Kiowa Training Catalogue 2018 by Kiowa

Kiowa Training and Consulting Range of courses and workshops for 2018

Kiowa Training and Consulting Contacts Chris Hodgson - Regional Sales Engineer m: 07920 479522 e: chris.hodgson@kiowa.co.uk

Technology, Organisation, People.

The perfect interplay of these main factors is essential in order to successfully put knowledge into practice at a company. These factors lay the foundations for top performance and financial success.

The Festo Competence Model combines social, logistical and technical skills to form a success-oriented model for initial and further training.

Table of contents

Course Overview and Target Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Training Needs Assesssment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Post Course Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pneumatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Mechatronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Design Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Fault Finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Energy Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Service Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Team Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Sales Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Coaching Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Presentation Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Management Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Time Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

General Booking Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ideas are only as good as their practical and successful implementation,â&#x20AC;? said Gary Wyles, General Manager, Festo Didactic.

In the case of training activities, this means that training must be tailored closely to your requirements in order to ensure successful implementation. The basis for this is professional consultancy and precise determination of your requirements. This has been the principle behind the development of our new range of training and consultancy services, which comprise everything from an analysis of training needs through to public seminars and in-house training programmes, offering the right solution for every need. In view of the ever-increasing competitive pressure faced by companies today, lean production systems, reduced downtime and increased machine availability are vital prerequisites for long-term success. This success can be achieved only if improvements in production and administration become part of the culture of the organisation. For this purpose, companies need staff who are engaged and are able to recognise potential for optimisation in a timely fashion, no matter whether this relates to communication, organisation or technology.

As an experienced and strong partner, we can help you to prepare your staff and your company to meet these challenges of the future. This catalogue describes our complete range of training and consulting services. A new inclusion is the area of people optimisation, for which we have developed a comprehensive range of services. You will also find an overview on pages 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15 which shows the target groups to which our services relate. This will help you to select the right courses for your staff. We would be delighted to be allowed to offer you support in dealing with the challenges facing your business and hope that this catalogue will be the first step towards a successful working relationship.

Sustainable Commitment to People and Technology

Festo Global player in Automation, Training and Consulting

12,800 people worldwide are working towards innovative advances in the production of capital and consumer goods. This reflects Festoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy of full partnership and close proximity to more than 300,000 customers in over 200 industries, realised via 250 Festo locations and 56 national Festo companies.

The focus of all activities is on people and technology. From its foundation, Festo has seen itself as a strong partner and an integral component of societies and business worldwide.

Open Courses

Open courses for technology, people and organisational development

Our Open Course program includes more than 2,900 courses in over 39 languages and is attended by 42,000 participants worldwide. Courses are typically run at Festo locations or ‘In Company’ to provide clients with a greater focus on the requirements of their business, increased flexibility and reduced expenses. Many customers take advantage of our Training Needs Assessment to identify skills gaps prior to booking courses as well as our Post Course Clinic service which helps ensure knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace.

Open courses in the areas of: – Technology and Applications – Management Development – Communications Skills Development – Team Development – Process Development and Re-Engineering – Product Training

Structured Development Programs

Courses, workshops, best-practice events and corporate strategy games

When a client’s or an individual’s training needs require either a series of courses or adaptation of standard course content, it is common for us to design a Structured Development Program. These programs may include skills assessment, a variety of learning opportunities and methods and an element of ongoing coaching. They work towards developing specific capabilities and may take place over a number of months or years.

Structured Development Programs can include elements from a wide range of disciplines: People – Problem-solution processes – Moderating teams – Efficient communication – Intercultural competence – Management skills Technology – Pneumatics, hydraulics – Manufacturing automation – Control engineering – PLC technology – Robotics – Sensors Organisation – Process optimisation – Pull production – Equipment efficiency and set-up optimisation – Value-stream analysis – Target engineering – Customer centricity

Customer Specific Projects

Customer Specific Projects are designed to deliver against defined business objectives

When a customer’s needs extend beyond a training program additional support is required. Such customer projects are focused on delivering defined improvements against agreed business objectives and KPIs.

Using this approach we ensure that: the process is effective, the people are involved, the client’s management is ‘enabled’ and the desired goals are delivered.

Festo Didactic run projects using a proven four step structured approach based on the principles of I-D-E-A (Identify, Develop, Engage, Apply).

Customer Specific Projects are run using the I-D-E-A process ensuring the client is ‘enabled’ and business results are achieved. 8

The Unique Value of Festo Training and Consulting

Supporting excellence in UK manufacturing industry

Manufacturing knowledge Festo is a global engineering and manufacturing company as well as a training and consulting organisation. We operate within the same economic sector as our clients and have experience of the challenges and opportunities that exist giving us a level of understanding not normally available through training and consulting companies.

Enabling clients Our aim is to enable clients to move from ‘help’ to ‘self help’. We seek to involve the client as much as possible, so they are enabled to repeat or multiply the positive impact of our involvement without relying on specialist external support.

Support in three dimensions Festo Didactic offers a wide scope of training services in: • Technology: helping clients develop the technical capabilities of their company and people resulting in greater effectiveness and innovation • Organisation: supporting the continuous improvement of clients’ core processes leading to improved efficiency • People: assisting the development of communication and management skills, increasing the capability and commitment of clients’ greatest asset – their people

What our clients say

Festo Didactic aim to work with clients to understand their needs and deliver business success. What they are prepared to say about their experience indicates how successful we have been.

“Working with Festo we have enhanced the communication skills within our service teams generating increased levels of customer satisfaction amongst our customers.” Paul Yeomans, Technical Manager Master Mover® International Ltd “We are extremely delighted with the content of the course. Our clients often view the Field Service Engineer as a trusted adviser and this course prepares them well for this. Social skills are becoming more important than technical skills in driving the customer experience to a positive conclusion.” Graham Thomas Field Services Business Manager A-Novo Ltd “Gathering information from individual Needs Assessments resulted in various enlightening training courses – behaviour awareness, employee engagement, communication skills, coaching and appraisals which has brought us to the stage where we can safely say we are on the verge of being consciously competent as opposed to unconsciously incompetent! Mark (and Festo's) experience in working in an engineering environment has been invaluable in engaging our group to take on board these new skills and work together to ensure a more consistent and effective approach is being used on a day to day basis.”

“In my role as Senior Director, Customer Support at Aspect Software I have worked with Festo on several event based projects. Festo's professional and collaborative approach ensured that the events were highly appropriate and very enjoyable. I have personally found them to deliver value against areas that affect my services business, in some of the most unique and original ways. I look forward to a long working relationship with them.” Chris Farnath Senior Director Customer Support Aspects Software Ltd “Festo is widely renowned as a manufacturer of a quality product in engineering. The Festo modular approach to training coupled with nationally recognised qualifications is their recipe for a successful training strategy. Underpinned by expert trainers and consolidated with knowledgeable site contacts they have a winning combination that we have been using for 10 years and will continue to do so.”

“Our first line fix engineering machine operators now feel that they are contributing even more to company productivity. Having the skills to interpret equipment malfunction and being able to accurately brief our maintenance engineers about the problem is an empowering experience; it makes a significant contribution to preventive maintenance, and helps minimise production downtime.” Andy Rimell Engineering Manager Yeo Valley “Our experiences to date with Festo and Service Ambassador have reshaped our attitude and language towards the customer, whether it be direct conversation or indirect tools/facilities and printed published work. Having effective customer empathy policies at the heart of our business will increase quality and grow business.” Scott Pollock Product Training Manager Terex Equipment Ltd

Chris Carr Engineering Training Manager Nestle

Steve Day Operations Manager Intersurgical Limited

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Training Course Overview

Training Courses Technology, Organisation, People

Course Code

Training Courses

12061862

P111

Modern Industrial Pneumatics – Fundamentals

12206013

P120

Design, Assembly and Maintenance of Pneumatic Controls

566228

PN281

Introduction to Electro-Pneumatics

12063849

M111

Mechatronics Level 1

12063850

M211

Mechatronics Level 2

12063847

H511

Modern Industrial Hydraulics

559441

HY132

Proportional Hydraulics

12063848

H521

Hydraulic Control Systems

561204

E311

Introduction to Programable Logic Controllers

12060704

PLC-S5M

Siemens S5 First Line Maintenance

12060705

PLC-S5T

Siemens S5 PLC Troubleshooting

12060708

PLC-5SP

Understanding Siemens S5 Programs

12060698

PLC-S7M

Siemens S7 300/400 PLC First Line Maintenance

12060699

PLC-S7T

Siemens S7 300/400 PLC Troubleshooting

12060700

PLC-S7N

Siemens S7 300/400 PLC Networked Systems

12060701

PLC-S7P

Understanding Siemens S7 Programs

12060746

PLC-AB5M

Allen Bradley PLC 5 First Line Maintenance Using RSLogix 5 Software

12060749

PLC-AB5T

Allen Bradley PLC 5 Troubleshooting

12060752

PLC-AB5N

Allen Bradley PLC 5 Networked Systems

12060754

PLC-AB5P

Understanding Allen Bradley PLC 5 Programs

12060721

SLC-AB500M

Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix First Line Maintenance using RSLogix 500 Software

12060722

SLC-AB500T

Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Troubleshooting

12060744

SLC-AB500N

Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Networked Systems

12060745

SLC-AB500P

Understanding Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLC Programs

12060694

PLC-ABCLM

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix First Line Maintenance Using RSLogix 5000 Software

12060695

PLC-ABCLT

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Troubleshooting Using RSLogix 5000 Software

12060696

PLC-ABCLN

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC Networked Systems

12060697

PLC-ABCLP

Understanding Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Programs

12060756

PLC-MFXM

Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLC First Line Maintenance

12060757

PLC-MFXT

Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLC Troubleshooting

12060758

PLC-MHMIN

Mitsubishi HMIs and Networked Systems

12060954

PLC-MFXP

Understanding Mitsubishi FX, Q and A Series PLC Programs

567355

SN121

Understanding the new machine directive – one day orientation event

12206744

H&S E1

Electrical Health and Safety Resetting Trips and Overloads for Non-electrical Personnel

12206742

IEC1

Industrial Electrics and Control Fundamentals for Non-electrical Personnel – Part 1

12206743

IEC2*

Industrial Electrics and Control Fundamentals for Non-electrical Personnel – Part 2*

12218418

IEE17-3

17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 full course City & Guilds 2382-10 – (includes examination entry)

12218417

IEE17-1

16th to 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 update City & Guilds 2382-20 – (includes examination entry)

12112346/

FSP001/FSH002

Introduction to FluidSim (Pneumatics or Hydraulics)

Order Number

Technology

12112347 * Courses are run on demand and are not included in detail within this catalogue. Please contact Festo Didactic for more information. ** These courses are only run in-company and are priced per course rather than per participant.

Target Groups

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Design/

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Sales

Management

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Training Courses Technology, Organisation, People

Course Code

Training Courses

12190418

EPM111

Effective Project Management

561209

LP111

Synchro Game – An Introduction to Lean Production and Value Stream Mapping

12193069

TPM111

Total Productivity Maintenance

12213291

BSC111

Planning to Succeed with a Balanced Scorecard

12193082

SMED1*

Single Minute Exchange of Die Card*

12218420

LT121*

Introducing 5S*

560278

CO-111

Service Ambassador – Communication Skills for Service Engineers

561206

CO-122

Service Ambassador – Advanced Communication Skills for Service Engineers

12213290

TP110

Pack performance – Leadership lessons in team working

12192996

SA311

Team Power

12206770

SC111

Oh Norman – Consultative Sales Skills in Manufacturing and Engineering Industries

12213289

EC120

Horse Whispering – Leadership lessons in coaching

12147688

EC111

The Embedded Coach – Fundamental Coaching Skills for Managers

12213286

EC311*

Embedded Coach – Advanced Skills*

12193067

PS111

Presentation Skills

12193065

EC212

Effective Appraisal Skills

12192954

EC211*

Effective Appraisal Systems*

12193063

EC110

Don’t Just Feed Me Chicken – Leadership Principles to Engage, Enable and Empower Employees

12218419

ITM100

Introduction to Management – Fundamental Coaching Skills

12203762

CM120*

The Winds Of Change – Leadership Lessons in Change Management*

12193060

CM110*

May Contain Nuts – Introduction to Change Management*

12193076

CIA111*

Effective Internal Auditor*

12193064

DiSC*

Understanding Behaviour Styles DiSC*

12206771

PD111*

Dodge the Dinosaur*

Order Number

Organisation

People

* Courses are run on demand and are not included in detail within this catalogue. Please contact Festo Didactic for more information. ** These courses are only run in-company and are priced per course rather than per participant.

Target Groups

Price £

Target Groups

Operators

Maintenance

Design/

Trainer

Sales

Management

Service

Engineering

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500.00 875.00 4900.00** 3,400.00** 7,500.00**

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Technology

Triple skills

Experience For over 40 years, we have been providing support for all development stages of automation technology. Our seminars use the latest technology. Close collaboration with our parent company ensures access to the latest machines and systems, while our trainers have first-hand expertise.

Innovation We place tough demands on our training. At our seminars, you will notice the difference compared to other training providers. We provide new answers to long-standing questions that help you to make decisive steps in your company plans.

Vision Our trainers are active in their trade, and know the areas of work of your participants. This knowledge extends beyond purely technical requirements to questions concerning topics such as Just in time, TPM and Kanban.

Training Needs Assessment

Defining and planning business oriented technology training programs.

To ensure there is an appropriate return on any investment in training, it is important that the content matches the needs of those attending. Identifying these needs in relation to equipment, processes and wider business objectives is an essential step in the development of an effective training programme. Conducting a training needs assessment will gather all of the relevant information to allow the process to proceed.

The assessment process This consultancy service investigates and reports in 3 key areas. Technology: Question papers relating to the individual subjects being assessed are used. These papers provide feedback on the levels of knowledge in 3 areas, â&#x20AC;˘ Fundamental principles â&#x20AC;˘ Components and symbols â&#x20AC;˘ Drawings and documentation Selected individuals are also questioned about equipment and technologies used in the production environment.

Production process: A guided tour of the production line(s) is undertaken to gather information about the processes, equipment and technologies in use. This detail is vital to identify the current knowledge gaps and establish the level and scope of any training plan. Applications identified from the plant can also be used in any subsequent training. Business: A discussion with the department manager is arranged to establish the training needs from a business perspective. Are there specific targets that are being sought, which KPIs are to be measured, are there defined standards to be achieved? Any training plan should reflect and complement these business needs and ensure that any training carried out is working towards achieving the stated goals.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Outcomes On completion of the investigation of training needs, a report is compiled and reviewed with the customer. The content includes: • Detailed information on the current level of knowledge of those assessed, in relation to the selected technology and subject areas. • An overview of the related equipment and technologies found in the production environment. • An analysis of the difference in current knowledge and technologies/equipment in use. • An outline of the potential impact on defined business objectives and KPIs.

Duration This service is offered on the basis of a daily fee for time spent on the client’s site. However, the fee covers not only the on-site time but also all travel costs and related offsite consultancy to collate findings and prepare the report. The number of days required will depend upon the size and complexity of the environment, and the number of personnel to be individually assessed. Reports are normally collated and delivered to the client within 10 working days of the final on-site visit.

Target group Those who will be included in any training program. Department/Engineering manager.

Ordering information Training needs assessment – 12193074 Price: £1200.00 per day

Recommended actions that would enable the client to enhance the key business objectives are identified. This document may then be used to plan an integrated development program that will have a direct impact on business results.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Post Course Clinics

Maximising return on investment in technology based training programs.

What is the first thing that people do when they leave a training course? They start to forget what they have learned. Even the very best training can be rendered worthless if the information put across during the course is not retained. Research suggests that as much as 50% of the acquired knowledge can be lost within a few weeks of the training event if there is no opportunity to use it. In order to get the best value from any investment in training, it is important that the skills and knowledge learned during the training are applied and practiced in the workplace as soon and as often as possible. The Post Course Clinic is designed to assist in the transfer of skills and knowledge into practice.

Clinic Structure The clinic takes place at the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s site. It is important to be as close as possible to the working environment for which the training had been planned. Clinics follow a structured approach to maximise the value of the process for both employee and employer. Initial Consultation: A meeting with the person who organised the original training provides initial feedback on the course and attendees. It provides an opportunity to discuss reactions and feedback from the course participants.

Certificate Presentations: City & Guilds or other certificates are presented as appropriate. It is often forgotten that it is not only the employer who makes an investment in training. The attendees invest their own effort and time. Recognition of such effort can help enhance the learning process for the individual resulting in greater commitment and motivation to fully utilise the training experience. Open Surgery: Course participants are able to visit the specialist trainer to discuss any issues or difficulties that may have arisen when transferring the training to their own working environment. Using material from the training the trainer provides specialist coaching advice to assist understanding in relation to the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own applications.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

House Calls: The specialist trainer is available to visit course attendees in their workplace. This enables the trainees to discuss and show specific applications or situations that continue to provide a challenge. This ‘on the job’ coaching provides a rich source of learning as it focuses on individual needs in the real world Health Check (optional): During the contact with course participants, the trainer will introduce questions which form part of a structured survey. This will allow the opinions of the training personnel, coaching support and related operational challenges to be collated in order to assist the client in determining the direction of ongoing development programs in alignment with business objectives.

Timescale For a clinic to deliver full value it is very important that it is carried out within 5 weeks of attending the related training course. Duration Clinics are offered in either full or half day format, depending upon the number of individuals to be supported and the needs of the client. A program of linked clinics can also be arranged to provide longer term coaching support if so required.

Outcomes Clinics will: • Provide feedback to the client on the effectiveness of training • Assist in the implementation of training processes and procedures • Build awareness of individual attendees’ skills and knowledge • Identify and help address personal support required to transfer training into practice • Accelerate and increase the transfer of acquired knowledge and skills in to practice • Guide the client on how best to continue development programs in support of business goals

Target group Generally, the clinic format is most effective in situations where 4 or more people from the client have attended the same training. Tailored coaching services are available for smaller groups or individuals. Ordering information Post Course clinic: • half day clinic – 12147690 • full day clinic – 12193073 • personal coaching day – 12147687 Price: £1100.00 per day

Follow up consultation: A closing meeting with the responsible manager will confirm support provided, discuss feedback received on the day, pass on any observations and make recommendations, where appropriate, on how the development process may be continued.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Pneumatics

Modern Industrial Pneumatics – Fundamentals

P111

Designed as a general introduction to the subject of pneumatics, the course aims to familiarise delegates with the design, construction and operation of pneumatic components. This includes the interpretation of circuit diagrams and symbols as well as the construction of control systems. The course covers the use of compressed air for pneumatic control and as a signalling medium. A complete overview is given, covering compressors, storage, dryers and distribution as well as the design, construction and operation of a range of actuators, valves and ancillary equipment. The relevant ISO symbols are introduced and included in the circuit diagrams. Practical sessions give delegates the opportunity to put theory into practice. Working from the diagrams they have produced, delegates have to select the correct components from a range of equipment and build the circuits, making the necessary adjustments for pressure, flow and sequence. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course, especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, installation, maintenance, operation and servicing of industrial pneumatic equipment and basic control systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

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Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the units and measurement scales associated with compressed air systems 2. Recognise pneumatic symbols drawn to the relevant standards (ISO 1219) 3. Understand the functioning of standard pneumatic cylinders and valves 4. Read pneumatic circuit diagrams 5. Construct simple pneumatic controls 6. Understand safe practice N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres. Practical exercises are used throughout the whole course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits. To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12061862/£825.00

Advantages and disadvantages of air Theory of air and gas laws The service unit Single acting cylinders Directional and solenoid operated valves Valve port labelling Double acting cylinders Component layout Speed control including flow control valves, quick exhaust valves

• SI units and conversions • Overview of compressors, dryers and distribution • ISO symbols • Direct and indirect control • Circuit diagram layout • Logic valves including shuttle valves and two pressure valves • Timing valves

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Pneumatics

Technology

Design, Assembly and Maintenance of Pneumatic Controls

P120

Designed to familiarise delegates with the control methods used for more complex pneumatic circuits, the course aims to improve design, fault finding and maintenance techniques and skills. The course carries on from the 'Modern Industrial Pneumatics – Fundamentals (P111)' course, continuing with the use of pneumatic controls. It introduces more complex control circuits and requires previous knowledge of valve operation, circuit symbols and reading diagrams. Delegates design and construct multiple actuator circuits and investigate the various methods for overcoming trapped signals. Circuit diagram layout and labelling is explored with emphasis on the need for relevant documentation. Logical fault finding procedures are introduced using motion diagrams and function charts as well as practical exercises. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course, especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of industrial pneumatic equipment and pneumatic control systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background and course 'Modern Industrial Pneumatics – Fundamentals (P111)'.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand fundamentals and terminology of pneumatic control engineering 2. Read, interpret and construct motion diagrams and function charts 3. Adopt methods for overcoming trapped signals in pneumatic control circuits 4. Design and compare methods of sequence control 5. Follow logic fault-finding procedure 6. Label circuit diagrams and machines in methods suitable to assist maintenance N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres. Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits. To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12206013/£825.00

Review of symbols, circuit diagram layout Multiple actuator circuits Co-ordinated motion with more than one cylinder Sequence analysis Motion step diagrams Function chart Methods for overcoming trapped signals Two hand start control Logical approach to fault finding Fault diagnosis and remedy Pneumatic sequencer

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Pneumatics

Introduction to Electro-Pneumatics

PN281

Designed as a general introduction to the function and operation of pneumatic and electrical equipment used in simple Electro-Pneumatic controls, the course covers the design and practical construction of such circuits. The course deals with the control of pneumatic actuators using electrical sensing and switching devices. Electrical principles are covered at a basic level, but some previous knowledge of pneumatic equipment is required. Both functions and operation of switches, relays, solenoid- operated valves and proximity sensors are included and delegates put theory into practice with practical exercises. Working from pneumatic and electrical circuit diagrams they have produced, delegates have to select the appropriate equipment and build control circuits. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course, especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, installation, maintenance, operation and servicing of industrial Electro-Pneumatic equipment and basic control systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Read and understand Electro-Pneumatic circuit diagrams 2. Design Electro-Pneumatic circuits 3. Understand fundamentals and terminology of Electro-Pneumatic control engineering 4. Understand the function and operation of a range of proximity sensors 5. Read, interpret and construct motion diagrams 6. Understand Pneumatic symbols 7. Understand Electro-Pneumatic symbols 8. Construct multi-cylinder control circuits N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Order number/price

566228/£825.00

Overview of pneumatic symbols Electrical symbols Electrical contact specification Electrical logic connections Solenoid valves Open and closed loop control Relays Proximity sensors Pneumatic speed control Multi-cylinder control, sequential and conditional control Motion diagram Single – continuous cycle Time delay

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Mechatronics

Technology

Mechatronics Level 1

M111

The course introduces the various control media used in automation systems and explains the operation of some of the components used to allow the delegates to compare control methods. The course covers the control of pneumatic actuators using pneumatic and electrical signalling devices together with the use of PLCs. The construction and operation of valves and sensors is investigated and used in the construction of control circuits. Solutions to control problems are written in Ladder Diagram and Statement List format. Circuit diagrams using standard symbols are also developed and used during practical exercises. On completion of the course, the delegate is left with a comprehensive understanding of various control methods and practical experience of the components and their role. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course, especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

All personnel involved in the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of systems that contain pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC equipment.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Read and understand pneumatic circuit diagrams to recognised international standards 2. Read and understand simple PLC programs 3. Recognise pneumatic and electrical components and understand their functions 4. Recognise the component parts of simple PLC systems and understand their functions 5. Construct simple pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC control circuits 6. Understand and generate simple PLC programs 7. Determine how pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems interface to each other 8. Compare pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems as solutions to simple applications N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Order number/price

12063849/£875.00

SI units and conversions Symbols for pneumatic and electrical equipment Function and operation of pneumatic valves Speed and pressure control Comparisons of pneumatic, electric and PLC control Logic functions Relays Proximity sensors Programing PLCs in Ladder diagram, Statement list System documentation Sequence control

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Mechatronics

Mechatronics Level 2

M211

Designed to develop the skills of the delegate, the course allows them to design and construct more complex control systems involving two or more cylinders and convert them to pneumatic, electrical or PLC control. The course requires previous knowledge to the standard of 'Mechatronics Level 1 (M111)', and continues to develop the same areas of control. Circuits involving logic, time delay and sequence control are designed and built using pneumatic, electrical and PLC equipment. Documentation for each type of control is produced and used for planning and construction. Motion diagrams and function charts are used to assist in fault finding. Techniques for overcoming trapped signals are introduced for each control method and included in the practical work.

Target group

All personnel involved in the design, assembly, maintenance and servicing of controls containing pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC equipment.

Previous knowledge

Mechatronics Level 1 (M111).

Syllabus

• Review of details covered in 'Mechatronics Level 1 (M111)' including symbols, logic functions, and circuit layout. • Conditional and sequence control using pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, PLC – Ladder and Statement List • Overcoming trapped signals • Cascade circuits • Use of flags • Time delay • Comparisons of control methods • System documentation to include motion diagram, function chart, allocation list, Ladder diagram, Statement list, circuit diagrams

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Read and understand circuit diagrams for pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC controls 2. Read and understand displacement step diagrams, function charts, ladder diagrams and logic diagrams. 3. Adopt methods for overcoming trapped signals in control circuits 4. Design circuits for the control of multi-actuator systems 5. Understand the function, design, technical data and symbols for contactless pneumatic and electronic sensors 6. Include timer functions in control circuits 7. Determine how pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems interface to each other 8. Compare pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and PLC systems as solutions to simple applications N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres. Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits. To download free demonstrations of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

12063850/£875.00

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Hydraulics

Technology

Modern Industrial Hydraulics

H511

The course is designed to familiarise delegates with the construction and operation of hydraulic components. Investigating the construction and operation of a range of hydraulic equipment, the course covers the fundamental principles of hydraulics as well as the individual components. Valves controlling pressure, flow rate, sequence and direction of flow are included and practical exercises are used to demonstrate their operation, based on standard symbol circuit diagrams drawn by the delegates. Maintenance and a systematic approach to fault finding are also covered. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course, especially during the practical sessions. Particular attention is paid to the storage of pressure with accumulators or suspended loads.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, assembly, maintenance, operation and servicing of hydraulic systems.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the principles of hydraulics 2. Understand the basic functions of hydraulic systems 3. Understand the functions of valves (flow control, pressure control, directional control and non-return) 4. Recognise circuit symbols and diagrams to ISO 1219 5. Design and construct basic hydraulic circuits 6. Understand safe practice 7. Understand the functions of power packs, pumps, filters and reservoirs N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Order number/price

12063847/£925.00

SI units and conversions Drawing symbols Pump efficiency test Hydraulic cylinders Valve port labelling Counter-balance valves Sequence valves Motor circuits Pilot operated valves Care of hydraulic oils Maintenance

• • • • • • • • • • •

Basic principles and definitions The power pack Pressure limiting valves Directional control valves Flow control, meter-in and meter-out Pressure compensated flow control Hydraulic motors Pressure regulation Accumulators Pipe sizing and installation Overview of proportional hydraulics

Designed to familiarise delegates with the construction and operation of proportional hydraulic valves, the course investigates the function of control amplifiers.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Hydraulics

Proportional Hydraulics

HY132

Designed to familiarise delegates with the construction and operation of proportional hydraulic valves, the course investigates the function of control amplifiers. The course introduces the use of proportional, directional and pressure control valves and explains their construction, operation and response characteristics. The connection and adjustment of the control amplifier is explained and its operation investigated in the practical exercises. A Programable Logic Controller is used in the practical sessions, therefore the course includes an overview of its function and operation.

Target group

All personnel involved in the design, installation, maintenance, operation and servicing of proportional hydraulic devices and control systems.

Previous knowledge

'Modern Industrial Hydraulics (H511)' and 'Hydraulic Control Systems (H521)'.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the fundamental principles of proportional control 2. Recognise the symbols and terminology used to represent and describe proportional hydraulic equipment 3. Recognise the component parts of a proportional hydraulic system and understand their functions 4. Construct, set and adjust simple proportional control circuits 5. Understand the part played by a PLC in the control system N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over four days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres. Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates will also use FluidSIM, a Festo software package for the design and simulation of fluid power circuits. To download a free demonstration of FluidSIM visit www.fluidsim.com

Order number/price

559441/£925.00

SI units and conversions Review of conventional hydraulic control Overview of PLC control Fundamentals of proportional control Proportional pressure relief valves Proportional amplifiers Measuring valve hysteresis Setting maximum and minimum valves Ramps Proportional directional control valves Setting valve flow rates Positional control of cylinders Link of proportional controls to PLC

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Hydraulics

Technology

Hydraulic Control Systems

H521

Designed to familiarise participants with more complex hydraulic controls, the course introduces aspects of the electrical control of hydraulic systems. The course investigates the control of multiple actuator circuits and includes sequence and pressure dependant operations. The use of accumulators is covered and some of their applications demonstrated in the practical exercises. Delegates will use switches, relays and proximity sensors to solve control problems and both circuit and motion diagrams will be used for circuit planning and fault finding.

Target group

All personnel involved in the design, installation, maintenance and servicing of industrial hydraulic devices and control systems.

Previous knowledge

'Modern Industrial Hydraulics (H511)'. No previous electrical knowledge is required.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1. Recognise the components of a hydraulic control system 2. Identify the switches and sensors used in the control system 3. Understand the function of solenoid operated directional control valves 4. Use circuit and motion diagrams to identify circuit operation and sequence 5. Design and construct basic hydraulic and control circuits N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Order number/price

12063848/£925.00

Review of power pack, valve symbols, circuit construction Multiple actuator circuits Accumulator applications Pressure dependant sequence Solenoid operated valves Electrical circuits, diagrams and symbols Relays Pressure switch System documentation including motion diagram, function chart Proximity sensors System design Practical fault finding

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Introduction to Programable Logic Controllers

E311

Designed to give delegates an introduction to PLC controlled systems, the course aims to familiarise them with the associated equipment and terminology, as well as the writing and implementation of simple programs. The course covers writing programs on a PC, downloading to a PLC, connecting the relevant hardware devices and running the program. Operation is monitored and faults identified on-line. Programs are written in both Ladder Diagram and Statement List format and particular attention is paid to documentation. A strong emphasis is placed on safety and appropriate working practices throughout the course, especially during the practical sessions.

Target group

Design, maintenance and service personnel who require knowledge of the construction and operation of a PLC system, including the writing and implementation of simple control programs.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background and a basic knowledge of control technology is advantageous. Previous knowledge of electronics or PLCs is not required.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand characteristics of control systems 2. Understand logic and memory functions 3. Structure programs for PLCs 4. Understand components of PLCs such as central processing unit, inputs/outputs, timers etc. 5. Make effective use of pre-programing documentation 6. Understand ladder diagram PLC programs 7. Understand statement PLC programs 8. Construct simple control applications 9. Program PLCs N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

Courses take place over three days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres. Practical exercises are used throughout the course.

Order number/price

561204/£875.00

Components of PLC control systems Inputs and outputs Signal processing Central processing unit Logic functions Programing languages: Ladder Diagram, Statement List Program documentation Sequential control Flags On-line monitoring Timers Fault finding

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Siemens S5 First Line Maintenance

PLC-S5M

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Siemens PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The Siemens S5 PLC First Line Maintenance course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and maintain Siemens S5 PLCs and component parts, to be able to connect a PC/PG to access and monitor the live program and to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including the backup and restore of programs.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Siemens S5.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended our Introduction to PLCs course and have some familiarity with MS-DOS and/or Windows.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand Siemens S5 hardware components and configuration 2. Understand the structure and organisation of S5 programs 3. Understand how to run and use STEP5 software 4. Understand system maintenance procedures Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-s5m for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060704/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Siemens S5 PLC Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of troubleshooting Siemens S5 PLC control systems. Understanding Siemens S5 Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of modifying and developing routines and applications for Siemens PLC automation control systems.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Siemens S5 PLC Troubleshooting

PLC-S5T

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Siemens PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The troubleshooting course targets maintenance personnel who have attended the three day First Line Maintenance course or who have a reasonable working knowledge of Siemens S5 and who need to be able to use the full diagnostic toolkit to effectively troubleshoot S5 hardware problems and machine or process faults. The course is entirely practical and consists of troubleshooting a range of fault scenarios to establish a logical approach to fault-finding and to reinforce the use of standard tools and test procedures.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of automated systems controlled by Siemens S5 systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended our Introduction to PLCs course and have some familiarity with MS-DOS and/or Windows.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Structure a logical approach to fault-finding 2. Troubleshooting Siemens S5 hardware problems 3. Perform S5 PLC system Resets and Re-starts 4. Troubleshooting “simple problems” through interpreting Siemens S5 program code 5. Understand and use diagnostic tools in STEP5 6. Apply tips and tricks when troubleshooting with S5 Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-s5t for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060705/£770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Siemens S5 PLC First Line Maintenance The First Line Maintenance course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and maintain Siemens S5 PLCs and component parts, to be able to connect a PC/PG to access and monitor the live program and to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including how to reload the PLC program. Understanding Siemens S5 Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of modifying and developing routines and applications for Siemens PLC automation control systems.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Understanding Siemens S5 Programs

PLC-5SP

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Siemens S5 programs.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a good working knowledge of PLC systems, be competent with the use of PCs and Windows as well as Siemens S5 PLCs and STEP 5 software or have attended at least basic level Siemens S5 PLC training.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the terminology, structure and organisation of S5 programs 2. Understanding and working with Organisation Blocks (OBs) 3. Understanding and working with Function Blocks (FBs) 4. Understand the different ways analog signals are handled 5. Understand the use of Data Blocks (DBs) and Data Words (DWs) in S5 programs 6. Understand the use of more complex Program Commands 7. Apply S5 programming tips, tricks and techniques Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-s5p for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060708/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Siemens S5 PLC First Line Maintenance The First Line Maintenance course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and maintain Siemens S5 PLCs and component parts, to be able to connect a PC/PG to access and monitor the live program and to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including how to reload the PLC program. Siemens S5 PLC Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of troubleshooting Siemens S5 PLC automation control systems.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Siemens S7 300/400 PLC First Line Maintenance

PLC-S7M

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Siemens PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The Siemens S7-300/400 PLC First Line Maintenance course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and maintain Siemens S7-300/400 PLCs and component parts, to be able to connect a PC/PG to access and monitor the live program and to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including the backup and restore of programs.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Siemens S7-300/400 Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended our Introduction to PLCs course and have some familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand Siemens S7-300/400 hardware 2. Structure and organise S7-300/400 programs 3. Construct and use STEP7 software 4. Apply system maintenance procedures Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-s7m for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060698/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Siemens S7-300/400 PLC Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of troubleshooting Siemens S7-300/400 series PLC automated control systems. Siemens S7-300/400 Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Siemens PLC automation control systems that use MPI, Profibus DP and ASi. An introduction to Ethernet will also be given. Understanding S7 Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of modifying and developing routines and applications for Siemens PLC controlled automation control systems.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Siemens S7 300/400 PLC Troubleshooting

PLC-S7T

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Siemens PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The Troubleshooting course targets maintenance personnel who need to be able to use the full STEP7 diagnostic toolkit to effectively troubleshoot S7-300/400 hardware problems and machine or process faults. The course is entirely practical and consists of troubleshooting a range of fault scenarios to establish a logical approach to faultfinding and to reinforce the use of standard tools and test procedures.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of automated controlled Siemens S7 300/400 Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a good working knowledge of PLC systems, be competent with the use of PCs and Windows as well as S7-300/400 PLCs and STEP7 software or have attended at least the S7-300/400 PLC First Line Maintenance course.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Troubleshoot Siemens S7-300/400 hardware problems 2. Understand and apply the diagnostic tools in STEP7 3. Apply tips and tricks when troubleshooting with S7-300/400 4. Perform S7-300/400 system re-sets and re-starts 5. Troubleshoot “simple problems” through interpreting Siemens S7-300/400 program code Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-s7t for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060699/£770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Siemens S7-300/400 Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Siemens PLC automation control systems that use MPI, Profibus DP and ASi. An introduction to Ethernet will also be given. Understanding S7 Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of modifying and developing routines and applications for Siemens PLC controlled automation control systems.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Siemens S7 300/400 Networked Systems

PLC-S7N

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Siemens PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This course is designed to equip maintenance people with the essential knowledge and skills to work with Siemens S7-300/400 PLC Systems which incorporate networking. The available networking options are explained together with an understanding and coverage of hardware, configuration, network operation and program code as appropriate to the needs of maintenance personnel who are required to look after and troubleshoot abnormal system operation.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated controlled Siemens S7 300/400 Networked Systems.

Previous knowledge

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Configure and troubleshoot MPI network operation 2. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot Siemens S7 based Ethernet 3. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot a Profibus DP network 4. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot ASi networks Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-s7n for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060700/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Understanding Siemens S7 Programs

PLC-S7P

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Siemens S7-Programs.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a good working knowledge of PLC systems, be competent with the use of PCs and Windows as well as S7-300/400 PLCs and STEP 7 software or have attended at least the S7-300/400 PLC First Line Maintenance course.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the terminology, structure and organisation of S7 Programs 2. Understand and work with Organisation Blocks (OBs) 3. Understand and work with functions and Function Blocks (FCs andFBs) 4. Understand the different ways analog signals are handled 5. Understand the use of Data Blocks (DBs) and Data Words (DWs) in S7 programs 6. Understand the use of more complex Program Commands 7. Apply S7 Programming tips, tricks and techniques Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-s7p for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060701/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Allen Bradley PLC-5 First Line Maintenance Using RSLogix 5 Software

PLC-AB5M

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The Allen Bradley PLC-5 PLC First Line Maintenance course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and maintain PLC-5 PLCs and component parts, to be able to connect a PC to access and monitor the live program and to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including the backup and restore of programs.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley PLC-5 using RSLogix 5 Software.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended our Introduction to PLCs course and have some familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand Allen Bradley PLC-5 hardware 2. Structure and Organisation of Allen Bradley PLC-5 programs 3. Understand and use RSLogix 5 software 4. Understand Allen Bradley program code 5. Understand and use RSLogix 5 software 6. Apply system maintenance procedures Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-ab5m for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060746/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Allen Bradley PLC-5 Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC-5 Control Systems. Allen Bradley PLC-5 Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC-5 Control Systems that incorporate DH+, RIO, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet and DH485 networks. Understanding Allen Bradley PLC-5 Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to make sense of and understand more complex (but typical) program code so that they are able to trace field I/O and both bit and word status through data structures and more powerful routines to troubleshoot beyond just the very basic program code.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Allen Bradley PLC-5 Troubleshooting

PLC-AB5T

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This troubleshooting course targets maintenance personnel who have attended the 3 day First Line Maintenance course, or who have a reasonable working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC-5 PLCs, and who need to be able to troubleshoot PLC-5 hardware, software and process related faults. The course is entirely practical and consists of troubleshooting a range of fault scenarios to establish a logical approach to faultfinding and to reinforce the use of standard tools and test procedures.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley PLC-5 Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates will be expected to be able to cope with the range of practical troubleshooting exercises and get maximum benefit from the course, attendees need to have attended the Allen Bradley PLC-5 First Line Maintenance, course or have a reasonable working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC-5 PLCs and RSLogix 5 software.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand logical approach to fault finding 2. Troubleshoot hardware problems 3. Be able to PLC-5 system Re-starts 4. Troubleshoot through interpreting program code 5. Understand and use diagnostic tools in RSLogix 5 6. Apply tips and tricks when troubleshooting with RSLogix 5 Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-ab5t for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060749/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Allen Bradley PLC-5 Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC-5 Control Systems that incorporate DH+, RIO, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet and DH485 networks. Understanding Allen Bradley PLC-5 Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to make sense of and understand more complex (but typical) program code so that they are able to trace field I/O and both bit and word status through data structures and more powerful routines to troubleshoot beyond just the very basic program code.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Allen Bradley PLC-5 Networked Systems

PLC-AB5N

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This course is designed to equip maintenance people with the essential knowledge and skills to work with PLC-5 PLC Systems which incorporate networking. The available networking options are explained together with an understanding and coverage of hardware, configuration, network operation and program code as appropriate to the needs of maintenance personnel who are required to look after and troubleshoot abnormal system operation.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley PLC 5 Networked Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a good working knowledge of PLC systems, be competent with the use of PCs and Windows as well as PLC-5 PLCs and RSLogix 5 software or have attended at least basic level PLC-5 PLC training.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Gain a basic understanding of networked systems 2. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DH + networks 3. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot RIO networks 4. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot PLC-5 based Ethernet 5. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DH485 networks 6. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot ControlNet networks 7. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DeviceNet networks Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-ab5n for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060752/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Understanding Allen Bradley PLC-5 Programs

PLC-AB5P

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley PLC-5 Programs.

Previous knowledge

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the use of Standard, Discrete Input, and Selectable Timed Interrupt Routines 2. Understand the use of Elementary Instructions 3. Understand the use of more Complex Instructions 4. Understand different ways analog signals are handled 5. Apply RSLogix 5 Programming tips, tricks and techniques Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-ab5p for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060754/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix First Line Maintenance Using RSLogix 500 Software

SLC-AB500M

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Alan Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix PLC First Line Maintenance course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and maintain SLC500/MicroLogix PLCs and component parts, to be able to connect a PC to access and monitor the live program and to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including the backup and restore of programs.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLCs using RSLogix 500 Software.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended our Introduction to PLCs course and have some familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix hardware 2. Understand the structure and organisation of Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix programs 3. Understand how to get started with RSLogix 500 software 4. Understand Allen Bradley Program Code 5. Follow system maintenance procedures Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/slc-ab500m for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060721/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Control Systems. Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Control Systems that incorporate Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH485, and DH+ networks. Understanding Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to make sense of and understand more complex (but typical) program code so that they are able to trace field I/O and both bit and word status through data structures and more powerful routines to troubleshoot beyond just the very basic program code.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Troubleshooting

SLC-AB500T

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This Troubleshooting course targets maintenance personnel who have attended the 3 day First Line Maintenance course, or who have a reasonable working knowledge of Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix PLCs, and who need to be able to troubleshoot SLC 500/MicroLogix PLC hardware, software and process related faults. The course is entirely practical and consists of troubleshooting a range of fault scenarios to establish a logical approach to fault finding and to reinforce the use of standard tools and test procedures.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley SLC 500 MicroLogix PLCs.

Previous knowledge

Delegates will be expected to able to cope with the range of practical troubleshooting exercises and get maximum benefit from the course, attendees need to have attended the Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix First Line Maintenance course or have a reasonable working knowledge of Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLCs and RSLogix 500 software.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the logical approach to fault finding 2. Apply troubleshooting techniques to solve hardware problems 3. Perform SLC 500 system Re-starts 4. Troubleshoot interpreting Program Code 5. Diagnostic tools in RSLogix 500 6. Understand the tips and tricks when troubleshooting with RSLogix 500 Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/slc-ab500t for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060722/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Control Systems that incorporate Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH485, and DH+ networks. Understanding Allen Bradley SLC500/MicroLogix Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to make sense of and understand more complex (but typical) program code so that they are able to trace field I/O and both bit and word status through data structures and more powerful routines to troubleshoot beyond just the very basic program code.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Networked Systems

SLC-AB500N

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This course is designed to equip maintenance people with the essential knowledge and skills to work with SLC500/MicroLogix PLC Systems which incorporate networking. The available networking options are explained together with an understanding and coverage of hardware, configuration, network operation and program code as appropriate to the needs of maintenance personnel who are required to look after and troubleshoot abnormal system operation.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLCs.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a good working knowledge of PLC systems, be competent with the use of PCs and Windows as well as SLC500/MicroLogix PLCs and RSLogix 500 software or have attended at least basic level SLC500/ MicroLogix PLC training

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Gain a basic understanding of networked systems 2. Gain a basic understanding of Allen Bradley PLC Networks 3. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DH 485 networks 4. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DH + networks 5. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot RIO networks 6. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DeviceNet networks 7. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot ControlNet networks 8. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot SLC based Ethernet 9. Understand how to use a Profibus DP network on SLC500/MicroLogix Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/slc-ab500n for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060744/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

Understanding Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to make sense of and understand more complex (but typical) program code so that they are able to trace field I/O and both bit and word status through data structures and more powerful routines to troubleshoot beyond just the very basic program code.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Understanding Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLC Programs

SLC-AB500P

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix PLCs.

Previous knowledge

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the structure and organisation of SLC500/MicroLogix Programs 2. Understand the use of elementary instructions 3. Understand the use of more complex instructions 4. Understand the use of standard, discrete Input, and selectable timed interrupt routines 5. Understand different ways analog signals are handled 6. Apply and use RSLogix 500 Programming tips, tricks and techniques Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/slc-ab500p for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060745/ÂŁ770.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Allen Bradley SLC 500 Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley SLC control Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley SLC 500/MicroLogix Control Systems that incorporate Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH485, and DH+ networks.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix First Line Maintenance Using RSLogix 5000 Software

PLC-ABCLM

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC First Line Maintenance course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge and skills to identify and maintain ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs and component parts, to be able to connect a PC to access and monitor the live program and to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including the backup and restore of programs.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000 Software.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended one of our Introduction to PLCs courses and have some familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix hardware 2. Understand the structure and organisation of Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix programs 3. Run and use RSLogix 5000 software 4. Apply system maintenance procedures Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-abclm for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060694/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix control systems. Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Control Systems that incorporate Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH485, and DH+ networks. Understanding Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to make sense of and understand more complex (but typical) program code so that they are able to trace field I/O and both bit and word status through data structures and more powerful routines to troubleshoot beyond just the very basic program code.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Troubleshooting Using RSLogix 5000 Software

PLC-ABCLT

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This Troubleshooting course targets maintenance personnel who have attended the 3 day First Line Maintenance course, or who have a reasonable working knowledge of ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs, and who need to be able to troubleshoot hardware, software and process related faults. The course is entirely practical and consists of troubleshooting a range of fault scenarios to establish a logical approach to fault finding and to reinforce the use of standard tools and test procedures.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance, servicing and troubleshooting of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix using RSLogix 5000 Software.

Previous knowledge

Delegates will be expected to be able to cope with the range of practical troubleshooting exercises and get maximum benefit from the course, attendees need to have attended the Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix First Line Maintenance, course or have a reasonable working knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs and RSLogix 5000 software.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Apply a logical approach to fault finding 2. Troubleshoot hardware problems 3. Apply ControlLogix/CompactLogix system Re-starts 4. Troubleshoot through interpreting program code 5. Apply and understand diagnostic tools in RSLogix 5000 6. Apply tips and tricks when troubleshooting with RSLogix 5000 Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-abclt for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060695/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Control Systems that incorporate Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH485, and DH+ networks. Understanding Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to make sense of and understand more complex (but typical) program code so that they are able to trace field I/O and both bit and word status through data structures and more powerful routines to troubleshoot beyond just the very basic program code.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC Networked Systems

PLC-ABCLN

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs. Our new three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This course is designed to equip maintenance people with the essential knowledge and skills to work with ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC Systems which incorporate networking. The available networking options are explained together with an understanding and coverage of hardware, configuration, network operation and program code as appropriate to the needs of maintenance personnel who are required to look after and troubleshoot abnormal system operation.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should have a good working knowledge of PLC systems, be competent with the use of PCs and Windows as well as ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs and RSLogix 5000 software or have attended at least basic level ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC training.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand basic networked systems 2. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DH 485 networks 3. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DH + networks 4. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot DeviceNet networks 5. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot ControlNet networks 6. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot ControlLogix based Ethernet 7. Understand how to use a Profibus DP network on ControlLogix Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-abcln for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060696/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Understanding Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix Programs

PLC-ABCLP

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we can now offer you three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs. This three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This course will equip people to be able to work through and understand existing PLC code, to use the full range of RSLogix 5000 diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and analyse abnormal system or machine performance and to be able to modify pre-written PLC code to accommodate machine changes.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs.

Previous knowledge

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the terminology, structure and organisation of RSLogix 5000 Programs 2. Understanding and working with multiple routines in a program 3. Understanding and working with multiple tasks 4. Configure I/O modules 5. Configure network modules and distributed I/O 6. Understand the different ways that analog signals are handled 7. Understand the use of more complex program commands 8. RSLogix 5000 Programming tips, tricks and techniques Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-abclp for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060697/ÂŁ810.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLC First Line Maintenance

PLC-MFXM

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLC Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should be familiar with using a PC/laptop with Microsoft Windows applications and understand the very basics of PLCs.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand FX, Q and A hardware familiarisation. local and remote 2. Understand Mitsubishi addressing 3. Understand overall system familiarisation and diagnostics 4. Understand software familiarisation Stage 1 5. Understand basic communications connections and communications media 6. Understand software familiarisation Stage 2 7. Understand user application software. ladder logic Stage 1 8. Gain a basic understanding to I/O and memory devices 9. Understand the Connection to PLC Hardware 10. Understand changing PLC Modes of operation. 11. Understand transferring user applications 12. Understand user application. software Stage 2 13. Understand software monitoring options and forcing/data manipulation 14. Perform file management and backup 15. Perform user application documentation maintenance Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-mfxm for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060756/ÂŁ540.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Mitsubishi PLC Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of troubleshooting Mitsubishi PLC automation control systems. Mitsubishi HMIs and Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Mitsubishi PLC automation control systems that use Profibus DP, Ethernet, CC-Link and ASi and Use of E terminal HMIs.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLC Troubleshooting

PLC-MFXT

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you two and three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLCs. This two day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. The troubleshooting course targets maintenance personnel who have attended the three day First Line Maintenance course or who have a reasonable working knowledge of Mitsubishi and who need to be able to use the full diagnostic toolkit to effectively troubleshoot Mitsubishi hardware problems and machine or process faults. The course is entirely practical and consists of troubleshooting a range of fault scenarios to establish a logical approach to fault-finding and to reinforce the use of standard tools and test procedures.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance, servicing troubleshooting of automated systems controlled by Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLC Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should be familiar with using a PC/laptop with Microsoft Windows applications and understand the very basics of PLCs.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Logical approach to fault-finding 2. Troubleshoot Mitsubishi FX, Q and A series hardware problems 3. Perform Mitsubishi PLC system resets and re-starts 4. Troubleshoot “simple problems” through interpreting Mitsubishi program code 5. Understand diagnostic tools in GX Developer 6. Apply tips and tricks when troubleshooting with Mitsubishi Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-mfxt for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Two days

Order number/price

12060757/£480.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Mitsubishi HMIs and Networked Systems The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of maintaining and troubleshooting Mitsubishi PLC automation control systems that use Profibus DP, Ethernet, CC-Link and ASi and Use of E terminal HMIs. Understanding Mitsubishi Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of modifying and developing routines and applications for Mitsubishi PLC controlled automation control systems.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

PLCs

Mitsubishi HMIs and Networked Systems

PLC-MHMIN

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we now offer you two and three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLCs. This two day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This course is designed to equip maintenance people with the essential knowledge and skills to work with Mitsubishi PLC Systems which incorporate networking. The available networking options are explained together with an understanding and coverage of hardware, configuration, network operation and program code as appropriate to the needs of maintenance personnel who are required to look after and troubleshoot abnormal system operation.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Mitsubishi HMI Networked Systems.

Previous knowledge

Delegates should be competent with the use of PCs and Windows and must have a good working knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs and GX Developer/GX IEC Developer software or have attended at least the Mitsubishi PLC First Line Maintenance training course.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the basics to common networking terms 2. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot Mitsubishi based Ethernet 3. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot a CC-Link network 4. Understand how to work with and troubleshoot ASi networks 5. Perform human machine interfacing 6. Understand and perform some intermediate activities Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-mhmim for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Two days

Order number/price

12060758/ÂŁ480.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

Mitsubishi PLC Troubleshooting The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of troubleshooting Mitsubishi PLC automation control systems. Understanding Mitsubishi Programs The benefit of attending this further 3 day course is that delegates will be able to gain knowledge and practical experience of modifying and developing routines and applications for Mitsubishi PLC controlled automation control systems.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

PLCs

Technology

Understanding Mitsubishi FX, Q and A Series PLC Programs

PLC-MFXP

Manufacturers are increasingly facing greater pressures to reduce costs and maintain efficiency whilst also maximising output. These problems are further challenged when it comes to arranging shift patterns to release essential production line staff for training. This problem can be eased, as we can now offer you two and three day courses rather than our more traditional five day courses on Mitsubishi FX Q and A Series PLCs. This three day course enables you to maintain your efficiency levels with the minimum of disruption, whilst also providing focused learning. This course is designed to equip maintenance people with the essential knowledge and skills to be able to work with Mitsubishi PLC programs. Typically machines and systems are installed and the PLC programs are pre-written. The challenge for maintenance personnel is to understand the organisation and content of the program code, to understand if there is a logical structure to the way a program works, to be able to understand the instructions used and to know how to trace bit signals and data flow through a program to know how the machine or process is being controlled.

Target group

All engineering personnel involved with the maintenance and servicing of automated systems controlled by Mitsubishi FX,Q and A Series PLC Systems.

Previous knowledge

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand and review the fundamentals of GX developer and PLC hardware 2. Understand program control techniques 3. Understand the principles of stored data 4. Understand special function modules (Analogue) 5. Understand data flow 6. Understand application improvements/modification principles and planning Note: Visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/plc-mfxp for detailed course syllabus information.

Course duration

Three days

Order number/price

12060954/ÂŁ610.00

Guaranteed results

Our partners INTACS are so confident that we can deliver the right training for your people that we are even prepared to offer a money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Recommended follow up courses

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Safety

Understanding the new machine directive – one day orientation event

SN121

Do you use or build machines or installations? Then the new Machinery Directive is valid for you. It comes into force on 29 December 2009 without any transition period. The standard DIN EN 954-1 has been replaced by the new ISO 13 849-1. This means that in future you must define a Performance Level and Diagnostic Coverage for your machine. This one day training gives an overview of the key aspects and implications of the Machinery Directive.

Target group

Maintenance, Design/Engineering

Contents

• • • • •

Training outcomes

This seminar provides an overview of the important aspects and implications of the Machinery Directive. • Overview of the important aspects and implications of the Machinery Directive • Be provided with documentation and software tools (in some cases) • Observe how key values can be calculated

Course duration

1 day

Order number/price

567355/£350.00

New Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG Changes compared to old Machinery Directive 98/37/EG Risk assessment according to EN ISO 13 849-1 Differences to DIN EN 954-1 Terms and definitions of EN ISO 13 849-1: – Performance Level PL – Diagnostic coverage DC – Common Cause Failure CCF – Mean time to failure MTTF

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Electrical

Technology

Electrical Health and Safety Resetting Trips and Overloads for Non-electrical Personnel

H&S E1

Companies are under increasing pressure to effectively use their maintenance people to maximise efficiency without compromising safety. Our Electrical Health and Safety Competency with Isolation Procedures Training course is aimed at helping companies meet their obligations, the requirements of the EAWR and the Health and Safety regulations. It is a mandatory requirement that maintenance people (fitters, mechanics and electricians) need to have proof that they have received formal Electrical Health and Safety training and have been coached and assessed regarding their on-site Isolation procedures and Health and Safety requirements. The competency scheme includes documentation to record proof of formal training in the following key topics.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Target group

Suitable for non-electricians including operators, maintenance and service personnel.

Previous knowledge

Basic engineering background and awareness of electrically controlled and automated machinery.

Training outcomes

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Course duration

Courses are run at our training centre in Wellingborough and take place over one day.

Order number/price

12206744/£250.00

Published safety regulations and standards Electricity at work regulations Hazards and effects of electricity Fundamentals of electricity Health and Safety at Work Act Risk assessment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Electrical tools and test equipment Electrical control gear MCB's, RCD's and overloads Electrical control cabinet safety Procedures for isolate, lock off and check for dead On-site electrical isolation procedures have been read and understood On-site electrical isolation procedures can be completed safely

Awareness of electrical safety Able to work safely and recognise own limitations Proof of formal electrical health and safety training Competent with isolation procedures Meet the obligations and requirements of the EAWR and the health and safety regulations

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Electrical

Industrial Electrics and Control Fundamentals for Non-electrical Personnel – Part 1

IEC1

Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency and increase output. This course has been specifically developed for non electrical maintenance and service personnel and will give them the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely alongside qualified electricians. Many modern industrial components are discussed along with the principle operation and how to check for fault status. Safe working practices are covered along with an introduction to fault finding including practical exercises. Individuals will receive a Training Record Log detailing the key knowledge and essential practical skills covered on each course. Individuals are required to sign off each topic to confirm understanding and competence.

Target group

Non-electricians who work with and around systems and machinery powered by electricity and who are involved with the day to day operation and maintenance or service of such equipment.

Previous knowledge

Basic engineering background with awareness of electrically powered machinery and automated processes.

Syllabus

Module 1 Electrical safety and current regulations: • Appreciate the relevant safety regulations • Health and safety at Work Act overview • Electricity at Work Regulations overview • I.E.E. 16th Edition overview • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) overview • Appreciate the difference between electrical safety and mechanical safety • Electrical safety • Machine safety, personal safety • Identifying electrical safety hazards • Risk assessment • Isolation procedure for making a circuit dead Module 2 Basic Electrical Theory: • How electricity works • Basic electrical terms and units of measurement • Understand how to measure voltage, current and resistance • Be able to use the correct measurement tools • Understand the importance of insulation, resistance and earth leakage testing • Electrical generation and supply • Understand the difference between AC and DC • Understand the difference between single and three phase electrical supplies

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Electrical

Technology

Module 3 Industrial Electrics: • Industrial electrical devices • Electrical protection devices (Fuses, MCBs, RCDs) • Motor protection devices • Contactors, relays, timers • Electrical circuits and wiring diagrams • Be able to follow electrical circuit drawings in different layouts and styles • Panel layouts Module 4 Industrial Motors: • Types of industrial motor • How AC motors work • Basic fault-finding techniques for motors • Preventive electrical maintenance with motors • How to test a motor • Motor starting (DOL and reversing) Training outcomes

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Course duration

Courses are run at our training centre in Wellingborough and take place over five days. To complete the Industrial Electrics and Control Fundamentals training, there is a five day Part 2 which complements the learning in Part 1. The Part 2 course builds on the foundation material in Part 1 and not only broadens the range of practical experience but extends into other key areas including more on motors, safety circuits, sensors, variable speed drives and automation.

Order number/price

12206742/£960.00

Awareness of electrical safety Spot potential electrical breakdowns Deal with common electrical problems Troubleshoot production breakdowns Provide specific breakdown support Able to work safely and know own limitations

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Electrical

17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 full course City & Guilds 2382-10 – (includes examination entry)

IEE17-3

With the Health and Safety Executive recently publishing an increase in the number of fatalities in the workplace in the UK, there has never been a better time to ensure compliance and increase awareness of BS7671:2008 ( the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations). The BS7671:2008 is the Wiring Regulations. These are the national standards to which all domestic, commercial and industrial wiring must conform. The 17th Edition has been updated to be more in line with other European standards. Our BS7671:2008 17th Edition Wiring Regulations training course is focused on providing people with a clear understanding and appreciation of the current Regulations that apply to domestic, commercial and industrial work areas. An understanding of the Wiring Regulations is important for all maintenance people in industry. If a job involves working with plant, machinery products or the infrastructure that is powered by electricity, people should be aware of the standards as stated in BS7671:2008. The new 17th Edition came into effect on the 1st July 2008.

Target group

Design, maintenance and servicing personnel that require a basic level of electrical knowledge.

Previous knowledge

This course is appropriate for those who have no prior knowledge of BS7671 (the Wiring Regulations) or those who passed their 2381 16th Edition Wiring Regulations exam before June 2001.

Pre-requisites

Participants must arrive for the course with a form of photo-identification in order to be eligible for City & Guilds certification

Syllabus

• • • • • • • •

Course duration

Courses are run at our training centre in Wellingborough and take place over three days.

Order number/price

12218418/£520.00 Includes £40 exam registration.

A thorough appreciation of BS7671:2008 for domestic, commercial and industrial areas How to reference material within the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations red book Scope, object and fundamental principles Definitions Assessment of general characteristics Protection for safety Selection and erection of equipment Inspection and testing

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Electrical

Technology

16th to 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 update City & Guilds 2382-20 – (includes examination entry)

IEE17-1

With the Health and Safety Executive recently publishing an increase in the number of fatalities in the workplace in the UK, there has never been a better time to ensure compliance and increase awareness of BS7671:2008 ( the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations). The BS7671:2008 is the Wiring Regulations. These are the national standards to which all domestic, commercial and industrial wiring must conform. The 17th Edition has been updated to be more in line with other European standards. Our BS7671:2008 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Update course is focused on providing people with a clear understanding and appreciation of the differences between the 16th Edition and the current Regulations that apply to domestic, commercial and industrial work areas. An understanding of the Wiring Regulations is important for all maintenance people in industry. If a job involves working with plant, machinery products or the infrastructure that is powered by electricity, people should be aware of the standards as stated in BS7671:2008. The new 17th Edition came into effect on the 1st July 2008.

Syllabus

The 1 day course will address the amendments to each of the component parts of the 16th Edition Wiring Regulations. • Scope, object and fundamental principles • Definitions • Assessment of general characteristics • Protection for safety • Selection and erection of equipment • Inspection and testing • Special installations or locations

Target group

This 1 day update course is intended for design, maintenance and service personnel who work on or around machinery, systems and infrastructure powered by electricity and who have successfully completed the 2381 16th Edition Wiring Regulations course after June 2001.

Previous knowledge

This course is for personnel who already have the 16th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification, provided it was gained no earlier than June 2001. People who successfully completed the 2381 course pre June 2001 have to re-take the full course.

Pre-requisites

Participants must arrive for the course with their original IEE 16th edition certification as well as a form of photo-identification in order to be eligible for City & Guilds certification.

Training outcomes

1. An understanding of the differences between the 16th and 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations as applies to domestic, commercial and industrial areas 2. How to reference material within the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations red book

Course duration

Courses are run at our training centre in Wellingborough and take place over one day.

Order number/price

12218417/£265.00 Includes £40 exam registration.

These courses are delivered with our training partner INTACS.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Design Tools

Introduction to FluidSim® (Pneumatics or Hydraulics)

FSP001/FSH002

Designed as a general introduction to the potential of this software tool. FluidSim® is versatile for preparing instruction in educational establishments and vocational training, as experimentation and self-learning system, or as a CAD system for the design and testing of control systems. The course uses a combination of short learning modules and hands-on exercises to convert theory and understanding into practical based knowledge. Section 1 covers basic knowledge about designing, testing and simulating fluid power circuits. Delegates will learn about creating standard compliant drawings with an ease and confidence that other simulation and drawing programs have not previously achieved. By adjusting cylinder sizes, operating pressure and flow control, FluidSim® simulates the behaviour of the system accurately. Section 2 covers the integrated presentation software featuring complete slide sets and animated cutaway drawings on various topics. Of course it’s no problem to create your own presentations – integrating graphics, text or video from other Windows programs. Section 3 covers the interfacing with external hardware equipment such as programmable logic controllers, solenoid valves and input devices.

Target group

All personnel involved with the design, maintenance and training of pneumatic, electropneumatic, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic and programmable logic controllers.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand and navigate around the software freely 2. Understand and design fluid power and programmable logic controller circuit diagrams 3. Simulate and test these circuits 4. Change circuit parameters such as flow, pressure and component characteristics 5. Create lecturer and studenttraining notes 6. Create tailored presentations 7. Create tailored libraries 8. Link the software to external equipment and machinery. 9. Use videos in lesson plans 10. Install and de-install the software

Course duration

Courses are completed in one day and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.

Order number/price

12112346 (pneumatics), 12112347 (hydraulics) / £600.00

Symbol Libraries Simulating and testing circuits Creating Libraries Component animation Exercises Extended presentations Student and Lecturer Notes External Interfacing

• • • • • • •

Design of circuits Creating faults State Diagrams Working Principles Presentations Lesson plans Educational Films

Delegates are provided with a personal copy of FluidSim® on completion of the course.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Fault Finding

Technology

Logical Approach to Fault Finding

FF111

The range of technologies found on modern production plants presents maintenance engineers with many challenges, especially when faced with indentifying faults. Whilst a sound technical knowledge is vitally important, a logical and structured approach to fault finding is also necessary to reduce the time taken to identify the problem and get production up and running again. This module is designed to develop the fault finding skills of maintenance technicians/engineers. The process of fault finding is the focus of the course. External factors that can affect the process are discussed as well as methods, tools and practices that can assist in identifying faults. Although the course is ‘technology neutral’ exercises using pneumatic equipment are used to practice the skills and methods.

Target group

Maintenance technicians/engineers with responsibilities to fault find on machines.

Previous knowledge

General engineering background, experience in a maintenance environment.

Syllabus

• • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course the participant will: • Be aware of the factors affecting the individual approach to fault finding • Understand the terminology associated with fault finding processes • Know different methods for describing machine functions and sequences • Be able to adopt a structured approach to fault finding • Be able to describe different fault/problem solving processes • Have practiced fault finding techniques using pneumatic training equipment

Course duration

One day

Order number/price

12234822/£265.00

The basic structure of controls – input, processing, output Effective fault finding – what helps, what hinders Define terms in relation to fault finding – fault, symptom, cause, root cause Methods for describing processes – circuit diagrams, displacement diagram, flow diagram The fault finding process Comparison of fault/problem solving processes: deming cycle, 8D report, DMAIC • Practical fault finding on pneumatic circuits

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Technology

Energy

Introduction to Energy Saving on Compressed Air Systems

PN183

This module is designed to assist those who work with compressed air systems to fully understand the costs, and potential waste of energy, associated with compressed air use. Methods and practices to reduce leaks and inappropriate use of compressed air are discussed, as well as the need to set and maintain optimum settings. Correct sizing of components in relation to load, speed and pressure is covered with the use of Festo ProPneu software.

Target group

Maintenance technicians

Previous knowledge

General engineering background, experience in a maintenance environment.

Syllabus

• • • • •

Training outcomes

Air leaks – costs, sources and finding Practices to reduce the risk of air leaks Effects of leaks on machine performance Component sizing System design to minimise air leaks

On completion of this course the participant will: • Know the costs of compressed air use • Understand the need to maintain optimum pressure settings on compressed air systems • Be able to use various methods to find leaks in systems • Be able to select components of the correct size, for applications

Course duration

1 day

Order number/price

559391/£265.00

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Organisation

An excellent company

We know what makes an excellent company: a focus on customer satisfaction, corporate and quality strategy, employee satisfaction, efficient processes, responsible and target-oriented employee management, joboriented qualification, positive business results and a positive impact on society.

We will prepare your entire organisation for the new tasks you will face.

Our consultants will advise your employees on the development of an independent and autonomous working style. The aim of their work is to enable companies to efficiently structure work, organisation and qualification processes.

Organisation

Project Management

Effective Project Management

EPM111

Attending this programme will give participants the process, tools and skills to be able to manage projects effectively. Participants will work on their own projects as “live case studies” and will return to work with a detailed project plan. Participants will benefit from an exchange of experience from wide ranging industries and responsibilities.

Target group

Design, maintenance and training personnel in roles that have responsibility for carrying out projects. Examples of suitable projects could be: • organising an exhibition stand • launching a new product • planning and carrying out a development project • organising an installation project on a customer’s premises

Syllabus

• • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of the course delegates will be able to: 1. Develop a project culture within their company 2. Set goals and make objective decisions on the viability of the project 3. Plan a project with all the available tools in hand 4. Manage progress made on the project, adapt to changes, report progress and communicate information 5. Develop leadership skills 6. Make decisions on the best ways to conclude a specific project

Course duration

Courses are completed in three days and are available at Stourport Manor.

Order number/price

12190418/£1777.00

Identification of projects structure Introduction to MI-PROMS (Mercuri International Project Management system) Setting goals and defining parameters of projects Planning the project, (assignment specification, resource planning, critical path analysis, stakeholder communication, risk analysis, budgeting and change requirements…) • Executing the plan • Identifying and developing leadership skills • Actions to be taken at completion phase implementation

These courses are delivered with our training partner Mercuri.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Production

Organisation

Synchro Game – An Introduction to Lean Production and Value Stream Mapping

LP111

The participants are confronted with an initial situation involving customer production and other business requirements. The first round of the game reveals the deficiencies. Guided by the trainer, the players analyse the causes of delivery problems and low productivity, develop ideas for improvements and then implement these in the second round of the game. The results improve, but do not yet meet customer requirements. There is then a third round, sometimes a fourth.

Target group

The business game is aimed at maintenance, training managers, and employees who are confronted with production control processes in an operation. Anyone wishing to develop a general understanding of the principles and impact of lean thinking.

Syllabus • • • • • • • • • • •

Inventory minimisation as an important basis for increased productivity The principle of ‘pull’ production control Advantages compared to traditional production control methods An overview of value stream mapping Identification of bottlenecks Calculation of Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) Understanding the impact of Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) Applications of the methods The classic pull principle: KANBAN Practical implementation of a business game in a model production system Continuous Improvement Processes as part of the business game (CIP)

Training outcomes

On completion of the course delegates will be able to: 1. Understand the terminology and principles associated with Lean Thinking. 2. Understand and be able to describe various forms of waste in a manufacturing process 3. Understand the term Value Stream Mapping (Analysis) and know the principles of how to apply it.

Course duration

Courses are completed in two days and are available in-house or at one of our national training centres.

Order number/price

561209/£500.00 open course 565823/£4500.00 in company course

Customised training

If you are planning to introduce a pull production control method in your company, we recommend running this business game directly in your company.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Organisation

Production

Total Productivity Maintenance

TPM111

Designed for use by companies at the relevant stage of implementing TPM, the course aims to familiarise machine operators with the pneumatic equipment used on their machines. The course content is selected to relate specifically to the requirements of the course participants. The course covers the use of the range of pneumatic and associated equipment used on the selected machine/production line. The function and operation of the selected components are covered in detail, with practical work and support notes used to complete the understanding. Troubleshooting and maintaining normal running conditions are also discussed. Initially, a site visit is carried out to identify which modules are relevant to the machine/production line in question. Details relating to site operating procedures, safety and the level to which operators are allowed to make adjustments/replacements will need to be discussed with the Line Manager, TPM Facilitator and Site Safety Personnel before the content is finalised.

Target group

Machine operators, maintenance and training personnel.

Previous knowledge

Background knowledge of the production line/machine used during training.

Syllabus

• • • • • • •

Training outcomes

Upon completion of the course the participants will be able to: 1. Understand and demonstrate preventative maintenance of pneumatic equipment 2. Understand and explain troubleshooting methods 3. Understand safety and environmental issues relating to compressed air equipment 4. Understand and explain why correct setting and maintenance of pneumatic equipment leads to increased productivity N.B. Course contents are only a guide and will be covered as far as time permits.

Course duration

The course is a maximum of three days, depending on requirements.

Safety issues and reporting procedures Preparation of compressed air Pneumatic actuators Pneumatic valves Signalling devices Troubleshooting Transfer to the workplace

Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Order number/price

12193069/£875.00

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Production

Organisation

Planning to Succeed with a Balanced Scorecard

BSC111

The Balanced Scorecard is a tool for measuring whether the activities of a company are meeting its objectives in terms of vision and strategy. By focusing not only on financial outcomes but also on the human issues, the balanced scorecard helps to provide a more comprehensive view of a business which in turn helps organisations to act in their best long-term interests. The strategic management system helps managers focus on performance metrics while balancing financial objectives with customer, process and employee perspectives. This workshop provides you with a useful management and control tool that you can use to manage business units, processes and employees with a focus on achieving desired results. You will learn to set up the Balanced Scorecard in your company and use it to define strategy and manage performance.

Target group

Directors, and managers with a responsibility for business planning and delivering results.

Syllabus

Introduction of the Balanced Scorecard principles and structures • • • • • •

Why ‘Balanced’ and its significance to the business? The ‘Four Perspectives’ Creating a Vision Setting Key Objectives Defining associated activities and Key Performance Indicators for each perspective Begin the process of creating the BSC in work group format

Training outcomes

This is a bespoke in-company workshop, at the end of it you will have defined your Business Plan at ‘company level’. All Directors and Managers should have a clear understanding of what is required of them and their departments and where appropriate, assist employees in their charge to create a similar tool at department level. In this way, the objectives of the company, the actions required to fulfil them and the manner in which progress will be measured, can be defined or at least known by all employees.

Order number/price

12213291/£4900.00 per workshop

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Bringing out your best side

Social skills and effective networks are the key to a successful organisation.

In the future, both managers and specialists will be required to continue developing not only their technical but also their social skills.

Knowing how to overcome difficult situations and support teams throughout processes of change is becoming more and more important. Festo will teach you how to positively design all levels of a process in order to achieve a successful overall solution.

People

Service Skills

Service Ambassador – Communication Skills for Service Engineers

CO-111

When installing, commissioning and repairing equipment on a customers’ premises, the service engineer faces two challenges: firstly to use specialist knowledge in order to complete the required task and secondly to ensure effective communication with the customer. Good communication is a vital skill to allow the identification of the customer’s needs and expectations and to ensure they are met. Only if all these requirements are met can we achieve customer satisfaction. This course develops a structured approach to handling customer communications. It presents useful tools to guide the service professional and helps develop the core skills needed for effective communication. The course contains presentations, reading activities, partner activities, discussion sessions, practical sessions, video extracts, reference material, workbooks and a personal action diary to help the individual transfer the acquired knowledge and skills into their own particular environment.

Target group

All personnel involved in delivering after sales service on site at their customer’s premises such as Service Engineers and Technicians.

Previous knowledge

A good practical knowledge of their own company’s machines for which they provide customer support is required. Experience of visiting customers in a post sale technical support role is highly advisable.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course the participants can expect: 1. to have developed an increased awareness of customer perceptions 2. to be able to apply the customer “communication cycle” 3. to have enhanced customer orientated communication skills 4. to have developed skills to help identify customer needs and expectations 5. to have identified ways to enhance customer opinion of themselves and their Company 6. to have developed a personal action plan to help implement benefits gained

Course duration

Courses take place over two days and are available in house or at one of our national training centres. Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Candidates are expected to participate and share professional experiences in order to gain the most from the course.

Order number/price

560278/£650.00

Personal experiences and expectations Identifying the “Environmental factors” The “Core Competencies” of a professional and successful Service Engineer Comparing “Modern-Consultative” and “Adversarial” communication The Communication Cycle Key skills for “Setting the Stage” Strategic Questioning skills Listening skills and the “barriers to effective listening” Identifying “Customer Needs and Expectations” “Delivering the Result” – Customer orientated Achieving Customer Satisfaction and future commitment

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Service Skills

People

Service Ambassador – Advanced Communication Skills for Service Engineers

CO-122

Different customers react in different ways. Why do we seem to get on with some customers better than others? How can we anticipate and handle their attitudes? The service professional who can adapt to different personalities can create greater levels of customer satisfaction. This course develops a deeper understanding of customer behaviour styles. It creates awareness of the professional’s own style and considers how different styles interact. It investigates the most common reactions encountered in the field service environment and provides practical structures to handle them effectively. This course contains presentations, reading exercises, partner activities, discussion sessions, practical exercises, video extracts, reference material, workbooks and a personal profile tool. It is supported by a personal action diary to assist the individual to transfer acquired knowledge and skills into their own particular environment.

Target group

All personnel involved in delivering after sales service on site at their customer’s premises such as Service Engineers and Technicians.

Previous knowledge

A good practical knowledge of their own company’s machines for which they provide customer support is required. Experience of visiting customers in a post sales technical role is highly advisable. Although not essential, prior attendance on Service Ambassador – Communication Skills for Service Engineers, will ensure the participant gains maximum benefit from this course.

Syllabus

• • • • • • •

Training outcomes

Course duration

Courses are offered over two days or as a one day extension to the Team Power course. Courses may be run in house or at our national training centre.

Expectations for participants

Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Attendees are expected to participate and share professional experiences in order to gain the most from this course. Discussions on behaviour styles can be considered sensitive in nature for some participants. In such discussions all participation is voluntary to ensure that no one feels uncomfortable. None the less, all attendees will be asked to contribute personal information in a confidential environment.

Order number/price

565846/£650.00

Personal experiences and expectations Introduction to customer behaviours and attitudes Identifying own behaviour style Recognising the four main behaviour styles (DiSC®) Understanding how the four main behaviour styles interact Defining the most common customer attitudes The four step approach to handling different customer attitudes

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Team Work

Pack performance – Leadership lessons in team working

TP110

Productive and proactive teams are an essential part of the success of modern organisations. When teams work well they deliver more than the sum of their members knowledge and skills and can deliver new solutions and increased levels of performance. This can only be achieved if managers and participants understand how to set up and manage teams for maximum performance. Using “Lessons from Nature” this unique and memorable workshop considers wolf packs as an example of team working, and will explore the way teams work. Participants will have the opportunity to observe wolf pack behaviour, consider which behavioural characteristics are desirable in human teams and which we should recognise and avoid as destructive.

Why wolves

Whilst people around the world have very different opinions on wolves there is a common understanding that their success and survival is due to the exceptional level of team working that they exhibit. Clearly there are aspects of wolf packs such as: • a clear social structure • allocated responsibilities • collective success or failure • a nurturing attitude • an ability to adapt size and roles in the pack to the environment and challenges faced that are also characteristic of high performing human teams Conversely, there are also features of their behaviour such as: • fighting for leadership • hierarchies based on fitness and aggression • in-fighting that should be avoided if human teams are to perform well.

Target group

Managers and supervisors with responsibilities for teams

Workshop outcomes

Drawing upon parallels with nature, this workshop explores the principals and skills needed for successful team working. Delegates will: 1. Have an awareness of the alignment and mismatches between performing packs and performing teams 2. Recognise and understand the five stages of teamworking (storming, forming, norming, reforming, adjourning) 3. Through observation and discussion understand the need for leadership and ownership in teams based on integrity and trust 4. Through observation and discussion understand the need for clearly defined roles in teams, characteristic roles team members might have, and the requirement to adapt roles to the changing situation 5. Understand the difference between proactive and reactive team working 6. Leave the workshop with tools for quick assessment of the performance of their current team We will also explain how Festo Didactic Training and Consulting can support your own reflective learning processes after the event.

Course duration

One day

Order number/price

12213290/£250.00

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Team Work

Team Power

SA311

Using ‘reflective learning’ techniques, consultative communication skills and the appreciation that ‘colleagues are also customers’, participants soon recognise and demonstrate that working together as a ‘cohesive team’ is very powerful, rewarding and progressive; as it ensures that customer expectations are consistently exceeded, customer satisfaction assured and operating efficiencies are maximised. The workshop may contain presentations, reading exercises, team activities, team competitions, discussion sessions, practical sessions, video extracts, reference material, workbooks and a personal action diary to help the individual transfer the acquired knowledge and skills into their own particular environment.

Target group

Design, operators, maintenance, sales and service personnel involved in delivering or managing aftersales service onsite or to their customers’ premises.

Previous knowledge

A good practical knowledge is required of their own company’s equipment, products and services for which they provide customer support. For Service Engineers, experience of visiting customers in a post sale technical support role is highly advisable. Ideally, participants for this course will have attended the Service Ambassador Communications courses.

Workshop syllabus and duration

Team Power is a bespoke in-house workshop that should be tailored to suit the needs, objectives and previous experience of a services team. It is intended that the specific training outcomes, associated syllabus and workshop duration are jointly identified following a 1⁄2 to 1 day pre-course consultancy with a Festo facilitator.

Training outcomes

This workshop raises the awareness and develops the ability of service engineering personnel, or any customer-facing group, to work together as a team. Team Power workshops have their greatest impact when they are adapted to reflect the needs and objectives of individual customers. However, as a result of attending a Team Power workshop the participants can typically expect: 1. To recognise the significance of the 3 core competencies in a successful team environment 2. To continue to develop their communication, behavioural and attitude handling skills 3. To adopt the culture that colleagues = customers 4. To appreciate the significance of personal responsibility (ownership) in the team environment 5. To accept the principle of ‘shared responsibilities’ in the team environment 6. To recognise that the primary objective of a service team is to continuously deliver ‘customer satisfaction’ 7. To discover that delivering ‘customer satisfaction’ makes them all winners!

Course location

Due to the nature of this subject, the most suitable training location is agreed as part of the pre-course consultancy.

Expectations for participants

Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Attendees are expected to participate and share professional experiences in order to gain the most from this course. Discussions on behaviour styles can be considered sensitive in nature for some participants. In such discussions all participation is voluntary to ensure that no one feels uncomfortable. None the less, all attendees may be asked to contribute personal information in a confidential environment.

Order number/price

12192996/£3200.00 per team

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Sales Skills

Oh Norman – Consultative Sales Skills in Manufacturing and Engineering Industries

SC111

Selling in the manufacturing and engineering industries has never been tougher than today. Sales organisations are constantly demanding more from their sales teams who are often competing against multiple suppliers, sales channels and low cost imports. At the same time customers are seeking to drive down prices whilst demanding innovation and increased support in order to compete in the global market. Increasingly equipped with products and prices that are similar to the competition, the skills of discovering customers’ real needs and presenting benefits in the form of products or services are becoming even more important to sales people and sales organisation. As businesses have an increased understanding of how expensive it is to win customers, it’s critical that the sales process is not adversarial and results in a situation where both customer and sales person have added value and strengthened the relationship between the two businesses. This course teaches the fundamental skills of consultative selling in two days and provides the basis for selling in the modern manufacturing and engineering environment.

Target group

Designed for all sales staff that have direct customer contact where the opportunity exists to sell products and services No specific knowledge is required although a background in sales or sales support is desirable

Previous knowledge Training outcomes

Syllabus

As a result of the training, participants will: 1. Recognise the importance of the “3 core competencies” of a sales professional 2. Understand the structure and content of the “sales cycle” and the dangers of hitting the ‘Wall of selling’ 3. Recognise the benefits of consultative selling to their company and themselves when compared to traditional selling methods 4. Know the importance of using positive openings and gaining the customer’s agenda when setting the stage 5. Be able to recognise and avoid the five barriers to effective listening 6. Have a clear understanding of open and closed probes and know when to use them 7. Understand the difference between an opportunity and a need 8. Know why it is important to identify the customer’s “hidden needs” 9. Understand the difference between products, features and benefits, and how to present them to fulfil customer’s identified needs 10. Be able to identify buying signals and use the two stage technique to gain commitment from the customer Part 1 • Covers 6 sessions that teach sales skills in a modern, simple and pragmatic way • Personal expectations and preview Session 1 • The core competencies of a sales person

Session 2 • The customer agenda • What is buying and selling • Traditional selling • Modern consultative selling

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Sales Skills

Session 3 • Setting the stage • Positive openings • Effective listening • Open and closed probes

Session 4 • Opportunities and needs

Session 5 • Product, feature, benefit • Why sell benefits? • How do we sell benefits?

Session 6 • Gaining commitment • Buying signals • The skill of gaining commitment • Why are closes sometimes rejected

People

Action Session Part 2 • Reviews the practical application of skills from part 1, but also recognises the eight different customer needs and how to deal with them effectively. Customer needs covered: • Security, Convenience, Service, Image, Performance, Finance, Power, Order • Each course is led by an experienced Master Trainer who has direct experience of using this method and skills to sell in the manufacturing and engineering industry Approach

Delegates will learn through group reading exercises, facilitated discussions, partner exercise and practical activities. Each session is supported with a session booklet, and extensive video segments.

Course duration

Part 1 lasts 2 days and is offered as an open course at our training centre in Northampton. Part 2 of the course lasts 1 day and is six to twelve weeks after completion of part 1 depending on your requirements. Courses can also be run as an in-company version at customer’s premises.

Additional services

We also offer consultancy services to help assess sales skills, provide individual post training coaching or group follow-up workshops and clinics. Courses can also be adapted to individual customer requirements.

Order number/price

12206770/£975.00 Free Oh Norman book included with course

Delivered in co-operation with our training partner.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Coaching Skills

Horse Whispering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leadership lessons in coaching

EC120

The global economy means that competition has never been greater and businesses are looking for ways to improve performance without adding extra costs. This puts pressure on all employees to expand their knowledge and skills to meet the growing demands of their company. But what is it that inspires them to develop and to move with the company? The simple answer is leadership. Managers must be able to inspire their staff to follow them. Leaders must be able to coach their employees to help them take on new skills and effectively adapt to change. It is leadership through coaching that really drives up performance and changes habits. Leadership and coaching are skills. The most effective leaders are able to adapt their approach and behaviour in order to coach others most effectively. Done well it has the added benefits of increased satisfaction, alignment to business goals and employee engagement. This unique workshop is run by The Beyond Partnership and takes place near Witney in Oxfordshire. It uses horse whispering techniques to bring participants face to face with their personal challenges of leadership, communication and coaching. Why horse whispering? As animals of synchrony horses provide reliable and consistent feedback to people. They test our ability to exercise power and influence. By learning to ask a horse to undertake simple tasks, to follow you or be led by you, you access a direct means to refine your influencing skills, to experiment with new ways to form alliances and achieve a deeper understanding of the nature of relationships that make change possible. Horses, unlike people, do not have an axe to grind and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have an alternative agenda. This means that relationships develop based on leadership skills and mutual trust. The workshop is led by Marie Faire and Linda Ruffle. Marie is co-founder of The Beyond Partnership. She is an experienced and highly regarded consultant, facilitator and presenter. Marie works in partnership with a large number of chief executives, directors, senior managers and their teams helping them to clarify and manifest their vision, challenge their thinking and develop effective strategy through people. She has an MA in Management Learning and is a Neuro Linguistic Programming Trainer. Linda is one of the leading exponents of 'Horse Whispering'. She is a member of the UK teaching team working closely with originators of these methods from the USA and UK and is highly skilled as a coach. She has extensive experience in public sector management and has effectively combined her passion for horses with insightful facilitation of key leadership and communication techniques.

Target group

Managers and supervisors with responsibilities for employees.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Coaching Skills

Workshop summary

People

This workshop uses the skills involved in horse whispering to provide an insight into your own personal leadership and behaviour style. Through coaching, reflection, discussion and observation participants are able to discover and develop an increased range of behaviours styles in order to be a more effective leader, coach and communicator across a broader range of situations. The workshop provides individual attention and facilitated time to work with others. The intention is that you experience something new, fun, fascinating and enlightening. • • • • • • •

Discussion of personal learning outcomes Discussion of own strengths and weaknesses Discussion of own leadership style and how to improve it Joining up with the horse and coaching to show the effect of own leadership style Discussion of activity, modifying of own behaviour styles and repeated joining with the horse Observing other peoples’ behaviour styles and the effect on the horse Development of alternative behaviour and leadership styles to give choices in the future and be able to cover and be effective across a broader range of situations • Appropriateness and effectiveness of leadership skills Please note that the work with horses is on the ground and no riding is involved.

Workshop outcomes

In this workshop you will learn the essential phrases in the language of equus or ‘horse whispering’ and at the same time achieve an exhilarating insight into the way you communicate, and the effect you have on the people you seek to lead. The workshop provides the tools and principles to explore and develop your expertise in the following dimensions: 1. Non-verbal communication 2. Your ability to inspire and motivate others 3. Self awareness and accessing personal resources 4. Increasing your confidence in dependant relationships 5. Creative strategy and positive thought patterns 6. Actively exploiting and transferring fear and anxiety 7. Your ability to create space and confront barriers

Course duration

Two day residential program

Order number/price

12213289/£800 per person

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Coaching Skills

The Embedded Coach – Fundamental Coaching Skills for Managers

EC111

Today’s organisations operate in environments of continuous change. Changes in company strategy, the introduction of new products and increasing demands from customers all serve to challenge the knowledge and skills of the engineer. Effective communications and training are a pre-requisite for any company who wishes their teams to adapt and deliver excellent results, but this is not enough. The modern manager must consider how they will assist their people to apply newly acquired knowledge and skills quickly into their own environment and with their own personality. By using consultative coaching skills in a structured process the manager can help the individual understand and apply knowledge and skills more quickly and more effectively. This constructive and progressive approach, if embedded into the culture of the company or team, will improve results, increase customer satisfaction levels and enhance staff motivation.

Workshop summary

This course defines ‘coaching’ and its particular necessity to service providers. The course is highly participative and includes presentations, reading exercises, partner activities, discussion sessions, practical exercises, video extracts, reference material, workbooks and finally a personal action diary which will help assist the individual to ensure that the acquired knowledge and skills needed to ‘coach’ personnel effectively, become embedded in their working environment.

Target group

Experienced or newly appointed managers and team leaders responsible for managing teams of people or individuals working in these very demanding business functions. Managers who undertake this training as part of a Service Ambassador training program for their service teams, will benefit from having attended both Service Ambassador Communication Skills courses prior to this module.

Syllabus

• • • • • •

Modern coaching vs traditional management styles Getting started – the competency inventory: techniques and tools to analyse your team The coaching process and coaching events Communications skills to promote reflective learning and self empowerment Providing feedback and rewarding performance Coaching challenges of the real world

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Coaching Skills

People

Training outcomes

On completion of this training the participants can expect: 1. To understand that ‘attitude’ is a ‘key’ component of successful coaching 2. To recognise the advantages of a modern coaching management style 3. To appreciate the value of rewarding positive performance when addressing areas of development 4. To understand and implement reflective learning skills 5. To understand the coaching cycle and the part it plays in the coaching process 6. To create awareness of the impact of different personalities and different environments in the real world 7. To recognise the value of competency inventories and the important part that they play in initiating an effective coaching process 8. To realise that self empowerment is a key component in embedding coaching into the culture of an organisation 9. To realise that, once embedded, coaching creates a process of ‘continuous development’ 10. To develop tools with which to monitor the impact of successful ‘coaching’ through your customers, your colleagues and your company as a whole

Course duration

Open courses run over two days at the Festo training centre in Northampton. Bespoke workshops supported by on site consultancy are offered, tailoring the content to suit the strategies and goals of an individual organisation. After full assessment of needs the adapted workshop will develop specific coaching tools and action plans that will allow the immediate introduction of coaching within that organisation, directly supporting strategic goals. Costs and duration of such workshops are dependant upon individual customer needs and expectations.

Expectations for participants

Practical exercises are used throughout the course. Delegates are expected to participate and share professional experiences in order to gain the most from this training. Discussions on behaviour styles can be considered sensitive in nature for some participants. In such discussions, all participation is voluntary to ensure that no one feels uncomfortable. None the less, all delegates will be asked to contribute personal information in a confidential environment.

Order number/price

12147688/£750.00

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Presentation Skills

PS111

Good presenters are like gold dust – extremely valuable but incredibly hard to find. Knowing one’s subject is one thing. Having the skills to present it clearly, enthusiastically and persuasively is quite another. Effective presentation skills can be learned and lack of confidence ( the single greatest barrier to successful presentations) can be largely overcome by training. This highly practical course, which makes extensive use of both group and individual tuition, will show delegates how to win and hold the attention of their audience, and ensure that their message is always understood– remembered. It will also give them an on-going development tool to take away– their personal video of each of their presentations together with the course leader’s feedback.

Target group

Anyone who has to regularly stand up in front of an audience of colleagues or customers, prospects or peers and talk persuasively, including managers, sales and service personnel.

Syllabus

• • • • • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of the course delegates will be able to: 1. Build the presentation to reach set objectives by using the correct communication methods 2. Use voice and words to communicate the message with maximum impact 3. Use gestures, mannerisms and other body language effectively to add to the personal projection 4. Relate the presentation to the audience 5. Select and use audio visual aids so that they enhance the presentation but do not become the dominant feature

Course duration

Courses are completed in three days and are available at Stourport Manor.

Order number/price

12193067/£1617.00

Introduction and objectives of the course The art of communication Planning the presentation Personal projection Non-verbal communication Knowing and using your audience The use of audio-visual aids Practical work, including a full presentation Summary and preparation of a plan of action to take away.

These courses are delivered with our training partner Mercuri.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Management Skills

People

Effective Appraisal Skills

EC212

This course provides a structured approach to developing and delivering a performace appraisal system that adds value for both employees and the business. Participants will learn through a variety of media that include presentations, reading excercises, partner excercises, role plays and action diaries.

Target group

Managers and supervisors responsible for delivering performance appraisals

Previous knowledge

None needed

Syllabus

• • • • • •

Training outcomes

On completion of this course participants can expect to: 1. Understand how to develop a regular, formalised and recorded review of the way an individual performs their role 2. Be able to provide information on the quality and skills of the workforce to ensure training is focused according to needs 3. Encourage commitment to corporate goals and conformity with corporate norms through clearly defined company, department and individual objectives 4. Define expected patterns of behaviour reflecting value system of company 5. Improve their communications skills 6. Improve the present performance level of everyone in the company by discovering barriers to effective performance 7. Improve motivation through recognition and encouragement 8. Develop a continuous monitoring process to ensure the system is applied consistently and adds value 9. Individual employees to have an increased opportunity to discuss performance and maximise contribution

Course duration

Order number/price

12193065/£550.00

The Management Cycle and review process Developing a distinct company culture and required attitudes Defining and evaluating key knowledge and skills Basic skills for effective review meetings Setting and reviewing objectives Gaining commitment

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Management Skills

Don’t Just Feed Me Chicken – Leadership Principles to Engage, Enable and Empower Employees

EC110

A recent worldwide Gallup survey revealed that in Great Britain: • 24% of employees are ‘dis-engaged’ from their employer, the 2nd highest in the world • 89% of workers do not feel actively included in their work place • 69% of workers feel that their manager doesn’t care about them • 75% of workers don’t believe that their opinions count To be at their most effective and to ensure they work efficiently, organisations need their work force to be fully engaged. This can only be achieved if employees are suitably enabled and empowered to handle their work with minimum external or management support. This workshop will explore the links between leadership and engagement. Using “Lessons from Nature” participants will have the opportunity to observe and discuss the impact of leadership on different personalities.

The role of the manager

Managers need well developed skills to lead and encourage their teams, guiding them on the correct path without making the individuals dependant upon their input. This unique and memorable workshop considers the manager’s role as a coach and mentor to their staff. It considers how management style will determine whether employees are able, and willing, to work autonomously or if they will remain dependant upon their supervisor’s input at every turn. The workshop also considers the environmental conditions that are necessary to engage individuals and help them to think for themselves.

Target group

Managers and supervisors with responsibilities for employees.

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Management Skills

Workshop outcomes

People

Using parallels with nature, this workshop explores how coaching principles can be applied to avoid employee dependency. Taking place at the internationally renowned Hawk Conservancy Trust in Hampshire, the workshop will: 1. demonstrate the techniques used when training birds of prey to perform in shows compared to preparing them for a return to the wild 2. discuss the difference between training and coaching in the working environment 3. highlight the significance of recognising performance and how rewarding performance means something more than praise 4. consider the impact of personality and behaviour style when coaching individuals 5. recognise the impact of environmental conditions on the individual Within the workshop our facilitator will introduce the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leadership T-A-S-Kâ&#x20AC;?; this concept will be explained and a tool will be provided that will help prompt reflective learning routines for each individual after the event. We will also explain how Festo Didactic Training and Consulting can support your own reflective learning processes after the event. Why a Hawk Conservancy? To help attendees understand and recall the key topics covered, each will have the opportunity to observe the behaviour of a range of birds at the Hawk Conservancy Trust and interact with them. Through activities, presentations and discussions, managers will have the opportunity to consider their own management style and that of their company. They will be able to exchange ideas and experiences with peers to develop a strategy for the future.

Course duration

One day at the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Hampshire

Order number/price

12193063/ÂŁ250

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

People

Management Skills

Introduction to Management – Fundamental Coaching Skills

ITM100

The workshop will focus on the fundamentals of management and consider how a manager can influence the engagement and performance of their team. It will develop an understanding of the modern ‘consultative leadership’ style of management and consider the role of ‘coaching’ in a modern management. This will enable new managers to consider how applying such techniques will build the capability of their team. As a result of the workshop, participants can expect to have broadened their understanding of how their actions can and will influence others and how leaders are responsible for ensuring an ‘engaged’ and ‘enabled’ work force. Participants will leave with a range of tools and skills that they will be able to apply practically in their daily work that will support their development as managers and the goals of their business.

Target group

Newly appointed managers

Workshop summary

Session 1 – What Makes a Leader? In this session we will consider what people expect of managers and how managers influence the ‘engagement’ of their team. We will consider the link between customer satisfaction, engagement and business performance. We will also introduce the 3 core competencies of an effective manager. Session 2 – Understanding Our People A key issue for any successful manager is to know and understand their people. In this session we will discuss the ‘modern consultative leadership’ style and use the ASK tool to assess our current strengths and potential development areas. We will consider the 8 needs of an effective employee and work on developing the fundamental consultative leadership skills upon which all management activities depend. We will consider how to build trust through integrity and balance assertion with empathy in order to build long lasting and effective relationships with our employees. Session 3 – Coaching In this session we will build a common understanding of what coaching is and why it works. We will introduce the SAFE coaching model to provide a structure for coaching in the work place and practice how to apply the skills we have learned. We will explore a relevant case study to build confidence in the value of coaching to a manager and the business. Session 4 – Building Added Values through Feedback In this session we will consider how managers can add value through the feedback they give. We will learn the simple but powerful PAT skill of rewarding performance and understand why feedback ensures that employee engagement grows through personal ownership. Workshop outcomes Throughout the workshop you will build your own personal action diary that will help you to transfer what you have learned into practice. This workshop is a self contained, stand alone workshop. However, should there be a desire to extend the training in future, we are able to offer further workshops which build on the foundations that you will have laid down from this event.

Course duration

One day

Order number/price

12218419/£350.00

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

Time Management

People

An Introduction to Time Management

TM111

Managers at all levels need to balance a wide range of strategic and operational goals on a daily basis, but in order to successfully achieve them requires careful planning and skill. Due to increasing demands, many managers struggle to manage their time efficiently in some cases leading to project delays, missing deadlines and a work life imbalance. Our one day Introduction to Time Management course, provides managers with a range of the necessary skills, additional knowledge and sample planning tools to help manage their time more efficiently.

Target group

Line managers/supervisors or anyone need to balance a wide range of responsibilities.

Previous knowledge

None

Syllabus

• Session 0: Introduction to Time Management • Session 1: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. Time planning: Fundamental tools and techniques • Session 2: “Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow”. Time stealers: Techniques and skills to reduce lost time • Session 3: “A stitch in time....” Creation: Techniques & habits that can “create time”. • Session 4: “The wise man does no wrong by changing his habits with the times ”. Time investment: Getting personal payback (transforming the ideas) into reality.

Training outcomes

On completion of this course the participant will: • Have an awareness of personal implementation plans to release productive time with key milestones to ensure success • Understand the purpose of tools to assist in effective prioritisation, setting SMART objectives and planning of larger tasks. Course participants will be able to select relevant aspects of the planning check list to apply in their work environment. • Be able to apply techniques to help identify and professionally handle ‘time stealers’ • Be competent and effective in the use of common activities such as emails & meetings • Have a personal activity plan that will assist in balancing future strategic and operational goals

Course duration

1 day

Order number/price

559391/£265.00

For course dates and booking: call 01604 667584 or visit www.festo-didactic.co.uk/training

General Conditions for Booking and Participation

1. Reserving course places and dates 1.1 Places on scheduled open courses may be reserved more than 5 weeks in advance without an official order. Reservations will be held for a period of 5 days after which time Festo Didactic may offer places/dates to other clients if the reservation is not secured by the client. 1.2 To secure course places/dates, an official order number (account holders) or full payment(non-account holders) will be required at the time of booking. Written confirmation of orders should be received by Festo Didactic within 5 working days of making the booking. 1.3 Delegate name(s) must be confirmed to Festo Didactic at least 4 weeks in advance of the scheduled date or at the time of booking if the booking is made within 4 weeks of the course. 2. Confirmation, invoicing and payment 2.1 Festo Didactic will confirm all reservations by E-mail. The E-mail will confirm all relevant details including: course date(s), location, delegate name(s), price and booking status. Order acknowledgements will also be despatched by post in response to official orders. 2.2 Invoices will be sent out 4 weeks prior to the scheduled course date or on the day of booking if the booking is made less than 4 weeks ahead. Payment must be made in accordance with your standard Terms and Conditions.

2.3 Joining instructions, containing important information regarding preparation and attendance requirements, will be despatched to the client 3 weeks in advance of the course date. The client must ensure that this information reaches the delegate(s) and that they are suitably prepared for the course. 3. Cancellations 3.1 In the event of the client wishing to cancel a course reservation or booking for an open course, the following charges will apply: • more than 4 weeks notice: no charge • 3-4 weeks notice: 25% of price charged + £75 administration charge • 2-3 weeks notice: 50% of price charged + £75 administration charge • Less than 2 weeks notice: 100% of price charged + £75 administration charge 3.2 In the event of the client wishing to cancel a booking for an in-company course, the following charges will apply: • More than 4 weeks notice: no charge if a revised date can be agreed by both parties. Otherwise the client will be liable for any preparation and development work already undertaken at a rate of £1,100/day.

• 3-4 weeks notice: no charge if a revised date can be agreed by both parties. Otherwise the client will be liable for 50% of price charged + any preparation and development work already undertaken at a rate of £1,100/day. • 2-3 weeks notice: no charge or penalty if a revised date can be agreed by both parties. Otherwise the client will be liable for the full cost of the course + any preparation and development work already undertaken at a rate of £1,100/day. • less than 2 weeks notice: the client will be liable for the full cost of the course + all preparation and development work planned or undertaken at a rate of £1,100/day. 3.3 In the event of Festo Didactic having to cancel scheduled arrangements for a course, the following arrangements will be made: • more than 4 weeks notice: the client will be offered alternative dates or a full refund. • 2-4 weeks notice: the client will be given a full refund for the original booking and offered an alternative date for 50% of the original booking price. • Less than 2 weeks notice: the client will be given a full refund for the original booking and offered an alternative date free of charge.

3.4 Charges/credits resulting from cancellations will be processed via credit notes or invoices as appropriate. Festo reserve the right to change prices and course structure as required.

Duty Holderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Safety of Electrical Systems

Duration Prerequisites

Aims

This course targets the need of experienced electrical personnel & people who have management or supervisory skills that are required to take on the responsibility of Electrical Duty Holder. understanding of Electrical Health & Safety in the workplace. Attendees will learn how to manage all aspects of electrical safe working practices, risk assessment, safe electrical isolation, resetting trips & overloads. They will also learn how to manage the & Best Practices, Regulations & the Law.

Course Content H&S at Work Act & implications Importance of the Act Duty of the Employer & Employee

Importance of Electrical Test Equipment CATIII &

& PUWER EAWA Regulations Importance of the regulations What is Delegate Exercises & Competency test

Electrical Control Cabinet Overview Responsibilities IP Ratings, Lighting & Accessibility

Risk Assessment Responsibilities of the Employer & Employee What are the Implications of Code of Practice for PAT testing, for example the responsibility of ALL hired equipment on your site now reverts to the site duty holder after the first 7 days! The importance of good communication. Ha ards & Effects of Electricity Electric shock Insulation, Connections Work area considerations Importance of First Aid Electrical Hand tools & PPE

Duty Holder's Safety of Electrical Systems

Duty Holder's Safety of Electrical Systems Includes Regulations, Best Practices & Procedures for Safe Electrical Working.

Resetting Trips & Overloads Importance of Site Electrical H&S & Safety Considerations Importance of procedures & st Stage Competency check Delegate Exercises & Appraisal Isolating, Locking OFF & Checking for DEAD Importance of Site Electrical H&S procedures Lock OFF devices for Isolator Switches & etc. & Safety Considerations Importance of procedures & st Stage Competency check Appraisal Delegate Exercises & Duty Holderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Documentation Importance of keeping records up to date On-site procedures for safe electrical isolation & Lock OFF & Checking for Dead Understand the importance of appropriate training & periodic re-assessment of competency

Correct tool for the Personal Protective Equipment Signs, barriers, labels & feedback

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Duration Aims

The purpose of this 1 day course is to equip delegates with a complete understanding of Electrical Health & Safety in the workplace. Attendees will learn how to conduct themselves safely so as not to cause death or injury to themselves or their colleagues. They will also learn how electricity can cause a shock or fire & how to perform the following key tasks: Reset Trips (Circuit Breakers – MCBs, RCDs)  Reset Overloads (Motor Protective Circuit Breakers – MPCBs)  Perform Safe Isolation (Isolate, Lock OFF & Check for DEAD) 

Objectives

For specific course objectives see Training Record Log.

Content H&S at Work Act & implications Importance of the Act Duty of the Employer & Employee EAWR Regulations 1989 & PUWER 1998 Importance of the regulations What is “a Competent Person”? Delegate Exercises & Competency test Risk Assessment Responsibilities of the Employer & Employee What are the Hazards? The importance of communication Hazards & Effects of Electricity Electric shock Burns/Fires Insulation, Connections Work area considerations First Aid, a reminder of the basics

Simple Electrical Test Equipment Regulations/ Standards Voltage Testers, Proving Units & Multi-meters for continuity Delegate Exercises Faults & Symptoms that trip MCBs, RCDs & MPCBs The difference between Intermittent & Permanent faults The difference between an Open Circuit, Short Circuit & Leakage to Earth Effects of Motors Overheating & Overloads situations Re-Setting Trips, Circuit Breakers & Motor Protection Circuit Breakers Knowing ones own limitation The benefit of feedback for maintenance people Delegate Exercises Electrical Control/Switch-Gear Recognition Switches, Isolators Fuses, MCBs, MPCBs, Overloads & RCDs ReSetting Trips & Circuit Breakers

Fundamentals of Electricity Volts, Current & Resistance AC & DC voltages Single & 3 Phase supplies Short Circuits, Open Circuits, Earth Leakage

Electrical Control Cabinet Overview Hazards, Safety & Responsibilities IP Ratings Identifying Key Components

Electrical Hand tools & PPE Regulations/ Standards (VED) Correct tool for the job Personal Protective Equipment Signs, barriers, labels & feedback New guidelines regarding PAT testing

Isolating, Locking OFF & Checking for DEAD Importance & Implications of this Responsibility Hazards & Safety Considerations Importance of procedures Importance of Site Electrical H&S procedures Delegate Exercises & Knowledge Appraisal

Electrical Health & Safety, Resetting Trips, Overloads & Safe Isolation

Special Note This course is all about raising the level of awareness regarding Electrical Health & Safety issues for a wide range of employees. Obviously the course is directly applicable to maintenance personnel (electrical or mechanical) but should be of interest to all employees who work on or near equipment or machinery powered by electricity as working safely is a shared responsibility for all. All employees need to have regard to safe working, be able to spot potential hazards & dangers in the workplace & should be able to act safely & appropriately at all times.

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Duration

1 day

Who should attend

Mechanical/Electrical maintenance personnel, fitters or supervisors.

Prerequisites

No specialist knowledge required but a basic appreciation of motors & their applications would be beneficial.

Aims

By the end of this programme participants will have a good understanding of the types of VSD, their advantages, application, important set-up parameters & the EMC, harmonics & health & safety implications.

Objectives

For specific course objectives see Training Record Log.

Content Overview of Motor Types What motors are there? AC Squirrel Cage AC Synchronous DC Stepper Servo Basic AC Motor Theory Operating modes Power & Torque Motor rating plate Starting an electric motor DOL Star/Delta Soft-starts Speed control VSD Overview What is a VSD Features & benefits Reduced maintenance Energy saving Applications Basic Drive Theory Identify the main sections of a VSD DC Link PWM Switching Motor connection Stopping the motor

Getting Started with Inverters.

Electrical Health & Safety (EHS) Recap key EHS basics EHS issues when working with Inverters

Practical Exercises Connect drive Motor, I/O, Supply Set motor parameters Run motor At different speeds Under different control modes Monitor motor with scope Voltages Current DC Link Elementary Diagnostics Practical & written exercises to practice VSD diagnostics EMC & Harmonics What is EMC? Effects of EMC Controlling EMC What are harmonics? Effects of harmonics Controlling Harmonics Relevant legislation

Introduction to Drive Parameters & I/O What are parameters? Why are there so many? Which are the important ones? What are the connections to a VSD? How are they used?

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Duration:

5 days

Prerequisites:

For delegates to get the very best from this Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems course they should have completed the INTACS Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Parts 1 & 2 courses or equivalent learning with another training provider. Delegates should also have had some experience of reading electrical system circuit/ wiring diagrams, used test equipment to take voltage, resistance & current measurements & have some idea of how common electrical components tend to fail.

Aims:

This course is designed to reinforce the safe use of a range of test tools & equipment needed to be able to troubleshoot effectively & to be able to navigate electrical drawings relating these to control panel layout & physical components. Delegates then concentrate on gaining experience of how to safely identify symptoms & combine this with an analysis of voltage, resistance & current readings to troubleshoot a range of basic, intermediate & advanced fault scenarios. Progress reports are produced for each candidate per fault detailing safe working, accuracy & efficiency & details are recorded of any electrical components damaged or swapped unnecessarily.

Content Brining you up to date with the importance of Electrical Regulations & Best Practices a brief overview    

The Electricity at Work Regulation 14 HSE Guidance Note GS38 Implementing HSG85 Understanding a person’s Competence

Reviewing your documentation?  Importance of Safe Working Practices/ Method Statements 

The importance of labelling electrical assets & isolation devices

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Importance of Risk Assessments Suitable Personal Protective Equipment? Permit to Work Proof of Competence & when it is needed? Safe Electrical Isolation, lock off & tag out procedure

Tools & Test Equipment for the job  The benefits of Proving Units & Voltage Indicators  Getting up to date with Test Lead safety?  What to check before using your Current Clamp  Using test instruments to help identify intermittent motor problems 

When to use a Low Ohms meter

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Discuss the pros & cons of Non-contact test tools

Troubleshooting with Modern Methods & Practices Practical & Theory sessions  

Re-visit the golden rules of troubleshooting Knowing when to work or test on Live or Dead circuits

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The importance of understanding a machine’s correct operating sequence before starting to troubleshoot

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Importance of Good Communications Importance of accurate Circuit Diagrams The best tools/ settings to test for Open Circuit, Short Circuit, Over current, Earth Leakage & Intermittent Faults

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Experience Troubleshooting electrically isolated circuits that have pump motors, valves, timers, sensors, heaters & sequential switching

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Solve breakdowns faster by adopting a Logical Approach to Troubleshooting

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Investigating the time Saving Features & Functions of Modern Test Equipment

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How to Trace Intermittent Faults more effectively

Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems TECS

Preventive Maintenance & Cutting Maintenance Costs Practical & Theory sessions 

Problems associated with Poor Electrical Connections/ Terminations

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Prerequisites for attending the Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems course & for those who have not previously attended the INTACS Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Parts 1 & 2 course or equivalent Key Electrical Terms We expect delegates to understand key electrical TERMS like: Voltage Know the difference between AC & DC, single & 3 phase & be able to anticipate the voltage at strategic points on a circuit & electrical system.

Reading Electrical Diagrams continuedâ&#x20AC;Ś Trace wiring over multiple pages Delegates should be able to trace a point on one diagram to locate the following connection on associated pages of a set of wiring diagrams.

This course requires that delegates be reasonably proficient at the following core subject areas because we aim to build confidence at troubleshooting safely & give guidance on a Logical Approach to Troubleshooting. The Electrical Troubleshooting course is not a re-run of electrical basics as this knowledge is a pre-requisite & should have been covered on our Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Part 1 & Part 2 courses (or equivalent) & ideally be supplemented by some practical troubleshooting experience in the field.

Resistance Delegates should know what to expect when taking resistance readings on key electrical components. Current Delegates must know how to safely take current readings & be able to anticipate what to expect at strategic points on a circuit & electrical system. Continuity Delegates must be able to check continuity when tracing the functional electrical paths from a circuit diagram to a wiring system on a practical layout.

Electrical Test Equipment Finally the last but most important electrical area of proficiency is the subject of safe operation of electrical test equipment. Voltage Indicator & Proving units Delegates should be able to safely operate these test tools as a means of establishing safe electrical isolation. Multi-meters Delegates are encouraged to come equipped with their own multimeter & be able to operate this instrument in a competent manner as an aid to more advanced troubleshooting. Current clamp Delegates should come equipped with their current clamp if possible & be able to safely operate the device as an aid to more advanced troubleshooting. Multi-meters & current clamps are available on the course but delegates will be expected to be proficient at operating such equipment.

Duration:

5 days

Prerequisites:

Basic engineering background & awareness of electrically controlled & automated machinery.

Aims:

This course is primarily intended for mechanically biased maintenance personnel who need to Up-Skill so they can work alongside their electrical colleagues in the modern industrial workplace. Multi-skilled maintenance people can then work more safely around electrically operated systems & machinery, to support their electrical colleagues & to begin to take on & undertake specified electrical tasks without direct supervision. Many modern industrial components are discussed along with the principle of operation & how to easily check for fault status. Safe Working Practices are covered along with 1st stage Proof of Competency in Safe Isolation Lock Off & Tag Out (LOTO) plus Resetting Trips & Overloads. To get full benefit from this training, the Part 2 should ideally be completed within 3-4 months.

Content MODULE 1 Hazards & Effects of Electricity The Effects of Voltage & Current, Shock, Burns, Arcing, Explosion & Fire What the Law says Regulations H&S at Work Act (HASAWA:1974) Management of H&S of Work (MHSW:1999) Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER:1998) Electricity at Work Regulations (EAW:1989) Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPS) IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition (BS 7671: 2008) Electrical Equipment of Machines (BS EN60204-1:2006) H&S Executive Guidance Notes (GS38 & HSG 85) etc. H&S Executive Information Sheets

Risk Assessment The Five Steps Identifying the hazards Deciding who might be harmed & how Evaluating the risks & deciding on precautions Record your findings & implement them Reviewing your assessment & updating Importance of Personal Risk Assessment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye protection Insulated Gloves Rubber Mats Footwear Anti-flash Clothing Signage & Barriers Insulated screening

Tools & Test Equipment Regulations & Standards Correct Tool for the Job Voltage Testers & Proving Units Multi-meters, Megger/ Insulation testing & Current Clamps Safe Isolation Lock Off & Tag Out (LOTO) Isolating, Locking Off & Checking for Dead Importance & Implications of this Responsibility Hazards & Safety Considerations Importance of Site Electrical H&S procedures

Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Part 1

Ingress Protection (IP) (BS EN 60529) Typical examples of IP codes Hazards & Effects of Electricity Shock, Basic First aid Burns, how they are caused & can be avoided Fire, Type of extinguishers Dos & Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ts of fire extinguishers Arcing/Flash & suitable PPE Protective clothing Explosions MODULE 2 Fundamentals of Electricity What is electricity & how it is used AC Theory AC Measurements DC Theory DC Measurements Practical exercises including 3 phase voltage & current measurements Electrical Distribution Relationship between Voltage, Current, Power & Resistance

Site Procedures & Permits to Work Sample Safe Working Practices Example Procedures Example Permits to Work

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Electrical Measurement How to safely use a typical Test instrument Resistance, Voltage, Current A series of practical exercises Continuity testing Safety of Test Leads Safety Fuses CAT ratings & importance RMS, Peak Current Clamps, AC & DC types Voltage Indicators & Proving Units Other useful test tools MODULE 3 Industrial Electrics The industrial Control Cabinet The importance of an electrical earth point Protective & Function earth Importance of good solid electrical connections Cable sizes & methods of connection Cable colour coding Common Electrical Components What are they, how do they function, how they fail, how to test? Switches of various types & function, key features & how to test Emergency switch Stop Switch Safety Switch Isolator Switch Relay/ Timing Relays Safety Relays & Solid State Relays Contactors RCD & RCBO (Residual Current Devices) Fuses MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) MPCB (Motor Protective Circuit Breaker) Resetting Trips & Overloads Heaters, single & 3 phase types Compact Starters, combined contactor with Motor Protective Circuit Breaker etc Power Supplies AC & DC Transformers

The importance of Electrical Diagrams How to navigate electrical diagrams Circuit diagrams Wiring diagrams Wiring schedules Block diagrams Parts list Circuit symbols/ standards Some typical circuit elements (latching & control switching etc) MODULE 4 Industrial Motors An overview of AC, DC, Servo & in particular 3 phase motors How motors work, how they fail & how to test? DC motors AC motors Servo motors Single & 3 phase motors Soft starts Direct On-line Starters (DOL) Exercises using the simulator Start-up current Run current Fault current Use of current clamp to safely monitor motor currents Megger/ Insulation testing Typical faults Forward & reverse switching of motors MODULE 5 Practical Building a basic motor control system & troubleshooting basics Handling motor control components Making good connections Using the correct tools Reading & interpreting the wiring diagram Matching components to the electrical diagram/ symbols Building & understanding the important circuit functions Testing the finished unit build Overview of Logical Troubleshooting Troubleshooting on Motor Simulator with group exercises The importance of gathering the facts of the fault symptom The importance of an accurate electrical diagram Practice Locking Off & Testing for DEAD Discussion of safer testing methods Types of test equipment Troubleshooting some basic motor control faults

Duration:

5 days

Prerequisites:

Attendance on our Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Part 1 course or equivalent level of basic electrical knowledge & competence. To get the most benefit from this course (& not hold back other others), delegates should be able to successfully complete the pre-course assessment.

Aims:

This course is designed to consolidate the learning from the Part 1 course, building & further developing industrial electrical experience (ideally within 6 months of Part 1). Because modern industrial electrics is quite different from general electrical courses, we introduce delegates to additional & more complex troubleshooting & testing of a wider range of common control & power switching components including sensors together with an introduction to safety circuits. Troubleshooting experience will be provided on a self-build Fwd & Rev Motor control/ switching rig with additional group practice provided on our industrial motor fault simulator. Delegates will also learn the basics of motor speed control with an introduction to VSDs (Variable Speed Drives) & the important basics of PLC systems in modern production systems.

Content MODULE 1 Quick review Electrical Health & Safety Importance of HSE GS38 (Safety of Test Leads & Probes) The importance of the HSG 85 (Safe Working Practices) Safe working practices & Lock Off & Check for DEAD The importance of EAWR in particular Reg. 14 Live Working & Testing

Developing Electrical Skills More detailed on how industrial electrical components function & are tested Electrical features & key parameters Safe testing methods used with live circuits Cold testing of the following industrial electrical components Safety Switch Isolator Switch Relay/ Timing Relays Safety Relays Solid State Relays Contactors Transformers & Power Supplies RCD & RCBO (Residual Current Devices) MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) MPCB (Motor Protective Circuit Breaker) MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breakers)

Electrical diagrams in practice Tracing wires & cables from the electrical diagram Tracing circuit connections across multiple diagram sheets Relating components on the diagram to physical components in the panel Understanding the importance of wiring identification systems

MODULE 2 Practical Motor Power Switching with Forward & Reverse switching Developing the build of a motor control to add in contactors & Fwd/ Rev switching Testing the forward & reverse control switching Testing the Power Switching circuit to a 3 phase motor Developing motor power switching troubleshooting skills 3 phase testing & troubleshooting of 3 phase motors Practical exercises in troubleshooting control & power switching faults

Industrial Electrics & Control Fundamentals Part 2

MODULE 3 Motor characteristics & Starting methods Understanding the detail on the motor rating plate Motor frame sizes Voltage tapings Motor Power rating Concepts of 2 speed motors & how they are wired Slip Ring motors High Efficiency motors EFF1, EFF2 Star configuration of motor & benefits/ disadvantages Delta configuration of motor & benefits/ disadvantages Motor suitability to use with VSD (Variable Speed Drives) Advanced testing on 3 phase motors including insulation testing How to log key information about your on-site motors Motor maintenance Introduction to DC motors, Testing & Troubleshooting Overview of Single phase motors, Testing & Troubleshooting Overview of 3 phase motors, Testing & Troubleshooting Overview of Brake motors, Testing & Troubleshooting Servo motors, testing

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MODULE 4 Machine Safety concept & practices Understanding the importance of machine safety Machine safety standard (EN 60204-1) Interlock systems & types of component Rope operated switches E Stop circuits & types of switch How a safety relay is incorporated into circuit Types of safety relay, Dold & Pilz Sample circuits Practical build & basic faults

Sensors explained Review of what is available & widely used NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed) & alarm types PNP & NPN types 3 wire & 4 wire types Fixed, adjustable & teachable sensors Digital & analogue types explained Inductive sensors explained Capacitive sensors explained PECs sensors explained Ultrasonic sensors explained Photo Electrical Sensors, through beam, reflective, diffused, background suppression types Practical exercises to do the following Set up & configure Test if faulty Use of sensor tester Practical exercises in connecting, setting-up & swapping various types of sensor

MODULE 5 An introduction to Variable Speed Drives & PLC control Variable Speed Drives explained An overview of motor speed control & introduction to VSD How do VSDs work? PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), the motor drive voltage & waveform Types of VSD available Summary of VSD features VSD Error codes Types of connection The importance of the DC link & H&S aspects Examples of wiring diagrams Practical use of a VSD to control a 3 phase motor

An introduction to PLC control The basics of PLC hardware to control a program Concepts of sequence control with input & output Types of PLC memory to store the program Practical exercise to connect a simple PLC controller with the following: Connect inputs to sensors & switches Connect the output to a VSD to control speed & direction of motor rotation

Introduction to PLCs Duration:

1 day

Prerequisites:

Basic electrical familiarity

Aim:

Attendees will appreciate the basic elements of all PLC systems, understand the terminology used, be aware of how they are programmed & know how they work.

Content:

Understand the background to the introduction & development of PLC systems Understand the main functional hardware units of a PLC system Understand how a PLC system interfaces with the machine or plant to be controlled Understand the difference between power supplies for PLC operation & power supplies for I/O circuits Understand field wiring for I/O modules & PNP / NPN How I/O circuits function & are tested Understand the concept of field I/O & internal flags/markers Understand the difference between digital I/O & analog I/O signals Understand the concepts of a stored control program, cyclic program scan & the implications for machine performance Understand PLC modes of operation (STOP/RUN) Understand the principle of local & remote I/O including the use of fieldbuses for de-centralised I/O Understand how PLCs are programmed & the different languages available Understand how the PLC program can be monitored Basic understanding of PLC â&#x20AC;&#x153;N.O. & N.C. contactsâ&#x20AC;? & interpretation of screen highlights Understand how the PLC can be used to troubleshoot machine problems

Introduction to PLCs & PLC Fault-finding Principles

PLC Fault-finding Principles Duration:

1 day

Prerequisites:

Basic PLC knowledge or awareness gained through training or practical experience or attendance on Introduction to PLCs course

Aims:

The Course compares the normal behavior of the major functional components of a PLC system with field operation to highlight key checkpoints & actions to be taken. Course attendees will learn about basic diagnostic tools & techniques & will be encouraged to develop standard procedures to aid more efficient & effective troubleshooting

Content:

Understand basic safety considerations when working with PLCs (personal & machine) Able to confirm power to PLC system (CPU/CPU rack, I/O rack(s), I/O modules) Able to recognise main system LEDs (RUN/STOP, FAULT) Able to identify battery condition (interpretation of the battery LED if an indicator exists) Able to identify any key/switch to change PLC mode (RUN/STOP) Understand the range of memory options including EPROM/EEPROM & implications for machine starts & operation with/without a battery Able to understand the purpose & operation of any system resets or restarts (including RUN/PGM/ RUN & power cycle) Able to relate the operation of field devices to I/O LEDs Able to read & interpret simple electrical drawings & PLC program printouts & cross references Able to understand how to distinguish between PLC system & I/O faults

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Duration:

5 days

Prerequisites:

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended one of our Introductory or Multi-Skill courses & have some familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

Aims:

This Mitsubishi PLC course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge & skills to identify & maintain Mitsubishi PLC systems using GX Developer &/or GXWorks2, to be able to connect a laptop to access & monitor the live program & to be able to perform basic maintenance duties including the backup & restore of programs. GX Developer &/or GXWorks2 software is used on this course. For GXWorks2, the course concentrates on GXWorks2 Simple Project format; an introduction to the Structured Project format is provided. Medoc software can be used where required. The course is based on the FX PLC; Q & A Series PLCs will be included where relevant, required or requested.

Content Mitsubishi FX, Q & A series hardware Hardware components (FX, Q & A Series) Hardware configuration Understand hardware expansion options Know the purpose of the external CPU switches Understand the CPU ports & where to connect the laptop comms cable Understand wiring connections for power, I/O modules & field devices Able to interpret system & I/O LEDs Understand about memory areas & battery backup Structure & Organisation of Mitsubishi FX, Q & A programs Overview of Mitsubishi GX Developer / GXWorks2 software tools Overview of methods of structuring Mitsubishi PLC programmes Understand I/O & internal device addressing Programme display modes (LAD, Instruction List) Understand internal relays (M,L) & special relays (M, SR, SM) Recognise & interpret Timer & Counter instructions Understand PLC Parameters Understand Device memory in a project Introduction to Data Handling, Comparators & Arithmetic functions Introduction to working with Analogs Introduction to the concept of Data Manipulation instructions Mitsubishi PLC System Resets & Re-starts Understand the effect on the operation of the PLC of stopping & restarting or cycling power Understand the implications of Retentive/NonRetentive memory Understand how & when to use â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clear PLC memoryâ&#x20AC;?, Resets & Latch Clears & understand the effect of these on system operation System Maintenance Procedures Know how to check the battery & how to safely replace if necessary Replacement procedures for common hardware Know about Remote & Local RUN / STOP using hardware & software Know how to Clear the PLC memory Know how to replace a suspect or failed CPU module & how to reload the program Know how to create a new project in order to Backup the PLC programme Know how to Backup a Mitsubishi PLC project Know how to Restore a Mitsubishi PLC program

Mitsubishi Programming Tools Introduction to the different programming tools available now and historically Differences between GX Developer and GXWorks2 Understand the two different program styles in GXWorks2 Understand how GX Developer & GXWorks2 save a projects Running & Using GX Developer / GXWorks2 software Running the GX Developer / GXWorks2 software Connecting a laptop Familiarity with how project files are stored & displayed Going on-line & accessing the live program code Reading from, Writing to & Verify the PLC program Interpreting screen highlights & status displays in Ladder & Instruction List Know how to display on-screen program symbols & documentation Know how to Search / Find & move through a program Know how to edit Timer & Counter Presets Diagnostic tools in GX Developer / GXWorks2 Know how to use the Devices Used tool Know how to generate & use on-screen Cross Reference data Know how to Compare a program in the PLC with a program on disk Know how to use the Device/Batch Monitors to monitor multiple I/O points & data registers Know how to use the Device Test to set/reset a point or change a data register value Know how to use the PLC Diagnostic facility & how to interpret the information

Mitsubishi FX, Q & A Series with GX Developer & GXWorks2 Level 1 M&T

Troubleshooting Mitsubishi FX, Q & A Series hardware problems Know the first level checks to begin to quickly distinguish between PLC & field faults Know typical fault symptoms for common PLC hardware (module) failures Know how & where to use a meter to check & confirm I/O module power supplies & for correct operation of digital & analog I/O circuits Know quick methods to identify a failed I/O module Know the symptoms of using a faulty comms cable

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Duration: Prerequisites:

Aims:

5 days Ideally delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended one of our Introductory or Multi-Skill courses & have some familiarity with Microsoft Windows. This course is for people with limited PLC knowledge & experience with no prior knowledge of Siemens S7-300/400 PLC systems. Siemens S7-300/400 FLPS is a “less-technical” course which targets less confident maintenance personnel who have limited PLC knowledge & experience & covers First-line Siemens S7-300/400 Practical Skills. The course equips maintenance personnel with the essential basic knowledge & skills to connect a laptop, get on-line, search within a program, understand simple Ladder program code & be able to Compare, Back-up or Re-load a program. This course is different from the regular Level 1 as it skips over a lot of the sometimes confusing theory which, whilst important, confuses those less familiar with PLC concepts. The FLPS course avoids some of the more difficult-tograsp concepts which are again important but without which maintenance people can still be confident & undertake a range of useful & essential maintenance & troubleshooting duties. Typical topics include (the top 20): 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Understand common Siemens S7-300/400 Hardware Understand key physical diagnostic indicators Know how to connect a laptop – cables, connections & comm ports Know how to run STEP7 v.5.x software Know how to prove PC – PLC comms. Know how to identify the correct backup programme on the laptop Know how to Retrieve a Project if required Know how to get on-line Know how to Compare a programme with a backup copy Know how to recognise & understand first-level S7-300/400 PLC Instruction Set Know how to monitor on-screen Ladder status & compare with field I/O conditions Know how to search & get around the programme Know how to backup the programme Know how to re-load the programme Know how to start to troubleshoot machine faults using the PLC Know how to use the Cross Reference function Know how to set up & view VAT tables as a monitoring tool Know how to access the Diagnostic Buffer Know how to use the Memory Reset function. Know how to identify suspect or faulty modules & safely replace

Siemens S7 300-400 PLC First-Line Practical Skills

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Introduction to Siemens S7-300/400 hardware Introduction to main hardware components Understand main external switches & diagnostic indicators Understand system, power & field I/O wiring connections Understand how the PLC responds to a power cycle or status mode change S7 Terminology & Structure of S7-300/400 programs Understand referencing for field I/O points & internal markers Know there are three main program display modes (LAD, FBD, STL) Introduce the main S7-300/400 program Block types that make up an S7 program Introduce simple single bit S7-300/400 Instructions & how they work Understand S7-300/400 Timer & Counter functions & how they work Running & Using STEP7 v5.5 software Know how to run STEP7 v5.5 software, get on-line Accessing simple program code & navigating the main block types Recognise & interpret basic screen highlights for simple LAD Contact & Coil Instructions Know how to relate screen status to the state of I/O LEDs & devices in the field Display of on-screen program documentation Know how to use program element Search & GoTo address tools System Maintenance Procedures Know how to Retrieve an S7-300/400 program Know how to re-load a program into an S7-300/400 PLC Know how to Compare a program running in the S7-300/400 with a back-up copy on disk Know how to Upload a program from an S7-300/400 PLC Diagnostic Tools & Troubleshooting Procedures Understand Hardware Configuration & implications when swapping failed modules Understand when to use the Memory Reset function & what it does Know how to use the Cross Reference tool to improve fault-finding Know how to set-up & use Variable Tables (VAT) to monitor multiple points Know how to access the Diagnostics Buffer to help diagnose faults

First-line Competency Checks (8) As an extra bonus for people attending the FLPS course, we are incorporating Proof of Competency Checks for the essential Key Practical Skills. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Able to connect a laptop, open the backup Project & get on-line Able to monitor live program code & start to fault-find Able to use Search & Cross Reference tools to trace machine status Able to take a Back-up of the PLC program Able to Re-load the PLC program Able to Compare the program in the PLC with a back-up copy Able to use the basic diagnostic tools Able to remove & replace suspect or faulty PLC hardware

Duration:

5 days

Prerequisites:

Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended one of our Introductory or Multi-Skill courses & have some familiarity with Microsoft Windows. This course is for people with no prior knowledge of Siemens S7-300/400 PLC systems.

Aims:

The M&T course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge & skills to maintain & troubleshoot S7-300/400 PLC systems. Attendees will be able to work safely & competently with common S7-300/400 hardware, be able to connect a PC/laptop/PG to the PLC, access the correct project/program, correctly interpret basic program code & interrogate the PLC to diagnose basic machine or process problems.

Content:

Introduction to Siemens S7-300/400 hardware Introduction to main hardware components Understand main external diagnostic indicators Understand system, power & field I/O wiring connections Understand the purpose of the different communication ports & how to configure Understand S7 memory options, which areas are retentive & how to work with MMC Understand how the PLC responds to a power cycle or status mode change

Siemens S7 300-400 PLC Level 1 M&T

S7 Terminology & Structure of S7-300/400 programs Understand referencing for field I/O points & internal markers Know there are three main program display modes (LAD, FBD, STL) Introduce the main S7 program Block types that make up an S7 program Introduce simple single bit S7 Instructions & how they work Understand the purpose of different block types in typical S7 programs & how to monitor Understand the structure of bit, byte, word & double word addressing Introduction to reading & interpreting FBD & STL program code Understand the range of S7 Timer & Counter functions & how they work Introduction to Data Handling with S7, Comparators & Arithmetic Instructions Know how Analog signals are handled by S7, know how to find & monitor them Introduction to Data Blocks, how they are structured & how to display them Running & Using STEP7 v5.5 software Know how to run STEP7 v5.5 software, get on-line (MPI/DP & PN ports) Accessing simple program code & navigating the main block types Understand the concept of an â&#x20AC;&#x153;S7 Projectâ&#x20AC;? & what this contains Recognise & interpret basic screen highlights for simple LAD Contact & Coil Instructions Know how to relate screen status to the state of I/O LEDs & devices in the field Display of on-screen program documentation System Maintenance Procedures Know how to Retrieve an S7 program from a PC/PG Know how to re-load a program into an S7 PLC Know how to Compare a program in the S7 with an off-line copy to check it is the same Know how to create a new Project in order to back-up an S7 system Know how to Upload a program from an S7 PLC Know how to Archive an S7 Project to disk Know how to replace & re-configure a suspect or failed S7 module with an exact match Know how to adjust Timer & Counter values Know how to work with CPUs using MMC memory Know how to make minor software modifications to prove status or add functionality

Diagnostic Tools & Troubleshooting Procedures Know how localise an S7 problem for efficient fault-finding Know how & where to use a meter to check digital & analog I/O circuits Understand when to use the Memory Reset function & what it does Know how to set-up & use Monitor/Modify Variables (VAT) to monitor multiple points Know how to set-up & use Monitor/Modify Variables (VAT) to modify variables Know how to use the Force function & understand the dangers & limitations Know how to access & interpret the Diagnostics Buffer to diagnose faults HEALTH WARNING Topics that cover Creating or Editing Program Code & Editing TMR/CTR Values & other Data Values will be covered during the course but should have a HEALTH WARNING attached to them for the foreseeable future until people have been able to demonstrate that they are able to comply with the Company PLC Safe Working Practices & Change Management Procedures

Kiowa is not liable for the use or applications that differs from what is confirmed in their technical catalogue, product sheets, offers, order confirmations and recommendations contained in them.

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Duration: Prerequisites:

5 days Delegates must have attended our 5 day Siemens S7 Level 1 Basic M&T course or have similar knowledge & experience with Siemens S7 PLCs else they will be well out of their depth on this course.

Aims:

Although the Siemens S7 Level 1 Basic M&T course equips the delegate with the necessary knowledge & skills to start to maintain & troubleshoot “simple” S7 systems & applications, most Siemens S7 programs involve much more complex instructions & Data Handling techniques. In order for maintenance personnel to be properly equipped to trace status or data values through typical programs to understand how a piece of field equipment is controlled or to identify the source of a problem, the Siemens S7 Level 2 M&T course covers the most commonly used supplementary instructions & gives practical experience of interpreting, monitoring & understanding more complex code & covers more advanced diagnostic tools & techniques.

Content:

Further Terminology, Structure & Organisation of S7 Programs Recap the basic structure of S7 programs Recap the different program formats (LAD, FBD, STL) & know how to monitor “simple” program code Understand that some Blocks may have been created using other languages e.g. SCL or Graph Know how to identify if other programming languages have been used & know the implications of not having the necessary software installed Understand the concept of Local Data, how it is used & monitoring issues Understand the principle of S7 Source Code & how & when this may be used Recap the implications of using a new project as the target for the Upload of Blocks – loss of symbols, variable names & comments

Further understanding of how S7 handles Data (numbers) Understand how S7 handles numeric values (data handling) & the toolkit available for monitoring Properly understand Bits (Booles), Bytes, Words & Double Words, how they are addressed & how they occupy memory Properly understand Integers, Double Integers, Real numbers, Floating Point numbers & other data types

Working with & interpreting typical STL code Gain further experience of reading & interpreting more complex STL program code & know how to monitor & interpret RLO & the additional status bits Understand how S7 uses the system Accumulators when decoding logic & determining bit & word status & know how to trace conditions when monitoring a running program Be aware of STL status monitoring problems & how to get around them

Understand the use of Jump & LBL instructions, how these alter the normal execution of the program, how to know if you are monitoring in such a zone & what happens to status information

Understanding & working with Organisation Blocks (OBs) Understand the operation of a range of commonly used OBs Know how some OBs can prevent the CPU from crashing on a fault Understand how information is passed into these blocks using Local Data Understand the operation of OBs that control how the PLC performs on startup & how this is important when troubleshooting Understand the operation of OBs that can interrupt the normal scan cycle of the PLC for other operations to be performed & know how this itself can be the cause of intermittent PLC problems

Working Overview of S7 based MPI, Profibus & Ethernet Networking Understand how I/O & other Devices maybe remotely sited from the main CPU rack on an MPI or Profibus network Use of NetPro to view Hardware & Connections Introduction to MPI Networking & Global Data Introduction to Profibus Networking Introduction to S7 based Ethernet Introduction to how Siemens HMIs maybe connected to the PLC & areas of PLC memory that provide the interface Further understanding of Functions & Function Blocks (FCs &FBs) Know there is a range of System Blocks (SFCs & SFBs) that are available, know typical functions & how they are utilised Know that some FCs/FBs offer enhanced Diagnostic facilities Understand the construction & operation of IEC Timers as implemented in SFBs

Siemens S7 300-400 PLC Level 2 M&T

Further S7 Hardware Recap main hardware identification & functionality from Basic M&T course Understand that some CPUs have different start-up modes (cold, warm, hot) & the implications for a cold restart for 318 & 400 CPUs Know how to find out if a program makes use of the System Clock & know how to set the time Be aware of timing inaccuracies & whether this is significant in a program Recap program scan time issues & know how to monitor More complex applications with Projects containing multiple CPUs, HMIs, Expanded & Remote I/O & Networking Know how to check or configure Hardware Know about the range of typical additional modules that may exist Understand the concept of the Siemens S7 Hardware Catalog Understand how the Hardware Catalog & version of STEP7 software are related Know the problems of swapping old failed modules with newer replacements & how to re-save the S7 Project (PLC program) with the new configuration Know how to keep the Hardware Catalogue up to date

Kiowa is not liable for the use or applications that differs from what is confirmed in their technical catalogue, product sheets, offers, order confirmations and recommendations contained in them.

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Understand that some hardware modules require FBs that are supplied on disk & which need to be loaded for a program to work Know how to monitor a particular call to a FC/FB by specifying the call-up path

Understand Parameter Passing Understand the principle of Parameter Passing Know how to monitor data being passed to & from FCs or FBs & how to interpret what is happening

Further understanding of how Analog Signals are handled Understand how to configure Analog modules for proper operation Know how Analog signals can be read (input) or written (output) Understand how to monitor Peripheral Words Understand how the converted Analog signals can be scaled from their native format into engineering units within the PLC

Further understanding of Data Blocks (DBs) & Data Words (DWs) Understand typical uses of DBs & DWs in S7 programs Know how to interpret the structure & format of data stored in DBs Understand the use of the Initial Values column & that certain variable types (e.g. String) do not update when monitoring Understand how data is held in DBs & DWs & used in programs & how the data can be modified as the program is running Understand the difference between Shared & Instance Data Blocks Know how to display & monitor the contents of DBs & DWs Understand the use of a Pointer to reference data in a Block

User Defined Data Types (UDTs) Understand the purpose of UDTs Able to identify if UDTs are used in an S7 program Know how to interpret & monitor the usage of particular UDTs Understand the use of more complex Programme Commands Understand the implications of the BR bit & ENO shown in Ladder Understand the concept of Bit & Word Shifts & know how to monitor their operation Understand the range of Logical Operators that are commonly used & know how to decode what is actually happening Further Arithmetical Instructions & Comparators Understand the use of a number of other additional advanced programming instructions & know how to access the complete library

Working with MMC cards Understand the use & limitations of working with MMC cards Understand how to backup to & restore programs from MMC cards Know how to access working Data Blocks on MMC memory Erasing, formatting & recovering from MMC problems

Duration: Prerequisites:

5 days Delegates must have attended our 5 day Siemens S7-1200/1500 Level 1 M&T course or have similar knowledge & experience with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLCs & TIA-Portal STEP7 v. 11, 12 or 13 software or else they will struggle with this course.

Aims:

Although the Siemens S7-1200/1500 Level 1 M&T course equips the delegate with the necessary knowledge & skills to start to maintain & troubleshoot “simple” S7 systems & applications, most Siemens S7-1200/1500 programs involve more complex instructions & Data Handling techniques. In order for maintenance personnel to be properly equipped to trace status or data values through typical programs to understand how a piece of field equipment is controlled or to identify the source of a problem, the Siemens S7-1200/1500 Level 2 M&T course covers the most commonly used supplementary instructions, gives practical experience of interpreting, monitoring & understanding more complex code & covers more advanced diagnostic tools & techniques. It will also equip applications personnel with the tools necessary to implement memory and scan time efficient control solutions.

Content:

Further Terminology, Structure & Organisation of S7 Programs • Recap the basic structure of S7-1200/1500 PLC programs •

Recap the different program formats (LAD, FBD, STL, SCL) & know how to monitor “simple” program code

•

Understand that some Blocks may have been created using other languages e.g. SCL or Graph

•

Understand the differences between the S7-1200 & 1500 CPUs, particularly the different languages available and the implications this has for coding

•

Know how to identify if other programming languages have been used & know the implications of not having the necessary software installed

•

Understand the concept of Local Data, how it is used & monitoring issues

•

Understand the principle of S7 Source Code & how & when this may be used

•

Recap the implications of using a new project as the target for the Upload of Blocks – loss of symbols, variable names & comments

Siemens S7-1200 & 1500 Level 2

Further understanding of how S7-1200/1500 PLCs handles Data (numbers) • Understand how S7-1200/1500 handles numeric values (data handling) & the toolkit available for monitoring •

Properly understand Bits (Bools), Bytes, Words & Double Words, how they relate, how they are addressed & how they occupy memory

•

Properly understand Integers, Double Integers, Real numbers, Floating Point numbers & other data types

Working with & interpreting typical STL & SCL code •

Gain further experience of reading & interpreting more complex STL and SCL program code & know how to monitor & interpret RLO & the additional status bits

•

Understand how S7-1200/1500 uses the system Accumulators when decoding logic & determining bit & word status & know how to trace conditions when monitoring a running program

•

Be aware of STL and SCL status monitoring problems & how to get around them

•

Understand the use of Jump & LBL instructions, how these alter the normal execution of the program, how to know if you are monitoring in such a zone & what happens to status information

Kiowa is not liable for the use or applications that differs from what is confirmed in their technical catalogue, product sheets, offers, order confirmations and recommendations contained in them.

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Understanding & working with Organisation Blocks (OBs) • Understand the operation of a range of commonly used OBs •

Know how some OBs can prevent the CPU from crashing on a fault

•

Understand how information is passed from these blocks using Local Data

•

Understand the operation of OBs that control how the PLC performs on start-up & how this is important when troubleshooting

•

Understand the operation of OBs that can interrupt the normal scan cycle of the PLC for other operations to be performed & know how this itself can be the cause of intermittent PLC problems

Further S7-1200/1500 Hardware • Recap main hardware identification & functionality from Level 1 M&T course •

Know how to find out if a program makes use of the System Clock & Memory & know how to set the time

•

Be aware of timing inaccuracies & whether this is significant in a program

•

Recap program scan time issues & know how to monitor

•

More complex applications with Projects containing multiple CPUs, HMIs, Expanded & Remote I/O & Networking

•

Know how to check or configure Hardware

•

Know about the range of typical additional modules that may exist

•

Understand the concept of the Siemens S7 Hardware Catalog

•

Understand how the Hardware Catalog & version of STEP7 software are related

•

Know the problems of swapping old failed modules with newer replacements & how to re-save the S7 Project (PLC program) with the new configuration

•

Know how to keep the Hardware Catalog up to date

Working Overview of S7 based ProfiBus & ProfiNet Networking • Understand how I/O & other Devices maybe remotely sited from the main CPU rack on a Profibus or Profinet network • Use of Network View to view Hardware & Connections •

Introduction to Profibus Networking

•

Introduction to S7 based Ethernet

•

Introduction to S7 based Profinet

•

Introduction to how Siemens HMIs maybe connected to the PLC & areas of PLC memory that provide the interface

Further understanding of Functions & Function Blocks (FCs &FBs) • Know there is a range of System Blocks (SFCs & SFBs) that are available, know typical functions & how they are utilised •

Know that some FCs/FBs offer enhanced Diagnostic facilities

•

Understand the construction & operation of IEC Timers as implemented in SFBs

•

Understand that some hardware modules require FBs that are supplied on disk & which need to be loaded for a program to work

•

Know how to monitor a particular call to a FB by specifying the call-up path

Understand Parameter Passing • Understand the principle of Parameter Passing •

Know how to monitor data being passed to & from FCs or FBs & how to interpret what is happening

Further understanding of how Analog Signals are handled • Understand how to configure Analog modules for proper operation •

Know how Analog signals can be read (input) or written (output)

•

Understand how to monitor Peripheral Words

•

Understand how the converted Analog signals can be scaled from their native format into engineering units within the PLC

Further understanding of Data Blocks (DBs) • Understand typical uses of DBs in S7 programs •

Know how to interpret the structure & format of data stored in DBs

•

Understand the advantages of optimised block access

•

Understand the use of the Initial Values column & that certain variable types (e.g. String) do not update when monitoring

•

Understand how data is held in DBs & used in programs & how the data can be modified as the program is running

•

Understand the difference between Shared & Instance Data Blocks

•

Be able to recognise and use Multiple Instance DB calls

•

Know how to display & monitor the contents of DBs & DWs

•

Understand the use of a Pointer to reference data in a Block

User Defined Data Types (UDTs) • Understand the purpose of UDTs •

Able to identify if UDTs are used in an S7 program

•

Know how to interpret & monitor the usage of particular UDTs

Working with Memory cards • Understand the use & limitations of working with Memory cards •

Understand how to backup to & restore programs from Memory cards

•

Erasing, formatting & recovering from Memory card problems

Understand the use of more complex Program Commands • Understand the concept of Bit & Word Shifts & know how to monitor their operation •

Understand the range of Logical Operators that are commonly used & know how to decode what is actually happening

•

Further Arithmetical Instructions & Comparators

•

Understand the use of a number of other additional advanced programming instructions & know how to access the complete library

Indirect Addressing • Understand the principle of Indirect Addressing, how & why it is used • Understand the differences in Indirect Addressing between the S7-1200 & S71500 CPUs •

Know how to identify if Indirect Addressing is used in a program

•

Understand the implications of tracing status & data values where Indirect Addressing is being used

Advanced STEP7 Tools • Full Cross Reference toolkit •

Advanced use of Force tool

•

Advanced use of Watch Tables with Trigger Conditioning

Advanced Diagnostic Tools • Further analysis of Diagnostic Buffer •

Use of S7 Break Points to analyse operation

•

STEP7 Error Codes, Interpretation & Actions

S7 Programming Tips, Tricks & Techniques • Know how some simple STL program modifications can reveal more basic LAD program code which is often easier for maintenance personnel to follow •

Understand how some programmers conceal program code & make it impossible to monitor using password protection

•

Know how to re-wire a field input or output (connected to a failed I/O channel) to a spare I/O channel & to “re-wire” within the program & the dangers

•

Gain practical experience of “simple” diagnostic programming to trap or prove status when troubleshooting more difficult or intermittent problems or to enable a stalled program to continue

Duration: Prerequisites:

5 days Delegates should have a basic understanding of PLCs or have attended one of our Introductory or Multi-Skill courses & be familiar with Microsoft Windows. This course is for people with no prior knowledge of Siemens S7-1200 or 1500 PLC systems.

Aims:

The Level 1 M&T course equips maintenance personnel with the essential knowledge & skills to maintain & troubleshoot S7-1200 or 1500 PLC systems. Attendees will be able to work safely & competently with common S7-1200 & 1500 hardware, be able to connect a PC/laptop/PG to the PLC, access the correct project/program, correctly interpret basic program code & interrogate the PLC to diagnose basic machine or process problems.

Content:

Introduction to Siemens S7-1200 & 1500 hardware Introduction to main hardware components for S7-1200 & 1500 PLCs Understand main external diagnostic indicators Understand system, power & field I/O wiring connections Understand the purpose of the different communication ports & how to configure Understand memory options & how to work with the Memory Card Be aware of the implications of Firmware revisions on the functionality of S7-1200 PLCs Understand how the PLC responds to a power cycle or status mode change

S7 Terminology & Structure of S7-1200 & 1500 programmes Understand referencing for field I/O points & internal markers Know there are five possible programming methods (LAD, FBD, STL, GRAPH, SCL) Introduce the main program Block types that make up an S7 program Introduce simple single bit S7 Instructions & how they work Understand the purpose of different block types in typical S7 programs Understand the structure of bit, byte, word & double word addressing Understand the correlation between S7 & IEC data types including Timers & Counters Understand the range of S7 Timer & Counter functions & how they work Introduction to reading & interpreting FBD & STL program code Understand the use of SCL (instead of STL) with S7-1200 PLCs Introduction to Data Handling with Comparators & Arithmetic Instructions Know how Analog signals are handled by S7, know how to find & monitor them Introduction to Data Blocks, how they are structured & how to display them Be aware of & able to read, trace & monitor simple SCL code Know how to access Cross Reference information to improve fault-finding Know how to use the program element Search & Replace tool Know how to access & use the offline & online Task cards Diagnostic Tools & Troubleshooting Procedures Know how to localise an S7 problem for efficient fault-finding Know how & where to use a meter to check digital & analog I/O circuits Understand when to use the Memory Reset function & what it does Know how to set-up & use Watch Tables to monitor multiple addresses Know how to set-up & use Watch Tables to modify variables Know how to use the Force function & understand the dangers & limitations Know how to set up & use the Trace facility for monitoring & diagnostics Know how to access & interpret the Diagnostics Buffer to diagnose faults

Running & Using TIA-Portal STEP7 v. 11, 12/13 software Know how to run STEP7 software & get on-line to the PLC over Ethernet Understand Device configuration & the implications when swapping failed modules Accessing simple program code & navigating the main block types Understand the concept of an â&#x20AC;&#x153;S7 Projectâ&#x20AC;? & what this contains Recognise & interpret basic screen highlights for simple LAD Contact & Coil Instructions Know how to relate screen status to the state of I/ O LEDs & devices in the field Display of on-screen program documentation Be aware of & able to read, trace & monitor simple FBD & STL code

Siemens S7-1200 & 1500 PLC Level 1 M&T2

Siemens S7-1200 & 1500 PLC Level 1 M&T

System Maintenance Procedures Know how to Retrieve an S7 program from a PC/PG Know how to re-load a program into an S7 PLC Know how to Compare a program in the S7 with an off-line copy to check it is the same Know how to create a new Project in order to back-up an S7 system Know how to Upload a program from an S7 PLC Know how to Archive an S7 Project to disk Know how to replace & re-configure a suspect or failed S7 module with an exact match Know how to adjust Timer & Counter values Know how to work with CPUs using MMC memory Know how to upgrade S7-1200 Firmware revisions where possible Know how to make minor software modifications to prove status or add functionality

Kiowa is not liable for the use or applications that differs from what is confirmed in their technical catalogue, product sheets, offers, order confirmations and recommendations contained in them.

Sleaford T: 01529 416200

Aberdeen T: 01224 890339

Carlisle T: 01228 530010

Glasgow T: 0141 7746200

Newcastle T: 0191 2709730

Teesside T: 01642 762266

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