Automation Fair 2009
Hands-On Labs
Always a popular feature at Automation Fair, Hands-On Labs allow you to work directly with Rockwell Automation products. On-site registration for Hands-On Labs is on a first-come, first-served basis at the times shown below. When you register for a lab you'll receive an admission ticket and are free to attend industry forums, technical sessions or just explore the show floor until the lab begins.
Hands-On Labs Registration
Registration for all Hands-On Labs is located in Exhibit Hall B.
Wednesday registration opens:- 9:00 am for 10:00 am Labs
- 12 pm for 1 pm Labs
- 2:30 pm for 3:30 pm Labs
- 7:30 am for 8:30 am Labs
- 10 am for 11 am Labs
- 1 pm for 2 pm Labs
Lab Registration Policy
Registration for all Hands-On Labs is on a first-come, first-served basis and will open one (1) hour prior to the posted Lab starting times. Lines typically form well in advance of the officially posted registration time. To maximize your time at the Fair, admission tickets for each Lab will be passed out as soon as a Lab signup line appears to be full — to avoid unnecessary waiting. All registered Lab attendees with admission tickets will have 10 minutes after each Lab starts to take their seat. If those registered individuals arrive after that 10-minute period, their seat may be given to a standby attendee.
Lab Standby Policy
To minimize the possibility of seats going unused in each Lab, a formal standby policy is being instituted. Passes for a percentage of seats in each Lab will be issued to those attendees wishing to be put on standby. In order to be considered for standby seating, you must check in at the Lab classroom prior to the start of the Lab. Any unclaimed seats will be given to a standby attendee in the order they signed in at the Lab classroom.
Lab 1: Applying EtherNet/IP and Stratix Switches in Real-time Applications
Room: 201A
Instructor: Mark Shillace, Chelsea An
Industry adoption of EtherNet/IP has not only created an opportunity to integrate with the enterprise but also uses EtherNet/IP for demanding real-time control applications. Lab attendees will use EtherNet/IP to experience real-time control system devices and appreciate the value of premier integration with Logix and FactoryTalk View solutions.
Lab 2: Basic Drive Programming (Including the PowerFlex 755 AC Drive)
Room: 201B
Instructor: Greg Arft
Learn the basics of drive programming using the PowerFlex family of AC drives, including the PowerFlex 755. Attendees will program these drives using both device programmers and PC software.
Lab 3: FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition Lab
Room: 201C
Instructor: Bryan Porter and Chirayu Shah
This Lab covers the typical configuration of FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition and data collection for the module Historian in a ControlLogix rack. It will cover web configuration of the module, simple web reporting and the use of thick clients for reporting and analysis of the data. Integration between a Site Edition Historian and multiple machine Edition Historians is also included.
Lab 4: HMI Operator Interface Development and Deployment
Room: 201D
Instructor: Tad Palus
This Lab is applicable for both new and experienced users. FactoryTalk View Studio will be used to create applications that use FactoryTalk ME core features. Attendees will download and run applications on PanelView Plus terminals and learn how to use FactoryTalk Viewpoint for remote monitoring and troubleshooting using a web browser.
Lab 5: PlantPAx Batch Management and Process Information
Room: 202A&B
Instructor: Lloyd Larsen, Rick Stephan and Mark Yep
You pick and choose:
- Option 1 — Batch Management and Control
This "day in the life" lab presents options to explore the different user perspectives of system designer, engineer, operator, maintenance, quality, R&D and management and how they are used to design, operate, analyze and optimize a production process. - Option 2 — Process Information
Learn more about the integrated set of data collection and decision-making tools and dashboards that help provide real-time access to and analysis of information throughout the enterprise. Spend less time collecting data and more time in decision support to improve your process.
Lab 6: PlantPAx Core System
Room: 203C&D
Instructor: Don Reynolds, Russ Brandes, Kurt Mathson
This day-in-the-life style lab presents a hands-on tour of PlantPAx core system features and functionality with views from different user perspectives. PlantPAx core system process control, visualization and centralized engineering capabilities will be reviewed while carrying out general operation, maintenance and engineering tasks in an active application. Various system components and software tools that will be used include Operator and Engineering Workstation environments, process library and engineering tools, RSLogix 5000 and FactoryTalk Studio.
Lab 7: PlantPAx Field Device Interface and Asset Management
Room: 204A
Instructor: Lorenzo Majewski and Kevin Norris
During this Lab, attendees will learn how to utilize integration tools developed for seamless, preferred integration of process instrumentation to the PlantPAx system. They will perform duties with FactoryTalk AssetCentre including initial instrument configuration, online instrument diagnostics, creating a calibration schedule and performing a mock calibration. They will also implement pre-engineered Add-On Instructions and pre-designed faceplates for the visualization of process instrument data.
Lab 8: Understanding Advanced Programming and Editing Techniques in Logix
Room: 204B
Instructor: Ben Shearer, Ben Kuhlman
Take full advantage of programming features that set Logix Programmable Automation Controllers apart from conventional control systems. Learn how Add-On Instructions and FactoryTalk View use global objects to improve productivity.
Lab 9: Value of FactoryTalk Viewpoint and FactoryTalkView SE
Room: 204C
Instructor: Mark Hobbs, Tony Carrara
In this lab users will create and deploy a Factorytalk View SE distributed application and learn how easy it is to extend the application to enterprise users using Factorytalk Viewpoint web clients. They will also learn how to create graphic displays with animation, use security, manage alarms, log and trend data and use diagnostic information. Applicable to both new and experienced users, this session will also explore new features.
Lab 10: The Value of Connected Components
Room: 205A&B
Instructor: Peter D. Bell. Randy Holterman, Mark Tabler
Connected Components allows the user to concentrate on machine design and performance rather than time-consuming preparation work. This Lab introduces Connected Components and uses a hands-on lab to show how they can be to applied to your application.
Lab 11: Introduction to Motion
Room: 207A
Instructor: Todd Garski
From concept to commissioning, Kinetix Motion Control provides a scalable, information-enabled solution that streamlines machine development. Learn the tips and techniques of system configuration, tuning and troubleshooting using tools and templates from the new Kinetix Accelerator Toolkit.
Lab 12: Mid-range Machine Design Using Mechatronics and Functional Safety
Room: 207B
Instructor: Bill Waltz, John Pritchard, Rachel Santee
Machine builders are increasingly challenged to provide safer, more efficient and sustainable machines. Discover how effective mid-range machine design can be in meeting these challenges using Motion Analyzer, SolidWorks and Integrated Safety Solutions.
Lab 13: Enhancing Safe-Off and Safe-Speed Functionality
Room: 207C
Instructor: Rich Boyd, Brad Prosak
This Lab will show the functionality of the MSR57 Safe Speed Monitoring Relay with a PowerFlex 70 AC Drive. Topics will include Safe Maximum Speed, Safe Limited Speed and Safe-Off techniques with Door and Lock Monitoring.
Lab 14: Introduction to Logix
Room: 207D
Instructor: Rich Ruggeri
Learn how to reduce development time, start-up and maintenance by designing, creating, downloading and testing a RSLogix 5000 program using a Logix Programmable Automation Controller.