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