Education, Training, Knowledge Transfer

Project Design / User Training – This seminar offers a concise and rapid entry into the field of functional safety technology. You are shown how to program safety applications based on the Bachmann safety products in hardware and software.

Target Group 

• Commissioning engineers
• Application engineers
• Safety specialists

Prerequisites

• Basic training “Bachmann Automation”
• Knowledge of programming to IEC 61131-3
• Knowledge of the relevant standards

Content

• Safety hardware and configuration
• Programming with Function Block Diagram, Compounds
• PLCopen safety function blocks
• Diagnostics, communication with the PLC (SVI)
• Project design with the Safety Developer based on examples

Duration 1 day

Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

Project Design / User Training – The M1 webMI pro web server runs as an elegant and highperformance software directly on the controller. Any device with a browser thus becomes the user interface for the machine. The viewing of a visualization page immediately demonstrates the extraordinary benefits of HTML5 and SVG (scalable vector graphics), the basis for all graphic objects: Zooming without a loss in quality as well as color gradients and transparency! Furthermore, JavaScript allows the virtually limitless implementation of special requirements. At the end of this training seminar each participant will have created an extensive sample project. 

Target Group 

• Commissioning engineers
• Application engineers

Prerequisitesen

• Basic training “Bachmann Automation”
• Knowledge of JavaScript an advantage

Content

• Installing and configuring the web server
• Project design with atvise^® builder
• Screen design and navigation
• Animations
• Creating user-defined graphic objects
• Alarms, trending, archiving
• Basic client-side scripting

Duration 2 days

Min. 4 / Max. 8. participants

Project Design / User Training – The latest generation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition solutions puts the Internet in service to the automation world through the use of pure web technology. The consistent use of industrial and communication standards (such as OPC UA) reduces the effort required for engineering down to a minimum. Furthermore, JavaScript allows the virtually limitless implementation of special requirements. At the end of this training seminar each participant will have created an extensive sample project.

Target Group 

• Application engineers
• Software developers

Prerequisitesen

• Basic knowledge of web technology and OPC an advantage
• Knowledge of JavaScript an advantage

Content

• Installation and engineering
• Project design with atvise^® builder
• Screen design and navigation
• Animations
• Creating user-defined graphic objects
• Alarms, trending, archiving
• Basic client-side scripting

Duration 2 days

Min. 4 / Max. 6 participants

Project Design / User Training – The bluecom protocol is based on standard Ethernet technology and provides a convenient and easy to implement communication solution for fast and reliable information exchange in real time, such as for energy grids. This training course provides a rapid introduction to configuring and using the bluecom protocol with the M1 controller as the system platform.

Target Group 

• Application engineers
• Software developers

Prerequisites

• Basic training “Bachmann Automation”
• Knowledge of programming in Structured Text or C
• Knowledge of Ethernet network technology is an advantage

Content

• Introduction to the functions of bluecom
• Notes on implementations on other platforms
• Possible configurations using examples
• Examples from the bluecom user library
• Commissioning
• Diagnostics

Duration 1 day

Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

Project Design / User Training – Redundancy in various implementations is the preferred technology for increasing availability sustainably up to achieving virtually total freedom from failure. The M1 automation system can be tailored exactly to the requirements of your particular application. This training course provides a rapid introduction to configuring and creating redundant applications.

Target Group 

• Application engineers
• Software developers

Prerequisites

• Basic training “Bachmann Automation”
• Knowledge of programming in Structured Text
• Knowledge of Ethernet network technology is an advantage

Content

• Introduction to network, warm and hot standby redundancy
• Software components in a redundancy project
• Configuration of redundant control systems using examples
• Programming of redundant applications
• Diagnostics

Duration 2 days

Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

Project Design / User Training – WTT is a software package for the wind sector. It contains the basic functions required to implement the operational control of a wind turbine in accordance with IEC 61400-25. It also features an interface for making the data prepared according to the wind energy standard available to the outside (SCADA system interface). The WTT software package also features an additional user and access management function in compliance with the latest standards. The training firstly consists of a brief look at the IEC 61400-25 wind energy standard in order to illustrate the benefits of the template. The operational control template and its use within the PLC programming are then illustrated. Participants are then shown how to configure the interface as well as how to use the access management function. The individual elements of the package are explained with practical examples. 

Target Group 

• Application developers for wind turbines

Prerequisites

• Basic training “Bachmann Automation”
• Knowledge of PLC programming according to IEC 61131-3 and C/C++
• Basic knowledge of IEC 61400-25 (advantageous)

Content

• Presentation of WTT
• Exploration of IEC 61400-25
• Structure and use of WTT operational control template
• Interface configuration according to IEC 61400-25
• Configuration and use of user and access management

Duration 2 days

Min. 4 / Max. 6 participants

Project Design / User Training – “Wind Power SCADA” is a sector specific SCADA system that is fully tailored to the needs of plant manufacturers and operators. This is based on our proven atvise^® scada product, which enables the user to make customized adaptions and extensions. WPS is connected to the controllers via the communication interface (OPC UA) and brings the user all the benefits via the standard interface in accordance with IEC 61400-25. The training seminar uses examples to show participants how to create turbine objects according to IEC 61400-25 and how to implement expansions. 

Target Group 

• Visualization users for wind turbines

Prerequisites

• Basic training in atvise^® scada
• Basic knowledge of Bachmann M1 controller system and OPC UA (advantageous)
• Basic knowledge of IEC 61400-25 (desirable)

Content

• Introduction to WPS and installation
• Exploration of IEC 61400-25
• Structure and use of WPS
• Communication according to IEC 61400-25
• Design and instantiation of object types
• Server/client scripting
• Creation of examples for further use

Duration 2 days

Min. 4 / Max. 6 participants

Project Design / User Training – Service tasks, such as the backup of existing software and software updates, hardware exchange and data logging are indispensable tasks on any machine or plant. The M1 ServiceCenter makes it possible to plan and carry out these and other activities automatically for one or several plants. Users can create their own service plan in the program from a large portfolio of recurring processes and assign them to the service personnel. Execution is then carried out at the click of a button. The training covers the creation of process routines in the program and also shows how this can be used simply for an M1 controller.

Target Group 

• Application engineers/ control technicians
• Service personnel

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of the Bachmann M1 controller system (advantageous)

Content

• Presentation of the M1 ServiceCenter and installation
• Overview of the process catalog
• Engineering
• Creation of a process routine using an example
• Execution of the program
• Other settings and possibilities

Duration 1 day

Min. 4 / Max. 8 participants

Project Design / User Training – This training seminar provides what you need to know to design single and multi-axis motion applications, use them irrespective of the relevant drive and parameterize software controllers.

Target Group 

• Commissioning engineers
• Application engineers

Prerequisites

• Basic training “Bachmann Automation”
• Basic knowledge of drive and closed-loop control technology

Content

• Software Motion Controller (M-SMC, Drive Middleware)
• Virtual shaft controller (M-SHAFT, Drive Middleware)
• M-CNC on request (option, + ½ day)

Duration 2 days

Min. 4 / Max. 6 participants

Project Design / User Training – These can be included to a limited degree within a basic training seminar on request.

Examples

• OPC UA/DA
• MMS (IEC 61850 / IEC 61400-25)
• IEC 60870-5-101/-103/-104 Server
• Fieldbus configuration (CANopen, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, EtherCAT)

Training Package 1 – This training session provides a basic explanation of the principles of vibration, and how these can be used to detect machinery faults. 

The course is aimed at participants without previous experience or knowledge of vibration analysis and provides an introduction to the concept of Condition Monitoring and diagnostics, and how vibration can be used for that purpose.

Target Group 

• Plant Operators
• O&M Service Teams
• O&M Schedulers/Planners

Prerequisites

• Background in Operations and Maintenance

Content

• Condition Monitoring
• Vibration Definitions
• Signal Analysis
• Fault Detection
• Fault Diagnosis
• Bearing Faults
• Gear Faults

Duration 1 day

Min. 4 / Max. 10 participants

Training Package 2 – This course gives an overview of the WebLog Customer Portal tool, explaining how to use its different features, including the ticket system. 
At the end of the course you will have an improved understanding of the messages you receive from the ticket system. You will be able to navigate through the WebLog customer portal to review data and gain confidence delivering relevant information to the Bachman Monitoring team.

Target Group 

• Operations Staff
• O&M Staff
• Asset Managers

Prerequisites

• Category 1 Vibration Analysis preferred, but attendance of Training Package 1 will suffice

Content

• Introduction to WebLog
• Ticket System
  • Log on and Server usage
  • E-mails to and from the ticket system
  • Report contents
  • Meaning of specific fields
  • Responding to a ticket
• Access to raw data (V-Tool) • Workflow

Duration 1 day

Min. 4 / Max. 10 participants 

Training Package 3 – Advanced – This course is based on the WebLog Expert^® software and goes into greater detail on the subject of vibration analysis. As well as the basics of vibration, we cover specific signal processing techniques used to enhance signals and provide numerous supporting case studies. In addition, the training explains how to configure systems in the optimum way for machine monitoring, both from a theoretical standpoint and through practical demonstrations in WebLog Expert^®. For this training participants are expected to have knowledge equivalent to VA Category II qualified analysts.

Target Group 

• Vibration Analysts
• O&M Engineers with Condition Monitoring experience
• Condition Monitoring Team Leaders

Prerequisites

• Vibration Analysis Category 2

Content

• Basics of Vibration Analysis
• Bachmann CMS Hardware
• WebLog Expert^®
  • Installation
  • Preferences
  • Views
• Characteristic Values
• Severity Classes
• Ticket System
• Categories/Filters
• Analysis with WebLog Expert^®
• Workflow

Duration 2 days

Min. 4 / Max. 10 participants 

Training Package 4 – With this training package, customers receive a bespoke, tailor-made Condition Monitoring course. Content is based on the needs of the customer team and their typical machine issues. This course will generally be drawn from elements of training packages 1, 2 and 3, but may also go into deeper discussions of topics of specific interest, such as maintenance optimisation. 

Target Group 

• Condition Monitoring Teams
• Vibration Analysts
• O&M Engineers with Condition Monitoring experience
• Condition Monitoring Team Leaders
• O&M teams

Prerequisites

• Usually requires a minimum of Vibration Analysis Category 2

Content

• Content developed bespoke to the customer
• Case studies taken from customers own data and tickets
• Hardware examples based on hardware set up in customers fleet
• Troubleshooting examples relevant to customers experience
• Software used mirrors set up used by or for the customer

Duration 2-5 days

Min. 2 / Max. 10 participants 

Training Package 5 – This course is designed to enable customers to start their own monitoring and teaches the required capabilities for daily monitoring. Teams using our pre-screening service typically need to complete this training before starting to work. By the end of the week, participants will have gained a complete understanding of alarm screening procedure, filtering options for effective alarm management, and message categorisation. The training includes familiarisation with all the visualisation tools within WebLog Expert^® for alarm investigation, as well as methods for creating a ticket to report findings.

Target Group 

Customers who intend to perform their own monitoring :

• Vibration Analysts
• O&M Engineers with Condition Monitoring experience
• Condition Monitoring Team Leaders

Prerequisites

• Vibration analysis Category 2 and previous attendance of TP3

Content

• Introduction and Philosophy
• WebLog Expert^®
  • Installation
  • Preferences and Views
• Alarmlist
  • Concept
  • Examples
• Pre-Screening
• Diagnosis
  • Theory
  • Case Studies
• O&M Workflow
• Reporting
• Ticket System
  • Ticket Case Studies
• Kinematics and Spectral Data

Duration 5 days

Min. 1 / Max. 4 participants

Training Package 6 – This course is for customers who wish to take over the monitoring and hosting of their own data. The administrative tools within WebLog are extensive and relate to user rights for a variety of different purposes, including access to the WebLog Customer Portal, receipt of E-Mails, rights to change configurations or templates, accept alarms, set deadbands and a variety of other functions. These are transparent to customers for whom we provide the service but need careful consideration when customers take over their own data hosting. This course also includes guidance on selecting roles for different user groups.

Target Group 

Customers intending to carry out their own monitoring: 

• Vibration Analysts or IT administrators in Customer Organizations, who will be defining access rights
• Condition Monitoring Team Leaders

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of MySQL permissions and company infrastructure

Content

• Connecting to WebLog
• WebLog Architecture
• Adding New Systems
• Working with Categories
• WebLog Portal
  • Customer rights
  • E-Mail contacts
• WebLog Access rights
• User Set up
  • Set up from Template
  • Assign to group
  • Assign system to user
• Group Set up
• Location Set up
• Shared rights
• Read/Write Access
• V-Tool Access
• Threshold Configuration
• Template configuration
• Admin Rights
• Using the logs

Duration 5 days

Max. 2  participants

Training Package 7: Alarm Configuration – This course is for customers who wish to take over the monitoring and hosting of their own data. WebLog Expert^® offers a very wide range of configuration possibilities. There are different options depending upon the hardware variant, and multiple options are available to configure each channel. This information is supported by signal analysis theory such as aliasing, enveloping, averaging and order tracking, as well as how to manage the different configurations. Part 1 deals mainly with the configuration of Characteristic Values, alert and alarm levels, severity classes, FMSA set up and other options related to monitoring process optimization. 

Target Group 

Customers intending to carry out their own monitoring:

• Senior Vibration Analysts, who will define measurements and monitor strategy
• Condition Monitoring Team Leaders

Prerequisites

• Vibration Analysis Category 3

Content

• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Failure Mode Symptoms Analysis
• Kinematic Data
• Defining CVs
  • Harmonics
  • Sidebands
  • Interference
• Defining Warnings and Alarms
• Severity Classes
• Thresholds
• Undercut alarms
• Trend alarms
• Use of API
• Workflows
• Categories
• Templates

Duration 5 days

Max. 4  participants

Training Package 8: Signal Processing – This course is for customers who wish to take over the monitoring and hosting of their own data, as well as system configuration. Part 2 explains how to configure new systems, as opposed to Part 1, which deals with the management of existing systems. 

The course will instruct delegates about the complete set up of a Condition Monitoring system from scratch, giving details of all the steps which would normally be followed by our team during commissioning. This includes channel configuration, including setting sample rates, envelope filters, classiications and grouping sensors together. This information is supported by signal analysis theory such as windowing, modulation and integration, as well as the pros and cons of different signal processing options. 

The course also covers the administration of machine specific features, such as mimic diagrams, assemblies, naming conventions and RDS-PP nomenclature.

Target Group 

Customers intending to carry out their own monitoring: 

• Senior Vibration Analysts, who will define measurements and monitor strategy
• Condition Monitoring Team Leaders

Prerequisites

• Vibration Analysis Category 3

Content

• Setting up a new hardware unit
• Frequency ranges
• Acquisition Parameters
  • Sample Rate
  • Sample Time
  • Resolution
• Post processing
  • Order Tracking
  • Envelope analysis
  • Setting Envelope filter bands
  • Using multiple envelopes
• Classifications
• Altering Kinematic frequencies
• Signal types
• Assemblies
• Visualization and Mimic Diagrams
• RDS-PP

Duration 5 days

Max. 4  participants

Installation & Commissioning – Our experienced technicians explain the complete installation process, including software tools, precautions on site, and the tools and materials required for a successful installation. A member of our Remote Monitoring team will then guide you through the process of commissioning, describing data requirements, and the philosophy behind threshold setting and evaluation. Content may vary, depending upon the scope of work.

Target Group 

• New customers seeking to install or maintain Bachmann Systems
• Contractors working on installations
• Condition Monitoring Engineers
• Project Engineers

Prerequisites

• Appropriate Safety Certifications for working on Wind Turbines
• Background and experience in C&I installation

Content

• About the Bachmann System
• Hardware
  • Cabinet fixing
  • Mains Connection
  • Communication Connections
• Sensor Installation
  • Mounting requirements
  • BAM Stud mounting
  • Mounting requirements
  • µ-bridge
  • Cable Runs
  • Earthing
• General Safety
  • COSHH
  • glues
  • Surface Preparation
• Dust
• Use of hand-held electrical tools
  • Housekeeping
• Quality Assurance
  • Cable colours
  • Setting codes
  • Installation assistant app / photos
  • Installation Reporting
• On-Site Commissioning
  • Connecting to System
  • Webpages
  • M1 Service Centre
  • Configuration (including communications)
  • Minor troubleshooting
• Off-Site Commissioning. Bachmann Monitoring Team tasks

Duration 1-2 days + 2-3 days for practical training

Min. 3 / Max. 8 participants