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Course Overview:

This course is designed to teach attendees the fundamentals of the Robot Operating System (ROS1) using the Turtlebot3 platform. By the end of the course, participants will have a strong understanding of ROS1 concepts, tools, and libraries, and be able to create and manipulate a Turtlebot3 robot in a simulated / real environment.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to ROS1 and Turtlebot3

1. Introduction to ROS1

- What is ROS?

- ROS1 vs. ROS2

- ROS Ecosystem

- ROS Nodes, Topics, Services, and Actions

2. ROS1 Installation and Setup

- Installing ROS1 on Ubuntu

- ROS Workspace Setup

- ROS Environment Variables

3. Introduction to Turtlebot3

- Turtlebot3 Overview

- Turtlebot3 Models

- Turtlebot3 Hardware and Sensors

4. Turtlebot3 Simulation Setup

- Installing Gazebo

- Installing Turtlebot3 Packages

- Launching the Turtlebot3 Simulation

Day 2: ROS1 Basics and Turtlebot3 Navigation

1. ROS1 Basics

- Writing Simple Publisher and Subscriber Nodes (Python and C++)

- ROS Message Types

- Creating Custom Messages

- ROS Services and Actions

- Using rqt and RViz for Visualization

2. Turtlebot3 Navigation

- Understanding the Navigation Stack

- Creating a Map with SLAM

- Configuring and Tuning the Navigation Stack

- Launching the Navigation Stack

- Guiding Turtlebot3 through a Simulated Environment

Day 3: Turtlebot3 Manipulation and Perception

1. Turtlebot3 Manipulation

- Adding a Manipulator to Turtlebot3

- URDF and Xacro

- MoveIt! Setup and Configuration

- Creating and Executing Motion Plans

2. Turtlebot3 Perception

- Introduction to Computer Vision with OpenCV

- ROS Integration with OpenCV

- Using the Depth Camera for Object Detection

- Integrating Perception with Manipulation

Day 4: Advanced ROS1 Concepts and Turtlebot3 Autonomy

1. Advanced ROS1 Concepts

- ROS Parameters and YAML Configuration Files

- ROS Launch Files

- ROS Timers and Callbacks

- Using ROS Bags for Data Recording and Playback

2. Turtlebot3 Autonomy

- Developing a Simple Autonomous Behavior

- Integrating Navigation, Perception, and Manipulation

- Creating a State Machine for Complex Behavior

- Fine-Tuning and Testing the Autonomous System

Day 5: Final Project and Course Wrap-Up

1. Final Project

- Design and Implement a Custom Project using Turtlebot3

- Integrate Skills Learned Throughout the Course

- Debug and Optimize the System

- Project Presentations and Demonstrations

2. Course Wrap-Up

- Recap of Course Content

- Q&A Session

- Feedback and Course Evaluation

Duration:

5 Days

Fees per participant:

TBD

Course Overview:

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2) using the Turtlebot 4 Lite platform. The course is structured as a five-day program with seven hours of instruction per day.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Introduction to ROS2 and Turtlebot 4 Lite

1. Introduction to ROS2

- Overview of ROS2

- ROS2 architecture and design

- ROS2 tools and frameworks

- Comparison between ROS1 and ROS2

2. Setting up the Development Environment

- Installing ROS2

- Creating a ROS2 workspace

- Building and sourcing the workspace

3. Turtlebot 4 Lite Overview

- Introduction to Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Hardware and sensors

- Software components and packages

4. Hands-on Activity: Turtlebot 4 Lite Setup

- Assembling the Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Connecting to the Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Running a basic example

Day 2: ROS2 Basics and Turtlebot 4 Lite Navigation

1. ROS2 Nodes

- Creating and running ROS2 nodes

- ROS2 node lifecycle

- ROS2 node communication

2. ROS2 Topics and Services

- Understanding topics and services

- Creating publishers and subscribers

- Creating service servers and clients

3. Turtlebot 4 Lite Navigation

- Introduction to mobile robot navigation

- SLAM and localization

- Path planning and control

4. Hands-on Activity: Basic Navigation with Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Implementing a simple waypoint navigation system

- Running the navigation system on the Turtlebot 4 Lite

Day 3: Advanced ROS2 Concepts and Turtlebot 4 Lite Localization

1. ROS2 Actions

- Introduction to actions

- Creating action servers and clients

- Understanding action feedback and result

2. ROS2 Parameters and Launch Files

- Parameter management in ROS2

- Creating and using launch files

- Launching multiple nodes and remapping topics

3. Turtlebot 4 Lite Localization

- Overview of localization techniques

- Sensor fusion for localization

- Implementing localization on Turtlebot 4 Lite

4. Hands-on Activity: Localization with Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Creating a custom localization node

- Testing localization on the Turtlebot 4 Lite

Day 4: ROS2 Middleware and Turtlebot 4 Lite SLAM

1. ROS2 Middleware and DDS

- Introduction to middleware and DDS

- Configuring and tuning DDS for ROS2

- Understanding Quality of Service (QoS) settings

2. Turtlebot 4 Lite SLAM

- Introduction to SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)

- SLAM algorithms and techniques

- Implementing SLAM on Turtlebot 4 Lite

3. Hands-on Activity: SLAM with Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Building a map of the environment using Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Saving and using the generated map for navigation

Day 5: ROS2 Best Practices and Final Project

1. ROS2 Best Practices

- Code organization and package structure

- Writing clean and maintainable code

- Testing and debugging ROS2 applications

2. Final Project: Autonomous Navigation

- Designing an autonomous navigation system for Turtlebot 4 Lite

- Implementing the system using ROS2 concepts learned throughout the course

- Testing and evaluating the performance of the system

3. Course Wrap-up and Next Steps

- Review of the course content

- Additional resources for learning ROS2 and robotics

- Q&A and feedback session

By the end of this course, participants will have gained a solid understanding of ROS2 concepts, tools, and techniques, as well as hands-on experience with the Turtlebot 4 Lite platform. This knowledge will serve as a strong foundation for further study and development in the field of robotics and autonomous systems.

Duration:

5 Days 

Fees per participant:

TBD

• By doing exercises on original SIMATIC PCS 7 training units, you will implement software for the process automation of a plant right up to the HMI level. Features of SIMATIC PCS 7 such as integration of all subsystems, plant-oriented engineering, data management and project management are supplemented by advanced functions that enable efficient and cost-effective engineering with SIMATIC PCS 7.
• Utilize the benefits of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) for yourself and learn how to get an integrated view of your plant!
• Because of this integration you will be able to diagnose faults quickly and correct them with safely. In addition, projects can be created in advance in such a way that you can work with multiple application. This enables time-optimized and cost-effective engineering.
• After attending the course, you can do the following:
  • Create a proper PCS 7 multiproject and configure the hardware of AS and PC stations.
  • Create user programs compliant to PCS 7 standards using the most important tools like CFC, SFC and graphical tools of the PCS 7 engineering toolset.
  • Bulk engineering using the Import/Export-Assistant and Control Module Types and their instances using the Technological List Editor.
• Combine your face-to-face course with web-based training on our digital learning platform for industry and thus increase your personal learning success in the face-to-face course.
• On SITRAIN access you will find, for example, basic knowledge of process control technology, PROFIBUS in process automation, PROFINET or data communication with Industrial Ethernet.
• But also further topics such as an overview of digitization in process automation or an introduction to SIMIT and the Virtual Controller.

• Project manager, Configuring engineers
• Programmers
• Commissioning engineers
• Technologists
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• System design and component specification
• Project setup
• Station and network configuration
• Connection to the process
• Basics control functions
• Basics Operating and Monitoring
• Implementation of Automatic and Manual Mode Control
• Configuration of sequential controls with SFC
• Customizing the OS
• Archiving System
• Locking functions and operating modes
• Mass data engineering
• Digitalization in process industries
• Final steps of configuration
• User block – attributes and visualization
• Demonstration Server-Client System
• Syntax Rules
• SIMATIC PCS 7 Documentation and Support
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• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering, control and feedback control systems and process control engineering

Training Methodology:

· Theory

· Practice

Duration:

10 Days 

Fees per participant:

TBD

1. Introduction to Process Control Systems
   • Basic concepts of process control
   • Overview of control system components
   • Types of control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, etc.)

1. Overview of SIMATIC PCS 7
   • History and evolution of PCS 7
   • System architecture and components
   • Key features and benefits

1. PCS 7 V9 Overview
   • What's new in PCS 7 V9
   • Hardware and software requirements
   • Licensing and system configuration

1. Engineering System (ES) Overview
   • Engineering Station (ES) hardware and software components
   • Project structure and organization
   • Engineering tools and features

1. Creating a New Project
   • Initial configuration and settings
   • Hardware configuration
   • Importing and exporting project data

1. Configuring Process Objects
   • Function blocks and libraries
   • Symbolic addressing and tags
   • Process object parameterization

1. Automation System (AS) Overview
   • AS hardware components and configuration
   • AS software components and execution
   • Communication and redundancy concepts

1. Developing Control Strategies
   • Basic and advanced function blocks
   • Sequential Function Chart (SFC) programming
   • Custom function block creation

1. Implementing Control Loops
   • PID control loops
   • Cascade and ratio control
   • Advanced process control techniques

1. Operator Station (OS) Overview
   • OS hardware and software components
   • OS project structure and configuration
   • Customizing the OS environment

1. Creating Operator Graphics
   • Graphic object libraries and customization
   • Static and dynamic graphic objects
   • Navigation and hierarchy concepts

1. Alarm and Event Management
   • Alarm classes and categories
   • Alarm acknowledgement and suppression
   • Event logging and analysis

1. Batch and Recipe Concepts
   • Introduction to batch processes
   • Recipe management and formulation
   • Equipment modules and phases

1. Configuring the Batch Server
   • Batch Server hardware and software components
   • Batch project structure and configuration
   • Batch resource management

1. Implementing Batch Control
   • Developing equipment phases
   • Creating and managing recipes
   • Batch control and execution

1. Diagnostics Overview
   • Diagnostic tools and resources
   • System, module, and channel diagnostics
   • Lifecycle and performance diagnostics

1. Troubleshooting Techniques
   • Identifying common issues
   • Debugging control strategies
   • Resolving communication and hardware issues

1. System Maintenance and Upgrades
   • Backup and restore procedures
   • Firmware and software updates
   • Migrating and upgrading projects

1. Process Safety Concepts
   • Fundamentals of process safety
   • Safety instrumented systems (SIS)
   • Safety lifecycle and standards

1. Integrating SIMATIC Safety Systems
   • Hardware and software components
   • Safety-related function blocks and programming
   • Safety system diagnostics and testing

1. Cybersecurity Fundamentals
   • Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
   • Defense-in-depth strategy
   • Implementing cybersecurity best practices

1. Advanced Process Library (APL)
   • APL function blocks and features
   • Configuring APL process objects
   • Customizing APL objects and graphics

1. SIMATIC PCS 7 Asset Management
   • Asset management concepts and benefits
   • Integration with PCS 7
   • Asset management tools and features

1. Energy Management and Optimization
   • Energy management concepts and benefits
   • Integrating with PCS 7
   • Energy monitoring and reporting

1. OPC Communication and Integration
   • OPC concepts and standards
   • PCS 7 OPC server configuration
   • Integrating with OPC clients

1. SIMATIC PCS 7 and SCADA Systems
   • SCADA system overview
   • PCS 7 and SCADA integration options
   • Data exchange and visualization

1. Integration with Third-Party Systems
   • Common integration scenarios
   • Communication protocols and gateways
   • Data mapping and conversion techniques

1. Project Workshop
   • Hands-on project implementation
   • Guided exercises and problem-solving
   • Review of best practices and lessons learned

1. Course Review and Q&A
   • Recap of course topics
   • Open discussion and Q&A
   • Additional resources and learning opportunities

1. Course Evaluation and Closure
   • Participant feedback and evaluation
   • Awarding certificates of completion
   • Closing remarks and next steps

Duration:

10 Days

Fees per participant:

TBD