Siemens Simatic PCS7 Control System
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COURSE OVERVIEW
This EIC accredited PCS7 Control System Training course is designed to teach students how to implement the diversity of engineering possibilities with SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system. The participants will configure the entire control system from the field level through the automation system to the operating and monitoring system.

5 DAYS

TCS-PL0603

PRE-REQUISITES
This course is intended for automation, control, electrical & instrument engineers and other technical staff who possess basic knowledge of electrical engineering, open-loop and closed-loop control as well as process control technology.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
By doing hands on exercises on SIMATIC PCS 7 control system throughout the training units, you will be able to implement software for the process automation of a plant right up to the HMI level. Features of SIMATIC PCS 7 such as integration of all subsystems, plant-oriented engineering, data management and project management are supplemented by advanced functions that enable efficient and cost-effective engineering with SIMATIC PCS 7.
Utilize the benefits of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) for yourself and learn how to get an integrated view of your plant!
The course instructor may modify the above training methodology before or during the course for technical reasons with no prior notice to participants.
COURSE OUTLINE
PCS 7 Simatic Manager
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify the major components of the Simatic Manager.
- Navigate the Step7 project structure.
- Access the Step7 help systems.
- Perform project archive.
- Identify the Plant Hierarchy and how it relates to the overview screen.
- Discuss typical network architectures i.e. Plantbus, Terminalbus, etc.
PCS7 Control System HW Components & Configuration
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Identify and state the purpose of any module.
- Identify the field and system connections to each module.
- Discuss the Profibus and Profinet communication network.
- Identify the basic hardware components: CPU, IO modules, OLM’s, diagnostic repeaters, Y-Links, and cabling.
- Locate PCS 7 IO modules based on logical addressing in HW Config.
- Describe the purpose and relationship between Control, I/O and Communications modules.
- Describe the redundancy options available with PCS 7.
- Describe the options available for accessing data in the control system from other controllers and/or the Human Machine Interface.
- List the modules available for the PCS 7 system, and describe the purpose of each.
- Open an existing PCS 7 system on and off-line.
- Add multiple types of IO modules using the HW Config Catalog.
- Configure I/O modules.
- Discuss HART variables.
- Add I/O to the symbol library.
- Use the HW Config to view CPU and IO module errors.
- Edit and move I/O (symbols) as required by the field wiring.
- Describe how PCS 7 uses OB’s and PIP’s to scan the program.
- Change the IO PIP’s.
- Understand CiR in relationship to CPU memory space.
- Check for any system errors.
- Establish and change the time of day.
- Check system error logs for past errors.
- Check memory and resource usage. Hands-on: instructor gives a demonstration using a simulator to show how fixed and variable speed compressors move on their curves/maps.
PCS7 Control System CFC Configuration
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe the components of a CFC (Continuous Function Chart).
- Discuss the CFC Editor and how to use it.
- Describe how information is passed between CFC’s.
- Understand and utilize blocks from the APL (Advanced Process Library).
- Explore various CFC block types.
- Change parameters within CFC blocks.
- Access the symbol table.
- Create a CFC.
- Describe and perform compile and download of CFC to the CPU.
- Discuss cross reference to find IO in CFCs for troubleshooting.
PCS7 Control System SFC Configuration
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Describe the components of a SFC (Sequential Function Chart).
- Discuss the SFC Editor and how to use it.
- Explore the various SFC elements and their uses.
- Identify multiple ways of linking to Chart parameters.
- Discuss the rules of downloading SFC’s.
PCS7 Control System HMI (WinCC) Design & Configuration
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Compile the OS server.
- Open WinCC Explorer.
- Activate a Project.
- General Knowledge of the Editors.
- Open Editors.
- Identify Computer Name and Runtime Configuration.
- Understand Project Editor Functions.
- Find where Tags are used in the project.
- Locate and Implement Tags for an Object.
- Open Graphic Designer.
- Create/Edit Customized Objects.
- Display Toolbars.
- Configure Grid settings.
- Align objects on a screen.
- Position objects within a layer.
- Use Help functionality.
- Display Object Properties.
- Add Dynamics to an object.
- Add a mouse action to an object.
- Link an object using a Dynamic Wizard.
- Identify Wizards.
- Use items from the Object Palette.
- Insert a Graphic Object on a screen.
- Open the Global Library.
- Place objects from the Global Library on a screen.
- Understand Block Icons.