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DISCOVER May 1/2005
Simple introduction, integrated learning, and flexible application
The New SCE Application Center
| Keeping pace with fast rate of
innovation in the industry is no
easy feat for teaching staff and
vocational trainers who are
trying to provide a representative
and up-to-date education for
their students. From now on, the
new SCE Application Center and
associated training course for
teaching staff will facilitate an
introduction to automation
technology. |
All steps at
a glance for
fast entry |
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To present automation technology
in all its complexity in a
simple fashion requires knowledge,
didactics, and good technique.
The SCE Application Center offers
effective support for the teaching
of basic principles of automation for
careers in industrial electronics. For
apprenticeships, the Center enables
more specific coverage of individual
apprenticeship options and for universities,
enables faster access to the complex
subject of control and communications
technology in automation.
Step-by-step, the Application Center
guides students through the installation
process, demonstrates the interaction
between the most diverse of automation
components, and provides a
quickly accessible introduction into
the complex world of automation technology.
Practical exercises are used to
demonstrate subjects such as action
chains, hard-wired and stored-program
signal processing, and logical basic
connections in the context of a complete
system. The integrated Simit simulation
models can then be used to test
that the solutions are functioning correctly.
Integrated components
The integrated components of the innovative
SCE Application Center Set include
practical exercises, individually
assembled laboratory kits, the PLC basic
course (step-by-step), and introductory
examples using the Simatic
telestart CD-ROM, e-learning, teacher
training, right through to specifically
designed software and hardware
trainer packages. The Simatic telestart
CD alone contains more than 50 minutes
of interactive videos and more than 300 pages covering the basics of
automation technology. All training
components are fully integrated with
each other and are the result of many
years' experience in collaboration with
teachers and culture ministries. For
optimal application planning, the SCE
Application Center is also available as
a laboratory version. The Application
Center and the Application Center sets
will become available in Q3 2005.
Tailor-made introduction:
Teacher training courses starting in the academic year 2005/2006
The optimal personal introduction for teaching staff is provided by the parallel teacher
training course "SCE Application Center – automation in industry". Prerequisites for this
two-day course are basic knowledge of the Windows environment and controls technology
with Simatic Step 7. An introduction to the SCE education concept for Simatic S7 is
followed by an introduction to the SCE-Application Center, various software tools and
learning media for the classroom, as well as the SCE course concept.
All this is followed by the practical introduction to automation technology using
Simatic telestart. This is consolidated through use of the application sets for Simatic and
the modular training documentation, as well as the use of Simit-SCE system simulation
together with Simatic S7. The practical application phase includes individual exercises
on the following topics: programming the Simatic S7, networking two Simatic S7 units
using Profibus DP, operation of a virtual model using Simit SCE (simulation software)
and a Simatic S7, and the connection of operating and monitoring devices to Simatic S7.
The course concludes with an overview of scenarios for the combination of real and simulated
models in the classroom for realistic application. |
Consultant engineer day: The future of automation
Two Days of Technology
| Whatever the level of higher
education or training institute – SCE can provide optimal learning
support for all educational
levels. A recent example of a
successful teacher development
event was the "consultant
engineer day" held in Fall 2004
under the motto "The Future of
Automation". |
Consultant engineers gathered information on the future of automation |
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Those with up-to-date knowledge
are in a better position to
discuss and advise in matters
of education. An example of
this is the new classification of careers
in electronics and metal processing,
and how this is represented in the curriculum.
One group of consultant engineers
in this area from the German
state of Lower Saxony has recently become
fully equipped to face this task.
In September 2004, this group, together
with other dedicated teaching
staff, participated in the consultant engineer
day on the "Future of Automation"
organized by SCE. The program
for the first day included three presentations
on Profinet, Simit, and the SCE
Application Center. As all participants
were involved in providing basic education
on the Simatic S7, Profibus, and
operating and monitoring systems, all
were interested in finding out where
and how the controls are produced.
PROFINET – open Industrial Ethernet standard in education
Innovation in Practice
 In the world of automation, Profinet
is advancing rapidly. But can education
keep pace with innovation?
From the point of view of SCE, this
should be no problem. With its tailormade
laboratory equipment, state-ofthe-
art teacher training, and practical
textbooks, Siemens offers the perfect
education solution for Profinet, as well
as other technologies.
Profinet is the first open and truly independent
Industrial Ethernet standard
that fulfills all the requirements
for using Ethernet at all levels and in all
automation applications. Profinet is
based on Industrial Ethernet, uses
TCP/IP and IT standards, is real-time
capable, and enables seamless integration
of fieldbus systems. It therefore
completely encompasses the
whole spectrum of communication
throughout the world of automation.
Profinet received a clear seal of approval
in Fall 2004 from AIDA, an association
of automotive manufacturers.
Following the decision of German car
manufacturers Audi AG, Volkswagen
AG, BMW AG, and Daimler Chrysler to
use Profinet in the future with integrated
personal security, Profinet has
established itself as the Industrial Ethernet
standard on the market.
Profinet for beginners
To keep abreast of this new trend in industrial
communication, SCE offers
various options for laboratory equipment.
The basic variant consists of a
Simatic ET 200S distributed I/O with an
IM 151-3 PN interface module, which
features a Profinet interface. The central
unit is the CPU 315-2 PN/DP (see
page 10). Project planning is performed
as before using Step 7 Version
5.3 SP2. As an alternative to the CPU,
the I/O can also be connected using the communication software Softnet PN
IO. Using the new CP, which will be
available from Q3, it will then be possible
to connect existing S7-300s to
Profinet networks. From the start of
the new academic year, SCE will be offering
teacher training on the subject
of Profinet. |
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The text book "Automation
with PLC –
Theory and Practice"
by Wellenreuther,
Zastrow, is due to be
released in September
2005 (ISBN 3-528-
23910-7)
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The Siemens text book
"Automating with
PROFINET – Industrial
communication based
on Industrial Ethernet"
by Pigan and
Metter, is also scheduled
for publication in
September 2005 (ISBN
3-89578-244-0)
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Detailed information
on Profinet is available
in the book "The Rapid
Way to PROFINet"
published by Profibus
International. It can
be ordered from:
www. profibus.com/
libraries.html |
Process automation in vocational training
The Brewing Technology of Tomorrow
| IT and computers are exerting an
influence on even the most traditional
of professions. Evidence of
this development is visible in the
small-scale fermenting vessel at the
vocational school for brewing in Bremen,
which is equipped with A&D components.
Since October 2004, the institute
has also begun to teach basic
principles of automation.
October 28, 2004: in the presence of
sponsors Interbrew, Beck & Co., and
Siemens A&D and I&S, the |
A joyful moment: the arrival of the fermenting vessel |
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electronically controlled fermenting vessel was ceremonially presented to the training center "Am Rübekamp" in Bremen. The Bremen institute has been educating new generations of brewers from across five states in North Germany since 1983. 70 apprentices are currently learning the historical and traditional trade. As the new fermenting vessel with A&D components shows, automation technology has also infiltrated this industry. In addition to the new vessel, the school has also been running an automation system controlled by Simatic S7-400 with integrated brewery software since Fall 2001. In the second and third years of the course, basic programming skills with Step 7 are on the timetable alongside the basic principles of automation.
New learning package: Safety Box 45
Safety Technology for Beginners
 The Safety Box 45 offers a quickly accessible introduction
to the world of industrial safety technology.
At the core of the box is the safety relay 3TK2845,
which features emergency stop, protection monitoring,
and service operation functions in one machine. Further
components of the box include an emergency stop command
device, a key-operated switch with button enclosed in
housing, a limit switch, and two contactors, which enable
you to quickly build an application for category 2 according
to EN 954-1. The supplied example describes how this is
done. The box comes well packed in a Tanos case, together
with a screwdriver and current safety vest, and is available
from Siemens sales partners (order number: 3TK2845-
1BB40-3AA0). Current special offer price: 244 euros.
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