Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology

 

Course Description
This course is for anyone interested in fieldbus technology. Course will include basic coverage of fieldbus terminology and key concepts. Demonstrations of diagnostic techniques, configuration tools, and device features will help illustrate concepts. Basic knowledge of process control and computers will improve the learning experience. Information from this course provides a basic fieldbus knowledgebase including terminology and key concepts that can be expanded through further specialized training available from Fieldbus Inc.

Course Outline

   •   Basic concepts and terminology of FF technology
   •   FF concepts sufficient to understand product literature and documentation
   •   Design and practical considerations for wiring and installing an FF network including Intrinsically Safe systems
   •   Major installation issues including power requirements, topology, redundancy, and FF specific wiring practices
   •   Basic communication mechanisms and related concepts
   •   Control strategies, loop times, and device types available for target segments
   •   Basic FF Function Blocks
   •   Available registered and custom blocks as well as related support materials
   •   Features and importance of Device Description and Capabilities File technology
   •   Concepts of mode, status, links, alarms, and trends
   •   Impact of features on control strategy
   •   Key host features
   •   Impact of interpretations on H1 device usage
   •   Demonstration

 

Background and Prerequisites
The course assumes little or no knowledge of FF, but participants should be familiar with process control. Review of the Fieldbus Inc. Fieldbus Primer would help prepare the user to understand concepts

 

Why Fieldbus Inc.

   •   FI has unparalleled experience in Foundation Fieldbus
         •   Device Development
         •   Process Control
         •   Field Service - Trouble-shooting
         •   Training
   •   FI has unique insight into the Fieldbus technology due to our involvement in the
         •   Development and maintenance of the Fieldbus specifications
         •   Formation and Management of the ISP Foundation
         •   Formation of the Fieldbus Foundation

 

Course Length: 2 days

 

Course Cost: Contact FI

 

Location: On-site or at FI’s Training Center in Austin, Texas

Fieldbus for Sales and Marketing Professionals

 

Course Description:

This course is primarily for people marketing or selling fieldbus devices. The focus is on selling the technology and how to compare to other products. By the end of the course the participant will be able to demonstrate fieldbus technology and answer commonly asked questions.

 

Course Outline

• Detailed concepts and applications of the terminology related to FF technology
• Information necessary to communicate with potential customers
• Comparison to other technologies • Physical Layer considerations including Intrinsically Safe systems
• Installation issues including power requirements, termination, shielding, topology, and FF specific wiring practices
• Basic communication mechanisms • Control strategies, loop configurations, and device types used in target segments.
• FF Function Blocks with focus on the most common blocks.
• Differences between registered and custom blocks
• Device comparison techniques • Hands-on training with fieldbus instruments.
• Demonstrating H1 devices for users
• Diagnostics available from the devices and special features of fieldbus

 

Background and Prerequisites

The course assumes little or no knowledge of FF, but participants should be familiar with process control. Review of the Fieldbus Inc. Fieldbus Primer would help prepare the user to understand concepts

 

Why Fieldbus Inc.

   •   FI has unparalleled experience in o Foundation Fieldbus
         •   Device Development
         •   Process Control
         •   Field Service - Trouble-shooting
         •   Training
   •   FI has unique insight into the Fieldbus technology due to our involvement in the
         •   Development and maintenance of the Fieldbus specifications
         •   Formation and Management of the ISP Foundation
         •   Formation of the Fieldbus Foundation

 

Course Length: 2 days

 

Course Cost: Contact FI

 

Location: On-site or at FI’s Training Center in Austin, Texas

Engineering a Fieldbus Project

 

Course Description
This course is primarily for people that will be performing design of fieldbus control strategies and segment layouts. Hands-on usage of configuration tools and devices will be used to demonstrate application of concepts. The Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology course is a prerequisite since concepts are covered in greater detail in this course. Discussion topics will include project engineering standards, host system selection, control design, and segment layout. Information from this course can be used to design fieldbus segments.

Course Outline

   •   Review and further explanation of concepts and terminology related to FF technology
   •   FF concepts necessary to write clear explanations of design
   •   Practical design considerations for wiring and installing an FF network including Intrinsically Safe systems.
   •   Impact of power requirements, topology, redundancy, and FF specific wiring practices
   •   Equipment requirements for desired segment implementation
   •   Basic communication mechanisms and related concepts
   •   Control strategies, loop times, and device types available for target segments
   •   Impact of configuration on communication mechanisms and control schemes
   •   FF Function Blocks and non-specified Custom Blocks
   •   Registration of blocks and related support materials
   •   Blocks are required for desired control schemes, as well as limitations that may exist.
   •   Application of FF Device Description and capabilities file technology
   •   Concepts of mode, status, links, alarms, and trends
   •   Impact of features on control strategy
   •   Key host features
   •   Impact of interpretations on H1 device usage
   •   View demonstration using actual fieldbus instruments
   •   Demonstration of installation, design, configuration, and download of H1 devices and loops
   •   Demonstration of special features and benefits of fieldbus

 

Background and Prerequisites
The course assumes completion of Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology. Review of the Fieldbus Inc. Fieldbus Primer would help prepare and provide background for some of the concepts covered.

Why Fieldbus Inc.

•   FI has unparalleled experience in
      •   Foundation Fieldbus
      •   Device Development
      •   Process Control
      •   Field Service - Trouble-shooting
      •   Training
   •   FI has unique insight into the Fieldbus technology due to our involvement in the
      •   Development and maintenance of the Fieldbus specifications
      •   Formation and Management of the ISP Foundation
      •   Formation of the Fieldbus Foundation

Course Length: 2 days

Course Cost: Contact FI

Location: On-site or at FI’s Training Center in Austin, Texas

Fieldbus Instrumentation Specialist

 

Course Description
This course is primarily for people performing diagnostics on fieldbus devices. Hands-on usage of diagnostic tools and devices will demonstrate diagnostic techniques and course concepts. This course expands upon the material presented in the Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology course. By the end of this course, participants should gain an understanding of fieldbus that allows them to perform troubleshooting effectively in the field.

Course Outline

   

•   Detailed concepts and applications of the terminology related to FF technology
   •   Information necessary to communicate with equipment suppliers and accurately describe fieldbus issues
   •   Basic design and practical considerations for wiring and installing an FF network including Intrinsically Safe systems
   •   Installation issues including power requirements, termination, shielding, topology, and FF specific wiring practices
   •   Default and configured values
   •   Basic communication mechanisms and related concepts using various troubleshooting tools
   •   Detailed failure modes and troubleshooting techniques
   •   Issues related to various control strategies, loop configurations, and device types used in target segments.
   •   FF Function Blocks with focus on the most common blocks.
   •   Details of configuration, defaults, special features, usage, device descriptions, and capabilities files
   •   Differences between registered and custom blocks
   •   Interaction of device descriptions and capabilities files
   •   Hands-on training with actual fieldbus instruments.
   •   Details of installation, schedule downloads, and configuration.
   •   Procedures to install devices, configure devices, and download schedules to H1 devices
   •   Diagnostics available from the devices and special features of fieldbus.
   •   Troubleshooting and determination quality of control communication
   •   Independent troubleshooting in the field.
   •   Application of mode, status, links, alarms, and trends in troubleshooting techniques.

Background and Prerequisites
The course assumes completion of Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology. Review of the Fieldbus Inc. Fieldbus Primer would help prepare and provide background for some of the concepts covered.

Why Fieldbus Inc.

   

   •   FI has unparalleled experience in
      •   Foundation Fieldbus
      •   Device Development
      •   Process Control
      •   Field Service - Trouble-shooting
      •   Training
   •   FI has unique insight into the Fieldbus technology due to our involvement in the
      •   Development and maintenance of the Fieldbus specifications
      •   Formation and Management of the ISP Foundation
      •   Formation of the Fieldbus Foundation

Course Length: 2 days

Course Cost: Contact FI

Location: On-site or at FI’s Training Center in Austin, Texas

NI Fieldbus Tools

 

Course Description
This course is primarily for people performing diagnostics on fieldbus devices. Hands-on usage of National Instruments diagnostic tools will demonstrate diagnostic techniques and course concepts. This course expands upon the material presented in the Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology course. By the end of this course, participants should gain an understanding of National Instruments fieldbus tools that allows them to perform troubleshooting effectively in the field.

Course Outline

   •   Detailed concepts and applications of the terminology related to FF technology
   •   Default and configured values
   •   Basic communication mechanisms and related concepts using various troubleshooting tools
   •   Installation and Usage of the following tools:
   •   Communication Manager
   •   Dialog
   •   Configurator
   •   Bus Monitor
   •   Issues related to various control strategies, loop configurations, and device types used in target segments
   •   Interaction of device descriptions and capabilities files
   •   Hands-on training with actual fieldbus instruments
   •   Independent troubleshooting in the field

Background and Prerequisites
The course assumes completion of Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology. Review of the Fieldbus Inc. Fieldbus Primer would help prepare and provide background for some of the concepts covered. A National Instruments Configurator is required for this course. Please contact FI for special course related packages.

Why Fieldbus Inc.

   •   FI has unparalleled experience in
      •   Foundation Fieldbus
      •   Device Development
      •   Process Control
      •   Field Service - Trouble-shooting
      •   Training
   •   FI has unique insight into the Fieldbus technology due to our involvement in the
      •   Development and maintenance of the Fieldbus specifications
      •   Formation and Management of the ISP Foundation
      •   Formation of the Fieldbus Foundation

Course Length: 1 day

Course Cost: Contact FI

Location: On-site or at FI’s Training Center in Austin, Texas

Advanced Fieldbus Concepts

 

Course Description
This course is primarily for people interested in learning more details on the inner workings of fieldbus.  The course includes information for end users, product developers, and anyone who needs to understand FF. Usage of diagnostic tools and devices will demonstrate diagnostic techniques and course concepts.  This course expands upon the material presented in the Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology course. By the end of this course, participants should gain an understanding of fieldbus that allows them to discuss fieldbus in detail.

 

Course Outline

   •   IEC 61158 Overview
   •   FF Specifications Overview
   •   IEC 61158 Physical Layer
   •   FF Physical Layer
   •   Troubleshooting Wiring Issues
   •   Physical Layer Components and FF Registration
   •   FF Physical Layer Test
   •   FF Data Link Layer/FAS/FMS
   •   FF “Stack”
   •   Interfacing to the Fieldbus
   •   Function Block Application
   •   FF-SIS
   •   Device Descriptions/Capability File

 

Background and Prerequisites
The course assumes completion of Fundamentals of Fieldbus Technology. Review of the Fieldbus Inc. Fieldbus Primer would help prepare and provide background for some of the concepts covered

 

Why Fieldbus Inc.

   •   FI has unparalleled experience in
      •   Foundation Fieldbus
      •   Device Development
      •   Process Control
      •   Field Service - Trouble-shooting
      •   Training
   •   FI has unique insight into the Fieldbus technology due to our involvement in the
      •   Development and maintenance of the Fieldbus specifications
      •   Formation and Management of the ISP Foundation
      •   Formation of the Fieldbus Foundation

 

Course Length: 2 days

 

Course Cost: Contact FI

 

Location: On-site or at FI’s Training Center in Austin, Texas