Instrumentation and Control: The Human-Machine Interface

This course is designed to familiarize participants with the different types of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) that are likely to be found in a modern plant. After completing this course, participants should be able to obtain process information using typical instruments, operate typical switch controls, use smart I/O devices and controller interfaces, and perform common computer operations.
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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Course Details

Learning Objectives

  • Read typical instruments.
  • Use typical switch controls.
  • Configure smart I/O devices.
  • Operate portable instruments.
  • Operate and program a variable frequency drive.
  • Take readings from and program a loop controller.
  • Use dedicated graphics terminals.
  • Describe the role of software in computer operation.
  • Describe the main functional components of a computer.
  • Use common disk operating system (DOS) and character-based keyboard/screen functions.
  • Use common graphical user interface (GUI) keyboard/screen functions.
  • Turn a computer on and log on.
  • Find and run a program, enter data, save, print, exit, and shut down a computer.
  • Specs

    Course Level Intermediate
    Languages English
    Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

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    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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