LC Calendar 2006-07 · 6 Basic overview of PROFIBUS and HART Setup and commissioning of PROFIBUS...

Siemens Milltronics Learning Centertechnical instrumentation courses

training

The Siemens Milltronics Learning Center provides you with the in-depth, interactive product and market training you need. Thecourses are designed to develop knowledgeable, highly-productivesales and technical staff. Courses are held at the SiemensMilltronics manufacturing facility in Peterborough, Ontario,Canada.

The value of knowledgeSiemens Milltronics customers say our key strengths are productsupport and applications expertise. Solid training in products andapplications is a wise investment for any instrumentationprofessional. It enables you to:

- solve customer problems

- enhance customer satisfaction

- reduce product returns or misapplications

- increase sales and maximize opportunities with customers

Courses

Courses link the classroom to the real world by combining thefollowing learning practices:

Tutorial Instructors provide background information about technologyand applications.

DemonstrationInstructors demonstrate equipment and systems.

Hands-on

Participants operate the equipment and troubleshoot real-world problems.

Instructors

Instructors at the Siemens Milltronics Learning Center areaccomplished product and market experts with a combination oftechnical knowledge and field experience.

Assessment for certificate

Upon successful completion of a test or skills assessment,participants receive a course certificate.

Course enrollment and fee

The fee covers course tuition, all course materials, lunches andrefreshments. Participants are responsible for their own travel,living arrangements, and expenses. Siemens Milltronics willprovide information about hotels, restaurants, and localactivities. Registrations are accepted on a “first come, firstserved” basis. Space is limited to 12 students per class. Werecommend you register early to avoid disappointment.Siemens Milltronics reserves the right to cancel or reschedulecourses, and may provide additional courses to meet demand.

Information and registrationSiemens Milltronics Learning Center1954 Technology DrivePeterborough, ON Canada K9J 7B1

Phone: 705-740-7650

Fax: 705-745-5259email: [email protected]/instrumentation/training/canada

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New this yearWe are excited to announce the addition of two courses to thisyear’s schedule. As a result of student requests, we now offerIntroduction to Flow, Temperature, Pressure, and PositionerTechnology and Introduction to PROFIBUS and SIMATIC PDM.These courses have been designed specifically for salesrepresentatives and distributors who work with customers usingthese technologies.

Water and wastewater trainingCertified by the Ontario Environmental Training Consortium,the Learning Center offers water and wastewater operatorswith the latest instrumentation and application training insupport of the Water and Wastewater Operator LicensingProgram. Please refer to pages 9 through 11 for courseinformation.

Enhance customer service with factory certified training

Course contents

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A comprehensiveoverview of level meas-urement technologiesand techniques. Learnabout ultrasonic, radar,and capacitance tech-nologies and their com-mon applications.Understand how to selectthe correct technologysolution for a customer’sapplication.

Learn about the SiemensMilltronics level measure-ment product line,including communica-tions capabilities, remoteinventory monitoring,and support software.Learn tips and techniquesfor establishing good cus-tomer relationships andmaximizing sales.

Who benefits

Sales and service personnel, and new employees who serve customersusing the instruments.

Prerequisites

Some knowledge and experience in industrial applications.

Duration

4.5 days Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fee

$920 Cdn / $825 US / € 660 (includes applicable taxes)

T-1: Level measurement technology

Principles of level measurementThe level measurement marketTour of manufacturing facilityTechnologies comparison

Matching technology with application

Ultrasonic technology■ How it works■ Instruments, including:

SITRANS® Probe LU, MultiRanger®,Point level controllers, transducers andacccessories

■ Applications■ Installation basics■ Support software: Sonic

Intelligence®, Dolphin Plus, Sonex

Radar technology■ How it works■ Pulse, FMCW, 2-wire■ Power, frequency, and cost■ SIMATIC® PDM■ Instruments including:

SITRANS Probe LR, SITRANS LR 200,SITRANS LR 300, SITRANS LR 400

■ Applications■ Installation basics

Capacitance technology■ How it works■ Instruments including:

Point level, Pointek® CLS 100, PointekCLS 200 with PROFIBUS PA,Continuous level, SITRANS LC 500

■ Applications

Mechanical devices for level measurement

Communications

Remote inventory monitoring

Assessing needs and recommending solutions in the field

Elements of customer satisfaction

Navigating the intranet


Introductory courses

MultiRanger, Pointek, and Sonic Intelligence, are registered trademarks of Siemens MilltronicsProcess Instruments Inc. SIMATIC and SITRANS are registered trademarks of Siemens AG.

Dates Register by

September 11 – 15, 2006 August 25, 2006

November 6 – 10, 2006 October 20, 2006

February 26 – March 2, 2007 February 9, 2007

April 16 – 20, 2007 March 30, 2007

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A comprehensive overview of weighing and feeding equipment,including belt scales, weighfeeders, flowmeters, and integrators, as wellas speed and acoustic sensors. Learn the principles of installation andoperation.

Who benefitsSales and service personnel, and new employees who serve customersusing the instruments.

PrerequisitesSome knowledge and experience in the weighing and feedingtechnology field.

Duration

4.5 daysMonday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fee$920 Cdn / $825 US / € 660 (includes applicable taxes)

T-2: Weighing and feeding technology

Assessing the site

Belt scales■ How to select■ How to install■ Maintenance and troubleshooting

Weighfeeders■ Types and application

Flowmeters■ Types and application

Process protection■ Advantages

Motion sensors and their application

Acoustic sensors and their application

Communications





Dates Register by

October 16 – 20, 2006 September 29, 2006

February 5 – 9, 2007 January 19, 2007

June 11 – 15, 2007 May 25, 2007

Course contents


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A comprehensive overview of flow, pressure, temperature, and positionertechnologies, including general pressure transmitter terminology,pressure and temperature theory, valve positioning and flowmeasurement. Learn the principles of installation and operation.

Who benefits

Sales and service personnel, and new employees who serve customersusing the instruments.

Prerequisites


Duration4.5 daysMonday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fee

$920 Cdn / $825 US / € 660 (includes applicable taxes)

Dates Register by

October 2 – 6, 2006 September 15, 2006

January 15 – 19, 2007 January 2, 2007

May 14 – 18, 2007 April 27, 2007

Introduction to pressure measurement■ Pressure technology and

terminology■ Pressure Theory and transmitter design■ Remote seals■ Diagnostics■ Competitors■ Applications

Introduction to positioners ■ Principles and technology■ Positioner terminology■ Common applications■ Diagnostics■ Setup and access

Introduction to temperature measurement ■ Principles and technology■ Temperature terminology■ Diagnostics

Introduction to flow measurement■ Theory, history, and terminology■ Flow markets and applications■ Coriolis theory and history■ Coriolis applications■ Instruments including:

SITRANS FM flowmeters SITRANS FC flowmetersMASSFLO and SITRANS F US

■ Installation

Communications

Remote inventory monitoring





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T-3: Introduction to flow, temperature, pressure, and positioner technology

Course contents


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■ Basic overview of PROFIBUS and HART

■ Setup and commissioning of PROFIBUS

networks

■ Troubleshooting PROFIBUS

■ Device profiles

■ Sales advantages of PROFIBUS

■ Connection of field devices

■ Engineering with SIMATIC PDM

■ Functions of the PCS 7 Asset Management

■ Hands-on SIMATIC PDM

■ Parameterization of field instruments

■ Maintenance and diagnostics

■ Sales advantages of PDM

A comprehensive overview of PROFIBUS, SIMATIC Process DeviceManager (PDM), and HART® technologies. The ideal training course forsales and service personnel, and new employees who serve customersusing PROFIBUS or SIMATIC PDM.

Who benefits

Sales and service personnel who serve customers using the instruments.

Prerequisites


Duration

3 daysWednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fee$600 Cdn / $535 US / € 430(includes applicable taxes)

T-4: Introduction to PROFIBUS and SIMATIC PDM

Dates Register by

September 6 – 8, 2006 August 25, 2006


February 21 – 23, 2007 February 2, 2007

Course contents


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HART is a registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation

Dates Register by


April 23 – 26, 2007 April 5, 2007

In-depth and hands-on training on ultrasonic level measurementinstruments, including installation, programming, and troubleshooting.Learn how to assess and solve problems. Conduct detailed analysis ofecho profiles and learn how to interpret them. View demonstrations andparticipate in practice labs on Probe LU, MultiRanger, SITRANS LUC500,and other level measurement instruments.

Who benefits

Staff who install or service these instruments for customers; technicalsupport personnel.

PrerequisitesT-1 Level Measurement Technology or proven experience in levelmeasurement.

Duration4 daysMonday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fee$920 Cdn / $825 US / € 660

(includes applicable taxes)

A-1: Advanced ultrasonics

Assessing an installation■ Vessel types■ Roof and bottom style■ Vessel contents’ effect on signal■ Temperature and pressure■ Internal obstructions

Selecting the right configuration for application

Reference guide for parameter settings for different materials:

■ flour■ aggregates■ liquids■ sugar■ pellets

Safety considerations

Troubleshooting an installation■ Solving problems on site■ Common misapplications

Correct installation and mounting techniques

Process connections and accessories

Programming■ Beyond the quick start parameters

How to read echo profiles

Diagnostic tools■ Sonic Intelligence■ Dolphin Plus■ SIMATIC PDM■ Improve performance using diagnostics

Remote inventory monitoring ■ Levelwatch.com

Advanced systems workshop ■ MultiRanger, SITRANS LU 10, LUC500

Advanced troubleshooting workshop


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Course contents

Advanced courses

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A-2: Advanced radar

Dates Register by

September 18 – 22, 2006 September 1, 2006

March 5 – 9, 2007 February 16, 2007

Assessing an installation■ Vessel types■ Roof and bottom style■ Vessel contents’ effect on signal■ Temperature and pressure■ Internal obstructions

Selecting the right configuration for the application

Safety considerations

Troubleshooting an installation■ Solving problems on site■ Common misapplications

Correct installation and mounting techniques

Process connections and accessories

Programming

Diagnostic tools■ SIMATIC PDM■ Improve performance using diagnostics

Communications

Remote monitoring

Advanced troubleshooting workshop


In-depth and hands-on training on radar level measurement instruments,including installation, programming, and troubleshooting. Learn how toconfigure the right solution for an application using process connectionsand antenna options. Learn how to assess and solve problems and howto work with the Configuration Center for custom installations. Conductdetailed analysis of profiles and learn how to interpret them. Viewdemonstrations and participate in practice labs on SITRANS Probe LR,SITRANS LR 200, SITRANS LR 300, and SITRANS LR 400.

Who benefits

Staff who install or service radar instruments for customers; technicalsupport personnel.

Prerequisites

T-1 Level Measurement Technology or proven experience in levelmeasurement technology.

Duration4.5 daysMonday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Fee$920 Cdn / $825 US / €660 (includes applicable taxes)

Course contents

Advanced courses

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Water and wastewater coursesThe Siemens Milltronics Learning Center offers fourcourses certified by the Ontario EnvironmentalTraining Consortium (OETC) in support of the Waterand Wastewater Operator Licensing Program. Weoffer state-of-the art technical instruction,combining hands-on practical application andtheory with the latest in high-tech instrumentation.Our instructors are experienced applicationengineers and support specialists with extensiveknowledge of water and wastewater operationsthroughout Canada. To maximize learning, allcourses are limited to 12 participants per session.

Who benefitsWater and wastewater operators who are requiredto fulfill the OETC CEU requirements, in addition tosales and service personnel, and new employeeswho serve customers using the instruments.

OETC approved courses

SM-1a: Setting up dual pumping applications

SM-1b: Open channel flow measurement principles

SM-2: Water/wastewater plant level control

SM-3: Data communications


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SM -1a: Setting up dual pumping applications (0.5 CEUs)(

Sound knowledge of principles and necessarycalibration for open channel flow measure-ment, including:

■ Flow measurement principles

■ Primary measurement devices: flumes, weirs

■ Velocity sensors

■ Validation and testing

Course contents

SM-1b: Open channel flow measurement principles (0.5 CEUs)

A comprehensive overview of how to set up a dual pumpfixed/alternating duty assist/backup pump using ultrasonic levelmeasurement instrumentation.

Duration

1 day (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Fee

$485 Cdn(includes applicable taxes)

A comprehensive overview of principles and necessarycalibration for open channel flow measurement.

Duration1 day (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Fee

$485 Cdn (includes applicable taxes)

Sound knowledge of setting up dual pump,fixed/alternating duty assist/backup pumpingusing ultrasonic level measurement instru-mentation, including:

■ Level measurement principles

■ Setting up dual pumps, alternate duty

assist, backup pumping

■ Alarming

■ Failure investigation

Dates Register by

September 26, 2006 September 8, 2006

October 24, 2006 October 6, 2006

November 28, 2006 November 10, 2006

January 23, 2007 January 5, 2007

February 13, 2007 January 26, 2007

March 27, 2007 March 9, 2007

May 29, 2007 May 11, 2007

Dates Register by






March 28, 2007 March 9, 2007

May 30, 2007 May 11, 2007

Course contents


SM-2: Water/wastewater plant level control (0.75 CEUs)

SM-3: Data communications (0.75 CEUs)

A comprehensive overview of how to set up level measurementand pump/alarm controls.

Duration1 day ( 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Fee

$595 Cdn (includes applicable taxes)

A comprehensive overview of how to set up level applicationsto communicate with the outside world.

Duration1 day (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Fee

$595 Cdn(includes applicable taxes)

Dates Register by


March 30, 2007 March 9, 2007

Sound knowledge of setting up levelmeasurements to communicate usingModbus® and PROFIBUS for the followingapplications:

■ Modbus RTU to PC via RS-232/RS-485

■ Modbus RTU over a modem

■ Report by Exception

■ Modbus RTU OPC server

■ PROFIBUS DP to PLC

Course contents

Course contentsSound knowledge of setting up levelmeasurement and pump/alarm controls withthe following applications:

■ Screen differential using ultrasonic technology

■ Alum tank

■ Digester, using microwave/radar technology

■ Point level switches, using ultrasonic andcapacitance technologies

Dates Register by






March 29, 2007 March 9, 2007

May 31, 2007 May 11, 2007


Modbus is a a registered trademark of Schneider Electric

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