EECO will be closing early at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 30th to facilitate mandatory year-end processing. Normal operations will resume on Friday morning, October 1st. During this period, our systems will be unavailable for new orders or inquiries and our counters and ShopEECO.com will be closed.
EECO will remain staffed and available for incoming calls and emergency orders. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
AB to SIMATIC S7 with TIA Portal August 28th, 2022 – August 31st, 2022 • Columbia, SC 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM This course concentrates on STEP 7 software, program structures, System Functions, advanced block libraries and custom block design. STEP 7 engineering tools and programming instructions are demonstrated to guide you through the development…
DetailsRealizing Engineering Efficiencies – Hands-on with TIA Portal Thursday, August 18th, 2022 • Charleston, SC 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM In this seminar you will work with the TIA Portal engineering software to configure an automation station consisting of S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLC’s, HMI Comfort Panel, ET200SP remote I/O and a SINAMICS G120 drive and…
DetailsRealizing Engineering Efficiencies – Hands-on with TIA Portal Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 • Columbia, SC 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM In this seminar you will work with the TIA Portal engineering software to configure an automation station consisting of S7-1500 and S7-1200 PLC’s, HMI Comfort Panel, ET200SP remote I/O and a SINAMICS G120 drive and…
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Siemens Motor Management system configuration doesn’t have to be intimidating. When you know where to look and how the selection tools connect, that’s the key! We show you how to select the correct base, measurement, HMI and even expansion modules. There are a few nuances to configuring a functioning system that are highlighted to save that…
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What gets measured gets managed! That is especially true when it comes to the Siemens Motor Management system. The measurement modules are pivotal to ensuring the motor you want to protect is providing accurate information to the base unit. We will break down the different variations of measurement modules including current and voltage specifications. Selection of…
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When we evaluate new technology cost vs impact are going to be a huge determining factor. The Siemens Motor Management system has multiple areas that should be considered when evaluating price. We break down a range of costs for base units and measurement modules as they vary greatly depending on the requirements of your application. Additional…
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Understanding the components of the Siemens Simocode Motor Management system is crucial. The modular design breaks down into three primary components: Base Unit Measurement Module Operator Panel This design opens a myriad of possibilities to ensure your most critical motor assets have the protection they deserve. If you have questions, we are here to serve. …
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Protect, monitor, and control your motor via the Siemens Simocode Motor Management system. Your motor assets are crucial to the operation! The modular design creates a ton of flexibility to meet your application specific needs. You can have confidence in the Siemens Simocode system to protect, monitor and control your most critical motor assets. If you…
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So you have your new Siemens Simocode Motor Management System and are excited to get it running! Have no fear as we will show you step by step on how to configure the system with success in TIA Portal. With the expansive list of options, the commissioning has lots of flexibility. Grab your motor nameplate…
DetailsOverview This will be a paid FOUR DAY, hands on workshop discussing significant performance characteristics of TIA Portal with the SIMATIC S7 system family. The Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal) forms the work environment for integrated engineering with SIMATIC STEP 7 and SIMATIC WinCC. In this first part of the SIMATIC TIA Portal service…
DetailsSIMATIC WinCC Unified Workshop Thursday, June 23, 2022 • Charleston, SC 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM This event will teach the attendee about the powerful features included in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Unified software package and Siemens SIMATIC Unified HMI panels. SIMATIC WinCC Unified offers proven engineering within TIA Portal with the performance you need to…
DetailsSIMATIC WinCC Unified Workshop Tuesday, June 21, 2022 • Columbia, SC 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM This event will teach the attendee about the powerful features included in Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Unified software package and Siemens SIMATIC Unified HMI panels. SIMATIC WinCC Unified offers proven engineering within TIA Portal with the performance you need to…
DetailsIntegrating Siemens Automation into Ethernet/IP There are 2 major communication protocols available for Automation platforms. Ethernet/IP and Profinet. Siemens Automation standardizes on Profinet while Rockwell tends to lean more toward the Ethernet/IP standard. Industrial facilities typically have more than one type of automation platform, and Siemens has made it easy to integrate their devices across these communication protocols. Siemens has developed downloadable content for…
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When having to program or troubleshoot automation systems it can’t always be done from the comfort of home. The technician usually needs to be in front of the system and plugged in to be able to see the physical hardware. A plant floor can be a harsh environment, which a normal laptop isn’t designed to…
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Let’s get real for a minute. When it comes to Ethernet IP – Rockwell comes to mind. When we hear Profinet – Siemens comes to mind. While they are not the only vendor that utilizes Profinet they are the heavyweight user. So, which one is better? Prepare for a Ford/Chevy type of debate if you bring this up. Typically, regions follow protocols. For instance, in Europe Profinet is heavily installed while in…
DetailsSiemens SIPEC Workshop: SIMATIC S7-1200 – Compact Controller with Advanced Functionality The S7-1200 is a new 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…
DetailsSiemens SIPEC Workshop: SIMATIC S7-1200 – Compact Controller with Advanced Functionality The S7-1200 is a new 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…
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You’ve heard about Smart Manufacturing and it seems important. You understand that a lot of current equipment is nearing obsolescence and now is the time to upgrade. But, how do you move from your current state of equipment to smarter data-enabled devices? These devices are the building blocks of Smart Manufacturing, and becoming familiar with them will empower you…
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It is an honor to announce that EECO was awarded the Siemens Industry 2015 Distributor of Excellence Eagle Award for growth in the motor distribution category. According to Kristen Alexander, regional channel manager at Siemens, this is the most prestigious channel award and the highest honor a Siemens distributor can receive. The Eagle award is…
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