilities to higher level control systems. Cost savings are realized with the fast and easy parameterization MSS ES software. Back to Top
Modularity Contributes to Cost Savings in Modern Panel Designs
9:30 am • Presenter: Rittal
A look at how total panel costs can be reduced using modular Enclosure technology and small bus systems, resulting in reduced space requirements, easier assembly tasks, increased flexibility on design changes and lower system freight costs. Actual application photos will be exhibited. Back to Top
Power Fast Technology
9:30 am • Presenter: Turck
Connectorized Power Solutions—Save time and money with TurckÕs easy to install quick disconnect power connectors. Turck's powerfast product line is the ideal solution for a complete power distribution system. While supplying up to 30 amps of power for motors and other devices, Turck's quick disconnect power connectors can also provide up to an estimated 40% cost savings over traditional conduit installations. Back to Top
Power of Siemens' New Micro PLC
8:30 am and 1:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
This will be a 60 minute seminar focusing on the newest Siemens PLC, the S7-1200. This product has been released in conjunction with a new series of economy HMIs called the Basic Panel series, as well as a new programming software which will be the future of all Siemens automation programming moving forward. Back to Top
Production Machine
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens (1.25 Hours)
Trends and innovation in Energy saving & recovery, Modularity of servo and motion control, Safety in Motion, Mechatronics, Modular machine concepts, and Web based access & what it means to a user. Siemens Motion Control is the means to provide users with a superior platform capable of performing the most simple or demanding tasks. This seminar will expose attendees to the full portfolio extending from Single axis AC drives to Multi-axis common bus drives. A full demonstation of the latest product, the Sinamics S110 will illustrate the Siemens approach to a fully capable yet economical motion control platform. Back to Top
Safety Integrated
3:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
An introduction to the Safety Integrated concept by Siemens. Topic include discussions on standards, the evolution of the safety plc, safety networks, and how to get started with safety. Back to Top
Save Energy & Reduce Maintenance Costs by Utilizing LED Lighting
8:30 am • Presenter: Lumasmart
Get a birds eye view of LED lighting from a factory representative, see examples and get the information you need to start saving energy with LED Lighting. Here are the topics discussed:
Discussions on the color of light and what that means and what you is best for your application
What do you look for in LED lighting and Why, how to avoid the traps?
The importance of thermal management to keep you brighter longer
Why switch your lighting to LED and how do you specify?
Examples of savings for various styles of lighting? Back to Top
Save Time and Money with Simocode Motor Management Systems
1:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
By attending this seminar you will learn how you can decrease your total cost of ownership when integrating Simocode 3UF Motor Management into your Automation System. The presentation will cover how you can reduce your installed cost in the design, engineering and installation phase of the project as well as the operational and maintenance benefits that will provide repeated, long term benefits. The presentation will focus on the integration of Simatic Step 7 and the Simocode Motor Management with a particular focus on the engineering, operations, and maintenance benefits. Back to Top
Seeing is Believing
10:30 am • Presenter: Siemens
Seeing is Believing - PLC communication without ladder logic. Witness live demonstrations on how to connect PLCs from different vendors together using Component Based Automation (CBA) from Siemens. CBA is a technology that allows PLC interlocks to be defined in a flexible, graphical environment that can be modified without changing ladder logic. Add machines, make changes or expand your production process using simple graphical engineering tool- no communications code required! Back to Top
Shop Floor Messaging Utilizing a Siemens Simatic S7-1200 Controller and a 4U2SEE Display
4:00 pm • Presenter: EMP
The seminar will cover: Utilize a Siemens S7-1200 controller to select Factory/Shop floor messaging easily and inexpensively based on current NOW conditions—keep everyone informed on the current status, SIemens PLC controllers can interface with 4U2SEE electronic LED signs via Ethernet, and simple PLC ladder logic interface for selecting pre-programmed message on signs. Back to Top
SIFACS: Siemens Flexible Assembly Configuration System
10:30 am • Presenter: Siemens
This seminar demonstrates a Powertrain all comprehensive assembly solution system developed by Siemens together with US Automotive customer.
- Complete solution from process planning to Shop Floor Execution
- Provides a managed environment for comprehending and propagating of engineering changes
- Enables Enterprise Process Planning
- Supports localized plant optimization without costly changes to controls automation
- Uses standard controls library to reduce programming and debug
- Increases plant agility and flexibility
- Re-use plant optimizations to create next generation master bill of process Back to Top
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SINAMICS G120 Drive—Beyond the Traditional General Purpose Drive (Hands On)
9:30 am • Presenter: Siemens (2 Hour)
This seminar focuses on features of the G120 such as Modularity of Design, Integrated Safety, and Efficient Infeed Technology that make this drive more than the traditional general purpose drive. In addition to gaining product and application knowledge, attendees will gain an understanding of how to configure and commission the Sinamics G120 drive through hands-on exercises. Limited to 10 attendees. Back to Top
TISTAR Smart MCCs/SIMOCODE
10:00 am • Presenter: Siemens
Siemens TIASTAR Smart MCC combines Totally Integrated Automation and Totally Integrated Power to increase productivity and help control energy costs. Siemens TIASTAR Smart Motor Control Center delivers superior network loss fault tolerance, decreased PLC programming required for motor control and fault conditions, and reduced integration time and effort required during commissioning. Siemens TIASTAR Smart Motor Control Center is expanding the installation possibilities by introducing additional network connectivity for customers with a multi-supplier control environment. This seminar will discuss the application of Smart MCC technology to standard and predictive maintenance practices used to maximize motor life and help limit unplanned maintenance. TIASTAR Smart MCC utilizing the Simocode Pro provides the following information for time-based maintenance: Number of starts, total hours of running time for the motor, number of overload trips, 3 phase current, 3 phase voltage, Watts and VA, voltage imbalance, COS-PHI, motor model heating, RTD inputs for motor winding temperature, analog inputs for vibration or other sensors, digital inputs for additional motor protection, and digital outputs for additional signal or control devices. Back to Top
Trapped Key Solutions to Machine Safety
8:30 am • Presenter: Fortress
The seminar will highlight an alternative method of gaining access without the use of electrical gate switches.
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Turck Solutions for the Automotive Welding Environment
1:00 pm • Presenter: Turck
Turck will present proven solutions for solving sensor and cable problems in automotive welding applications.
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Understanding the Advantages of Siemens 8DA/B10 MV Gas Insulated
Switchgear (GIS)
11:30 am • Presenter: Siemens
Achieve more with Siemens 8DA/B10 GIS through greater safety with our ISO phase arc resistant design in significantly reduced PPE. Maximize revenue with reduced maintenance and extended maintenance intervals. Increase immunity to environmental contaminates. Design in a smaller footprint than metal clad with greater reliability and flexibility. Siemens GIS delivers a lower cost of total ownership. Back to Top
Using Freewave Radios and Renewable Energy and Smart Grid
2:00 pm • Presenter: Freewave
Join this seminar to learn about: benefits of Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum RF technology, Remote Long Range (up to 60mi) PLC Programming, and Long Range Industrial Wireless Application Examples—use cases in wind energy, solar power, and the smart grid will be discussed. Back to Top
What You "Need" to Know About Arc Flash Hazard Assessments (Best Practices and Misconceptions)
11:30 am • Presenter: Littelfuse
OSHA 1910 Subpart S is now enforcing proper use of PPE, and OSHA is citing NFPA70E as an acceptable method for Arc Flash Hazard abatement. Arc Flash Hazard Assessments can be very challenging and can increase liability to the customer if not done properly. This how-to course will offer suggestions for avoiding obstacles and provide tips for improving safety while decreasing the need for Flame Retardant (FR) PPE. This course will include the following topics:- What is needed to comply
- 9 step process for Arc Flash Hazard Assessment
- Common misconceptions and mistakes made when doing hazard assessments
- How to use the 2009 Edition NFPA70E Tables for Hazard Assessments
- Methods for lowering hazards
- Should companies outsource an electrical hazard assessment (Pro's & Con's)
- Suggestions and checklist for creating a Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Plan (Do's and Don'ts) Back to Top
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WinCC Flex - Innovative HMI
8:30 am and 3:00 pm • Presenter: Siemens
An introductory class on using the tools to configure Siemens HMI systems and the connectivity options available. (Ethernet I/P, PROFINET, PROFIBUS etc.) System features that provide cost advantages for machine control & data collection. Back to Top | |
