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     Thursday September 28th, 2023 | West Bend, WI

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Oktoberfest is a full-day experience dedicated to exploring cutting-edge solutions and technologies in the industry. Join us as we dive deep into the world of industrial automation during these technical seminars, hands-on workshops, and industry automation show.

Seminars

Seminars are 50-minutes in length and do not require prior registration. Attend any sessions that work within your schedule!

MORNING SEMINARS

Programming with SCL in TIA Portal with S7-1200/1500 | S4

8:30 - 9:20

Troubleshooting Critical Industrial Ethernet Networks | S2 

9:00 - 9:50 

 What's New in Controls 2023 | S13

9:00 - 9:50 

 Simplify the Concept of Machine Simulation | S16

9:00 - 9:50 

Mastering VFD Cable Selection: Navigating Industrial Challenges and Solutions | S19

9:00 - 9:50

Introduction to using JavaScript in WinCC Unified HMI | S3

9:30 - 10:20

Machine Safety for 2023 and Beyond: Safety Interlock Technologies and Compliance | S12

9:30 - 10:20

Switch to SINAMICS: Integrate Siemens VFDs with Rockwell Automation PLCs | S9

10:00 - 10:50

Power Distribution Techniques for UL508A Panels | S14

10:00 - 10:50

What's New with Siemens Automation in 2023 | S17 

10:00 - 10:50 

Security Concepts in TIA Portal for protecting automation system | S5

10:30 - 11:20

Unpacking PackML: More than just packaging machines | S1

10:30 - 11:20

What is New in Drives - Next Generation SINAMICS | S10

11:00 - 11:50

Ethernet/IP Connectivity for Motor Starting | S15

11:00 - 11:50

Key Note Speaker

Chuck Tommey_presenter_PCCs Oktoberfest 2023 cir

Chuck Tommey, P.E., GICSP, ISA Cyber Expert
Digital Connectivity Executive
Siemens Industry, Inc.

OT Network Security – Accelerate your Journey!

Demystify the process of taking a network from insecure or “lightly” secured to the current state of the art in OT Cybersecurity. We will layout the natural implementation progression of cyber-protections for an Operational Technology (OT) networks as prescribed by the IEC and NIST standards. We will show why a dedicated OT Cybersecurity Program is essential to obtain and maintain security in an OT environment. Find out how to get started and then accelerate your OT cyber journey.

Begins at 1:00 PM

AFTERNOON SEMINARS

Advanced Power Supply System - Utilizing ProfiNet & Ethernet IP Communication | S11

2:00 - 2:50

TIA Portal - Tour of nice to know or off the beaten path features | S6

2:30 - 3:20

Getting the Most from Your S120 Drives | S8

2:30- 4:20

One I/O system - many networks | S18

3:00 - 3:50

Utilizing Built-in Diagnostics features and more in TIA Portal | S7

3:30 - 4:20

Workshops

Hands-on workshops are 110-minutes and require prior registration, as capacity is limited.

Hands-On: Basics of PLC Based Motion Control | W3

8:00 - 9:50

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Hands On: WinCC Unified Test Drive | W1

10:00 - 11:50

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Hands On: WinCC Unified Test Drive | W2

2:00 - 3:50

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Hands-On: Configure an IO Link System using TIA Portal | W5

2:00 - 3:50

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Hands-On: Basics of PLC Based Motion Control | W4

2:30 - 4:20

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*Workshops require prior registration, as capacity is limited to 8 participants per event.

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Thursday September 28th

 

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8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Come for part of the event, stay for the whole thing or just come for the fun!

 

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Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center
3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, WI 53095

 

What to expect

You may be a PCC Oktoberfest veteran, or perhaps you’re new to our annual event. Either way, here's what you can can expect from this year’s event. 

 

What’s Happening?
PCC’s Oktoberfest – Tap into Technology is a daylong event focused on solutions and technologies in industrial automation and electrical control.  This information is delivered to attendees through 25+ seminars and hands-on workshops, an Automation Fair with over 40 vendor technologies showcased, a TIA Portal Test Drive area and good old fashioned networking with over 200 of your industry peers.

Who Should Attend? (You should, but we’ll tell you why) 
There is no cost to attend and the event is guaranteed to provide something of value from entry-level engineers to engineering managers and CEOs in the manufacturing industry.  Our partners bring a broad range of experience from a wide range of industries, including converting, printing, automotive, material handling, food and beverage, robotics, and much more.  If you’re not satisfied we’ll buy you a beer at the end of the day (or a soda for our non-drinking friends.)

Where and when is this thing?
In its 10th year this year’s event will be held on September 28th at the Washington County Park Fair and Conference Center which is about 30 mins from Milwaukee and 1 hour from Appleton, with easy access right off US 45 and plenty of parking.  Come for the whole day, an hour, or for as long as your schedule permits.

Fun Highlights:
We will have a fantastic Pig Roast lunch, German themed bites (those who’ve attended can’t forget those awesome Milwaukee Pretzel Company Pretzels), as well as a reception at the end of the event with games and raffle drawings. PLUS an Oktoberfest stein for all who attend.

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