Course objectives

·         Examine latest advances in distributed processor technology using several commercial systems to illustrate the concepts

·         Analyze impact of this technology on possibilities of control strategies as well as operator interfaces

·         Apply concepts of body mind reaction to audio and visual symbols to meaningful human machine interfaces

·         Evaluate and justify potential benefits of distributed processor technology for improved productivity

·         Examine how a process control strategy can evolve with changing needs

·         Reconfigure and link processor technology to enterprise resource planning systems

·         Specify, select, and implement distributed processor system

·         Realize the benefits and cost savings of Foundation Fieldbus

·         Understand how Field bus segments are built including

·         device requirements

·         wiring methodology

·         segment configuration

·         Understand how Foundation Field bus compares to other industrial bus systems

·         Recognize the purpose of the Fieldbus Foundation

·         Understand Foundation Fieldbus interoperability and interoperability testing by the Field bus Foundation

Course outline

·   Understanding of Distributed Computing

·   Distributed Analog to Central Computer to Microprocessor

·   Functional Distribution

·   Physical Distribution

·   Distributed and Centralized Information

·   Comparison of Current System Philosophies

·   Distributed Control

·   Programmable Logic Control

·   Personal Computing Networks

·   Open Control Systems

·   Controller Structures

·   Inputs outputs

·   Shared Loops

·   Clustered Loops

·   Discrete and Logic Control

·   Sequential and Batch Control

·   Multifunction Control

·   The operator Interface

·   Philosophy

·   Workstation Roles

·   operator Input Devices

·   Alarms

·   Testing

·   Communication Networks

·   Physical Architectures

·   Communicating Structures

·   Media Access Protocols

·   Fieldbus Links

·   Plant wide Links to MES, ERP, etc.

·   Control Strategy and Configuration

·   Development of Control Parameters

·   Development of Control Strategy

·   Configuration Languages

·   System Security

·   Reliability

·   Availability

·   Redundancies

·   Diagnostics

·   Personnel Access

·   Implementation

·   Justification

·   Prepare Specification

·   Looking at Vendors

·   Evaluating Quotes

·   Post Purchase

·   Foundation Fieldbus terminology and technology

·   Foundation Fieldbus H1 and High Speed Ethernet (HSE) networks

·   Comparison of other industrial bus protocols

·   Cost savings and operational benefits of Foundation Fieldbus technology

·   Configuration and operation of a Foundation Fieldbus H1 segment

·   Wiring of a Foundation Fieldbus H1 segment

·   Looking to Future Changes

·   Technologies

·   System Structures

·   Process Performance

·   Distributed Control System Reporting

Maintenance Consideration