Instrumentation & Controls TrainingInstrumentation and Control: Introduction to Control and Data Systems

Instrumentation and Control: Introduction to Control and Data Systems

SKU: ACCIC00CEN

Duration: 2.00 Hrs

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the role of information systems in plant operations and the elements of modern information systems. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify the information needs of typical plant functional elements and explain how information gets into an information system. They should also be able to describe system architecture and explain how to use environment software and application software.
Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.

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Learning Objectives

List the information needs of typical plant functional elements.

Explain how alarms work in modern plants.

List the routes by which information gets into the system.

Explain I/O bus, local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), client-server, and the role of network standards.

Explain the function of an operating system.

Describe the characteristics of common operating systems.

Explain the role of operating system and network software.

Explain virtual instrumentation.

Explain programmable logic controller (PLC) program creation.

Describe how to use graphical objects to create the system data structure and human-machine interface (HMI).

Describe password hierarchy and the need for security.

Describe the functions and architecture of a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.

Specs

Course Level	Intermediate
Languages	English
Compatibility	Audio, Video, MobileReady

Author

Vector Solutions

With over two decades of experience designing advanced 3D animated courseware and developing our proprietary learning management software, we pride ourselves by having developed over 1,000 safety and operations training modules, which have helped train over 250,000 workers worldwide. Our highly experienced team provides the industry with a simple and high-quality means of training their workforce. Whether your team consists of 25 people or an enterprise with thousands, we’re here to help.

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