Objectives

The participant:

• Learns how to use SAS/EPLAN to establish synchronization between a SAS and EPLAN file.
• Master the handling of the editor to be able to prepare the SAS file sufficiently for the software departure.
• Masters the SAS rules that are necessary for an error-free EPLAN.
• Understands how SAS works in order to be able to make qualified statements in the event of an error.

Content

• SAS basic qualification.
• Overall view and basic knowledge of SAS and its functions, processes, and responsibilities.
• Handling with the SAS file.
• What has to be done for a valid SAS file?
• How can I import/export files from SAS to Eplan and from Eplan to SAS?
• IP addresses.
• Part numbers.
• I/O variables.
• Designations/names.
• Plant structures.
• Function texts.
• Robot applications.

Target Group

• Partner with experience in EPLAN project planning, but who do not yet know how to use SAS.

Good to know

Technical prerequisites:

• Good EPLAN knowledge is required.
• Activated Yubikey.
• You can order Yubikeys here.
• The participants need their own laptop/work PC with the following software and their own EPLAN license:
  • MS Teams.
  • EPLAN license version 2023.
  • Latest SAS version.
  • Current SAS (SmartAutomationSuite) release - Link: https://b2b-vts3.bmw.com/sites/sas/Freigegebene%20Dokumente/Forms/AllItems.aspx

Important notice:

• This training is aimed exclusively at electrical designers with experience in the area of EPLAN project planning. SAS-specific topics that do not relate to the area of electrical design with EPLAN are not included in this training.
• No project-specific questions can be answered during the training!
• For general information on BMW SmartAutomationSuite (SAS), please note the following WBT:
  • WBT - Basic SAS and SOV Control Technology (ITEM_53024).
• Please familiarize yourself with the documents in advance.

Please send your QX-number for validation to support@bmw-partner.academy. Participation in this training course is not possible without a QX number. The QX number can be requested from the responsible BMW planner.