Data Communications and Field Bus Systems: Debunking the Mystery of Serial Data Communication
Electrical & Power Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
Over the last couple of years, instrumentation has come on in leaps and bounds. It is just as important to note the data communication has not been left behind, and has rightfully kept pace with all the requirements of the modern plant. There is an increased tendency toward better data communication (especially in the industrial environment), and the aim of this Data Communication & Fieldbus System training course is to take all the mysticism out of the data communication systems, in existing (and future) networks.
Learning Objectives
Understand the basics of cabling utilized with data communication and fieldbus systems
Have a full understanding of industrial protocols
Distinguish between physical communication standards (232, 423, 422, 485)
Examine the various aspects of the OSI model
Compare, contrast and debates network architecture and hardware pertaining to data communication and fieldbus systems
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for instrumentation personnel, personnel, commissioning engineers, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.
Instrumentation Personnel
Personnel
Commissioning Engineers
Process Control Engineers
Health and Safety Representatives
Administration Staff
Foremen and Supervisors
Cost-controllers
Engineers from Non-Instrumentation Disciplines
Course Outline
Day 1 — Data Communication and Basic Communication Principles
Historical Background and Perspective on Data Communication and Fieldbus Systems
Physical Standards
Data Communication with Respect to Modern Instrumentation, Control Systems and Smart Equipment
The Breakdown of the Digital Communication Signal (bits, nibbles, bytes, etc.)
Day 2 — Serial Data Communication Standards, Error Detection and Communication Media
Standards Organizations
Interface Standards (including the 232, 423, 422 and 485)
Troubleshooting Serial Data Communication Systems, and Test Equipment
Serial Interface Converters
Day 3 — Electrical Noise, Modems & Multiplexors and Communication Protocols
Possible Sources of Electrical Noise, in the Modern Plant
Shielding, Earthing and Grounding requirements
Interchange Circuits Pertinent to Modems and Multiplexors
Flow Controls that Need to be Considered
Day 4 — The OSI Model, Industrial Protocols and HART Equipment
The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model
The Simplified OSI Model
ASCII-based Protocols
The MODBUS Protocol
Day 5 — Assorted Fieldbus Devices and Local Area Networks
Benefits of the Modern Fieldbus System
Various Classes of Fieldbus Networks
Fieldbus Choices (including ASI, Seriplex, Canbus, Devicenet, SDS, Interbus-S, Profibus, FIP, WorldFip and Foundation Fieldbus)
Assorted Network Topologies
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
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What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programs; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
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