The Sinamics G115D distributed drive is your path to reducing cabinet size and simplifying your system architecture. In this workshop, following a short tutorial on roller conveyor applications, you will learn to model the mechanical load, select components and commission the drive using TIA Selection Tool and TIA Portal.

TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM          ROOM: COLOGNE

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Presented by: Siemens

The Siemens Open Library provides a collection of PLC device blocks, HMI content, and helpful tools to streamline the programming of process automation applications. Join DMC in exploring the latest release of the library, which now includes support for WinCC Unified, the latest Siemens HMI Platform.

TIME: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM          ROOM: NUREMBERG

Presented by: DMC

Learn what makes the WinCC Unified System along with new Unified Comfort Panels ready for today and future HMI application requirements.

TIME: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM          ROOM: DUSSELDORF

Presented by: PCC

Learn about programming with SCL and how you can mix with typical ladder logic. The SCL language is very powerful and well suited for complex math operations, data handling with arrays and string processing. SCL is a high-level text based language that is easy to understand, yet provides many benefits over traditional ladder programming. This seminar will provide the foundation for you to start programming in SCL.

TIME: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM          ROOM: DUSSELDORF

Presented by: PCC

Learn the basics of programming in JavaScript, integrated debugging functionality and utilizing Predefined Code Snippets in the WinCC Unified System in TIA Portal.

TIME: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM          ROOM: DUSSELDORF

Presented by: PCC

Learn about the process of migrating prior generation PLC’s/HMI’s into the latest hardware and software in TIA Portal. Introduction to the useful tools and resources that are available to help with migration.

TIME: 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM         ROOM: DUSSELDORF

Presented by: PCC

Join us to get the first insights for the upcoming release of the engineering software plus options, controllers, and the HMIs portfolio. Enhancements for libraries, project server multiuser, and simulation, higher performance more memory and 1 new controller, and the WinCC Unified comes with Runtime Enhancements including System and Process Diagnostic views plus lots of other features to take you automation and visualization systems to the next level.

TIME: 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM & 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM          ROOM: BERLIN

Presented by: Siemens

It’s an exciting time to be involved in industrial automation. New solutions are taking shape and stand to make automation networks easier to manage, faster to run, and most importantly, provide value like never before. Concepts like the ‘Industrial Internet of Things’, ‘Big Data’, and ‘IT/OT Convergence’ have been making headlines for a while. Now, the race is on for companies to leverage each in order to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. But how? There’s no silver bullet, but industrial networks play a key role in turning these concepts into reality. Learn how new technologies are being developed and implemented within the PROFINET world.

In addition, existing documentation will be highlighted that will give you valuable guidance and best-practice advice on all aspects of your PROFINET project – from planning, to installation, to commissioning – helping you to avoid common mistakes and enable you to have the best PROFINET installation possible.

TIME: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM & 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM          ROOM: BERLIN

Presented by: PI North America & The Profi-Interface Center

Many Machine Builders have investigated IIoT or funded projects over the years — only rarely developing momentum. Selling connectivity, monitoring and data may have worked in some niche markets, but not for most OEMs. With a different approach, companies are using IoT technologies to reach customers, automate business processes, and strengthen business units. In this talk we discuss some of IIoT’s problems, and present new case studies from Wisconsin and nationally with growing scale.

TIME: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM          ROOM: NUREMBERG

Presented by: Scante.net

Overview of the Siemens Converting Toolbox library and how it was used to create the program for a wind/unwind application including an overview of the hardware used. That will be followed by an introduction to the Siemens SIMIT simulation software platform and its intended use. We will then demonstrate how the SIMIT model was created for the same wind/unwind application.

TIME: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM          ROOM: BERLIN

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Presented by: Siemens

The Sinamics Smart Access Module allows you to commission, monitor and control a SINAMICS drive using your wireless mobile device via Wi-Fi! This innovation is used in conjunction with SINAMICS V20, G120C, G120 or G120X drives. With no Apps to download, all the intelligence is found in the Smart Access Module by operating like a webserver where any web browser will be your interface into the drive settings. In this seminar you will experience this technology yourself using your mobile phone with the SINAMICS G120 general purpose drive. We will review what it takes to commission a drive, operate the drive for checking rotation and tuning, monitoring performance and how you can archive the parameter set for back up! Use your mobile phone in a way you never thought possible!

TIME: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM         ROOM: COLOGNE

Presented by: Siemens

Siemens will discuss how the Distributed Control System, SIMATIC PCS 7, can alleviate common challenges found in process plants today. We will walk through how a DCS is utilized to maintain assets longer, reduce engineering hours and complexity, improve alarm analysis and responses, empower operators, and more! We will focus on benefits to plant operations including increasing productivity and decreasing unexpected downtime. Join us to learn more!

TIME: 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM          ROOM: FRANKFURT

Presented by: Siemens

Trident, a trusted Siemens solution partner, will show best practices for plant commissioning, operator training, cybersecurity, alarm management, and more. They will use real end user success stories to show how the DCS improved their processes through optimized production and how you can apply these same tactics to realize results. Join us to hear about real life end user accomplishments and learn more about DCS!

TIME: 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM         ROOM: FRANKFURT

Presented by: Trident

Learn the basics of SCCR design for US Industrial Control Panels. This seminar introduces the requirements according to US electrical standards and then the step-by-step process to determine the SCCR of a control panel. Attendees will then be shown several sample applications and the impact of the SCCR rating based on components selected through 4 hands-on exercises where they will use provided documentation to determine the SCCR rating for each design.

TIME: 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM          ROOM: BERLIN

Presented by: Siemens

IO Link has proven to be a very effective method to reduce wiring in control applications – above and beyond sensors (Think motor control, load monitoring, RFID, pilot devices!). In this live demonstration, we will introduce how easy it is to develop the hardware configuration of IO-Link devices to a Siemens IO-Link master in TIA Portal. We will then take it a step further by showing how quick the associated I/O tag data for those devices can also be generated through automatic device configuration and pre-defined UDTs. As an added bonus, we will also show how a Siemens monitoring relay can be integrated into a Rockwell PLC.

TIME: 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM          ROOM: FRANKFURT

Presented by: PCC

In this seminar we will explore and demonstrate the features and capabilities of TIA Selection tool with emphasis on utilizing the Control Panel design features. The tool allows for motor control configuration and cable dimensioning for UL based applications. Following the presentation portion, participants will have the opportunity to use the tools and develop and application of their own.

TIME: 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM         ROOM: FRANKFURT

Presented by: Siemens

Are you being asked to do more with less? CP&C offers more for less; more value and more choices to meet OEM’s, Panel Builders, and End Users changing needs. CP&C recognizes meeting NEC/UL requirements is only the first checkbox for our customers. Reducing panel space, engineering, wiring, installation and maintenance time, and providing communication feedback separates us from our competition. This seminar will showcase our existing portfolio, introduce several new solutions and our strategy to help you achieve your needs.

TIME: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM          ROOM: FRANKFURT

Presented by: Siemens

Velox machine guarding systems create a safe work environment by protecting both workers and your equipment. Versatile and affordable, Velox is designed to exceed regulatory safety standards and installs four times faster than other guarding systems. See how OEM & Integrators have designed guarding applications that meet OSHA/ANSI requirements and stay competitive in the market place.

TIME: 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM          ROOM: NUREMBERG

Presented by: Velox by Husky Rack and Wire

There’s a lot of talk about IIOT in the marketplace, but for the average OEM machine builder it is cost prohibitive to implement. Introducing the All-in-One device that can send data to the cloud and/or function as a protocol converter, HMI display and logic controller. Now you can provide secure cloud connectivity and a whole lot more at a fraction of the cost!

TIME: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM          ROOM: NUREMBERG

Presented by: Westendorf & Associates/Weintek

Learn how to effectively use TIA Project Server to engineer, commission and debug your automation project. This class will take you through the process of setting up the server and connecting across PCs along with other best practices for implementation.

TIME: 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM         ROOM: DUSSELDORF

Presented by: PCC