Mark Your Calendars For The C&E Industrial Automation Show!

Registration is officially open for the C&E IndustrialAutomation Show on Tuesday, July 31 at 8:30 am at the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, IN.

The C&E Industrial Automation Show is a manufacturer-driven event to enhance our customers’ ability to compete by providing world-class automation products and solutions. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to be face-to-face with product specialists, technical support, and supplier representatives from:

•          Banner
•          Turck
•          Siemens
•          Fortress Interlocks
•          Teledyne USA
•          Encoder Products Company
•          Rittal
•          Kollmorgen
•          Swivellink
•          Macron
•          JVL

Along with that, C&E Sales, Inc. specialists will host educational seminars that feature the latest technology leading the automation, controls, motion, safety, sensors, and vision industries. Some of the sessions include: “Robots on The Move”, “IO-Link – A Simple Sophistication”, and “Vision Sensors – Big Capability in a Small Package”.

For the complete list of seminars, more information about each session and the event, visit the event’s page.

For any questions or concerns, you can reach our team at marketing@cesales.com.

Do You Have New Employees That Need to Get Up to Speed? Siemens Offers Custom Training Programs to Help!

If you have employees that need to get up to speed, Siemens can come in, assess your education needs, and provide your employees with custom training. Siemens technical learning services provides students with the critical knowledge they need for their job directly from the equipment manufacturer. Professional instructors who have an in-depth understanding of your equipment, processes, and systems, conduct scheduled classes using simulation workstations at Siemens facilities, online, or on-site.

The Siemens practice-based learning approach with associated exercises makes it possible to gain theoretical knowledge reinforced with hands-on experience. Students simulate real-world situations to learn programming and troubleshooting techniques that will help them commission, maintain, and operate equipment with greater efficiency.

SITRAIN Curriculum Families:

• Automation
• Machine Tool
• Drives & Motion
• Electrical Maintenance & Safety
• Power Systems & SIMOCODE
• Process Analyzers
• Process Automation
• Process Control
• Process Instrumentation
• Industrial Networking
• Process Safety Management

Siemens SITRAIN learning programs offer a variety of delivery methods designed to meet every training need. C&E will partner with Siemens to get you the training needed for your employees. CLICK HERE to view the Siemens training catalog and to get more information on what's offered. 

For questions, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

Now Available From Siemens: NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 Wall Mounting Kits For The G-Series Drive Platform

Wall-mounting kits for Sinamics G120C and G120 PM240-2 modular drives are now available from
Siemens. These kits are low-cost and allow for easy and fast installation of the drives. They conform to NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 standards for interior applications.

Key Features:

• Available in power ranges from 1/2 to 200 hp and voltages from 230V to 690V 
• The kits offer a streamlined, compact design for use with all drive frame sizes of the corresponding Siemens drive units
• Provides best-in-class space savings and direct access to the drive-mounted operator panel for simple commissioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. 

The new kits accommodate all G120C, PM240-2 and PM240P-2 power modules, control units and operator panels in the Sinamics drive family. Standardized designs permit efficient side-by-side mounting with minimal clearance, while multiple conduit knockout holes allow separate power, motor, I/O, and network cabling. Seven kits are currently available to fit all drive units from AA to F frame sizes. 

For questions, or for more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you. 

A Complete System Designed With You In Mind - The New 3VA Molded Case Circuit Breaker From Siemens!

The new 3VA molded case circuit breakers from Siemens are designed to protect cables and electrical
loads from damage and failures that can be caused by disruptions, such as short circuits or overloads. They can be easily adapted to your individual needs and provide optimal support during every phase of your project.

Optimal Support: 

Safe, flexible, and efficient - the 3VA molded case circuit breaker is ideally suited to the wide variety of functions inherent in all process phases:

• Find solutions for all your individual requirements
• Minimize effort - from planning to installation and maintenance
• Increase transparency across all energy-relevant data
• Ensure system availability - preventatively and reliably

Unbeatable Systematization:

The 3VA molded case circuit breaker is more than just an individual device. In addition to a large number of basic devices, the system also comprises numerous accessories that allow it to be precisely adapted to your specific challenges.

Other Key Features:

• Flexible: Whether in industrial applications, infrastructure or buildings, the new 3VA molded case circuit breakers offer safe, flexible, and efficient application options for low-voltage power distribution
• Safe: Components mitigate the risk of accidents, faults, and fires caused by electrical installations and allow consumers to utilize electrical power in a sustainable, responsible manner.
• Comprehensive: With a wide range of internal accessories, which can fit in any of the 3VA products, a variety of system configurations are possible. They can be adapted flexibly, quickly, and easily to individual specifications. 

For questions, or for more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you. 

Join C&E's Seminar - "EtherNet/IP Connectivity With Siemens" - At Our Upcoming Industrial Automation Show!

C&E's Industrial Automation Shows are manufacturer-driven events to enhance our customers' ability to compete by providing world-class automation products and solutions.

These shows share ideas and technology through workshops, new solutions, product specialists, technical support, and supplier representatives.

Join one of the several seminars C&E will be hosting at the shows. Featured this week is the "EtherNet/IP Connectivity With Siemens" seminar, hosted by Howard Wong, C&E Automation Specialist.

In this seminar, Howard will demonstrate the connectivity of a Siemens SINAMICS G120 drive by controlling this drive using a Rockwell CompactLogix controller. The drive and PLC will be remotely operated with a Siemens HMI via EtherNet/IP.

• Learn how easily Siemens Comfort panel HMI's communicate with Rockwell PLC's
• Learn to use Siemens SCALANCE switch technology for EtherNet/IP protocol including line, ring, star and wireless topologies
• Learn how to use Siemens SIMATIC ET200s and I/O with EtherNet/IP
• Learn how Siemens AC and DC drives can be used with Rockwell PLC's
• Learn how Siemens cabling technology can save time assembling your EtherNet/IP network

Come out for this free event, meet our suppliers, bring your questions, and enjoy learning about new products. We will have a show in Murfreesboro, TN on Tuesday, May 16th, and in Louisville, KY on Thursday, May 18th. CLICK HERE to visit our expo page with more information and registration details.

For more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you.

In Case You Missed It: C&E Newsletter - Automating America

See Why You Should Attend:

We hope to see you at the upcoming industrial automation shows. Manufacturer-driven events to help customers with products and solutions.

Tues, May 16th                            Thurs, May 18th
Murfreesboro, TN                        Louisville, KY


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Who Let The Dogs Out? Siemens Sirius ACT ID Key-Operated Switch Will Tell You!

If you're frustrated by compromised passwords on HMI screens, Siemens provides a key ring-friendly RFID access stick/receptacle solution. Siemens ID key-operated switches connected to an IO link master can individually ID and monitor each key. ID key-operated switches are used in place of conventional key-operated switches, where the enabling of certain functions is required.

The Sirius ACT key-operated switch is an electronic switch based on RFID technology, helping you increase security in your application by identifying and authorizing single users and user groups.

In the video below, join one of C&E's Automation Specialists, Larry Ponziani, as he introduces the new product in the Sirius ACT group of control products from Siemens.

For questions, please contact C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you! 

C&E's Industrial Automation Expo - Carmel, IN - Less Than A Week Away!

Join C&E's Industrial Automation Expo in Carmel, Indiana next week! This expo is no charge and lunch is provided. This expo will:

• Host a variety of workshops/seminars throughout the day highlighting SAFETY, AUTOMATION, SENSING, VISION, CONTROLS, and MOTION products
• Support all your questions and interests with our product specialists, technical support, and supplier representatives
• Have live demonstrations with working products

502 East Event Center

502 East Carmel Drive

Carmel, IN 46032

C&E's Industrial Automation Expo is manufacturers-driven to share ideas and technology, keeping manufacturing alive in America. Our vision is "To be recognized by our customers, suppliers, and employees as one of the Midwest market leaders and trusted advisors for industrial automation products and solutions. 

Seminar Descriptions:

• I/O Link - Turbo Charged Sensor and Field Device Connectivity
• More and more sensors and actuators today are already equipped with microprocessors which are used, for example, to control indication, for parameterization  and the storage of configuration data. For this reason; a lot of well-known manufacturers from the field of automation have come together and developed a fieldbus independent communication interface for sensors and actuators. Hosted by C&E Automation Specialist, Scott Henry
• Motion Control in a PLC... Machine Control in a Drive
• Discover what is possible with Siemens! Hear an overview on the built-in capabilities of Siemens PLC control for servo drives, and also the limitation which dictate a Motion Controller instead. Hosted by C&E Motion Specialist: Kevin Young
• The Robots Are Coming!
• Industrial robot use continues to expand and their use has become commonplace in many sectors of manufacturing. This presentation will provide attendees with a summary of the history of industrial robots and why & how they are being applied throughout manufacturing. Attendees will also gain insight into how several companies justified their automation projects using actual case studies. Hosted by: Dave Abair - Regional Sales Manager for Yaskawa - Motoman Robotics Division
• Automation System Modernization
• Hear from System Integrator DMC about the benefits of  Control Platform Modernization. You will learn in this session what modernization can do to help you improve your automation system, reduce project launch times and increase engineering efficiency. Hosted by DMC
• If full modernization is not in your planning; included in this presentation will be Siemens EIP Connectivity. We will show you how you can use products such as Siemens Drive and HMI's with your current Rockwell processor. Hosted by C&E Automation Specialist: Scott Henry
• Vision - Soup to Nutz - We Have The Right Solution
• Discover vision solutions ranging from the more simple to complex. Which camera system will be right for your application? Attend this seminar to get an overview of the possibilities. Hosted by C&E Vision Specialist: Tony Belter
• Safety - Multiple Solutions for Multiple Applications
• Discover how the power of the product portfolio and application knowledge of C& E can boost safety performance for your facility. Better Safe than Sorry; don't wait until it's too late! Hosted by C&E Safety Specialist: Heinz Knackstedt
• UHF RFID on the Factory Floor
• Industrial RFID systems can allow for part traceability and control in your manufacturing processes. UHF RFID has been utilized in warehousing and logistics for years. Deploying UHF RFID in an industrial setting has a unique set of challenges and Siemens has developed a set of products to address those challenges. Attend this seminar to learn how Siemens readers and deployment tools can solve your UHF applications. Hosted by: Nick Hobbs of Patti Engineering and Jeff Snyder of Siemens

For questions, or more information, please call C&E at 800-228-2790. Thank you and we hope to see you at the show! 

Attend One of Our Siemens Seminars at Our Upcoming Industrial Automation Expo!

C&E will be hosting an Industrial Automation Expo in Carmel, IN on Oct. 25th, 2016. Our expo is manufacturer's-driven to share ideas and technology keeping manufacturing alive in America. There will be workshops and seminars throughout the day highlighting safety, automation, sensing, vision, controls, and motion products. Below is a list of our variety of Siemens seminars that will be held during the expo. Please stop by for a visit and attend as many seminars as you'd like.

Motion Control in a PLC... Machine Control in a Drive:

• Discover what is possible with Siemens! Hear an overview on the built-in capabilities of Siemens PLC control for servo drives, and also the limitation which dictate a Motion Controller instead.

Rockwell to Siemens Conversions:

• Hear from a systems integrator to the possible benefits of a control platform conversion. You will also learn in this session how this process can be managed to be an efficient and effective task.

Siemens EIP Connectivity:

• If a conversion is not in your planning, included in this presentation will be Siemens EIP Connectivity. We will show you how you can use products such as Siemens Drives and HMI's with  your current Rockwell processor. Discover how simple this process can be with tools Siemens has added for your use.

UHF RFID On The Factory Floor:

• Industrial RFID systems can allow for part traceability and control in your manufacturing processes. UHF RFID has been utilized in warehousing and logistics for years. Deploying UHF RFID in an industrial setting has a unique set of challenges and Siemens has developed a set of products to address those challenges. Attend this seminar to learn how Siemens readers and deployment tools can solve your UHF applications. 

For more information about our Industrial Automation Expo, please visit www.cesales.com/expos or call 800-228-2790. We hope to see you there!

Upcoming Seminar: Siemens "Totally Integrated Automation"

Join C&E for the Siemens "Totally Integrated Automation" seminar at the next Industrial Automation Expo. Learn how Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) allows for the holistic optimization of the production process. Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 & S7-1500 with TIA Portal offers new possibilities to further increase machine productivity and make engineering processes more efficient. TIA Portal seamlessly integrates safety technology for the protection of personnel, machinery, and the environment. This seminar will be held at the two expos listed below and we'd love to see you there! CLICK HERE for more information and registration.

C&E's Industrial Automation Expo is manufacturer's-driven to share ideas and technology keeping manufacturing alive in America. Our vision statement is "To be recognized by our customers, suppliers, and employees as one of the Midwest market leaders and trusted advisors for industrial automation products and solutions." 

• This event is NO CHARGE; C&E and our suppliers host these to support our customers - Lunch provided
• Workshops/Seminars throughout the day highlighting safety, automation, vision, controls, and motion products
• Supporting all your questions and interests with out product specialists, technical support, and supplier representatives

                                                                  

Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
Centre Parl of West Chester
5800 Muhlhauser Road
West Chester, OH 45069

Thursday, May 26th, 2016
Tropicana Evansville
421 NW Riverside Drive
Evansville, IN 47708

           

For questions or more information, please call 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Join C&E's Webinar: Siemens's VFDs; What Drive Is Right For You?

Join C&E and Motion Specialist, Jay Swank, for a webinar covering the topics below. This webinar will be held on Thursday, April, 14th.

Recently, Siemens announced the release of the single-axis SINAMICS V20 AC drive with easy setup and operation. The V20 is the cost-effective, reliable, and easy-to-use drive for basic applications. The Siemens SINAMICS G120 is considered the modular, universal drive to access the widest range of requirements. It leverages its strengths in general machinery construction, as well as in the automotive, textile, and packaging industries.

Siemens offers several VFD families and each has a slightly different feature-set to suit the diverse range of automation needs. The SINAMICS family of drives, that represents a completely new design, addresses the potential to reduce costs. In this webinar you will learn about the SINAMICS V20 and G120, along with all of Siemens VFD families, and how to select the right one for your application.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For questions, please call 800-228-2790. Thank you!

Visit C&E At The Upcoming Industrial Automation Expos!

New Technology * Technical Workshops * Product Specialists

It may be April Fool's Day, but products provided by C&E sales are no joke! Come view the many things we have to offer at our upcoming Industrial Automation Expos. These events are manufacturer-driven to share ideas and technology keeping manufacturing alive in America. These expos are no charge and offer seminars throughout the day highlighting safety, automation, vision, controls, and motion products.

These events will be held on May 24th in West Chester, OH and on May 26th in Evansville, IN.

CLICK HERE for details, more information, and registration.

Come and Join One of The Many Workshops/Seminars Offered Throughout the Day:

• What Drive Is Right For My Application? Siemens Drives; User-friendly Through Modularity: Flexible combinability with a high degree of operator friendliness, learn how to choose the correct drive for your application. Siemens offers several VFD families and each has a slightly different feature-set to suit the diverse range of automation needs. The SINAMICS family of drives, that represents a completely new design, addresses the potential to reduce costs. In this seminar, you will learn about the SINAMICS V20 and G120, along with all of Siemens VFD families, and how to select the right one for your application. 
• Wireless Monitoring - Eliminate the Loss of Productivity: By wireless remote monitoring processes you can catch problems before they occur. Wireless nodes are self-contained and require no cables, cordsets, or external power. They are designed for the most challenging control and monitoring applications. See how Banner Wireless products can measure, monitor, and collect data to reduce production costs.
• Siemens "Totally Integrated Automation": Learn how Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) allows for the holistic optimization for the production process. Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 & S7-1500 with TIA Portal offers new possibilities to further increase machine productivity and make engineering processes more efficient. TIA Portal seamlessly integrates safety technology for the protection of personnel, machinery, and the environment.
• Safeguarding Potential Hazardous Machine Operation: C&E's Safety Specialist, Heinz Knackstedt, will guide you through the steps to provide safe and effective machines and processes. Learn to identify possible hazardous situations encountered while performing tasks using the Risk Assessment process. Determine the level of risk to help select the risk reduction measure(s) which reduces that risk to an acceptable level by utilizing safeguarding devices and Banner's expandable safety controller.
• Turck IO Control Networks: See TURCK'S complete line of distributed IO products for industrial fieldbus using Multi-protocol Ethernet, EtherCAT, Profibus, DeviceNet, Modbus RTU and CANopen. TURCK offers EtherNet solutions where IO can connect directly or indirectly to EtherNet via on-machine, in-cabinet, block and modular IO products. TURCK's multiprotocol products are self-configuring and offer a seamless transition to EtherNet; whatever EtherNet that may be.
• Quality Inspection Technology: By understanding how a vision system can increase product quality you will begin to realize lower production costs.  With integrated LED lighting, IP67 housing, easy-to-use software, and easy integration with factory systems the BOA Spot instantly delivers high-value capabilities at a low cost of ownership. At the other end of the spectrum;  we have LMI's 2D and 3D imaging systems for precision measurement and cloud-point data applications.
• Minimizing Arc Flash Hazards with Modular Disconnect Enclosures: This discussion will center on the ways Rittal's modular freestanding enclosures can be used to mitigate arc flash hazards. When considering safety and design flexibility during the planning stage; Rittal's isolation enclosure solutions provide the capability to isolate high- and low-voltage equipment within the confines of their respective enclosure, assisting in the compliance with NFPA 70E workplace safety standards.
• Switchable Magnets for Industrial Automation: See how Magswitch has changed steel fabrication and handling processes by improving safety, productivity and efficiency of metalworking operations. Magswitch mechanical devices turn a permanent magnetic field completely ON and OFF providing fail-safe automation tools. Magswitch can replace costly vacuum cups and traditional pin clamps, which over time present expensive energy efficiency and breakage problems. 

For questions or more information, please call 1-800-228-2790. Thank you!

Circle The Wagons, Siemens Is Moving West!

C&E Is Now A Local Distributor For Siemens Automation Products In Southwest Indiana and Southwest Kentucky!

C&E has always been able to provide you with Siemens motion and control products. In addition, we are now authorized to distribute Siemens automation products.

Because of this announcement C&E will be providing customers with training, workshops, and webinars on the new products available. Recently, we've hosted a Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs Workshop in Evansville, IN and Louisville, KY and will be in Owensboro, KY next Tuesday, 3/29. In this training, Brad Hart, one of C&E's Automation Specialists, covers the S7-1200 and S7-1500 platforms, Basic and Comfort panel HMIs, and how TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) helps you achieve Engineering Efficiency using one GUI to completely integrate your PLC, HMI, Drives, and Safety Control in the same project.

A little information about some of the featured products:

• SIMATIC S7-1200 - this is a modular space-saving controller for small automation systems that require either simple or advanced functionality for logic, HMI, and networking. It is both compact and highly powerful, especially in relation to its real-time performance. It is fast, features great communication options, and is programmed with easy-to-operate, easy-to-learn software.
• Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 TIA Portal -
• TIA Portal: Scalable and felxible design, one GUI
• Built-in PROFINET/Ethernet port, integrated I/O on compact controller units
• Integrated diagnostics with the S7-1500 system on controller LCD display
• Safety controllers that don't break the bank
• Simple device replacement using topology 

CLICK HERE for future events and registration information!

Pictured here is the Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500 PLCs Seminar, hosted in Louisville, KY. There was a great turnout and we look forward to many future events.

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Starter Kit: PLC & HMI

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Starter Kit Is An Economical Way To Introduce The Power And Efficiency Of Siemens PLC's And HMI's

The new SIMATIC S7-1500 controller combines enhanced performance and usability to set new standards in productivity. It is seamlessly integrated with TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation) that provides intuitive navigation, workflow, and maximum engineering efficiency for reduced project costs.

S7-1500 PLC And 7" Comfort Panel HMI for $2890.00. Use part# SIEMENS/S7-1500-STARTER-KIT. Price as of 12/15/2015 is subject to change. 

CLICK HERE to visit the Siemens SIMATIC web page.

S7-1500 PLC Features:

• Built-in display for settings, alarms, diagnostics, company logo, and more
• Setup network/IP directly
• Built-in 2 port switch
• I/O modules for every application, high feature, diagnostics, specialty
• Advanced program functions, technology objects, security objects, web interface
• 60ns bit performance down to 1ns in S7-1518 processor

Siemens S7-1500 Kit Parts

Comfort Panel HMI Features

• High-res widescreen display 4" to 22", 16 million colors
• 4,000 tags, 2MB recipes
• Archiving over SD, USB, net, 50 archives, 2,000 tags, .txt, .csv, .rdb formats limited only to available space
• Scripting, OPC UA, f(X) trend, auto backup, USB transfer
• Media player, Office viewer, PDF viewer, Sm@rtServer, Web Browser
• Built-in 2 port switch
• Aluminum frame

For more information, please visit the Siemens SIMATIC web page (CLICK HERE), or please contact custservice@cesales.com. Thank you.

A Pivotal Piece: Siemens SIMATIC ET 200SP Failsafe CPU

The CPU 151xSP F fail-safe controllers are extended standard ET 200SP CPUs certified for functional safety and are suitable for use in safety-related applications up to SIL 3. The fail-safe SIMATIC controller conveniently enables the processing of standard and safety programs on a single controller.

Siemens CPU 151xSP F fail-safe controllers can be used as PROFINET I/O controller or as distributed intelligence (PROFINET I-device). The CPUs 151xSP F can be expanded centrally with standard and fail-safe ET 200SP modules, and distributed via PROFINET/PROFIsafe with any ET 200 systems.The expandable PROFINET I/O IRT interface is designed as a 2-port switch so that a line structure can be configured in the plant. For IT security, additional password protection is setup for F-configuration and F-programs.

For additional information on the SIMATIC ET 200SP Failsafe CPU, view the brochure here or contact us at C&E sales!

Driven to Succeed: The Siemens SINAMICS V20

The heart of any manufacturing process nests basic operations like pumping, moving, ventilating and processing, that help a product come into fruition. The Siemens SINAMICS V20 is a simple drive solution that automates those simple motion sequences, while simultaneously providing user benefits, such as:

Ease of Installation

• Push through or panel mounting
• Side by side mounting without space between

Ease of Use

• Parameter loading without power on the drive
• Built-in application macros
• Keeps running through power dips

Cost Efficiency

• ECO mode motor flux reduction
• Hibernation mode

The SINAMICS V20 can also be individually adapted to a particular application or user requirement using various options - for example, an external BOP, connecting cable, filter, braking resistors, shielding are all available. For more information on the Siemens SINAMICS V20, click beneath image below:

SINAMICS V20