United Electric Supply - Industrial Automation Division

Training


United Electric offers classes and seminars on key topics of interest for engineering professionals and organizations at our own state-of-the-art training centers or on-site at our clients' facilities. Our customizable courses provide you with the learning solutions necessary to remain competitive in today's engineering world.

Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for customized training.

Modicon/Telemecanique Courses

Introduction to Unity Software (IAD101)

This 1-day course will provide an introduction to Modicon's Unity software, utilizing the IEC programming languages. You will get an introduction to the 5 editors: Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Block, IEC Ladder, Structured Text, and Instruction List. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

TWIDO PLC Quickstart (IAD102)

In 1 day you will be introduced to the TWIDO PLC and its TWIDO-Soft Windows based programming software. The course will cover configuration of the TWIDO Compact fixed I/O systems and the Modular I/O system. The programming portion will include basic ladder, timing, counting and some of the capabilities of the powerful Operator Function block. Included in the cost of the training is the Modular system starter kit, #TWDXDPPAK2E. This kit includes a Modular controller with 20 I/O, a training CD for future reference, the programming software and cable. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

Introduction to Momentum using Concept Software (IAD103)

This 1-day course will provide an introduction to Modicon's Concept Software, utilizing the IEC programming languages, and the Momentum family of CPU & I/O open architecture products. You will get an introduction to the 5 editors: Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Block, IEC ladder, Structured Text, and Instruction list, as well as an understanding of the various architectures that Momentum offers. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

Unity IEC Programming Level 1 (S211E1)

This 4-day course is intended for controls designers or system support engineers who need to program Modicon Quantum, Premium, or M340 Series PLCs using the advanced instruction set. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Configure a PLC
  • Use security features
  • Program in all 5 IEC languages
  • Create and use DFBs
  • Create and use macros and DDTs
  • Create Documentation and import/export programs
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Unity Application Generator (S221E2)

    This 2-day accelerated course teaches the foundations of Unity Application Generator, a design and generation tool for PLC/HMI integration. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Define a general layout of the process based on objects defined in the Physical Model of ISA S88.01 standard
  • Build the control architecture with PLC's, HMI's, and networks as the Topological Model
  • Generate a major part of the control logic for the PLC and the HMI from the process design
  • Establish network communications (HMI to PLC, PLC to I/O)
  • Generate a generic CSV output (database for other vendors who can accept this output)
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Modicon Quantum SIL 2 Safety Systems (S220E2)

    This 1-day course teaches the requirements and standards for PLC safety systems. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the skills to:
  • Program and set up different safety configurations
  • Configure communications for I/O redundance
  • Identify the hardware required for Hot Standby
  • Design the SIL 2 Quantum system for simultaneous logic and communications
  • Define the migration strategy needed to achieve a SIL 2-rated system
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Concept IEC Programming Level 1 (S120E1)

    This 3-day course is intended for individuals who want to learn IEC programming using Modicon's Concept software. The coarse is taught using the Quantum hardware platform. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Configure a PLC
  • Develop simple programs in IEC editors
  • Create derived function blocks
  • Document programs
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Basic ProWorx32 (S101M1)

    This 2-day course is intended for those individuals who have programming experience with Modsoft, ProWORXPlus or ProWORX NXT and are transitioning to the ProWORX 32 software package. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Utilize all of the comprehensive tools available in the ProWorx32 software
  • Create and modify logic, I/O configuration and processor configuration
  • Create and edit documentation
  • Upload and download ladder logic
  • Demonstrate the use of advanced tools and troubleshooting tools available in software
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Basic ProWorxNXT (S102M1)

    This 2-day course is intended for those individuals who have programming experience with Modsoft, or ProWORX Plus and are transitioning to the ProWORX NXT software package. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Utilize all of the comprehensive tools available in the ProWorxNXT software
  • Create and modify logic, I/O configuration and processor configuration
  • Create and edit documentation
  • Upload and download ladder logic
  • Demonstrate the use of advanced tools and troubleshooting tools available in software
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    ProWorxNXT Programming Level 1 (S111E1)

    This 3-day course is intended for controls designers or system support engineers who need to configure and program Modicon Quantum Series, 984 Series, Momentum, or the Compact PLCs. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Develop a system configuration and ladder program on one of the following PLC platforms: Modicon Quantum, Compact or Momentum
  • Record, load, verify, and document a PLC program
  • Basic programming functions
  • Backing up the program
  • Optimizing the program
  • Configuration of the controller for a program
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    984 Ladder Logic Programming Level 2 (S113E2)

    This 3-day course is intended for controls designers or system support engineers who need to configure and program Modicon Quantum Series, 984 Series, Momentum, or the Compact PLCs. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Perform advanced programming on one of the following PLC platforms: Modicon Quantum, Compact or Momentum
  • Manipulate data with DX Move
  • Develop Matrix Function programs, including extended memory read and write
  • Develop advanced math function programs
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Quantum PLC Maintenance (H101M1)

    This 4-day course is designed for Electricians and maintenance personnel who need to support the production environment equipped with Modicon Quantum Series PLCs. Upon completion of this accelerated course, the student will have the skills to:
  • Recognize and name the major components of a PLC system
  • Configure a PLC
  • Explain the PLC I/O Map
  • Program basic ladder logic functions
  • Transfer and save applications on a PC
  • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on Modicon Quantum Automation Series Controller and associated hardware
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Modbus Plus Networking Design (H510E1)

    This 2-day course is designed for the plant engineer, electrical technician, those individuals who will be installing and maintaining a ModbusPlus network, and for the person writing the ladder logic for data exchanges using the master block. Upon completion of this accelerated course, the student will have the skills to:
  • Design a Modbus Plus network
  • Configure and verify successful communications
  • Setup node addresses
  • Recognize error codes and visual symptoms
  • Create logic
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Modbus Plus Maintenance (H510M1)

    This 1-day course is designed to be added to one of the 3-day PLC Level 1 or Level 2 programming courses. Upon completion of this accelerated course, the student will have the skills to:
  • Setup and install a Modbus Plus network
  • Verify successful communications
  • Setup node addresses
  • Recognize error codes and visual symptoms
  • Create logic using the Master block
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Basic Ethernet Design (H511E1)

    This 2-day course is intended for individuals who want to understand basic Ethernet network design. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Show methods for designing Ethernet networks for industrial controls
  • Name the different devices connected to the Ethernet network
  • Understand the proper application of Ethernet for industrial control design
  • Configure industrial devices for Ethernet communication
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Ethernet Maintenance (H503E1)

    This 1-day course is intended for individuals who want an Ethernet maintenance overview using various programming software. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Define the layout of an Ethernet network
  • Describe how data is transmitted
  • Construct a working Ethernet network
  • Configure devices in the PLC I/O Map
  • Assign IP addresses to the devices
  • Validate network addressing of all devices
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Altivar 21/31 Maintenance & Troubleshooting (H403M1)

    This 2-day course is intended for individuals who want to configure the system parameters of the Altivar 21 and 31 AC Drives. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Start-up, maintain, and troubleshoot the Altivar 21 and 31
  • Identify the hardware components of the Altivar 21 and 31 AC Drives
  • Modify the parameters of the drive
  • Interpret diagnostic fault messages of the drive
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Altivar 61/71 Maintenance & Troubleshooting (H405M1)

    This 2-day course is intended for individuals who want to configure the system parameters of the Altivar 61 and 71 AC Drives. Upon completion of this course the student will have the skills to:
  • Start-up, maintain, and troubleshoot the Altivar 61 and 71
  • Identify the hardware components of the Altivar 61 and 71 AC Drives
  • Modify the parameters of the drive
  • Interpret diagnostic fault messages of the drive
    Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Pro-face Courses

    GP Pro C03 Training (IAD151)

    This 2-day course provides a quick start introduction to Pro-face's powerful GP-Pro HMI software. Through hands-on labs, students will learn how to configure basic graphics, use objects such as push buttons, pilot lights, process points, and data entry fields, and set up communication with a PLC. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    GP Pro EX Training (IAD152)

    This 2-day course is intended for anyone starting to program Pro-face's AGP3000-series HMI's with GP-Pro EX software. Students will learn about hardware and software features, system configuration, communication setup, programming efficiency tools, and basic HMI functionality. The format includes presentation and hands-on labs. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    GP-Pro Scripting (IAD153)

    This 1-day accelerated course covers scripting with Pro-face's GP Pro and GP Pro EX software. Students will learn how to address variables, use logic and loop functions, perform memory operations (such as reading and writing to files on a Compact Flash card), and trigger scripts in a variety of ways. Familiarity with GP Pro C03 or GP Pro EX is a prerequisite. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Balluff Courses

    Introduction to Machine Vision (IAD110)

    This 1-day course introduces you to machine vision: what machine vision is, what it can do, how it works, and provides an overview of Balluff vision products. Through demonstrations of several Balluff products and analysis of sample applications, you will learn the capabilities of machine vision and the basic steps in solving a machine vision application. The course includes classroom lecture and lab exercises, for which students are encouraged to bring their own parts from current vision projects. Intended for managers, sales engineers/representatives, and non-programmers, this course has no prerequisites. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Lighting for Machine Vision (IAD111)

    This 1-day course teaches the most common machine vision lighting techniques, including bright-field, dark-field, backlighting, diffuse lighting, and on-axis lighting. Through both demonstration and hands-on testing, you will learn the difference between fluorescent, LED, halogen, and laser illumination, and when each is applicable. Advanced topics include polarization, filters and transmittance curves, light-control film, and UV fluorescence. No experience with machine vision is necessary. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Iconics Courses

    Genesis32 Standard Training (TR-GEN32-101)

    This course is a 3-day overview of the Iconics Genesis32 software package. It covers OPC architecture and fundamentals of the Genesis32 Automation Suite, including ProjectWorX32, GraphWorX32, TrendWorX32, and AlarmWorX32. Emphasis is placed on supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and human machine interface (HMI) aspects of the product. Upon completion of the course, students will have the ability to configure, operate, and maintain a Genesis32 system. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Genesis32 Web and Multimedia Training (TR-GEN32-102)

    This is a 2-day course that covers our popular WebHMI and AlarmWorX32 Multimedia modules. Get hands-on experience with the Marquee, Sound, and Popup agents, and see the power of E-mail and Phone agents. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Genesis32 Expanded Training (TR-GEN32-201)

    This is a 2-day course that is vital for advanced GENESIS32 developers. It teaches advanced aspects of GENESIS32, including Version 8 features such as Data Mining and VCRWorX32. Learn more about shared symbols, transparency, decluttering, advanced alarm filtering, TrendWorX32 batch techniques, the TrendWorX32 Reporter application, the new Data Mining Grid Control, Data Mining server configuration, the Unified Data Configurator, configuration of the DB OPC Server for connecting to databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, application of DataWorX32 for OPC Bridging, Aggregation, Redundancy, and more. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Genesis Scripting and Automation Training (TR-GEN32-202)

    This is a 2-day course dedicated to scripting and automation in the GENESIS32 environment. Learn to use Microsoft VB and VBA Scripting with GENESIS32 modules, including GraphWorX32, TrendWorX32 and AlarmWorX32. The ScriptWorX32 module is thoroughly reviewed. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Genesis32 Advanced Training (TR-GEN32-210)

    This is a 4-day course that combines the TRGEN32-201 and TR-GEN32-202 courses. It covers the many advanced aspects of GENESIS32 including Version 8 features, such as Data Mining and VCRWorX32. Scripting and Automation are thoroughly reviewed. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    Genesis32 Accelerated Training (TR-GEN32-250)

    This is a 5-day course that combines the TR-GEN32-101 and TR-GEN32-102 courses. It covers GENESIS32 Standard, WebHMI and AlarmWorX32 Multimedia curricula. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    BizViz Suite Training (TR-BIZVIZ-103)

    This is a 3-day course that covers the BizViz software suite, including ReportWorX, BridgeWorX, PortalWorX and MobileHMI.

    With the ReportWorX reporting tool and the BridgeWorX data integration and interface management tool, you will learn how to easily connect to and data-mine from any data source. Also learn how you can Web-enable your reports and data transactions and automatically schedule them on a timely basis; all managed from the Web using powerful Microsoft .NET technology.

    Then with PortalWorX HMI Web site management tool and MobileHMI Server you will learn how to easily create and manage your own manufacturing portal site, including single-sign-on security. Also covered is configuration of Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) interfaces to and from real-time devices and corporate information data sources. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

    OPC ToolWorX Training (TR-OPC-401)

    This is a 3-day course on developing powerful OPC servers using ICONICS' OPC ToolWorX toolkit. This course will help you to meet ever-increasing demands for robust Plug-and-Play component software. Learn how to rapidly develop high-quality, production-grade OPC servers that comply with the latest OPC standards, including such emerging technologies as XML Data Access and Data Access 3.0. Learn to create fully operational OPC servers using powerful OPC ToolWorX wizards from within Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Visual C++. Please view our 2008 course schedule or contact us for custom dates.

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