Emerson training gives you the confidence and experience in industrial maintenance technologies. Our alumni can
tell you about the recognition and job promotions they’ve received from plant management. With Emerson, you walk
down a path that leads to full mastery of knowledge and skills necessary in a Machinery Health program. These “Paths
to Success” are outlined here. They include both theory/application courses for certification as well as productspecific
courses. Offered at Emerson’s training centers, these classes can also be held at your chosen facility. For a calendar
schedule of courses and registration information, visit https://mytraining.emerson.com/lmt/clmsbrowseV2.prmain?in_sessionid=2J845A531298544
• Fundamentals of Vibration Analysis
• Fundamentals of CSI 2130 Machinery Health Analyzer
• Basic Vibration Analysis
• Introduction to AMS Machinery Manager
• Category I Vibration Analyst Certification Exam
• Intermediate Vibration Analysis
• Intermediate AMS Machinery Manager
• SI 2140 Advanced Function with PeakVue™
• Category II Vibration Analyst Certification Exam
• Advanced Vibration Analysis
• Advanced AMS Machinery Manager
• PeakVue™ Mystery and Autocorrelation
• Category III Vibration Analyst Certification Exam
This course is for individuals responsible for interfacing with Device Net, AS-i, Profibus DP HART
and serial communication buses to a DeltaV™ scalable system.
Overview
This 2-day vibration training course is for those with no prior experience in vibration analysis. The class prepares participants for the Basic Vibration Analysis Course. Students learn about causes of vibration and methods of measurement. Although the training course does not provide instruction on Emerson’s CSI technologies, the class will use them to demonstrate vibration principles.
Prerequisites
None
Topics
• Introduction to Vibration
• Components of a Predictive Maintenance Program
• Basic Fault Identification
• Vibratory Fault Characteristics and Patterns
• Information to Help Jump Start a
This course is for individuals needing an introduction to the technology and concepts used in the new generation of process control systems.
Overview
This 4-day course complies with Category I Vibration Analyst per ISO standard 18436- 2: Vibration condition monitoring and
diagnostics. This course is intended to enable students to operate single channel machinery analyzers, dump and load routes, recognize the difference between good and bad data, and compare vibration measurements against pre-established alert settings. Although this training course is not product specific, students will use Emerson’s CSI technologies for demonstration purposes. The class shows the student how to use the vibration analyzer in conjunction with Emerson Machinery Health Management supported software to analyze basic vibration defects.
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of vibration or up to six months of vibration experience is recommended.
Topics
• Principles of Vibration
• Data Acquisition & Signal Processing
• Condition Monitoring & Corrective Action
• Equipment Knowledge
• Acceptance Testing
• Basic Analyzer Functions
• The Class Shows Students How to
• Recognize Machine Defects such as:
» Unbalance
» Shaft Misalignment
» Looseness
» Rolling Element Bearing Defects Gear Problems
» Resonance Introduction to Electrical Defects
» Introduction to Electrical Defects Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the Pocket Vibration Analysis Trouble-Shooter Guide.
This 2 hour e-course provides instruction to individuals with no prior experience in vibration analysis. The course introduces the technology of vibration analysis by explaining what vibration analysis is and how it plays a critical role in any predictive maintenance program. Students are led through a self-paced discussion on how vibration analysis works with many examples of the types of faults that can be detected. Students will also gain an understanding of where and how vibration
is measured with an emphasis on good data collection techniques. Students will learn important terminology that will be critical to their success as they progress to the next level of training in vibration analysis; Emerson’s Basic Vibration Analysis course.
Topics to be covered includes:
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Vibration
Chapter 2: How is Vibration Measured?
Chapter 3: Understanding the Vibration Signal
Chapter 4: Vibration Units
Chapter 5: Analysis Parameters
Chapter 6: Data Analysis: Where to begin?
Note:
Typical duration of course access is 3 months. Contact [email protected] to request an
Overview
This 4-day course complies with Category II Vibration Analyst per ISO standard 18436- 2: Vibration condition monitoring
and diagnostics. Category II vibration analysts are expected to be able to select appropriate vibration measurement
techniques, set up instruments for basic resolution of amplitude, frequency, and time, perform basic spectrum analysis,
maintain a database of results and trends, perform single-channel impact tests, classify, interpret and evaluate test
results in accordance with applicable specifications and standards, recommend minor corrective actions, and understand
basic single plane field balancing concepts.
This course also features the use of the CSI 2140 Machinery Analyzer in conjunction with advanced machinery analysis techniques. Discussions of case histories on machinery faults are one of the focal points of this course.
Topics
• Equipment Testing and Diagnostics
• Reference Standards
• Reporting and Documentation
• Fault Severity Determination
• Analyzer Averaging Techniques
• Slow Speed Applications using Slow Speed Technology (SST®)
• Sensor Selection Guidelines
• Introduction to Demodulation and PeakVue®
• Advanced Waveform Analysis
• Sideband Analysis
• Rolling Element Bearing Failure Modes
• Advanced Electrical Analysis Techniques
• Pump/fan Vibration
• Phase Analysis using Single and Dual Channel
• Perform Basic Single-Plane Field Balancing
Prerequisites
Basic Vibration Analysis course and accumulative 18 months of field experience are recommended
Overview
This 2-day hands-on course focuses on the basic operation of the CSI 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer. Students will collect data on lab machines. This course is designed for students with little or no experience with CSI analyzers, but who are experienced in the field of vibration data collection and analysis.
Note:
You may take with Fundamentals of Vibration as a 4-day course.
Prerequisites
Understanding of vibration analysis.
Topics
• Analyzer/Computer Communication
• Predefined Route Data Collection
• Off-Route Data Collection and Setup
• Monitor Mode Measurements
• Peak and Phase Measurements
Overview
Category I exam, available at the end of course 2031 Test Format: Written exam,
Duration: 2 hours,
Passing Grade: 75%
Eligibility for Examination:
• Recommended Minimum Duration of Cumulated Training (hours): 32
• Recommended Minimum Duration of Cumulated Experience (months): 6
Overview
Category II exam, available at the end of course 2032. Test Format: Written exam,
Duration: 3 hours,
Passing Grade: 75%
Eligibility for Examination:
• Recommended Minimum Duration of Cumulated Training (hours): 70
• Recommended Minimum Duration of Cumulated Experience (months): 18
• Passing Category I exam is NOT a prerequisite for taking Category II exam.
This 3-day course provides insight into advanced functionality of Emerson’s patented PeakVue™ technology and Autocorrelation. Machine vibrations generate both macro and microscopic vibrations, and microscopic vibrations generate stress waves that have frequency ranges determined by the mass of the impacting object. The properties of these stress waves will be explained.
Overview
The Autocorrelation section of the course will teach the power of the autocorrelation coefficient function for the analysis of vibration induced time wave form data. The autocorrelation function data generally are computed from the same time wave form data used to compute the spectrum. The strengths of the autocorrelation data are complimentary to the strengths of the spectral data. This course makes use of both case studies from real-life examples of common faults and live demonstrations illustrating specific mounting procedures to reliably detect certain faults. The difference between PeakVue™ techniques and demodulation will also be demonstrated
Topics
• Proper PeakVue™ Set-Ups for all
• Speeds (as low as 1 rpm)
• Sensor Selection and Sensor Mounting
• Setting Alarm Levels
• Choosing Trend Parameters
• Analyzing PeakVue™ Spectra and Waveforms
• Uses of the Circular Waveform Plot
• Introduce the Autocorrelation Coefficient
• Demonstrate the Computation of the Autocorrelation Coefficient Data from the Time Wave form Data
• Highlight the Strengths of the Autocorrelation Coefficient Function Data/ Spectra Data
• Demonstrate the use of the Autocorrelation
• Coefficient Data as a Diagnostic Tool to Support the Spectra Data for Vibration
• Analysis Through Several Case Studies
• Identify Unique Patterns of the Autocorrelation Function Data for Certain Classes of Bearing Faults, Gearing Faults, etc.
Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with vibration data collection and analysis techniques and the use of AMS Machinery Manager Software.
Overview
This 4-day course was designed for the new users of AMS Machinery Manager. Students learn methods of database creation and vital features of route creation such as collecting reference data, analyzer/computer communication and the basic concepts of Analysis Parameter Sets, Alarm Limit Sets and Fault Frequency Sets. A CSI 2140 Analyzer will be used to load routes and collect data on lab machinery for basic vibration analysis using Export and Diagnostic Plotting.
Prerequisites
Computer experience with the Windows operating system and Basic Vibration are recommended.
Topics
• Navigation
• Database Creation
• Data Collection
• Basic Analysis and Reporting
• Link to RBMview®
• Data locker Management (lite)
This course is based on the current mass release of the AMS Machinery Manager software. Students can call to verify if the course is appropriate to the version they are using. Advanced Vibration Analysis Module, Infrared Analysis, Motorview, CSI On-Line Machinery Health Monitor and Oilview modules are covered in other course offerings and are not part of this course
Overview
This 3-day course was designed for students who have a basic understanding of AMS Machinery Manager. Students expand their knowledge of machinery analysis techniques, focusing on analysis and reporting using Plot- Data, Diagnostic Analysis, Export, PeakVue™ and the full version of RBMview®. Prerequisites Introduction to AMS Machinery Health Manager Course
Topics
• Vibration Analysis Module
• Export
• PeakVue™ Technology
• RBMview®
This course is based on the current mass release of the AMS Machinery Manager software. Students can call to verify if the
course is appropriate to the version they are using. Infrared Analysis, Motorview, CSI On-line Machinery Health Monitor and
Oilview modules are covered in other course offerings and are not part of this course.
Overview
This 2-day hands-on course focuses on the basic operation of the CSI 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer. Students collect data on lab machines. This course is designed for personnel with little or no experience with CSI analyzers, but
who are experienced in the field of vibration data collection and analysis.
Prerequisites
Understanding of vibration analysis. Familiar with basic vibration collection principles
Note:
You may take with Fundamentals of Vibration as a 4-day course.
Topics
• Analyzer/Computer Communication
• Predefined Route Data Collection Job Data Collection and Setup
• Manual Mode Measurements
• Introduction to CSI 2140 Analysis Expert
• Functions
Overview
This 4-day course explores the operation, use and application of online monitoring and transient capture technologies using CSI’s 4500, 6500, XP-32 and 2600 online products and AMS Suite: Machinery Health Monitoring Software.
This course is intended for:
• Anyone interested in online monitoring and transient capture
• Reliability managers
• Vibration analysts and technicians
• Responsible for reliability services
Prerequisites
Knowledge of vibration and industrial machinery is helpful, but not necessary.
Topics
• On-line Monitoring Database Configuration including Gross Scan and Spectral Scan
• Database Construction of Sleeve Bearing
• Configuration including Shaft Centerline
• Plots and Orbits
• Sensor Configurations for Various Sensor
• Types including: Accelerometer, Velocity,
• Proximity Probe, Microphone, Pressure,
• Laser Displacement, Temperature and other Sensors
• Practical Application of Input and Output Relays
• Troubleshooting Tools (Putty or Tel net)
• Constructing Analysis Parameter Sets for Normal Vibration, High Frequency Vibration, PeakVue™ and Process Signals
• Time and Predicate Based Data Collection Sets
• On-line Watch Program Operation
• Transient Capture Database Configurations
• Transient Auto Archive Creation
• Transient Data Extraction
• Online and Transient Capture Case Histories
• Analyzing On-line and Transient Data using the Vibration Analysis Program
Overview
This 2-day course is intended for students with single-channel vibration analysis experience and little or no multi-channel
experience. This class covers advanced signal processing using Emerson’s patented PeakVue™ technology for slow-speed
analysis, transient capabilities, coherence and cross-channel phase, operating deflection shapes (ODS), modal analysis and
other advanced techniques.
Prerequisites
Single channel vibration analysis experience is required.
Topics
• PeakVue™
• Resonance Detection
• Dual Channel 1 data Collection
• Fundamentals of Cross- Channel Data Collection
• Introduction to Coherence and Cross-Channel Phase
• Orbit Data Collection
• Introduction to Operating Deflection Shape (ODS) Testing Methods
• Introduction to Modal Analysis Testing Methods
• Advanced Two-Channel DLP
• Zoom Analysis, Cascade and Overall Transient Wave Form Capture and Analysis
• CSI 2130 Analysis
Overview
This 5-day course complies with Category III Vibration Analyst per ISO standard 18436-2: Vibration condition monitoring and diagnostics. This course expands on the subjects covered in the Intermediate Vibration course (Category II), especially in the areas of fault analysis and corrective actions. The class details advanced analysis techniques.
The dual channel machinery health analyzer features are introduced including the use of AMS™ Suite: Machinery Health Manager Software to set up the advanced analyzer features and the powerful downloadable programs for data collection. The transient machinery health analyzer capabilities are covered such as longterm time waveform. The class covers advanced resonance detection using a variety of testing methods, including triggered data collection.
Topics
• Specify appropriate vibration instrumentation
• Hardware and software for both portable and permanently installed systems
• Perform spectrum and time waveform
• Analysis under both steady-state and unsteady
• Operating conditions
• Establish specifications for vibration levels and acceptance criteria for new machinery
• Measure and analyze basic operational deflection shapes (ODS)
• Measure and analyze PeakVue™ technology measurements
• Slow Speed Technology (SST®)
• Zoom Analysis
• Transient Techniques
• Dual Channel Machinery Analyzer Features
• Triggered Data Capture
• Resonance
Prerequisites
Intermediate Vibration Analysis course and a cumulative three years of field experience are
Overview
This 2-day class teaches how to perform single and dual-plane balancing using both graphical and analyzer-based balancing methods. The class uses the CSI 2130 Machinery Health Analyzer on lab machinery.
Prerequisites
Understanding of vibration analysis is recommended.
Topics
• Imbalance identification
• Use of vectors
• Calculating influence coefficients
• Use of the auxiliary analyzer balance functions
• Use of UltraMgr module
• Calculating a system lag
• Estimate trial weights
• Balancing flexible rotor systems
• Balancing overhung rotors
• Applying balancing techniques in an industrial setting
Overview
This 3-day course is designed to upgrade and enhance waveform analysis skills for vibration technician and reliability engineers. There are several reasons that vibration analysts want to understand and use waveform analysis, since some
significant defects are better analyzed in the time domain. The time domain provides visual confirmation of amplitude enhancement and reduction. Time waveform analysis can present, in a static picture, amplitude variations and
changes in frequencies that the FFT cannot display without using multiple (dynamic) graphics. Further, a waveform graphically presents accurate peak vibration amplitudes representing defect severity.
Topics
• Waveform Data Acquisition: Analog to Digital Conversion (A/D)
• Waveform Parameters for Trending: Peak to Peak, Crest Factor, and Analog Overall
• Waveform Tools: Revolution Markers, Difference Frequency markers, Phase, Peak, RMS, Crest Factor
• Waveform Patterns: Sinusoidal, Impacting, Truncated, Asymmetric, Transient/ Random, Modulated and Discontinuity or Bad/Compromised Data.
• FFT vs. Waveform: Benefits and limitations of each Applications of Waveform Analysis: Synchronous Time Averaging (STA) for rolls in nip; Peak Hold averaging for maximum carrier/sideband frequency amplitudes for rolling element bearings; Time Difference cursors for identifying beat frequencies and repeating impacts (gear teeth cracks or defects); Transient Analysis of motor inrush current; Distinguishing Misalignment from Looseness using waveform analysis as a confirmation to the FFT data; and Gearbox Analysis using STA waveforms and standard waveform discontinuity analysis.
Audience
Vibration technicians and reliability engineers
Prerequisites
Intermediate vibration analysis or eighteen-month vibration related field experience is recommended.
This 2-day e-course provides thorough introduction on the Vibration Analysis module in the V5.2 or higher AMS Machinery Manager software. The interface of the Vibration Analysis module is much more user intuitive. With the V5.2N5.3 version of the Vibration Analysis module, powerful tools for the analysis and comparison of multiple types of data are right at your fingertips.
Prerequisites
Familiar with the AMS Machinery Manager
Software I
Topics
• Introduction of the New Vibration Analysis Module (V5.2N5.3)
• Learn to Display Spectra,
• Waveform and Trends
• Use the Toolbar for Data Manipulation
• Custom Faceplates
• Custom Dynamos
Note:
Typical duration of course access is 3 months.Contact [email protected] to request an extension.
Overview
This 2-day course is a hands-on training for anyone involved with operating and maintaining a CSI Online Protection System. Workshops include practice with “live” monitors and racks.
Topics
• Overview of hardware components
• Rack configuration
• Operator display software
• Data acquisition software
• Interface with the CSI online prediction system
• System troubleshooting and maintenance.
Overview
This 4-day course is the third in our series of AMS Machinery Manager courses. Its focus is on management, modification and optimization of the existing AMS Machinery Manager database. Students will learn how to modify existing Wizard
configurations, add and edit users, statistically adjust alert and fault levels make global database changes, and many other very useful database functions. This course is intended for the advanced user who has already created a machinery
database and has been acquiring, storing and analyzing data for six months or more.
Prerequisites
Intermediate Vibration course 2032 or one year vibration analysis experience is recommended. Experience with the Windows operating system is recommended. This course is based on the current mass release of the AMS Machinery Manager
software. Students can call to verify if the course is appropriate to the version they are using lnfrared Analysis Motorview, CSI Online Machinery Health Monitor and Oilview modules are covered in other course offerings and are not part of this course.
Topics
• Advanced Analysis Features in Vibration
• Analysis Module
• Problem Reporting
• Status-at-a-Glance Operation and Reporting
• Nspectr®
• Data Locker Management
• Wizard - Reporting Techniques and Modification/Addition of Setup Information
• Austostat
• Database Utility
• Database Zip Utility
• Network Administration
Emerson’s Machinery Health Management training now includes the Fundamentals of the CSI 2140 elearning course, designed to provide you with the tools you need to perform data collection using the CSI 2140 Machinery Health
Analyzer. The 6 hour e-course leads you through a basic introduction of the analyzer including panel descriptions and reviews of the purpose and function of all connectors, ports, slots, keys, indicators and buttons. The user learns how to
load a pre-defined route into the analyzer, take general data as well as specialized data and then dump that data back into the computer for further diagnostic analysis.
Topics
• Analyzer/Computer Communication
• Predefined Route Data Collection
• Job Data Collection and Setup
• Manual Mode Measurements
• Introduction to CSI 2140 Analysis Expert Functions
AutoStat is included in the standard curriculum of the 4-day Advanced AMS Machinery Manager, course 2.070. This 2-day session only covers AutoStat in the AMS Machinery Manager software. Alarms are an important part of any analysis program. Properly setting alarms allows the user to quickly identify an abnormal machine condition and reduces time spent analyzing machines that are running in acceptable or “normal” condition. AMS Machinery Health Manager provides the user the ability to create up to 12 parameter bands with alarms in addition to the Overall value. Calculating ideal alarm values for these parameters can be very complicated. Autostat uses statistical analysis to provide limit value, for the individual parameter bands by analyzing the data associated with similar pieces of equipment.
Overview
This 2-day hands-on course focuses on the basic operation of the CSI 2140 Machinery Health Analyzer. Students collect data on lab machines. This course is designed for personnel with little or no experience with CSI analyzers, but who are experienced in the field of vibration data collection and analysis.
Topics
• Analysis Parameter Alarm vs Narrow band
• Alarms -What’s the Difference?
• Database Setup Requirements and Reports
• Creating and Editing Analysis Groups
• Modifying and Creating New Parameter Alarms
• Creating and Editing Statistical Envelopes
• Using these Alarms within the Vibration Analysis Plotting Application
This 2-day course is designed for personnel involved with the planning, installation and maintenance of DeltaV™ digital automation system and provides essential knowledge regarding the power and grounding system for DeltaV™ equipment.
Overview
This course focuses on specific power and grounding requirements of a control system.
Prerequisites
A working knowledge of electronics and AC power basics is required.
You will learn:
• How to conduct site verifications
• How to audit using hands-on testing labs to detect power and grounding problems on existing sites
• Review of Power Basics
• Power System Measurements
• Low Voltage Power Systems
• Power System Grounding
• Earthing vs. Grounding Connection to Earth
• Equipment Grounding
• Code Requirements
• Building Power Distribution
• Feeders and Branch Circuits
• Separately Derived Systems
• Power & Grounding for the DeltaV™ System
• Single Point Grounding
• Isolated Ground Installations
• Dedicated Circuits
• DC Grounding
• Verifying New Installations
• Power Quality Problems
• Applying Power Conditioning
• SIS Power and Grounding Installation
• Intrinsic Safety Devices
Overview
This 2-day course is an introduction to the basic maintenance strategy model that will act as the foundation for developing RCM techniques, choosing and deploying PMs and creating an effective maintenance strategy to support an efficient maintenance environment.
Topics
• Maintenance Strategy Models
• Basic RCM Techniques
• PM Task Selection
• Basic PM Tools
• PM Program Design
• PM Development Principles
• PM Scheduling Techniques
• PM Program Monitoring
This 2-day course is an introductory course designed to provide participants with an understanding of the fundamentals
of creating and maintaining an efficient planning and scheduling program.
Topics
• Planning and Scheduling World Class Model
• Planning Principles
• Scheduling Principles
• Planning and Scheduling Program Monitoring
Overview
This 2-day course is an introductory course designed to provide participants instructions about how to manage, organize and control inventory risk through strategic MRO inventory management.
Topics
• Introduction to Material Management
• Organizing for Maintenance Stores and Management Control
• Stores Management Tools
• Purpose and Strategic Importance
• High Performance Stores
• Stores KPI Metrics and World Class Benchmarks
Overview
This 2-day course covers the principles of RCM. RCM is a key foundational element of a Reliability Based Maintenance program. This course covers all important aspects of Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis and Implementation. Participants will learn how to effectively participate in an RCM program and have all necessary information to support such an implementation.
Topics
• Introduction
• History of RCM
• Why RCM
• Selecting candidate equipment
• Team approach
• RCM philosophies
• Conducting RCM Analysis
• RCM terms and definitions
• Identifying system parameters
• Answering the 7 questions of RCM
• Determining failure mitigation
strategies
• Implementing the results of RCM analysis
• Conducting RCM Analysis
• Facilitating RCM at your site
• Who should lead
• Choosing the appropriate analysis tools
• Tracking progress through to completion
• Avoiding the causes of failed RCM
• Implementations
• Conducting RCM Analysis
• Leveraging the Benefits of RCM
• Lateral deployments
• The FMEA library
• Celebrating results
• Showing the business case
Overview
This 4-day comprehensive course provides participants with an overview of both technical and non-technical, key foundational elements of maintenance and reliability profession. This is required to be most effective in the maintenance and reliability profession.
Topics
• The Business of Maintenance and Reliability
» Setting goals and objectives
» Selling change
» Measuring performance evaluation
» Building the business case
» Communication
» Resource planning and budgeting
» Performance agreements
• Production System Reliability
» Process and industry standards
» Production system understanding
» Process improvement methods
» Environmental, Health and Safety
considerations
• People and Culture Management
» Assessing organizational competence
» Defining the maintenance and reliability
organization
» Skills development
» Communication for change
• Management of Change
» Equipment Reliability Tactics
» Establishing reliability targets
» Reliability gap analysis
» Equipment maintenance strategy development
» Continuous improvement
• Work Management Best Practices
» Work identification
» Work prioritization
» Planning and scheduling
» Backlog management
» Resource management
» Work history documentation
» Analyzing work history for improved performance
» Performance measures
» Capital project planning
» Information technology
This Fisher course is for students that have little or no process experience.
Overview
This 4 ½-day course provides those new to the field with the basic, overall fluid process controls knowledge they need to better understand the function of automated control loops. Aspects of process control (measurement devices, controllers, final control elements, and fundamental control methods) are covered by classroom presentations and laboratory exercises that are intended to familiarize students with the function and application of the wide variety of equipment commonly found in process plants.
Prerequisites
None. This is an introductory course.
Topics
• Process Control Terminology and Symbols
• Process Loop Introduction
• Measurement Instrumentation for:
» Flow
» Level
» Temp
» Pressure
• Instrument Calibration Concepts
• Final Control Elements
• Control Valves; -Actuators;
• Control Valve Instrumentation
• Introduction to Loop Dynamics, Tuning and Control
This 2-days Fisher course is designed for those who have the job responsibility of tuning or monitoring industrial process
control loops. Students will learn to tune controllers to meet the needs of each loop.
Prerequisites
None
Overview
Students will practice tuning on process simulation software using tuning methods that do not require calculations. The baseline method requires knowledge of the type of process, and the trial and error method requires making small set point bumps and changing controller gain and reset to meet the desired loop performance. Students will also learn open loop response testing and Lambda tuning to obtain greater loop accuracy, stability and predictability.
Topics
• Load Upsets
• Process Noise
• Self Regulating Process
• Integrating Process (Level)
• Valve Deadband and Stick/Slip
• Limit Cycling
• Baseline Controller Tuning
• Trial and Error Tuning
• Lambda Tuning
• Process Time Constant, Deadtime and Gain
• Positioner Application Guidelines
This course is for engineers, managers, technicians and others that are new to process control. This course includes the practical aspects of control design and process applications that course developers personally learned through years of hands-on experience while designing and commissioning process control applications.
Overview
This 4½-day course for personnel new to automation and covers process control fundamentals as well as the practical aspects of control system design and applications. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to effectively work with and commission single and multi-loop control strategies. Interactive workshops allow the student to apply what the learn in the class.
Prerequisites
Windows experience.
Topics
• Background - Historic Perspective
• Measurements - Basic Transmitter Types, Limitations
• Analyzers - Examples of On-Line Analyzers
• Final Elements - Valves and Variable Speed Drives
• Field Wiring and Communications - Traditional, HART Foundation fieldbus, Wireless HART
• Control Strategy Documentation- Plot Plan, Flow Sheet, P&ID, Loop Sheet
• Operator Graphics and Metrics - Considerations in Display Design
• Process Characterization - Identifying Process Dynamics and Gain
• Control Objectives Single Loop Control- Basis for PID, Guideline in Selecting PID Structure, Action
• Tuning and Loop Performance - Manual and Automated Tuning Techniques
• Multi-loop Control - Feed forward, Cascade, Override, Split-range, Valve Position Control
• Model Predictive Control -Addressing Difficult Dynamics, Interactive Processes
• Process Modeling - Development of Process Simulation for Control System Checkout
• Application Examples - Batch, Continuous, Combustion, Distillation, Unit Coordination
This course is designed for process engineers, process control engineers, managers, technicians and operators new to the process control industry.
Overview
This 18-hour (average duration) on-line course includes audio presentations, demonstrations, hands-on workshops and quizzes. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to read control strategy documentation and will be able to effectively work with and commission single/multi-loop control strategies.
Prerequisites
Microsoft Windows experience.
Topics
• Background - Historic Perspective
• Measurements- Basic Transmitter Types, Limitations
• Analyzers- Examples of On-Line Analyzers
• Final Elements -Valves and Variable Speed Drives
• Field Wiring and Communications -
• Traditional, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Wireless HART
• Control Strategy Documentation - Plot Plan, Flow Sheet, P&ID, Loop Sheet
• Operator Graphics and Metrics
• Considerations in Display Design
• Process Characterization - Identifying
• Process Dynamics and Gain
• Control Objectives
• Single Loop Control- Basis for PID, Guideline in Selecting PID Structure, Action
• Tuning and Loop Performance - Manual and Automated Tuning Techniques
• Multi-Loop Control- Feed forward, Cascade, Override, Split-range, Valve Position Control Model Predictive Control - Addressing Difficult Dynamics, Interactive Processes
• Process Modeling - Development of Process
• Simulation for Control System Checkout
• Application Examples - Batch, Continuous, Combustion, Distillation, Unit Coordination www.emersonprocess.com/education Quick Links - Click to eStore: Blended
This course is for engineers and technicians responsible for maintaining process control performance using instrumentation and control loop tuning.
Overview
Applied Modern Loop Tuning (9032) is a 3-days registration or on-site course that introduces participants to effective methods for determining optimal tuning parameters for regulation of processes. The non-oscillatory En Tech tuning
techniques, based on Lambda tuning concepts, are taught with a focus on minimizing process variability. Effectiveness is gained by the implementation of a tuning strategy that matches control loop dynamics to process operating requirements. It contains formal lectures that are amply populated with process examples and supported with hands-on lab exercises using computer-based process simulators. Participants learn how to recognize acceptable versus unacceptable control loop performance and to identify the most common source of problems. Fundamental tuning concepts, including the
PID controller, process dynamics, valve motion characteristics deadband (backlash) and resolution (section), set point tracking and regulatory control, integrating processes and level control are reviewed and demonstrated using case study examples.
Prerequisites
Some experience with process instrumentation and control is helpful.
Topics
• Process Dynamics -Perform Bump Tests to Identify Process Model (Gain, Deadtime, Time Constant and Valve Dynamics) to Determine PID Tuning
• Self Regulating Loops -Apply Lambda
• Tuning to First-Order and Second-Order Process Loops (Flow, Pressure, Temperature, pH, etc)
• Integrating Loops -Tune Levels and Header Pressures for Load Recovery and Set point Response
• Process Interactions - Lambda Tune Loops to Minimize Interactions and Increase Production
This course is for engineers and technicians responsible for process control design, implementation and control performance.
Overview
This is a 3-day course that teaches the practical principals of advanced regulatory controls and tuning techniques to achieve improvements that can exceed that of basic PID controls. The course will examine many advanced regulatory control technologies commonly available today and help participants understand which technologies are best suited and how to appropriately apply them given specific process dynamics and conditions. Formal lectures are amply populated with process examples and supported with hands-on lab exercises. Approximately 40% of the course is hands-on lab based workshops where students develop practical skills required to apply and tune advanced regulatory controls. A dynamic process simulator is used to simulate a variety of process unit dynamics and evaluate the benefits of different advanced regulatory control strategies.
Prerequisites
Participants should possess basic process control knowledge and experience
with DCS control strategy configuration.
Topics
• Process and Disturbance Dynamics
• PID Algorithms- PID, PI, PI-D, 1-PD, PD, P-D, ID, 1-D, 2 degrees of Freedom Control
• Cascade Control, Dynamic Feed forward
• Ratio Control, Override (selector) Control
• Split Range and Midrange Control Interactive Control Loops- Decoupling
• Control (2X2) and Lambda Tuning
• Deadtime Compensation (Smith Predictor)
• Adaptive Control (Gain Scheduling, Auto Tuning)
• Introduction to Model Predictive Control
• (Multiple Inputs Single Output)
This course is for engineers and technicians responsible for process control design, implementation and control performance.
Overview
This is a special combined 9032 and 9034 4-day course that teaches the practical principals of advanced regulatory controls and tuning techniques to achieve improvements that can exceed that of basic PID controls. The course will examine many advanced regulatory control technologies commonly available today and help participants understand which technologies are best suited and how to appropriately apply them given specific process dynamics and conditions. Formal lectures are amply populated with process examples and supported with hands-on lab exercises. Approximately 40% of the course
is hands-on lab based workshops where students develop practical skills required to apply and tune advanced regulatory controls. A dynamic process simulator is used to simulate a variety of process unit dynamics and evaluate the benefits of different advanced regulatory control strategies.
Prerequisites
Participants should possess basic process control knowledge and experience
with DCS control strategy configuration.
Topics
• Lambda Tuning for Self Regulating and Integrating Processes
• Process and Disturbance Dynamics
• PID Algorithms- PID, PI, PI-D, 1-PD, PD, P-D, ID, 1-D, 2 degrees of freedom control
• Cascade Control, Dynamic Feed forward
• Ratio Control, Override (selector) Control
• Split Range and Midrange Control Interactive Control Loops - Decoupling
• Control (2X2) and Lambda Tuning
• Deadtime Compensation (Smith Predictor)
• Adaptive Control (Gain Scheduling, Auto Tuning)
• Introduction to Model Predictive Control
• (Multiple Inputs Single Output)
Overview
This 5-day course is designed to provide proficiency in reading Ovation functional control schemes. Tuning, building and implementing new control schemes to improve performance are covered. Both modulating (analog) and discrete digital control schemes are included in the scope of the course.Discussions include the various types of control algorithms available and how they can be used to create effective control. These courses are intended for people who work with Ovation Controllers to tune and build the analog and digital control schemes.
Prerequisites
Students must have a good understanding of the Ovation system architecture and how database point records are built and maintained in the Ovation Windows-based system. It is recommended that students attend an OV100-WIN course prior to attending this course.
Topics
• Interpret and apply a control functional to the Windows-based system.
• Interpret and tune implemented control using the available tools.
• Edit existing control schemes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in building digital & analog control.
• Design and implement a tracking scheme to meet specific control requirements.
• Recognize the relationship between control schemes and graphic diagrams.
• Implement given control requirements using the Control Builder.
• Evaluate and determine the proper operation of a control scheme using the tools and methods provided.
This course is for engineers and technicians responsible for process control design, implementation and control performance.
Overview
This is a 3-day course that teaches the practical principals of advanced regulatory controls and tuning techniques to achieve improvements that can exceed that of basic PID controls. The course will examine many advanced regulatory control technologies commonly available today and help participants understand which technologies are best suited and how to appropriately apply them given specific process dynamics and conditions. Formal lectures are amply populated with process
examples and supported with hands-on lab exercises. Approximately 40% of the course is hands-on lab based workshops where students develop practical skills required to apply and tune advanced regulatory controls. A dynamic process simulator is used to simulate a variety of process unit dynamics and evaluate the benefits of different advanced regulatory control strategies.
Prerequisites
Participants should possess basic process control knowledge and experience with DCS control strategy configuration.
Topics
• Process and Disturbance Dynamics
• PID Algorithms - PID, PI, PI-D, 1-PD, PD, P-D, ID, 1-D, 2 degrees of Freedom Control
• Cascade Control, Dynamic Feed forward
• Ratio Control, Override (selector) Control
• Split Range and Midrange Control Interactive Control Loops- Decoupling Control (2X2) and Lambda Tuning
• Deadtime Compensation (Smith Predictor)
• Adaptive Control (Gain Scheduling, Auto Tuning)
• Introduction to Model Predictive Control (Multiple Inputs Single Output)
This course is for engineers, or persons with equivalent math and theoretical background, who have responsibility for process control design and implementation, process optimization or process design and troubleshooting.
Overview
Process Dynamics, Control and Tuning Fundamentals (Process Control for Engineers I) is a 4-day course that provides the
fundamental theory governing process dynamic behavior, control system operation and controller tuning. Course material is based on experience gained in process variability optimization work and is based on modern control engineering concepts coupled with practical process application knowledge. This course presents a systematic approach to optimizing the control of a process unit operation in order to manufacture uniform product more efficiently. The course uses formal lectures with hands-on lab exercises. High fidelity process simulators are used as the basis for the labs and simulation analysis.
Prerequisites
Had functionality in the mathematics required to understand the concepts listed in “topics”.
Topics
• Process Dynamics - Self Regulating and Integrating
• First Order Process Model
• Second Order Process Model
• Integrating Process Model
• Process & Control Nonlinearity
• Feedback Control & PID Controllers
• QAD Tuning & Lambda Tuning
• Set point & Load Response
• Frequency Response - Bode Plots Tuning Interactive Control Loops
• Coordinated Lambda Tuning for Unit Optimization
This course is for engineers and technicians responsible for process control design, implementation and control performance.
Overview
This is a special combined 9032 and 9034 4-day course that teaches the practical principals of advanced regulatory controls and tuning techniques to achieve improvements that can exceed that of basic PID controls. The course will examine many advanced regulatory control technologies commonly available today and help participants understand which technologies are best suited and how to appropriately apply them given specific process dynamics and conditions. Formal lectures are
amply populated with process examples and supported with hands-on lab exercises. Approximately 40% of the course is hands-on lab based workshops where students develop practical skills required to apply and tune advanced regulatory controls. A dynamic process simulator is used to simulate a variety of process unit dynamics and evaluate the benefits of
different advanced regulatory control strategies.
Prerequisites
Participants should possess basic process control knowledge and experience with DCS control strategy configuration.
Topics
• Lambda Tuning for Self Regulating and Integrating processes
• Process and Disturbance Dynamics
• PID Algorithms- PID, PI, PI-D, 1-PD, PD, P-D, ID, 1-D, 2 degrees of freedom control
• Cascade Control, Dynamic Feed forward
• Ratio Control, Override (selector) Control
• Split Range and Midrange Control
• Interactive Control Loops - Decoupling Control (2X2) and Lambda Tuning
• Deadtime Compensation (Smith Predictor)
• Adaptive Control (Gain Scheduling, Auto Tuning)
• Introduction to Model Predictive Control
• (Multiple Inputs Single Output)
Overview
This 5-day course provides experience using an Ovation Data Acquisition System (DAS). Ovation terminology and proper use of Ovation documentation are discussed. Students are introduced to the major components of the system and practice using Ovation tools that are designed to make data acquisition easy. Exercises include modifying and building database point records for analog and digital points. The students physically connect various field devices to the I/O and
test the signals. Basic techniques for troubleshooting data acquisition hardware and software are also included in the course. These courses are intended for anyone who will need to work with the DAS of the Ovation system in a Windows environment.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Topics
• Recognize Ovation terminology and identify the types of drops used for data acquisition in an Ovation system.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively use Ovation documentation
• Describe the functions of the Ovation network and its components
• Describe the general architecture of an Ovation system
• Describe the database point record movement between various drops as points are monitored, modified and built
• Monitor plant processes using data acquisition tools
• Recognize, modify and build the various types of database point records in an Ovation system
• Select and configure I/O modules for typical field devices
• Wire and test complete signal paths between various field devices and appropriate \ database point records
• Analyze problem situations and implement appropriate corrective solutions
Overview
This 5-day course is designed to provide proficiency in reading Ovation functional control schemes. Tuning, building and implementing new control schemes to improve performance are covered. Both modulating (analog) and discrete digital control schemes are included in the scope of the course.Discussions include the various types of control algorithms available and how they can be used to create effective control. These courses are intended for people who work with Ovation Controllers to tune and build the analog and digital control schemes.
Prerequisites
Students must have a good understanding of the Ovation system architecture and how database point records are built and maintained in the Ovation Windows-based system. It is recommended that students attend an OV100-WIN course prior to attending this course.
Topics
• Interpret and apply a control functional to the Windows-based system.
• Interpret and tune implemented control using the available tools.
• Edit existing control schemes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in building digital & analog control.
• Design and implement a tracking scheme to meet specific control requirements.
• Recognize the relationship between control schemes and graphic diagrams.
• Implement given control requirements using the Control Builder.
• Evaluate and determine the proper operation of a control scheme using the tools and methods provided.
Overview
This 5-day course will teach the user to build Ovation system graphic diagrams. Students will learn how to use the Ovation Graphics Builder in various applications. Course topics include the layout and implementation of static and dynamic objects, linking to control and creating perspective-type diagrams.Methods for standardizing information entities and control interfaces and troubleshooting problems within the graphics code are also covered. These courses are intended for anyone who will build process diagram displays to the Ovation system.
Prerequisites
Students must understand Ovation point record fields and Ovation control algorithm structures. It is recommended that students attend OV100-WIN prior to attending these courses. If the student will be heavily involved in creating control interfaces or OV200-WIN is also recommended.
Topics
• Describe the different coding areas within the graphic source code
• Build graphics to display live plant data
• Use various drawing techniques to create 3D graphics
• Interface graphics to the control system by using poke fields
• Design and implement macros to be used within graphics.
• Use conditional statements to create dynamic indications in graphics.
• Employ various techniques to make graphics code execute more efficiently
• Use various application programs within a graphic to perform specific actions
• Assess and correct problems in graphics using available tools
Overview
This 2½-day course is designed to provide students with the ability to efficiently perform routine plant operations using the Ovation control system. Key topics include data acquisition, process analysis and control interfaces. Students will be able to use the tools provided to monitor processes controlled by the Ovation system and will learn to take appropriate actions to control these processes. These courses are intended for all operations personnel using the Ovation system in Windows environment.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course .
Topics
• List the major components of the Ovation control system
• Display process diagram graphics
• Use process diagrams to interface with the control system
• Evaluate point alarm conditions and acknowledge emergent alarms
• Differentiate various point types and use the Point Information system to find and edit point records
• Create live and historical trends
• Navigate through control tuning diagrams
• Analyze problem conditions
• Use system reporting procedures Describe the function of Ovation applications icons
• Demonstrate familiarity with menu bars and tool bars in the various process diagram windows
• Demonstrate familiarity with the task bar and other Windows utilities
Overview
This 3-day course is designed to give students a detailed understanding of EDS™. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to configure an EDS server to collect point data from an existing Ovation system. An EDS client will be properly configured and the applications of the EDS station will be covered extensively. This course is designed for anyone who will be using or managing the EDS.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Topics
• Illustrate the functions of the EDS system and architecture
• Explain how an EDS server is loaded and configured
• Configure an EDS client to communicate with an existing EDS
• Manage the data storage of the EDS
• Demonstrate how to view and interpret error messages
• Build reports using the EDS Report Builder
• Build custom graphics using the EDS Graphics Builder
Overview
This 3-day course will teach students to configure and retrieve historical data using the Ovation Process Historian (OPH) and Crystal Reports. Students will learn how to use the OPH Report Manager to define: Alarm, Soe, Point and Operator Event Reports. Students will also learn how to configure demanded reports, triggered reports and timed reports in the
OPH Report Manager. Students will also use Crystal Reports to create new report formats for use in the OPH Report Manager.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Topics
• Describe the functions of the Ovation
• Process Historian and related components
• Recognize the Ovation Process
• Historian Database Schema and understand the concept of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
• Schedule, automate and manipulate reports
• Distribute reports using printers and various output files
• Create custom reports and ad-hoc queries using various 3rd party applications such as Crystal Reports and MS Excel
Overview
This 2-day course will provide the student with the skills to fully utilize the special features of I/O related to HART and smart field devices attached to the Ovation™ system. Students will learn the basic components of an Ovation system. Items
discussed will include physical attachment of field devices to the Ovation I/O modules, building of HART/smart data points in the system, analysis of the data available from the field device, and diagnosis of problems that may occur. This course
is intended for technicians and administrators using an Ovation system that includes HART and smart field devices.
Prerequisites
Students should complete OV100-WIN prior to taking this course. OV270-WIN and either OV200-WIN-3.0.X or OV200-WIN -3.1.X are also recommended.
Topics
• Identify the configuration of components in an Ovation system using Hart/smart devices
• Attach HART/smart field devices to the Ovation I/O cards
• Build database points for the field devices
• Use AMS™ Suite to obtain data from the devices
• Diagnose common problems and configuration errors
Overview
This 3-day course will provide the student with the skills to take full advantage of their Ovation SCADA system. Students
will learn the basic components of an Ovation SCADA system. Items discussed will include SCADA Servers, remote terminal
units, scan blocks, lines, ports, configuration tool, protocol analyzers and more. Students will establish communications
using available Allen-Bradley, MODBUS or DNP 3.0 protocols.This course is intended for technicians and administrators using the Ovation SCADA system.
Prerequisites
Students should complete OV100-WIN and OV270-WIN prior to taking this class. OV200- WIN is also recommended, but not required.
Topics
• Identify the purpose and components in an Ovation SCADA system
• Identify the licensing requirements of an Ovation SCADA system
• Use the configuration tool to access and modify the system
• Analyze the communication protocols used with and Ovation SCADA system
• Utilize the protocol analyzer to interpret signal traffic between the SCADA Server and RTUs
• Interpret scan block data
• Create Ovation graphics to interface to the Ovation SCADA system
Overview
This 5-day course is intended for students who will implement their own control programs, or who will make significant
modifications to existing programs. Using previous control building knowledge, the student will learn how to implement control design in an Ovation™ environment. This course is a continuation of the control topics discussed in OV200-WIN. The course will emphasize the proper selection, configuration and application of algorithms in the Ovation™ control system.
Prerequisites
Prior completion of OV200-WIN is strongly recommended. A working knowledge of control systems and control theory is
suggested.
Topics
• Apply, tune and track all appropriate algorithms in open- and closed-loop configurations.
• Select, filter and compensate transmitter inputs.
• Implement complex sequential control.
• Appreciate important closed-loop control forms.
• Configure general math computations.
• Describe the interface of selected algorithms to input/output hardware.
• Use algorithms for timing, counting, accumulation and system-time applications.
Overview
This 5-day course will provide students with an understanding of Ovation™ system licensing, security, configuration, backup and recovery. Students will learn how to navigate the Ovation™ file system as well as basic administration skills. Students will also explore Ovation workstation hardware. This course is intended for Ovation™ system administrators and those wishing to complete the Ovation Certification Program.
Prerequisites
Students must have a good understanding of Ovation system architecture. Experience working in a Windows environment is helpful but not necessary. Prior completion of the OV100-WIN, OV200-WIN and OV210-WIN courses, is highly recommended but not required.
Topics
• Navigate and understand the Ovation™engineering tools Developer Studio for Windows)
• Understand licensing of the Ovation™ system
• Implement process control and user security in the Ovation™ system (2.3 and lower)
• Apply system configuration changes to the Ovation™ system
• Add new and modify existing drops to the Ovation™ system
• Navigate and understand the Ovation file systems, structure, sharing and security
• Backup the Ovation database and required files to various media
• Load an Ovation™ system
• Recover the Ovation database and required files from backup
• Understand upgrading and maintaining the Ovation™ hardware.
Overview
This 5-day course will teach students to configure and retrieve historical data using the Ovation Process Historian. The course covers data collection, data storage and data retrieval. Students will learn how to configure Ovation points
and the Ovation system for collection. This course is intended for people who will configure, access and maintain the Ovation Process Historian and the Report Scanner/ Report Generator drops of the Ovation system.
Prerequisites
Students must have a good understanding of the Ovation system architecture and how database point records are built and maintained in the Ovation Windows-based system. It is recommended that students attend an OV100- WIN course prior to attending this course.
Topics
• Describe the functions of the Ovation
• Process Historian and related components
• Configure scanners and points for collection
• Recognize the Ovation Process
• Historian database scheme and understand the concept of a relational database management system (RDBMS)
• Understand the Ovation Process Historian architecture and hardware
• Install and configure the Ovation Process Historian report manager
• Schedule, automate and manipulate reports
• Distribute reports using various techniques such as email, web publishing, printers and various output files
• Create custom reports and ad-hoc queries using various third-party applications such as Crystal Reports, MS Excel, MS Access and SQL
• Create historical trends and build global trend groups
• Create historical point, alarm, SOE, op-Event, ASCII and common reviews
• Analyze the Ovation Process Historian with the diagnostic tools available
Overview
This 2-day course will provide the student with the skills to fully utilize the special features of I/O related to HART and smart field devices attached to their Ovation system. Students will learn the basic components of an Ovation system. Items discussed will include physical attachment of field devices to the Ovation I/O modules, building of HART/smart data points in the system, analysis of the data available from the field device and diagnosis of problems that may occur. This course is intended for
technicians and administrators using an Ovation system that includes HART and smart field devices.
Prerequisites
Students should complete OV100-WIN prior to taking this course.
OV200-WIN and OV210- WIN are also recommended.
Topics
• Identify the configuration of components in an Ovation™ system using HART/smart devices
• Attach HART/smart field devices to the Ovation I/O cards
• Build Database points for the field devices.
• Use AMS™ Suite to obtain data from the devices
• Diagnose common problems and configuration errors.
Overview
This 5-day course provide students with the skills and methods to troubleshoot and repair faults in the data acquisition and control functions of the Ovation system. Students will be required to isolate faults anywhere in the signal path - from the field terminations to the I/O modules, through the controller, across the network and into the graphic display. Students will evaluate single- and multiple-problem scenarios. These courses are intended for anyone who may be called to troubleshoot any part of the data acquisition, control or display areas of the Ovation system.
Prerequisites
Students must have a basic understanding of the Ovation system architecture, database point records, system controls, and process diagrams. It is strongly recommended that students attend the OV100- WIN and OV200- WIN courses prior to attending this course. The OV210-WIN and OV230-WIN courses also provide useful skills that support this course.
Topics
• Identify and resolve selected hardware, system administration and software problems
• Troubleshoot the system using documentation and available tools to analyze system faults or problem conditions
• Interpret system error messages.
• Recognize and resolve problems with the system administration tool.
• Using a systematic approach to fault analysis, isolate and correct selected network, port and printer faults.
Overview
This 4-day course will give students the ability to use application programs and advanced programming techniques, including the use of memory segments combined with pointer manipulation to enhance advanced graphic programming skills. These courses are intended for anyone who will build specialized process diagram displays for the Ovation™ system.
Prerequisites
Students must have a good understanding of the Ovation™ system architecture, database point records and how basic
graphics are built and maintained in the Ovation™ system. It is strongly recommended that students attend the OV100
- WIN and OV210-WIN courses prior to attending this course. It would also be helpful to have taken the OV200-WIN course if the student wants to improve skills pertaining to graphic
interfaces with plant controls.
Topics
• Define the different memory segments available in the graphics subsystem
• Build several graphics utilizing pointers and memory segments
• Interpret application programs
• Use the trigger section of the graphics code for efficiency
• Use graphic commands only available in a text editor
• Troubleshoot graphics using available tools
Overview
This 5-day introductory networking course will provide students with an understanding of general networking concepts, as well as Ovation™-specific network configurations for Fast Ethernet systems. Students will learn the basic networking skills required for general network administration and troubleshooting. Students will also be provided with hands-on knowledge of switch and router configuration for use in Ovation™ systems. This course is intended for Ovation™ network administrators, Ovation™ system administrators and those wishing to Complete the Ovation™ Certification Program.
Prerequisites
Prior completion of the OV230-WIN course is recommended but not required.
Topics
• Explore basic networking concepts including the OSI reference model, MAC addressing, TCP/IP, IP addressing, multicast addressing and local area networks
• Implement an Ovation specific network addressing scheme and network topology
• Define and explore basic network commands
• Define network devices and media and their relation to the OSI reference model
• Configure Cisco 2600 series routers, Cisco3550 series switches and Cisco 2950 switches series for use in an Ovation network (where applicable)
• Configure and implement SNMP for Ovation
• Troubleshoot inter-networked systems with network tools and software
• Configure and apply third-party networking software
Overview
This 5-day course will guide students in the proper planning and installation of security for Ovation™ 2.4 and higher level systems. Students will discuss and come to understand Ovation
external and internal security concerns, and learn to apply appropriate safeguards. Students will install and configure Ovation compatible Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers,
Windows XP service packs and Windows security patches. The student will configure Ovation security using the Ovation Security Manager and have a basic understanding of Windows
group policy objects.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for students who will administer Ovation™ 2.4-level or higher systems. It is recommended that students attend OV230-WIN and have a basic understanding of
Ovation™ system configuration and security concepts prior to attending this course. No prior knowledge of Windows-based security is required.
Topics
• Identify and explain Ovation-specific internal and external security threats
• Plan and implement Ovation 2.4 software installation including Windows 2003 Server, Windows service packs and Windows security patches
• Describe the function of the Ovation Security Manager.
• Create and manage user accounts, computer accounts, and Ovation roles and group policies
• Create and manage Ovation point security groups
• Manage and understand domain policies
• Create and manage Ovation domain administrators
• Design and implement a specific Ovation security configuration Explore the Windows group policy objects
Overview
This is a 5-day blend of (core) course subjects. The course comes complete with a vigorous examination designed to test and measure the student’s proficiency in areas related to database building, control implementation, graphic linkage of process points and control algorithms and troubleshooting on a system wide basis. Earning Ovation Certification acknowledges the competency of the individual while working within the Ovation product lines and enhances their abilities in addressing, assessing and repairing problematic situations within the Ovation system. During the 5-day course of
(core) subject’s instruction, attending students may elect to complete the examination during mid-week subject reviews. The attending students have two chances of achieving certification during this 5-day offering. Failure to achieve the desired results will result in the student having to retest via web-access at a later period-of-time. A 100-point online exam is administered in which students are required to achieve a score of 80% or greater to successfully gain certification. Ovation certification is valid for three years and is applicable to the current software revision only.
Prerequisites
Students must have a strong background and understanding of the Ovation system and demonstrated proficiency in programming, configuring and troubleshooting said system. Before enrolling in the Ovation Certification program, students are required to have attended and completed the full course-length offerings of the following courses: OV100, OV200, OV210, OV300.
Topics
• Building, saving and implementing the Oracle database
• Constructing control sheets using both Boolean and Analog logic
• Loading and configuring the Ovation controller
• Designing graphics with control implementation
• Troubleshooting procedures as related to I/O and Controller modules
Overview
This 10-day course is designed for those who have a need or desire for a good, general, overall understanding of Ovation® system software and software utilities. This course contains and
connects software topic segments from five different Ovation one week courses: OV100- WIN, OV200-WIN-3.0.X, OV210-WIN, OV230-WIN and OV300-WIN. The topics covered include
Ovation application functions; the Developer Studio architecture; point building; creating and modifying control sheets; creating and modifying graphics; backing-up MMIs including
a domain controller; and adding points for collection to an Ovation Process Historian. This course is not intended to replace the five one-week courses directed toward personnel who
have a singular need for the detailed knowledge provided in the one-week courses. The course does not involve implementing any I/O modules. A sequel course, OV216-WIN, specifically
focuses on I/O applications and is scheduled to follow OV215-WIN.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Topics
• Identify the major components of an Ovation system
• Understand basic Ovation terminology
• Demonstrate basic Ovation operator functions
• Understand data movement in an Ovation system
• Understand the hierarchy and basic right click functions within the Ovation Developer Studio
• Use the Ovation Developer Studio to modify and create points
• Monitor control that has been implemented in an Ovation system
• Interpret and tune implemented control using the available tools
• Build and modify control schemes using the Developer Studio
• Interpret and modify tracking schemes to meet specific control requirements
• Recognize the relationship between control schemes and graphic diagrams
• Implement given control requirements using the Developer Studio
• Evaluate and determine the proper operation of a control scheme using the tools and methods provided
Overview
This 5-day course is designed to provide an overall understanding of the Ovation Safety System. This course is intended for people who work with the Ovation SIS systems.
Prerequisites
Students must be knowledgeable in Ovation™ point record field content and Ovation™ control algorithm structures. It is suggested that students attend the OV100-WIN course prior to taking this course. If the student is going to be heavily involved in creating control interfaces, it is also suggested that the OV200- WIN course be taken.
Topics
• Recognize the terminology used with an Ovation™ SIS
• Describe the functions of the Ovation™ SIS network and its components
• Describe the general architecture of an Ovation™ SIS
• Monitor Ovation™ SIS using the data acquisition tools
• Configure an Ovation™ SIS network and SIS
Overview
This 3-day teaches the students how to create specialized I/O links to non-Ovation™ field devices using both serial link modules and the
Ovation™ Ethernet highway. The course covers configuring and loading link controller modules, creating third party points, memory mapping,
adding third party drivers to controllers and the Ovation™ addressing requirements.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Topics
• Understand the Architecture and the functionality of the Ovation™ Fast Switched
• Ethernet Highway, and the need to protect it from external sources
• Define MAC and IP addressing, and Ethernet protocols
• Understand how Ethernet switches work
• Understand the Ovation™ IP addressing requirements
• Understand the various options for connecting Third Party I/O to the Ovation™ Highway
• Understand the Modbus register concept
• Understand the Modbus commands available in Ovation™ releases
• Be Aware of the difference in Modbus Drivers based on Ovation™ Releases
• Be Able to install Ovation™ Modbus drivers
• Be Able to build Ovation™ Point records for communication to Modbus
• Verify successful communications between Ovation™ and a PC Modbus simulation
• Interpret Ovation™ Controller Modbus error codes
• Recognize Fundamental AB Data Files
• Be Able to install Ovation™ Allen-Bradley Drivers
• Be Able to build Ovation™ Point records to communicate to an AB SLC500
• Verify successful communications between Ovation and the AB SLC500
Overview
This 2-day course reviews the major components in an Ovation wireless system (wireless transmitters, gateways and the components of the SmartPack™). The student is taught how to utilize the available configuration tools to set up an
Ovation wireless interface and add transmitters to an existing network.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Topics
• Understand Wireless HART® communications and Terminology
• Identify the Wireless HART® configuration components
• Attach Wireless HART® field devices and Gateway to the Ovation DCS
• Build Database points for the field devices
• Identify Wireless HART® Applications
• Commission a Wireless HART® Device
Overview
This 5-day course consists of a suite of security packages and services that has the ability to enhance and manage the cyber security of Ovation expert control
systems without disrupting the controlled process. The OSC is a key component in achieving NERC CIP compliance by offering services such as: Patch Management,
Event Management, and Malware Prevention. The course will examine how to configure and maintain the components of an OSC system on Ovation levels 2.4
and newer on Window’s OS and Ovation levels 1.7 and newer on Solaris OS.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Overview
This 5-day course was developed for personnel whose primary interest and/ or assignment is maintaining Ovation® hardware. Selected topics from the OV100- WIN, OV200-WIN, OV300-WIN and OV320-WIN courses are incorporated and expanded to cover hardware features of the controllers, the power supplies, the most commonly applied I/O modules, the Cisco switches and the Dell MMIs. Hardware information contained within node and module records are explained, and
the criteria for adding and changing modules assigned to a branch and slot positions are defined. Hands-on exercises include building control sheets and linking inputs and outputs to selected modules. Also, included will be the application and activation of remote I/O, relay modules, serial link modules and third-party I/O as well as an exercise requiring a complete reload of a software server in order to understand how to recover from a hard drive failure.
Prerequisites
Students must have attended either OV215-WIN or both OV100-WIN and either OV200-WIN-3.0.X or OV200-WIN-3.1.X prior to attending this course.
Topics
• Utilize documentation to analyze faults
• Interpret Ovation system error messages
• Demonstrate remote I/O
• Understand recovery of hard drive failures on MMI(s) Configure Cisco switches and routers
• Monitor various LEDs of the system
• Build various RM records
• Recognize system administration tool problems and apply a solution
• Implement closed loop control
• Evaluate and determine operation of power supplies
• Implement given control requirements using the Developer Studio
• Evaluate and determine the proper operation of a control scheme using the tools and methods provided
Overview
This 5-day course provides expert knowledge of the Ovation turbine control system (TCS). Turbine simulators will be used to demonstrate turbine
operation, graphics and control logic. Turbine over speed protection and trip functions will be closely examined. The course includes calibration and
troubleshooting exercises on the speed detector and valve positioner modules. Students will also learn how to tune the turbine control feedback loops and turbine
valve curves using methods developed by Emerson.
Prerequisites
Students must have a good understanding of the Ovation system architecture. It is recommended that students attend the OV100-WIN, OV200- WIN and
OV210-WIN courses prior to attending this course
Topics
• Understand major Ovation operator functions as they apply to turbine control, including the process graphic, alarm, trend and point information systems
• Identify basic functions of turbine control logic drawings
• Recognize how the turbine control logic connects to the turbine control graphics
• Identify the fail-safe design components: (1) power, (2) controller, (3) relay module
• Understand the turbine first out trip logic and sequence of event (SOE) alarm reporting
• Configure and test a speed detector module
• Configure and calibrate a valve positioner or servo driver module. Identify logic sheets that require field tuning. Discuss field proven tuning examples
• Retrieve historical trend data for valve curve tuning
• Import data into an Excel spreadsheet, calculate and plot new valve curves
Overview
This 5-day course is designed for customers who maintain or troubleshoot control strategies within the Ovation™ DCS system related to boiler control. This course
is intended for students who will implement their own control programs, or who will make significant modifications to existing programs. Using previous control
building knowledge, the student will learn how to implement design pertinent to boiler controls in an Ovation™ environment. This course is a continuation of the
control topics discussed in more basic control classes. The course will emphasize the proper selection, configuration and application of algorithms in a typical
Ovation™ boiler control system.
Prerequisites
Prior completion of OV200-WIN and OV330- WIN is strongly recommended.A working knowledge of control systems and control theory is required.
Topics
• Recognize the terminology used with an Ovation SIS
• Describe the functions of the Ovation SIS network and its components
• Describe the general architecture of an Ovation SIS
• Monitor Ovation SIS using the data acquisition tools
• Configure an Ovation SIS network and SIS Controller
Overview
This 5-day course is offered as a stand-alone web-based exam or implemented with a pre-testing review at the Training Center, the OV420-WIN measures
the student’s proficiency in areas that address the overall Ovation system configuration while maintaining the integrity of the system software. It
assesses the students understanding of networking concepts and that of switch and router configurations. Achieving Admin Certification acknowledges
the competency of the individual in maintaining the integrity of the Ovation system concerning user access and capabilities. A multi-point examination is
administered and participants are required to achieve a grade score of 80% or greater to successfully gain certification.
Prerequisites
Students should have achieved Ovation (Base) Certification through the OV400WIN program. Students are required to attend the OV230-WIN, OV320-
WIN and OV245-WIN courses.
Topics
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive Ovation (Admin) Certification. This accreditation affirms that the student is competent in
all areas of the Ovation System and possesses the abilities and understanding to engineer and supervise the system integrity, communications and user
capabilities.
Overview
This 3-day hands-on course, held at Emerson’s Interactive Plant Environment, covers the installation, wiring of external devices, troubleshooting, hardware configuration and
maintenance of the ControlWave product family. This course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and practice needed to configure the ControlWave hardware for communications.
Learn how to troubleshoot and utilize software application programs to perform diagnostics and monitor live data and communication statistics
Topics
• Intro to ControlWave product family
• Hardware options
• LocalView for local communications
• Wiring external devices
• Local serial communications
• Downloading ControlWave project loads
• Viewing live data using Dataview
• Collecting archive and audit logs
• Creating and saving configurations
• Flashing firmware
• Diagnostics program for hardware
• Understanding communication statistics
• Establishing an Ethernet/IP communication link
• Hands-on troubleshooting
This 2½-day hands-on course covers programming the ControlWave product family using the ControlWave Designer IEC61131-3 software and
the Designer function block library.
This course will provide the participant the necessary knowledge and skills required to define and control inputs and outputs of related real
world applications. Participants will generate and debug simple control strategy programs using Function Block, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and
Sequential Function Chart programming. They will also learn the basics of ControlWave communications, historical data storage, alarming, hardware
configurations and much more.
Topics
• Ladder Logic
• Structured Text
• Function Block Diagram
• Creating User Function Blocks
Overview
This 1-1/2-day course is a continuation of ControlWave® Designer Fundamentals course focusing on networking and communications. Participants will program the ControlWave to communicate to other
devices in a network, as well as transfer and receive signal lists using serial and IP communications. Other application software will be utilized to configure, establish, and debug communications with these devices. Participants will learn the advanced methods of communicating to Bristol and ControlWave devices using Client/Server modules, and to Modbus
protocol devices using custom function blocks.
Topics
• Client/Server Function Blocks
• Modbus Programming
• System Communication Variables
• BSAP Network Communications
Overview
This 4½-day course will provide an overall working knowledge of the FloBoss 103, FloBoss 107 and the FloBoss 107E.Participants are presented with a comprehensive view of the FloBoss 103/107/107E hardware and software to
obtain the necessary knowledge needed to effectively install, configure and maintain the FloBoss 103/107/107E products. Each student will be provided with a PC (ROCLINK preinstalled), a Remote Automation Solutions RTU, a communications cable, and a workbook for the duration of the class.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a working knowledge of their application/process and should also have advanced PC knowledge and be thoroughly familiar with Microsoft Windows operating systems (XP or later versions).
Topics
• FloBoss 103/107/107E Hardware Overview
• Flow Measurement Review
• Overview on MVS Product
• Set Up Multi-Dropping on MVS
• FloBoss Configuration
• Elements of a Basic Configuration
• Setting and Checking ROC System Flags
• Set and Check ROC Information
• Configuring I/O Points
• Calibrating AI and AO points
• Communication Basics
• Configuring AGA Flow Calculations
• Configuring FloBoss History
• Building FloBoss Displays
• FST Workshop
Overview
The 2-day FloBoss S600+ Fundamentals course will have participants become familiar with the FloBoss S600+ hardware, the startup menu, fundamental
features of the S600+ applications. Be able to operate FloBoss S600+ front panel and web-server. Be able to download and upload configurations. Be
able to edit S600+ configuration files using PC Setup, Report Editor, Modbus Editor and Display Editor.
The FloBoss S600+ Fundamentals course provides an overview into the hardware and operational aspects of the FloBoss S600+ flow computer
Topics
• Introduction to S600+
• Standard Application Overview
• S600+ Hardware Overview
• Navigating Displays Editing Display Items
• Editing Configurations with Config600
• Using Config600 Transfer
Overview
The 2½-day advanced course provides an insight into the generation of application configurations for the FloBoss S600+.
Topics
• Loading Config600 Pro Software License
• Firmware Versions
• Using System Editor Object Types
• Logicalc Editor
• Registering Tickets - Do’s and Don’ts
Overview
The 4½-day course will provide participants hardware knowledge of the S600+. How to navigate the keypad display and be able to create and
edit S600+ configurations using Config600 software. The FloBoss 600+ Combined Course is a combination of both the fundamentals course and
the advanced course in one.
Topics
• Standard Application Overview S600+
• Hardware Overview Navigating Displays
• Editing Display Items
• Editing Configurations with Config600 Using Config600 Transfer
• Loading Config600 Pro Software License
• Firmware Versions
• Using System Editor Object Types
• Logical Editor
• Registering Tickets - Do’s and Don’ts
Overview
This 4 ½-day course provides a very brief introduction to the OpenEnterprise Server, and more detailed coverage of the Open
Enterprise Workstation and OpenEnterprise Reporting packages (version 3.x). At the conclusion of the class, students will be able to install a simple OE Server and Workstation, configure communications with Remote Automation Solution’s RTU’s and then begin building HMI displays, trends, alarm windows, and develop a basic user interface using these products.
Topics
• Database Structure
• Creating Display Objects
• Alarm Windows, Alarm & Event History
• Creating and Configuring Trends
• Data Export
• Creating Reports
• Calculation Server
• Communications Manager
• Data Collection
• Plant Area Grouping
Overview
This 4 ½-day course will equip the participant to be able to; configure the communications, security, historical, alarming, asset modeling and other major subsystems of an OpenEnterprise
and Workstation (version 3.x). Most of the tools within the OpenEnterprise Administrative Tools will be covered during this class.
Topics
• Configure Security
• Historical Collections
• Alarming
• Asset Modeling
• Work Flows
• Local Signals and Alarms
• Administrative Tools
Description
This 4-1/2 day course will provide an overall working knowledge of the FloBoss 103, FloBoss 107. Participants are presented with a comprehensive view of the FloBoss 103/107 hardware and ROCLINK800 software to obtain the necessary knowledge needed to effectively install, configure and maintain the FloBoss 103/107 products. Each student will be provided with a PC (ROCLINK800 preinstalled), a FloBoss 107RTU, a communications cable and a workbook for the duration of the class. However, participants are encouraged to bring their laptop to class.
Topics
• Topics
• Flow Measurement Review
• FloBoss 103/107 Hardware Overview
• FloBoss
• Check and Set ROC Information
• Check and Set ROC System Flags
• Communication Basics
• Elements of a Basic Configuration
• Configuring I/O Points
• Calibrating AI and AO Points
• Overview of MVS Products
• Setup of Multi-dropping of MVS
• Configuring AGA Flow Calculations
• Configuring FloBoss History
• Modbus Tables
• PID Configuration
• Building FloBoss Displays
• FST Workshop
Audience
This Remote Automation Solutions course is for engineers, technicians and others involved with the configuration and operation of the FloBoss 103 and FloBoss 107 products.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of their application/process and should also have advanced PC knowledge and be thoroughly familiar with Microsoft Windows operating systems (XP or later versions).
Overview
Learn programming for PACSystems, 90/70, 90/30, and VersaMax controllers in this Machine Edition class featuring the PACSystems RX3i Controller. This 4-days class
covers programming techniques and the advanced features of the PACSystems Controller using Logic Developer PLC Machine Edition software. Starting with the
controller software architecture, students are taught how to effectively develop control applications using building block concepts. This course builds upon Object-
Oriented concepts with PACSystems User-Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs), as well as the development and troubleshooting of control systems using Proficy Logic
Developer PLC and PAC Systems Controllers.
Prerequisites
Participants should be comfortable operating in a Microsoft Windows environment, and have a basic understanding of electrical/ control fundamentals.
Topics
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Describe Control System Architectures& Operational Fundamentals
• Operate Proficy Machine Edition
• Establish and Utilize Communications to the Controller
• Configure a Controller and its associated hardware modules
• Effectively use and create Controller Variables
• Create Projects in Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST)
• Understand and program Arithmetic, Timer, Counter, and Move operations
• Utilize programming guidelines for developing robust control applications
• Use User Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs) to build structured applications
• Effectively use the Machine Edition Tool chest as a repository for Application Building Blocks
• Create, Monitor, and Modify running Controller applications