Course Summary & Content

This course is designed for Systems Engineers, Design Engineers, Authorized Kollmorgen Distributors. It will cover the overview of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for KAS, Runtime, PCMM, and introduction to the IEC61131 programming languages.

  • Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
  • PLCopen
  • Free Form Ladder Diagram (FFLD)
  • Instruction List (IL)
  • Function Block Diagram (FBD)

Also covered is the Advanced Kollmorgen Terminal (AKT), PipeNetwork, Advanced Kollmorgen Interface (AKI) and Visualization Builder programming tool. Programming will include Fault Handling, Rotary Knife application, and Punch Press application.

Class Hours:

Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Course Requirements

Maximum/Minimum Class Size: Minimum 4; Maximum 6

Unit Cost: $1,950 (US)/ Person

Included in this course is pre-work that will need to be performed before the online course begins. You will need a laptop with a steady internet connection. Additionally, while not required, you will find high-level motion expertise useful, as well as basic programming concepts, and have previously attended Motion 101.

About the Instructors

Carroll Wontrop, Senior Systems Engineer

Carroll Wontrop is a senior systems engineer with more than 37 years of Kollmorgen experience. He teaches the Kollmorgen Automation Suite course and collaborates with customers on KAS implementation. Carroll’s favorite motion challenges to solve include debugging application code and implementing strategies to increase machine throughput.

Joe Parks, Senior Systems Engineer

Joe Parks, a senior systems engineer, has been on the Kollmorgen team for over 14 years. He is highly experienced with Kollmorgen Automation Suite products, hardware and software, and he regularly assists customers with their KAS implementations. Joe also teaches the KAS Customer Course, and his favorite motion challenge is helping customers troubleshoot their PLC programs.

* Note: You can still register for sessions marked "Full", but you'll be placed on a waiting list - attendance is not a guarantee. 
Course Name Session Location Session Status Course Dates
KAS/PCMM Programming

This class provides an overview of the KAS and PCMM controller products with hands-on application of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Runtime, and adaption to AKD drives. Also included is the introduction to the IEC61131 programming languages. $1950/Student

 Radford, VA, United States Open - Register
KAS/PCMM Programming

This class provides an overview of the KAS and PCMM controller products with hands-on application of the Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Runtime, and adaption to AKD drives. Also included is the introduction to the IEC61131 programming languages. $1950/Student

 Radford, VA, United States Open - Register