I am new to Siemens PLC's. Is there anyone who can recommend book or training class? I am local to New york City area. I would appreciate any help or advice. Thanks!
if you click on the "Training" section, it also describes on-line, self help etc training. I would ask your local Siemens contact for NY based training. I'm sure there is some.
You will also need to determine which S7 series you want to work with. The S7-200 is what they (we) call "micro-automation" and has it's own software package, Micro/Win 32. In the US, the Micro-automation products are supported by the PD&C (Power, Distribution & Controls) group. The larger more powerful PLCs, the S7-300 and S7-400 series, use Step 7 software and are supported by the Automation and Drives group. The programming looks similar, but if you are not using the higher functionality in the 300 and 400 series, Micro/Win 32 is a lot easier to use.
Here is a quick way to find resources for either group by entering the product you are working with;
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I am working with both S7-300/S7-400 series PLC. I am new to Siemens PLC and I would appreciate any tips from you. Thanks for the response and the information.
Sorry, I only work with the S7-200 series so I'll need to defer to the Automation and Drives guys on that.
If you are looking for formal training classes, here is the schedule. Training for the NY area is apparently handled by the main Siemens headquarters in Norcross GA. I recommend starting with the S7 TIA Programming 1 class. Siemns SITRAIN schedule
Other than that, you can contact whichever of these guys is closer to see if they know of any training programs closer to you, i.e. distributor sponsored classes;
Siemens Energy & Automation in Rochester
Great Lakes Controls
75 Town Centre Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
716-359-7340
Fax: 716-359-9505
Siemens Energy & Automation in Syracuse
7030 E Genesee Street Suite 105
Fayetteville, NY 13066
315-445-2111
Fax: 315-445-881
Siemens Energy & Automation in Iselin
186 Wood Avenue South
Iselin, NJ 08830
732-452-2300
Fax: 732-767-1713
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artecerv,
I will pick that up this weekend. I appreciate the tip. I also signed up for training class in Atlanta(Norcross)in April. Until then I will be digging into the book you recommended.
Thanks,
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Beggar
I am fortunate to have a spare S7-300/S7-400 for tinkering around with. I will also download SIM you recommended.
Thanks for the information.
cafe247