DCS Basics

• Course Code: DCS
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians & Operators
• Objective: Explanation on fundamental topics in DCS usage
• Requirement: Prior knowledge of PLC/HMI and control systems

Syllables:

1. Process Control Systems
   Factory Automation
   Process Automation
   Process Control properties
   
2. Introduction to DCS
   Centralized Control System
   Decentralized Control Systems
   DCS systems Architectures
   DCS system components
   
3. Software of a DCS system
   Software Architecture
   Hierarchy
   Programming Styles
   Function Block Library
   SFC Visualization
   
4. PLC vs. DSC
   Comparison of PLC and DCS
   
5. Introduction to World Class DCSs
   ABB: Industrial IT
   Fisher/Rosemount: Delta V
   Foxboro: I/A Series
   Honeywell: Experion PKS
   Siemens: Teleperm XP
   Siemens: PCS7
   Yokogawa: Centum CS 3000
   
6. Hybrid Systems
   Optimized Process Control Systems
   

PLC Basics

• Course Code: PLC
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians & Operators
• Objective: Explanation on fundamental topics in PLC usage
• Requirement: Electronic Basic+Computer

Syllables:

1. PLC history and evolution
   PLC instead of relay circuits
   Advantages of PLC
   
2. PLC elements
   CPU
   I/O Modules
   
3. Input & Outputs
   Digital/Analog inputs
   Digital/Analog outputs
   
4. PLC programming
   Numbering systems
   Understanding cyclic programming
   Program structure
   
5. IEC-61131-3
   Ladder
   Statement List
   Function Block Diagram
   Control Function Chart
   Sequential Function Chart
   
6. Program Elements
   Logic instruction
   Convert and Compare
   Timers
   Counters

HMI Basics

• Course Code: HMI
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians & Operators
• Objective: Getting familiar with the structure of Industrial Monitoring Systems
• Requirement: General control and automation Knowledge

Syllables:

1. Introduction to HMI
   General Overview
   System Structure
   PC & Monitor types
   Operating systems and software
   
2. Graphic
   Screen types
   Static Element
   Dynamic Element
   Faceplate
   
3. Messaging
   Alarm types
   Analog Alarm
   Acknowledgement Philosophy
   Alarm Archives and page
   
4. Logging and Trending
   Tag logging and archiving
   Trends
   Reports
   
5. Operating Rights
   Access levels
   Disabled keys

SIMATIC S7 Programming-I

• Course Code: S7-1
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians
• Objective: Getting familiar with S7 PLC series configuration and STEP7 basic programming
• Requirement: PLC Basics

Syllables:

1. The SIMATIC S7 System Family
   
2. The SIMATIC Manager
   
3. Hardware Configuration
   
4. Editing Blocks
   
5. Binary Operations
   
6. Digital Operations
   
7. Symbols
   
8. Technical Data and Special Features of the S7-400
   

SIMATIC S7 Programming-II

• Course Code: S7-2
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers
• Objective: Getting familiar with STEP7 advanced programming features like Analoge Scale
• Requirement: S7-1

Syllables:

1. Organization Blocks
   
2. Functions and Function Blocks
   
3. Data Storage in Data Blocks
   
4. SFB,SFC
   
5. Analog Value Processing
   
6. Troubleshooting
   
7. Test Functions
   
8. Documenting, Archiving, Saving
   

Monitoring with WinCC-I

• Course Code: WINCC-1
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers
• Objective: Learning how to design and develop a common monitoring system with WinCC
• Requirement: S7-1+HMI Basics

Syllables:

1. System Overview WinCC
   
2. Create a new Project (Control Center), PLC link (Control Center), tag simulation
   
3. Graphics pictures (Graphics Designer) Password protection (User Administrator)
   
4. Presentation and archiving alarms/events (Alarm Logging)
   
5. Measured value display, Process value archive (Tag Logging)
   
6. User Archive
   
7. Reports on printer (Report Designer)
   
8. Actions (in the background) (Global Script)
   

Monitoring with WinCC-II

• Course Code: WINCC-2
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers
• Objective: Learning WinCC advanced features like C++ scripting and OPC
• Requirement: S7-1 & WINCC-1

Syllables:

1. Tag Prefix
   Creating Picture Windows
   Using Tag Prefix with Structure Tags
   
2. OPC ConnectionWhat is OPC
   Connecting WinCC to Excel
   Connecting two station using OPC
   
3. The Global Scripts Editor
   Creating a Project Function
   Creating a Global Function and Action
   
4. AS-OS connection
   OS in STEP7
   Tag transfer from S7 to WinCC
   
5. S7 Messaging
   Message system
   Block related messages
   
6. System Tags
   User name
   Data and Time

S7-H Fault Tolerant (Redundant Systems)

• Course Code: S7-H
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers
• Objective: To achieve configuring and commissioning skills of S7-400H PLCs
• Requirement: S7-1 & S7-2

Syllables:

1. Theory of redundancy
   Concepts
   
2. S7-H System
   CPU
   Sync Module
   
3. Programming and Diagnostics
   Programming methods
   
4. Periphery Options
   Redundant I/O models
   
5. STEP 7 Options
   S7-H Package
   System Status with SFC51
   
6. Failure and Replacements
   Relevant Obs
   
7. Communication
   Redundant Networking
   Red Connect
   
8. Practice Units
   

S7-F Fail Safe Systems

• Course Code: S7-F
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers
• Objective: To archieve configuring and commissioning skills of S7-400F/FH PLCs
• Requirement: S7-1 & S7-2

Syllables:

1. Understanding Fail-Safe Concept
   Feil-Safe Philosophy
   SIL/TUV Standards
   
2. System Architecture
   S7-F Hardware
   F-I/O Cards Specification
   
3. Safety & Standard Mode
   Standard Mode
   SIL2
   SIL3
   
4. CFC
   F Programming in CFC
   Fail-Safe Function Blocks
   
5. FDS
   Fail-Safe Data System
   Time Redundancy & Diversity
   
6. Safety Related Communication
   
7. Practice Units
   

PCS7: Process Control Systems

• Course Code: PCS7
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers
• Objective: DCS System Engineering with PCS7
• Requirement: S7/WinCC

Syllables:

1. System Architecture
   DCS Overview
   Required Hardware
   Software Packages
   
2. PCS7 Configuration
   Plant View
   Component View
   Hierarchy Definition
   
3. CFC Programming
   CFC Editor
   Runtime Groups
   PCS7 Library
   
4. Sequence Programming with SFC
   SFC Editor
   SFC Visualization
   
5. OS Configuration
   Compile & Transfer OS
   Faceplate Connection
   Graphic Implementation
   
6. Using Simulator
   How to use PLCSIM

Introduction to Industrial Networking

• Course Code: INET
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians
• Objective: Getting familiar with the structure of Industrial Networking Systems
• Requirement: General computer, control and automation knowledge

Syllables:

1. Networking Basics
   Network components
   Network architectures
   Networking technologies
   
2. OSI model
   Overview of OSI model
   TCP/IP
   
3. Networking Models
   Send/Receive Models
   Master/Slave Models
   
4. Fundamentals of industrial networks
   Control Level Bus
   Field Level Bus
   Sensor Bus
   
5. Introduction to Fieldbus
   Definitions
   Comparison
   
6. Serial Communication
   
7. Overview of world-known buses
   Foundation Fieldbus
   Profibus
   CAN
   DeviceNet
   ControlNet
   Modbus
   Foundation Fieldbus
   Interbus

Monitoring with ProTool

• Course Code: ProTool
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers/Operators
• Objective: Learning how to design and develop a OP/TP monitoring system with ProTool
• Requirement: S7-1

Syllables:

1. SIMATIC HMI
   Family Overview
   Hardware Specification
   Area of Application
   
2. ProTool
   Starting ProTool, creating a new Project
   Connection & Hardware Config
   Tag & Channel Configuration
   
3. Graphics Design
   Tools & Features for creating a graphic
   Using Object,Styles & other palettes
   Setting the objects properties
   
4. Marketing Objects Dynamic
   Direct Connect Interface
   Dynamic Dialog Interface
   
5. User Administration & Security
   Password Level
   Log on & Log off
   Creating a User and add Authorization levels
   
6. Alarm-Logging/Messages
   Area Pointer
   Message Windows

EPLAN

• Course Code: EPLAN
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians
• Objective: Implementation of Electrical Drawing using EPLAN
• Requirement: Prior knowledge of PLC, Control systems and Electrical Hardware

Syllables:

Introduction
Project management
Drawing functions
Working with the graphics editor
Parameters
Cross-references
Contactor processing
Terminals and cables
Table of contents
Project creation according to DIN
Data backup
System-internal bill of material management
Panel layout
Component labeling
Designing forms
Working with the symbol editor
PLC Generator
Higher-level assignment/Location designation editor

Introduction to Instrumentation

• Course Code: INSTRMNT
• Target: Control/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineers & Technicians
• Objective: Overview of measurement in industrial applications
• Requirement: Electronic Basics

Syllables:

1. Basics Definitions
   Symbol explanation
   P&I diagram
   
2. Pressure
   Absolute
   DP
   
3. Temperature
   RTD
   Thermocouple
   
4. Flow
   Orifice
   Vortex
   Mass Flow meter
   Coriolis
   
5. Level
   Float
   Displacer
   DP
   Radar
   Capacitance
   
6. Control Valve
   Actuator
   Diaphragm