PCC’s Oktoberfest is a daylong event focused on solutions and technologies in industrial automation and electrical control delivered through technical seminars and workshops, as well an automation show. New this year, we will not require you to register for seminars before the event. However, registration for hands-on workshops is required. Learn more about each of the sessions and workshops below!
New Seminars Added!
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. 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!
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.
Learn about using integrated PLC Web Server to understand current program and communication loads and predicting future loads. See how various instructions such as RUNTIME and RT_INFO can be used in program to monitor Runtime performance and statistics of logic and communication.
Seminars & Workshops
Seminars are 50-minutes in length and include a presentation with demonstration. Workshops are 110-minutes in length and are hands-on learning in a small group. There is no charge to attend this event and you can customize your own personal schedule.
Machine Mount Drives for Material Handling | W1
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
Presented by: Siemens
Programming Best Practice – Siemens Open Library | S1
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
Intro to WinCC Unified System in TIA Portal | S2
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
Programming with SCL in TIA Portal with S7-1200/1500 | S3
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
Intro to using JavaScript scripting language in new WinCC Unified HMI | S4
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
Performance Monitoring for S7-1200/1500 CPU’s | S5
Migration to TIA Portal | S6
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
What’s new in Automation - TIA Portal V18, Simatic Controllers and the WinCC Unified HMIs | S7 & S12
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
Industrial Networks: Present and Future | S8 & S11
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
IIoT: Terrible Business, Powerful Tool for Businesses | S9
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
Tools for converting applications & simulation of wind/unwind application | S10
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
Learn more about virtual commissioning with SIMIT >>
Presented by: Siemens
Commission and troubleshoot drives from your mobile device! | S13
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
How can a Distributed Control System Improve your Plant? | S14
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
Best Practices and Success Stories with Distributed Control Systems | S15
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
Determining SCCR - Your path to applying the standards and method of calculation | S16
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
Programming Best Practice - IO Link implementation using TIA Portal | S17
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
Simplify Controls Design and BOM Creation | S18
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
What's New in Controls | S19
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
The fastest and easiest way to achieve compliance with OSHA, ANSI and other safety standards for perimeter guarding | S20
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
Discover a Unique Way to Connect Your Machine to the Cloud | S21
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
Programming Best Practice - Team Engineering using TIA Project Server | S22
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
Meet the Trainers
Kelly Anton, PCC
Kelly has over 35 years of industrial automation engineering and technical training experience with a focus on PLC, HMI and SCADA technologies. As an author of many white papers, training manuals and online videos, Kelly provides tips and best practices for users of these solutions.
Jon Prescott, CEO and Co-founder of Scante.net
Jon and the Scante team work with global industrial and manufacturing companies to deliver IIoT and Web technologies that reach customers and strengthen businesses. Jon’s an avid ocean sailor and father of two boys.
Jason Miller, Product Consultant at Siemens
Jason Miller has over 25 years of experience with Siemens industrial control and circuit protection products and solutions. He has held various positions within Siemens ranging from Product Management to Business Development and Sales. Jason has an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Illinois, and he continues to be involved with the University as his daughters will both be attending U of I in the fall.
Will Todd, Project Engineer at DMC, Inc.
An Indianapolis native, Will graduated from Purdue University with a Mechanical Engineering degree and a minor in Economics. At Purdue, Will was involved in the Annual Grand Prix Go Kart Race and numerous intramural sports (including a Slow Pitch Championship). He also completed a five-session Co-Op with Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing.
Click the image to download your complete guide to Oktoberfest! This booklet includes detailed descriptions of seminars and workshops, raffle prizes, exhibiting sponsors, and more!