Introduction:

This 3-day intensive training program equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to configure, calibrate, and test modern smart field devices used in various process automation applications. The training delves into the fundamental principles of these devices, exploring their advantages and functionalities compared to traditional analog instruments.

Objectives:

• Understand the key differences between analog and digital field devices.

• Gain a solid grasp of digital signal sampling and its implications in smart devices.

• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of digital field devices compared to their analog counterparts.

• Master the configuration and calibration procedures for various smart field devices.

• Effectively utilize communication protocols like HART™ for interacting with smart devices.

Day 1 : Fundamentals of Smart Field Devices

• Introduction to smart field devices: types, applications, and benefits.

• Analog vs. digital instruments: understanding the underlying principles and limitations.

• Digital signal sampling: exploring the process and its impact on signal characteristics.

• Strengths and weaknesses of digital field devices: analyzing performance, multi-measurement capabilities, and future developments.

Day 2: Communication and Configuration

• Serial digital communication: fundamentals, parallel-to-serial conversion, and modems.

• HART™ communication protocol: exploring features, master-slave communication, point-to-point connectivity, and capabilities.

• Proprietary bus systems: overview, need for open bus systems, and specific examples like SP50 Fieldbus.

• Configuration and calibration techniques for smart field devices using manufacturer software and communication tools.

Day 3: 

         Testing and Troubleshooting

• Understanding the importance of testing and troubleshooting smart field devices in process automation systems.

• Familiarization with various testing procedures and tools for evaluating device performance.

• Troubleshooting techniques for common issues encountered with smart field devices.

• Advanced diagnostics using communication protocols and manufacturer-specific tools.

• Case studies and practical scenarios: participants will apply their acquired

Conclusion:

By the end of this comprehensive training program, participants will be well-equipped to confidently configure, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot smart field devices in diverse industrial applications. They will possess a thorough understanding of the underlying technologies, communication protocols, and practical skills necessary to ensure the smooth operation and optimal performance of these advanced instruments in process automation systems.