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Siemens S7

Siemens S7

(OP)
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!

RE: Siemens S7

(OP)
sed2developer
Thanks for the link it was most helpful. I will contact Siemens rep.

RE: Siemens S7

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;
http://support.automation.siemens.com/us/llisapi.dll?func=cslib.csinfo2&aktprim=99

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RE: Siemens S7

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JRaef,
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.

RE: Siemens S7

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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RE: Siemens S7

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jRaef,
Thanks for the training information. I have already contacted desired training location and will be setting up date soon. Thanks again
cafe247

RE: Siemens S7

cafe247,

try this book:

"AUTOMATING WITH STEP 7 IN LAD AND FBD, FOR SIEMENS PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS TYPE S7 300/400"
Author :Hans Berger.
ISBN:389-578-1703

The author is (or was) a siemens engineer and has at least 3 or 4 books dedicated to Siemens Step-7.

Cheers,

RE: Siemens S7

(OP)
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,
cafe247

RE: Siemens S7

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Groo,
Thanks for the link. I will check it out this weekend.Take care
cafe247

RE: Siemens S7

I learned the basics of the 315-2DP programming and implementation using the Berger books, the Siemens online help, and their tech support line.

I'd also highly recommend PLCSIM, both for learning and for debugging your programs before you load them into the hardware.

Also, do some digging around on the web and you'll find some S7 projects that you can download and fiddle with.

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RE: Siemens S7

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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

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