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ACD TECHNOLOGY TAILGATEACD’s First Annual Technology Tailgate Event brings customers and vendors together for an eventful day filled with learning, networking, product demonstrations and more!

Product Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Who’s Who . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tech Bulletins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specialized Training Events . . . . . 4

PA: Pittsburgh, Erie, State College | WV: Morgantown, Charleston | OH: Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown

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“Informative and customer-friendly event that will pay dividends for future business relationships. I plan to attend Tech Tailgate 2014!”

Nathan Kufel, Omron Sti.

“ACDs Tech Tailgate was a fantastic event for customers and vendors alike to see the total scope of ACD’s product portfolio and technical support. Everyone attending came away with ideas and opportunities to apply new and exciting technologies and packages.”

Joe McCullough, Siemens Industry.

“This event was informative and interesting; time well spent learning about new products and solutions to issues that affect our projects.”

Jeff Scott, SMS Meer Inc.

“Vendors were knowledgeable on their products and eager to provide advice to help me in my own application of their products. I am already looking forward to next year’s Tech Tailgate at ACD.”

Kim Kanagy, Ensinger

“ACD throws a first class bash. We enjoyed participating in Tech Tailgate and walked away with an increased knowledge of ACD’s vendor product and solution offerings.”

Tim Brueggeman, GE Energy.

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Product Spotlight

Siemens Releases TIA Portal V12, Step7 Professional Service Pack 1 (STEP 7 V12 SP1)The STEP 7 V12 SP1 includes all current V12 updates. Installation of the Service Pack requires prior installation of the STEP 7 V12 software.

The TIA Portal products STEP 7 (incl. PLCSIM), WinCC and Startdrive must be updated to the same version (V12 SP1). If the versions differ, the TIA Portal will not start. Please ensure that you have the Service Packs for these products on hand before you begin installation.

• Service Pack 1 for STEP 7 V12 http://goo.gl/xZMgoz

• Service Pack 1 for WinCC V12 http://goo.gl/HMhmph

• Service Pack 1 for Startdrive V12 http://goo.gl/k5Rh69

Now Available: PROFIBUS PC Adapter USB A2The PROFIBUS PC adapter replaces 6ES7972-0CB20-0XA0. The new order number is 6GK1571-0BA00-0AA0.

Basic DataThe following additional functions have been integrated:

• Innovation of the PG/PC slot technology to USB 2.0

• +5V Power supply from USB port

• Support of all PROFIBUS baud rates up to 12 MB

• Support of firmware loading of S7-PROFIBUS CPs

The scope of delivery additionally includes:

• USB cable, 5m

• 0.3m MPI cable

• Driver-CD

Siemens Online Tool: CAD CreatorCheckout Siemens online tool called CAD Creator, available to all customers. The tool generates 2D/3D CAD data, dimensional drawings and technical data for Siemens drive and motor products.

http://goo.gl/e9Yk52

Released for Delivery: SIMATIC WinCC V7.2

Compared to SIMATIC WinCC V7.0 SP3, the new SIMATIC WinCC V7.2 features the consolidation of all previous WinCC Updates, plus the following changes in the scope of functions:

Operating systemsWinCC V7.2 supports the following Microsoft operating systems:

• Windows XP Professional SP3 (32-Bit) for WinCC Single User / Client / Server

• Windows 2003 Server SP2 Standard Edition (32-Bit) for WinCC Server / Single User / Client

• Windows 2003 Server R2 SP2 Standard Edition (32-Bit) for WinCC Server / Single User / Client

• Windows 2008 Server SP2 (32-Bit) for WinCC Server / Single User / Client

• Windows 2008 Server R2 SP1 (64-Bit) for WinCC Server / Single User

• Windows 7 SP1 (32-Bit / 64-Bit) Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate for WinCC Single User / Client / Server

Windows XP and Windows 7 SP1 permit a maximum of 3 client connections in the multi-user system configuration.

Simplified configuration of the tag balance with the innovative WinCC Configuration Studio • Configuration options as used to from Excel

• Simplified variables / structure variables management

New communication channels • Communication channel to new CPUs (S7-1200 / S7-1500) (only absolute

address, no CPU alarming support)

• Introduction of the OPC UA server (DA, HDA)

Extensions in the archive system • New archive acquisition (day, week and year)

• New archiving method (difference)

... and more •

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Training Schedule Who’s Who

Dan Walko ACD, Maintenance, Warehouse, Shipping

Dan Walko is the newest addition to the ACD team responsible for building maintenance,

warehouse upkeep and shipping & receiving. He brings to ACD over 7 years of experience having worked for Paper Products Company, Inc. in a similar role.

Jessica Chiodo ACD General Accountant

Jessica Chiodo recently joined ACD where she has taken on the role of General Accountant.

She brings over 7 years of accounting experience to ACD having worked in public accounting for Sisterson & Co. LLP and Stillwaggon & McGill, LLC. •

TECH BULLETINSACD Introduces Product Technical BulletinsACD is dedicated to providing up-to-date technical information related to our product offerings.

TECH BULLETIN #5SIMOREG DC-Master (6RA70) DC Drives Product Phase Out

View the Technical Bulletin links and more.

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View additional information and links.

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Workshops Register for training with ACD, contact: Angie De Jesus at adejesus@acdist.com or 724-741-5606

Siemens Startdrive Software Workshop

November 12th Cranberry Twp., PA November 14th Charleston, WV November 19th Erie, PA November 21st Streetsboro, OH

9:00AM to 2:00PM, FREE to all customers

Startdrive is the latest drive commissioning software from Siemens that can be integrated into the TIA Portal development software or used as a stand-alone application. The software supports programming, commissioning, and operation of the Siemens SIMATICS G series of AC Drives.

The hands-on workshop will cover the most important tools in the software including:

• Machine safety functions

• Set-up Wizard

• Control Panel

• Tuning

• Trace/Oscilloscope function

Siemens S7-1200 Workshop

December 5th Cranberry Twp., PA December 10th Erie, PA December 12th Charleston, WV

9:00AM to 2:00PM, FREE to all customers

The S7-1200 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.

Attend the S7-1200 Workshop for a hands-on trial!

• S7-1200 PLC feature overview

• Expansion options

• Communication capabilities

• Programming

• Visualization

• TIA Portal overview

ACD is offering the following WORKSHOP AT OUR STREETSBORO, OH location to help JUMP START your learning of Siemens TIA Portal (V12) software. Sessions start at 8:30 AM and run to noon and are FREE to all customers who have purchased TIA Portal software.

Novmber 11th TIA Portal Jump-Start Session (S7-1200, HMI, Remote I/O)This session will cover the basics of TIA Portal (V12) navigation and PLC programming using the S7-1200 platform. We’ll then introduce ET200S Profinet remote I/O, and finally the Comfort series HMI.

Advanced Controls & Distribution 555 Frost Road, Suite 105

Streetsboro, OH 44241

View the for complete Training Schedule on the ACD website.

www.acdist.com/events

Streetsboro, OH Workshop Register for training with ACD, contact: Angie De Jesus at adejesus@acdist.com or 724-741-5606

Specialized Training EventsSitrain™ Training events at ACD*

Register for trainings at www.sea.siemens.com/training or call ACD at 1-800-866-7740.20800 Route 19Cranberry Twp., PA 16066www.acdist.com

Training Schedule Workshops

Register at ACD: 800-866-7740

Course Code Course Title Start DateSCT-S7TIAP2B S7 TIA Programming 2 11/4/2013SCT-PTTIAP1A S7 TIA Portal Programming 1 12/9/2013SCT-S7TIAP1B S7 TIA Programming 1 12/16/2013SCT-S7300S1B S7 System Tools & Troubleshooting 1 2/10/2014SCT-S7TIAP1B S7 TIA Programming 1 3/24/2014

SIMATIC® S7 TIA Programming 1This course covers the S7 programming editor with Ladder, Function Block Diagram, and Statement List programming languages, and key software tools. This course takes a systems approach to the S7300/400 PLCs, plus basic connectivity and functionality of an HMI and PROFIBUS remote I/O.

SIMATIC® S7 TIA Programming 2This course is for SIMATIC S7-300/400 PLC users with basic engineering experience in the design and sustaining of SIMATIC automation systems and their application programs.

SIMATIC® S7 TIA Portal Programming 1This course covers the S7 programming editor with Ladder, Function Block Diagram, and Statement List, and SCL programming languages, and key software tools. This course takes a systems approach to the S7-1200, S7-300, S7-400, and S7-1500 PLCs, plus basic connectivity and functionality of an HMI, Drive, and PROFINET I/O.

SIMATIC® S7 System Tools & Troubleshooting 1This course is designed for industry “first responders” to operations controlled with Siemens STEP 7 automated control systems. Students not requiring programming skills, such as maintenance technicians, electricians, supervisors and others, who need an understanding of their Siemens control system to maximize line uptime, should attend this course. This course also makes a great platform for those new to automation systems and industrial electronics.

For complete course prerequisites, description and objectives visit www.acdist.com/events

*each class is a 4 1/2 day course

Specialized Training Events SIMATIC

® S7

S7 TIA Programming 1 December 16, 2013

March 24, 2014

S7 TIA Programming 2 November 4, 2013

S7 TIA Portal Programming 1 December 9, 2013

S7 System Tools & Troubleshooting 1 February 10, 2014

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