Brain Factory Industrial Services Training and Seminar Program 2014 Version 1.0

Brain Factory | Industrial Services

Training and Seminar Program 2014

Version 1.0

Brain Factory

Why Do We Need Knowledge?

Knowledge is a collection of information obtained from

theoretical learning and practical experiences. It must constantly be renewed and updated, and serves as the primary basis for daily decision-making processes in all areas of our lives.

Success in business is determined by the ability to make the right decisions based on theoretical and practical knowledge.

Moreover, knowledge and its continual development are the keys to successfully facing new challenges on a daily basis with appropriate and prudent responses.

We are confident that our Training and Seminar Program, with its focus on specialist subject matter and practical, in-depth learning, will provide sustainable support to help you in your daily work.

Dear Participants,

This document presents the current range of seminars and training sessions we provide for our industrial weighing and process technology products.

You can choose from a range of training courses and seminars in the following areas:

Subject Areas of Focus

Foreign body detection

Metal detection technology X-ray technology

Dynamic weighing technology

Checkweighing

Static weighing technology

Static industrial weighing Tank & hopper scales

Software systems

Fill level control systems Advanced process control

Regulations | Standards

IFS | BRC food standards

We look forward to seeing you at our next training session and continuing our successful cooperation.

We'll be happy to give you personalized advice!

Your Training Team for Industrial Weighing and Process Technology

An investment in knowledge

Table of Contents

Intro

Introduction ...2-3

Table of Contents ...4

Overview of Seminars and Training Sessions ...5

Foreign Body Detection Foreign body detection: basics seminar (E1-G-FD-E) ...6-7 Metal detection technology: user training (E2-B-MD-E) ...8

Metal detection technology: specialist seminar (E3-F-MD-E) ...9

Metal detection technology: intensive training – 1 day (E4-I-MD1-E) ...10

Metal detection technology: intensive training – 2 days (E4-I-MD2-E) ...11

Metal detection technology: intensive training – 3 days (E4-I-MD3-E) ...12

X-ray technology: user training (E2-B-XR-E) ...13

X-ray technology: specialist seminar (E3-F-XR-E) ...14

X-ray technology: intensive training – 1 day (E4-I-XR1-E) ...15

X-ray technology: intensive training – 2 days (E4-I-XR2-E) ...16

X-ray technology: intensive training – 3 days (E4-I-XR3-E) ...17

Dynamic Weighing Technology Checkweighing: user training (E2-B-CW-E) ...18-19 Checkweighing: specialist seminar (E3-F-CW-E) ...20

Checkweighing: intensive training – 1 day (E4-I-CW1-E) ...21

Checkweighing: intensive training – 2 days (E4-I-CW2-E) ...22

Checkweighing: intensive training – 3 days (E4-I-CW3-E) ...23

Static Weighing Technology Static industrial weighing: basics seminar I (E1-G-IS1-E) ...24-25 Static industrial weighing: basics seminar II (E1-G-IS2-E) ...26

Static industrial weighing: application training I (E2-B-IS1-E) ...27

Static industrial weighing: application training II (E3-B-IS2-E) ...28

Tank and hopper scales: basics seminar (E1-G-TH-E) ...29

Tank and hopper scales: specialist seminar I – Define the right solution (E3-F-TH1-E) ...30

Tank and hopper scales: specialist seminar II – Connectivity (E3-F-TH2-E) ...31

Tank and hopper scales: specialist seminar III – Process Controllers (E3-F-TH3-E) ...32

Tank and hopper scales: specialist seminar IV – Programming of Controllers (E3-F-TH4-E) ...33

Software Systems Net content control: basics seminar (E1-G-AC-E) ...34-35 Net content control: user training (E2-B-AC-E) ...36

Advanced process control: specialist seminar (E3-F-SC-E) ...37

Regulations | Standards IFS | BRC food standards: specialist seminar (E3-F-RS-E) ...38-39 Registration and Additional Info Training center and Feedback ...40–41 Important Information ...42

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Foreign Body Detection

Topics Covered

– Basics of foreign body detection

– X-ray versus metal detection technology (pros and cons) – Limitations and capabilities (use | detection)

– Working with radioactivity (effects on products) – Legal aspects

– Commercial aspects (procurement and running expenses; costs of qualification)

– Foreign body management criteria as set out by the IFS and BRC food standards

– Experiences from the perspective of an auditor

Target Groups

Department heads, quality control employees, project managers

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain knowledge of the fundamental technological principles of foreign body detection.

– You will learn about possible applications, along with the pros and cons of different technologies.

– You will gain basic knowledge and understanding of working with radioactivity, the legal aspects of this, and the commercial factors in terms of investment and consequential costs.

– You will learn fundamental information about the require-ments of the IFS and BRC food standards.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤348* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 15 participants allowed.

Course No. E1-G-FD-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager, TÜV NORD CERT

Basics Seminar

Training Intensity

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

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Metal Detection

Technology

Topics Covered

Theory:

– How metal detectors work – Basic principles

– Parameters and settings

– Information about machine cleaning and maintenance Practice:

– Operating the device

Target Groups

Line personnel

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn the technological fundamentals of metal detection machines and how they work.

– You will learn essential information and gain the necessary knowledge for handling and operating the systems during running operation.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤180* per person, plus statutory VAT and also travel and accommodation costs. This fee includes the course documentation. No more than

5 participants allowed.

Course No. E2-B-MD-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day

Course Leader(s) Sartorius Service engineer

Training Intensity

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User Training

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Course No. E3-F-MD-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager, TÜV NORD CERT

Specialist Seminar

Training Intensity

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* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

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Metal Detection

Technology

Topics Covered

Theory:

– Functionality and operating methods of metal detectors – Basics of metal detection

– Differences in machine design and technology – External influences on metal detectors

– Product effects and their influence on device sensitivity – Identifying and correcting faults

– Parameters and settings

– Device cleaning and maintenance – Product optimization

– Documentation and reporting capabilities

– Foreign body management criteria as set out by the IFS and BRC food standards

– Experiences from the perspective of an auditor Practice:

– Product tests with various test equipment – Hiding the product effect

– Configuring the software – Entering new products

Target Groups

Department heads, quality control employees, project managers, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fundamentals of metal detection machines and how they work.

– You will learn about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will learn how to keep systems operational. – You will be able to carry out basic system initialization,

configuration, and evaluation tasks.

– You will learn fundamental information about the requirements of the IFS and BRC food standards.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤462* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants

Metal Detection

Technology

Topics Covered

Theory:

– Basics of metal detection

– External influences on metal detectors – Dealing with product effect

– Troubleshooting – Device configuration – Product optimization Practice:

– Optimizing device sensitivity – Hiding the product effect – Troubleshooting

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fun-damentals of metal detection machines and how they work. – You will gain practical, applicable knowledge about possible

external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational.

– You will be able to carry out basic system initialization, configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,146* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-MD1-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Training Intensity

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Intensive Training I

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Metal Detection

Technology

Topics Covered

Day 1 – Theory:

– Basics of metal detection

– External influences on metal detectors – Dealing with product effect

– Troubleshooting – Device configuration – Product optimization Day 2 – Practice:

– Optimizing device sensitivity – Hiding the product effect – Troubleshooting

– Error analysis

The focus of the training course can be shifted from the content matter given here and customized upon request.

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fundamentals of metal detection machines and how they work.

– You will learn in-depth information about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them. – You will gain a sophisticated understanding of errors and

faults, their causes, and how to analyze them in order to continually optimize processes.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational.

– You will be able to carry out system initialization, configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,452* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-MD2-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Duration & Times 2 days, each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Intensive Training II

Training Intensity

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* Special Savings

Metal Detection

Technology

Topics Covered

Day 1 – Theory:

– Basics of metal detection

– External influences on metal detectors – Dealing with product effect

– Troubleshooting – Device configuration – Product optimization Day 2 – Practice:

– Optimizing device sensitivity – Hiding the product effect – Troubleshooting

– Error analysis Day 3 – Practice:

– Replacing and installing parts and device components

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fundamentals of metal detection machines and how they work.

– You will learn in-depth information about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them. – You will gain a sophisticated understanding of errors and

faults, their causes, and how to analyze them in order to continually optimize processes.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational.

– You will be able to carry out system initialization, configuration, and evaluation tasks.

– You will have the technical knowledge to replace and initialize parts and components independently using instruction manuals.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,812* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-MD3-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Duration & Times 3 days, each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager, TÜV NORD CERT

Training Intensity

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Intensive Training III

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

X-ray Technology

Topics Covered

Theory:

– How X-ray works – Basic principles

– Basic principles of operation

– Implementing radiation protection measures

– Information about machine cleaning and maintenance Practice:

– Operating the device

Target Groups

Line personnel

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn the technological fundamentals of X-ray machines and how they work.

– You will learn essential information and gain the necessary knowledge for handling and operating the systems during running operation.

– You will gain essential knowledge and understanding of working with radioactivity.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤180* per person, plus statutory VAT and also travel and accommodation costs. This fee includes the course documentation. No more than

5 participants allowed.

Course No. E2-B-XR-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day

Course Leader(s) Sartorius Service specialist

User Training

Training Intensity

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* Special Savings

Course No. E3-F-XR-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager, TÜV NORD CERT

Training Intensity

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Specialist Seminar

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

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X-ray Technology

Topics Covered

Theory:

– Functionality and operating methods of X-ray systems – Basic principles

– Differences in machine design and technology

– Information on how product properties affect detection sensitivity

– Identifying and correcting faults – Parameters and settings

– Device cleaning and maintenance – Product optimization

– Documentation and reporting capabilities

– Foreign body management criteria as set out by the IFS and BRC food standards

– Experiences from the perspective of an auditor

Practice (Demonstration):

– Product tests with various test equipment – Configuring the software

– Teaching in new products – Remote maintenance

Target Groups

Quality control employees, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn in-depth technological fundamentals of X-ray machines and how they work.

– You will learn about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will learn how to keep systems operational. – You will be able to carry out basic system initialization,

configuration, and evaluation tasks.

– You will learn fundamental information about the requirements of the IFS and BRC food standards.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤462* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants allowed.

X-ray Technology

Topics Covered

Theory:

– Functionality and operating methods of X-ray systems – Electrical design

– Special information on how product properties affect detection sensitivity

– Safely handling pipes | generators | high-voltage cables | detectors

Practice:

– Troubleshooting – Setting parameters – Teaching in new products

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn in-depth technological fundamentals of X-ray machines and how they work.

– You will gain practical, applicable knowledge about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational and handle specific components safely. – You will be able to carry out basic system initialization,

configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,146* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-XR1-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Intensive Training I

Training Intensity

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* Special Savings

X-ray Technology

Topics Covered

Day 1 – Theory:

– Functionality and operating methods of X-ray systems – Fundamentals of X-ray technology

– Electrical design

– Special information on how product properties affect detection sensitivity

– Safely handling pipes | generators | high-voltage cables | detectors

Day 2 – Practice: – Troubleshooting – Setting parameters – Teaching in new products

The focus of the training course can be shifted from the content matter given here and customized upon request.

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn in-depth technological fundamentals of X-ray machines and how they work.

– You will learn in-depth information about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them. – You will gain a sophisticated understanding of errors and

faults, their causes, and how to analyze them in order to continually optimize processes.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational and handle specific components safely. – You will be able to carry out system initialization,

configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,452* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-XR2-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times 2 days, each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Training Intensity

%

Intensive Training II

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

X-ray Technology

Topics Covered

Day 1 – Theory:

– Fundamentals and functionality of X-ray technology – Electrical design

– Special information on how product properties affect detection sensitivity – Safely handling pipes | generators | high-voltage cables | detectors Day 2 – Practice:

– Error statistics and documentation – Troubleshooting

– Setting parameters – Teaching in new products Day 3 – Practice:

– Special information on glass-in-glass detection – Replacing and installing parts and device components – Working with network components

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn in-depth technological fundamentals of X-ray machines and how they work.

– You will learn in-depth information about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will gain a sophisticated understanding of errors and faults, their causes, and how to analyze them in order to continually optimize processes.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational and handle specific components safely.

– You will be able to carry out system initialization, configuration, and evaluation tasks.

– You will gain additional, special information on handling demanding control processes during glass-in-glass detection.

– You will have the technical knowledge to replace and initialize parts and components independently using instruction manuals.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,812* per person, plus statutory VAT. This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages

during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-XR3-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times 3 days, each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Intensive Training III

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

Checkweighing

Topics Covered

Theory:

– Fundamentals of how checkweighers work – Parameters and settings

– Information about machine cleaning and maintenance Practice:

– Operating | working with the device

Target Groups

Line personnel

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn the technological fundamentals of dynamic weighing technology and how it works.

– You will learn essential information and gain the necessary knowledge for handling and operating the systems during running operation.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤180* per person, plus statutory VAT and also travel and accommodation costs. This fee includes the course documentation. No more than

5 participants allowed.

Course No. E2-B-CW-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day

Course Leader(s) Sartorius Service engineer

User Training

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

Checkweighing

Topics Covered

Theory:

– Functionality and operating methods of checkweighers – External influences on the devices

– Checkweighing in legal metrology

Differences between regulations for average weight control of prepackaged products/legal metrology, regulations for operation

– Identifying and correcting faults – Parameters and settings

– Device cleaning and maintenance – Teaching in products

– Documentation and reporting capabilities

Practice (Demonstration):

– Configuring the software – Entering new products – Troubleshooting

Target Groups

Quality control employees, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fundamentals of dynamic weighing technology and how it works.

– You will learn about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will gain fundamental information about using dynamic weighing technology in line with legal regulations governing metrology.

– You will learn how to keep systems operational. – You will be able to carry out basic system initialization,

configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤462* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants allowed.

Course No. E3-F-CW-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager, TÜV NORD CERT

Training Intensity

%

Specialist Seminar

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Checkweighing

Topics Covered

Theory:

– Fundamentals of checkweighers – External influences on checkweighers – Transient response of products

– Repairing/replacing components used in legal metrology – Device configuration

Practice:

– Device configuration

– Mechanical/electrical function testing

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fundamentals of dynamic weighing technology and how it works.

– You will gain practical, applicable knowledge about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational.

– You will have the technical knowledge to independently (using instruction manuals) replace parts and components in line with legal regulations governing metrology. – You will be able to carry out basic system mechanics,

initialization, configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,146* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-CW1-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Intensive Training I

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

Checkweighing

Topics Covered

Day 1 – Theory:

– Fundamentals of checkweighers – External influences on checkweighers – Transient response of products

– Repairing/replacing components used in legal metrology – Device configuration

Day 2 – Practice:

– Configuring the device and optimizing device sensitivity – Mechanical/electrical function testing

The focus of the training course can be shifted from the content matter given here and customized upon request.

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fundamentals of dynamic weighing technology and how it works.

– You will gain intensive practical knowledge about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational.

– You will have the technical knowledge to independently (using instruction manuals) replace parts and components in line with legal regulations governing metrology.

– You will be able to carry out system mechanics, initialization, configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,452* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-CW2-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Duration & Times 2 days, each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Training Intensity

%

Intensive Training II

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Checkweighing

Topics Covered

Day 1 – Theory:

– Fundamentals of checkweighers – External influences on checkweighers – Transient response of products

– Repairing/replacing components used in legal metrology – Device configuration

Day 2 – Practice: – Device configuration

– Mechanical/electrical function testing Day 3 – Practice:

– Troubleshooting and error analysis

Target Groups

Technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain in-depth knowledge of the technological fundamentals of dynamic weighing technology and how it works.

– You will gain intensive practical knowledge about possible external influences, and how to identify and counteract them.

– You will gain a sophisticated understanding of errors and faults, their causes, and how to analyze them in order to continually optimize processes.

– You will have the technical understanding required to keep systems operational.

– You will have the technical knowledge to independently (using instruction manuals) replace parts and components in line with legal regulations governing metrology.

– You will be able to carry out system mechanics, initialization, configuration, and evaluation tasks.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,812* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 4 participants allowed.

Course No. E4-I-CW3-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Duration & Times 3 days, each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service specialist, product manager

Intensive Training III

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

Static Industrial Weighing

Topics Covered

– Fundamentals of industrial weighing technology – Defining basic terms: strain gauges,

electromagnetic force compensation – Operating various industrial scales

(setting in menu/software, calibration, adjustment, documentation)

Target Groups

Department heads, operators, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain a fundamental overview of industrial weighing technology.

– You will understand the technical capabilities and limitations of various weighing systems.

– You will be able to define primary settings on industrial scales.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤612* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants allowed.

Course No. E1-G-IS1-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Aachen. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Application manager, product manager

Basics Seminar I

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

Basics Seminar II

Training Intensity

Static Industrial Weighing

Topics Covered

– Global explosion protection regulations (ATEX_IECEx, FM) – Zones of gas hazard areas

– Zones of dust hazard areas – IP rating

– What does the labelling mean – Temperature classes

Target Groups

Sales representatives, project engineers, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain an overview of regulation and zone classification | definition related to Sartorius EX products

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is 35 ¤ per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation.

Explosions protection

ATEX/FM

Course No. E1-G-IS2-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

90 Minutes – not available as a single course. Can be booked as an addition to the IS Training.

Course Leader(s)

Static Industrial Weighing

Application Training I

Training Intensity

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

Topics Covered

– Counting and checkweighing with industrial scales

– Overview of industrial scales and their accessories (using the counting and checkweighing functions found in Sartorius Midrics, Combics, Combics Pro, and Signum models) – Correct use of counting function, evaluation and statistical

analysis of data

– Printed layout for individual documentation

Target Groups

Operators, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will have a solid understanding of possible applications for counting scales and checkweighers.

– You will be able to make full use of the applications presented in practical situations.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤612* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants allowed.

Course No. E2-B-IS1-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Aachen. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Application manager, product manager

Application Training II

Training Intensity

Static Industrial Weighing

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Topics Covered

– Batch processes and filling using Sartorius Combics and Combics Pro scales

– Using the filling programs in Combics Modular scales – Batching using Combics Pro

– Defining basic terms: filling | batching

– Customizing the operating menu for filling | batch processes to suit customer requirements

– Printed layout for individual documentation

Target Groups

Operators, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain the necessary knowledge for the understanding and targeted use of filling and batching applications.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤612* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants allowed.

Course No. E2-B-IS2-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Aachen. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Application manager, product manager

Tank and hopper scales

Basics Seminar

Topics Covered

The training shall enable the participants to design suitable solutions for three basic applications

– Process vessel weighing and control – Silo Weighing

– Truck scale components The course topics are :

– Requirements of the specific weighing application – Application examples

– Aspects of accuracy

– Load cells and mounting kits, features, benefits – Proposing of the suitable electronic instrument – Aspects of installation

– Environmental impacts (Hazardous areas, Hygiene, Wind, Seismic Effects, Piping)

Target Groups

sales representatives, project engineers, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will be able to define the requirements for hopper scales to select the right components and to assess the performance of the developed applications.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1.500* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants allowed.

Course No. E1-G-TH-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Hamburg. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

5 days, first day from 1:00 p.m., last day till 12:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Application manager, product manager

Training Intensity

* Special Savings

Specialist Seminar I

Training Intensity

Tank and hopper scales

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Topics Covered

– Installation site and surrounding area – Vessel capacity and number of load cells – Types of Load cells and their accuracy – Installation kits

– Environmental impacts (Hazardous areas, Hygiene, Wind, Seismic Effects, Piping)

– Evaluation units for signal processing and communications – Calibration

Target Groups

Sales representatives, project engineers, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will be able to define the requirements for hopper scales to select the right components and to assess the performance of the developed applications.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤625* per person, plus statutory VAT and possibly travel- and accommodation costs. This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and

beverages during the seminar. No more than 10 participants allowed.

Define the right solution

Course No. E3-F-TH1-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Hamburg. In-house seminars are available as well. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Application manager, product manager

Tank and hopper scales

Specialist Seminar II

Topics Covered

– Interface concept of electronics for static scales – Basics of industrial data communication

– Examples of digital data and protocols (serial, fieldbus, ethernet)

– Practical implementation by means of a process indicator

Target Groups

Sales representatives, project engineers, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain an overview of the connectivity of scales on SPS and PC networks.

– You will be able to distinguish different communication options and to define a connection.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤625* per person, plus statutory VAT and possibly travel- and accommodation costs. This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and

beverages during the seminar. No more than 5 participants allowed.

Connectivity

Course No. E3-F-TH2-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Hamburg. In-house seminars are available as well. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Application manager, product manager

Training Intensity

* Special Savings

Training Intensity

Tank and hopper scales

Process Controllers

Course No. E3-F-TH3-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Hamburg. In-house seminars are available as well. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Application manager, product manager

Topics Covered

– Controller hardware with interface concept – Standard applications and adaptation possibilities

– Use of weighing controller as an alternative | complement to SPS

– Practical application

Target Groups

Sales representatives, project engineers, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain an overview of the possibilities of controllers for automation of weighing processes.

– You will be able to identify various applications and to initiate projects.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤625* per person, plus statutory VAT and possibly travel- and accommodation costs. This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and

beverages during the seminar. No more than 5 participants allowed.

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Specialist Seminar III

Tank and hopper scales

Specialist Seminar IV

Programming of Controllers

Course No. E3-F-TH4-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Hamburg. In-house seminars are available as well. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

3 days, each day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s) Application programmer

Topics Covered

– Software concept of Sartorius process controller – Basics of IEC 61131 standardization

– Presentation of the PR1750 programming tool – Programming syntax and applications

Target Groups

Project engineers, programmers, technicians

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn the programming options of the process controller and you will be able to write your own simple applications.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤1,500* per person, plus statutory VAT and possibly travel- and accommodation costs. This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and

beverages during the seminar. No more than 5 participants allowed.

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

Net Content Control

Topics Covered

– Fundamentals of regulations for average weight control of prepackaged products

– Fundamentals of attribute testing

– Project planning and commissioning an IS system – Sartorius ProControl (software presentation) – Integrating IS systems into existing IT infrastructures – Process control and evaluation

Target Groups

Department heads, quality control employees, project managers

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain a clear understanding of how to use networked IS systems.

– You will gain knowledge about necessary/recommended preparation measures for introducing an IS system into an existing IT infrastructure.

– This seminar presents an ideal platform for clarifying legal and application-related questions.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤612* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 15 participants allowed.

Course No. E1-G-AC-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Aachen. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Supplementary course: see “Advanced Process Control” specialist seminar

Course Leader(s) Product manager

Basics Seminar

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

Net Content Control

Topics Covered

– Fundamentals of QA systems (SPCfWin) – Functionality of QA terminals in use

– Handling batches, calculating the correct tare weight, and determining the correct density

– Carry out net content checks – Carrying out attribute testing – Following statistical requirements – Working with test equipment

Target Groups

Line personnel

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain a clear understanding of how to use networked QA systems consistently.

– You will learn how to carry out safe, reliable, and correct tests in line with statistical requirements.

– This seminar presents an ideal platform for clarifying application-related questions.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤180* per person, plus statutory VAT and also travel and accommodation costs. This fee includes the course documentation. No more than

5 participants allowed.

Course No. E2-B-AC-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day

Course Leader(s) Sartorius Service engineer

Training Intensity

%

User Training

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts

for contract customers. See “Important Information” for details)

Advanced Process Control

Topics Covered

– Sartorius ProControl attribute testing

– Attributive control of product and environmental parameters

– Sophisticated attribute testing using a rating system (Quality Rating)

– Actions and notes on employee management and documentation

– Statistical process control

– Flexible measuring device interface – SPC testing using equations – SPC as a platform in HACCP systems – IFS and HACCP

– Functions and applications using modern software and checkweighing technology

– Metal detection as an important element of HACCP systems

Target Groups

Department heads, quality control employees, project managers

Learning Methods

Presentations, workshop, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will learn to use all facets of the networked QA system. – You will gain knowledge of how to efficiently use a QA

system for monitoring, control, and documentation in accordance with current laws and standards such as HACCP, IFS, BRC, ISO 22000, regulations for average weight control of prepackaged products, etc.

– This seminar presents an ideal platform for clarifying legal and application-related questions.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤612* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 15 participants allowed.

Course No. E3-F-SC-E

Dates & Places

Arranged upon request in Aachen. Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s)

Sartorius Service engineer, product manager

Specialist Seminar

Training Intensity

%

* Special Savings

IFS | BRC Food Standards

Topics Covered

Part 1 – IFS Food Version 6: – Changes in certification procedures

– New model for calculating the duration of the audit (with examples)

– Essential changes to criteria – Food defense

– Results of the Integrity Program Part 2 – BRC Food Version 6: – Changes in certification procedures – Changes to criteria

– Changes in the rating system – KPI (Key Performance Indicators)

Target Groups

Department heads, quality control employees, project managers

Learning Methods

Presentations, discussions

Your Advantages

– You will gain practical knowledge of the current IFS/BRC food standards.

– Experiences from the perspective of an auditor.

– You will be better prepared for your own audit thanks to targeted measures.

Course Fee

The course fee for this seminar is ¤348* per person, plus statutory VAT.

This fee includes course documentation, as well as food and beverages during the seminar. No more than 15 participants allowed.

Course No. E3-F-RS-E

Dates & Places Arranged upon request in Aachen.

Please call us to confirm a training date.

Duration & Times

1 day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Course Leader(s) TÜV NORD CERT

Training Intensity

%

Specialist Seminar

* Special Savings

(Please note especially the discounts