Training

STEP 2000 Self-Study Courses
 

 
Are you in STEP with the times?
Siemens Technical Education Program (STEP) is a FREE self-study course designed to increase your automation and control knowledge at your own pace!
 
 
All STEP 2000 courses are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

 
 
 Course List 
Introductory -
  
Basics of Electricity
   Basics of Electrical Products
Motors and Control Courses -
   AC Motors
   Basics of AC Drives
   Basics of Control Components
   Basics of PLCs
   Basics of Sensors
   General Motion Control
   Motor Control Centers
Power Distribution Courses -
   Busway
   Load Centers
   Meter Mounting Equipment
   Molded Case Circuit Breakers
   Panelboards
   Power Monitoring and Management with ACCESS
   Safety Switches
   Switchboards
 
 
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Introductory Courses
 
STEP 2000 Downloads Topics
Basics of Electricity Course Electron Theory; Conductors, Insulators, Semiconductors; Electric Charges; Current; Voltage; Resistance; Ohm's Law; Power; Magnetism; Introduction to AC; AC Generators; Frequency; Inductance; Capacitance; Inductive and Capacitive Reactance; Power and Power Factor; Transformers.
Basics of Electrical Products Course Siemens Energy & Automation; Electric Power; Residential Applications; Commercial Applications; Industrial Applications; Manufacturing Applications; Discrete Parts Manufacturing; Assembly Processes; Batch and Continuous Processes; Pictorial Glossary.
 
Motors & Control Courses
STEP 2000 Downloads Topics
AC Motors Course AC Motors; Force and Motion; Energy; Electrical Energy; AC Motor Construction; Magnetism; Electromagnetism; Developing a Rotating Magnetic Field; Rotor Rotation; Motor Specifications; NEMA Motor Characteristics; Derating Factors; AC Motors and AC Drives; Matching AC Motors to the Load; Enclosures; Mounting; Siemens Motors; Above NEMA Motors.
Basics of AC Drives Part 1 of 4
Part 2 of 4
Part 3 of 4
Part 4 of 4
Test Answer Form

Force and Motion; Energy; Electrical Energy; AC Motor Construction; Developing A Rotating Magnetic Field; Rotor Construction; Electrical Components Of A Motor; NEMA Rotor Characteristics; Voltage And Frequency; Basic AC Drives; Siemens Micro Master and Midi Master; Siemens Master Drive; Applications; Constant Torque Applications; Variable Torque Applications; Constant Horsepower Applications; Multiple Motor Applications.
Basics of Control Components Course Electrical Symbols; Line Diagrams; Manual Starters; Magnetic Contactors and Starters; Reduced Voltage Starting; Multi-Speed and Reversing Starters; Starter Ratings; World Series Type 3TF Starters; US Series Starters; Pilot Devices; Control Transformers; Control Relays; Timing Relays.
Basics of PLCs Course PLCs; Advantages; Number Systems; Terminology; Basic Requirements; S7-200 Micro PLCs; Connecting External Devices; Programming A PLC; Discrete Inputs/Outputs; Analog Inputs and Outputs; Timers; Counters; High Speed Instructions.
Basics of Sensors Part 1 of 4
Part 2 of 4
Part 3 of 4
Part 4 of 4
Test Answer Form
Sensors; Limit Switches; International Limit Switches; North American Limit Switches; BERO Sensors; Inductive Proximity Sensors Theory of Operation; Inductive Proximity Sensors Family; Capacitive Proximity Sensors Theory of Operation; Capacitive Proximity Sensors Family; Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors Theory of Operation; Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors Family; Photoelectric Sensors Theory of Operation; Photoelectric Family of Sensors; Sensor Applications.
General Motion Control Part 1 of 6
Part 2 of 6
Part 3 of 6
Part 4 of 6
Part 5 of 6
Part 6 of 6
Test Answer Form
Motion Control; Mechanical Basics; Servomotor Construction; Servomotor Ratings; Speed-Torque Characteristics; Siemens Servomotors; Servomotor Accessories; Encoders and Resolvers; Pulse Width Modulation; Siemens MASTERDRIVE MC Family; MASTERDRIVE MC Compact PLUS; MASTERDRIVE MC Compact and Chassis; Technology Options, Cables; Applications, Selection; SIMODRIVE.
Motor Control Centers Course Motor Control; Power Supplies; Design Standards; Need for Circuit Protection; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Motor Control Centers; Combination Motor Control Units; Motor Starters; Pilot Devices; Circuit Breakers; Other Types of Units in MCCs; MCC Ratings; Enclosures; Classification and Types of Wiring; Cable Entry; System/89; Model 95 Plus.
 
Power Distribution Courses
 
STEP 2000 Downloads Topics
Busway Course Distribution Systems; Busway Purpose And Definition; Sentron Busway; Types And Application; Design Standards and Ratings; Circuit Protection; Busway Construction; Busway System Components; Planning a Busway System; Cable/Conduit Conversion; XL-U Busway; XJ-L Busway; BD Busway; Trol-E-Duct.
Load Centers Course Residential Distribution; Load Centers; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Load Center Construction; Types of Load Centers; Individual Overcurrent Protection; Service Entrance/Equipment Load Centers; Load Center Grounding; Load Center Ratings; Sizing The Load Center; Determining The Number Of Circuits; Ground Fault Protection; Surge Protection; Siemens Small EQr Load Centers; Siemens Medium EQr Load Centers; Siemens Large EQr Load Centers; Meter Combinations
Meter Mounting Equipment Course
 
Molded Case Circuit Breakers Part 1 of 4
Part 2 of 4
Part 3 of 4
Part 4 of 4
Test Answer Form
Types of Overcurrent Protective Devices; Circuit Breaker Design; Types of Circuit Breakers; Circuit Breaker Ratings; Time-Current Curves; Selective Coordination; Series Connected Systems; Residential and Commercial Circuit Breakers; Sentron™ Series Circuit Breakers; Sentron™ Series Digital Circuit breakers; Accessories; Insulated Case Circuit Breakers; ICCB Electronic Trip Unit.
Panelboards Course Distribution Systems; Panelboards; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Panelboard Construction; Types of Panelboards; Individual Overcurrent Protection; Power Supply Systems Service Entrance Panelboards; Panelboard Grounding; Ground Fault Protection; Panelboard Ratings; S1 and S2 Lighting Panelboards; S3 Lighting Panelboards; S4 and S5 Power Panelboards; F1 and F2 Fusible Panelboards; Accessories.
Power Monitoring and Management with ACCESS Part 1 of 6
Part 2 of 6
Part 3 of 6
Part 4 of 6
Part 5 of 6
Part 6 of 6
Test Answer Form
Monitoring and Managing Electrical Power with ACCESS; Electrical Power Distribution; Voltage and Current Values; Changes in Voltage and Current; Frequency and Harmonics; Power and Power Factor; WinPM and SIEServe; Communication Protocols and Standards; Local Area Networks; Serial Communication; Power Metering, Power Meter Features; Protective Relays and Trip Units; Circuit Breaker Trip Units; SAMMS; S7 I/O Device; Lighting Control System; ACCESS System Application Example.
Safety Switches Course Siemens Safety Switches; Switch Symbols; Need For Circuit Protection; Fuses; Fuse Ratings and Classifications; Enclosures; Switch Design; Safety Switch Ratings; Circuit Types; Catalog Numbers; General Duty Safety Switches; Heavy Duty Safety Switches; Selecting Enclosed Switches.
Switchboards Course Distribution Systems; Overcurrent Protective Devices; Switchboard Construction; Service Section; Main Disconnect Devices; Distribution Section; Power Supply Systems; Service Entrance Equipment; Switchboard; Grounding; Ground Fault Protection; Switchboard Ratings; SB1, SB2, and SB3 Switchboards; RCIII Switchboards; Super Blue Pennant Switchboards; Commercial Metering Switchboards; Speciality Service Entrance Switchboards.