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 Fieldbus segments are built, including device requirements, wiring methodology, and segment configuration
• Understand how Foundation Fieldbus compares to other industrial bus systems
• Recognize the purpose of the Fieldbus Foundation
• Understand Foundation Fieldbus interoperability and interoperability testing by the Fieldbus 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