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SUMMARY:EC50E Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.Your course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nDescription \nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led training course offers the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home or while traveling. \nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and email discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and have an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. The course focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification\, design\, analysis\, and justification of safety instrumented systems for the process industries. Students will learn how to determine safety integrity levels and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance requirements. \n  \nThis CyberU course runs for eight (8) weeks. You will have access to seven online modules for a web/audio session. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules\, provide assignments\, and the schedule for live Q & A sessions. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nDefine safety instrumented system.\nDiscuss how regulations have resulted through lessons learned from high profile process industry accidents.\nDetermine which ANSI/ISA\, AIChE\, and IEC guidelines and standards are relevant in industry.\nIdentify the Scope of ISA 61511\nDiscuss strategies for the management of functional safety\nIdentify the stages of the safety design life cycle.\nIdentify available safety layers for an IACS\nDiscuss the importance of “defense in depth” concept\nIdentify how SISs are used to reduce risk.\nCategorize risk using a PHA\nDetermine SIL using qualitative methods\nDetermine performance requirements for each SIL\nConduct a LOPA\nDiscuss LOPA methodology\nDevelop guidelines for LOPA\nDetermine risk tolerance\nIdentify resources for cyber security in an IACS\nIdentify failure modes and the risks involved with each\nIdentify hardware modeling techniques (SIL verification.)\nExplain the impact of redundancy on failure rates.\nDemonstrate the use of fault tolerance tables.\nDevelop an SRS\nExplain the pros and cons of relay logic systems\nExplain the pros and cons of microprocessor systems (PLC)\nDiscuss the pros and cons of pneumatic systems\nIdentify typical field devices in an IACS\nDiscuss impact of field devices on system performance\nExplain Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks\nExplain pros and cons of using certification vs prior use devices.\nExplain the FAT process.\nExplain installation and commissioning process.\nExplain the validation process\nIdentify priorities of the operation and maintenance phase.\nIdentify safety requirements for MOC\nIdentify documents to maintain for SRS\n\n  \nYou will cover: \nEach course module has been pre-recorded by your instructor\, so that you can access on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \nModule 1/Week 1: Background\, Scope\, Management Issues\, The Life Cycle \nCovers high profile process industry accidents\, the legislation that resulted and various lessons learned \nModule 2/Week 2: Hazard and Risk assessment\, Selecting SILs \nCovers concepts and benefit of independent safety layers\, hazard identification\, risk assessment and safety integrity levels (SIL) \nModule 3/Week 3: Layer Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and cybersecurity \nCovers the semi-quantitative method of determining safety integrity levels called LOPA \nModule 4/Week 4: Reliability and Modeling Issues \nCovers reliability issues and helps make sense of the minimum hardware fault tolerance requirement tables in the standard \nModule 5/Week 5: SRS and Logic Solver Technologies \nCovers the safety requirements specification (SRS) and the pros and cons of pneumatic\, relay and microprocessor logic systems \nModule 6/Week 6: Field Devices\, Certification\, Misc Design Issues \nCovers field devices\, their impact and the differences between using certified vs. proven-in-use devices. \nModule 7/Week 7: FAT and beyond \nCovers factory acceptance testing\, installation\, commission\, validation\, operations\, maintenance\, testing\, bypassing and management of change \n  \nCourse materials: \nCourse materials will be provided to all course registrants prior to the course start date. \n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nOnline access to ISA/IEC 61511 standards for the duration of the course\nTextbook Included:\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSafety Instrumented Systems: A Life Cycle Approach\nBy Paul Gruhn\, PE\, CFSE and Simon Lucchini\, CFSE\, MIEAust CPEng\n\n\n\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert \nInteract with your expert instructor\, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \n\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.\nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.\nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit.\nContinuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec50e-safety-instrumented-systems-a-life-cycle-approach/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Safety
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SUMMARY:ES10E Applying Instrumentation in Hazardous Locations
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \n  \nThis online course utilizes pre-recorded training modules\, additional video/simulation modules\, as well as e-mail and live discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor throughout the course\, as well as a listserve to communicate with other students in the class. \n  \nThis online\, self-paced course runs for eight (8) weeks. You will have access to 11 online modules\, each taking approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants. \n  \nDescription: \nThis self-paced\, online course provides a systematic approach to specifying and implementing instrumentation in hazardous locations. Related standards from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)\, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)\, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)\, American Petroleum Institute (API)\, and ISA are discussed. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nIdentify process and environmental factors that determine classification\nDescribe and use procedures for electrical classification\nUse applicable standards to develop classification drawings for gases\, dusts\, and fibers\nDescribe the basic principles of protection\nSelect explosion proof apparatus for specific applications\nDetermine when and why explosion seals should be used\nSpecify the use of intrinsically safe and nonincendive systems\nSelect the appropriate protective techniques for different hazards\nSelect alternative protective techniques for reduced cost\nSpecify devices\, design methods and safe construction approaches per National Electrical Code NFPA 70\nPrepare electrical maintenance plans in these classified areas per National Electric Recommended Practice NFPA 70B\nPerform safe operation in these classified areas per National Electric Standard for Work Place Safety NFPA 70E\n\n  \nYou Will Cover: \nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 – Module 1: Introduction & Location Classification Standards \nWEEK 2 – Module 2:   Class I Division & Zone Classification \nWEEK 3 – Modules 3: Class I Zone (Alternative) & Class II Division Classifications \nWEEK 4 – Module 4:   Class III Division & Zone Classification for Dusts and Module 5: Protection Technique Standards & Enclosure Types \nWEEK 5 – Module 6:   Explosion Proof Enclosures & Module 7: Intrinsic Safety \nWEEK 6 – Module 8:   Non-incendive Systems & Module 9: Pressurization & Purging \nWEEK 7 – Module 10: Other Types of Protection & Module 11: Maintenance Considerations \nWEEK 8 – Final Examination \n  \nClassroom Materials: \n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nISA Standards: ANSI/ISARP12.06.01-2003 – Intrinsic Safety; ANSI/ISATR12.24.01-1998 (IEC 60079-10 Mod) – Class I\, Zones 0\, 1\, and 2; ANSI/ISA12.01.01-1999 – Definitions and ANSI/ISA12.12.01-2000 – Non-incendive\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \n  \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert \nInteract with your expert instructor\, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \n\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.\nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.\nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit.\nContinuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/es10e-applying-instrumentation-in-hazardous-locations/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Safety
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SUMMARY:IC32E Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standard to Secure Your Control Systems
DESCRIPTION:A detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 (formerly ISA 99) Standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. The course explores the move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks that has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber-attacks that have wreaked so much havoc on global government and corporate information systems. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nPart of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \n  \nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \n  \nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and e-mail discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. \n  \nThis CyberU course runs for eight (8) weeks. You will have access to twelve online modules for the web/audio sessions. Each module is between 20 to 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and the schedule for the live Q&A sessions. \n  \nDescription \nA detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 (formerly ISA 99) Standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. The course explores the move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks that has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber-attacks that have wreaked so much havoc on global government and corporate information systems. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the need and importance for control system security\nLearn about current principles and best practices\nUnderstand the structure and content of the ISA 99 / IEC 62443 series of documents\nDiscuss the principles behind the creating an effective long term program security\nLearn the basics of risk analysis\, industrial networking and network security\nUnderstand the concepts of defense in depth and zones and conduits\nLearn how to apply key risk mitigation techniques such as anti-virus\, patch management\, firewalls and virtual private networks\nLearn how secure software development strategies can make systems inherently more secure\nLearn what is being done to validate or verify the security of systems\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n  \nModule 1: Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems \nProvides a basic introduction to control system cyber security and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. Discussion of trends\, regulations\, industry standards and best practices\, common myths\, the ISA 99 committee\, and the structure of the ISA 62443 standard. Topics include: Self-assessment of your Control Systems Security knowledge\, Trends in control system cybersecurity\, Potential Impacts\, Five common myths regarding IACS Security\, Regulations and Standards\, ISA99 committee work. \n  \nModule 2: Terminology\, Concepts\, Models and Metrics \nCovers the material in ISA 62443-1-1 (published as ISA-99.00.01:2007) that forms the basis for the ISA 62443 series of standards. Topics include: Difference between IT and IACS\, Security Objectives\, Defense-in-Depth\, Risk Assessment\, Policies\, Zones & Conduits\, Security Levels and the Security Lifecycle Models \n  \nModule 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities \nProvides a basic introduction to networking with a focus on the application of Ethernet in the industrial environment. Topics include: Types of networks\, OSI reference model\, Network Devices\, Network Protocols\, Network Tools built into Operating Systems. \n  \nModule 4: Industrial Networking Basics L1-L3 \nBuilds on the previous module and covers networking with a focus on the upper layers of the OSI reference model\, problems with the OSI model\, network discovery\, and security auditing tools in the industrial environment. Topics include: Encapsulating data\, OSI reference model\, Network Devices\, Network Protocols. \n  \nModule 5: Network Security Basics 101 \nProvides a basic introduction to network security. Topics include: Security Appliances\, Network Segmentation\, Encryption\, Secure Protocols and Intrusion Detection. Topics include: Why address security? Firewalls\, Network Segmentation Architectures\, Encryption\, Intrusion Detection\, Monitoring Network Traffic. \n  \nModule 6: Industrial Protocols \nCovers at a high level the structure and application of common industrial protocols such as MODBUS\, PROFIBUS\, OPC and CIP (EtherNet/IP). Topics include: What is a protocol? Multitude of Industrial Protocols\, Ports in use. \n  \nModule 7: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program \nCovers the material in ISA 62443-2-1 (published as ISA-99.02.01:2009) that specifies the elements and requirements of an IACS Cyber Security Management System (CSMS). Topics include: Six top level activities\, Common pitfalls\, Risk Analysis\, Security Policy\, Organization and Awareness\, Personnel security\, Physical & Environmental Security\, Network Segmentation\, Access Control\, Change Management\, Patch and Anti-virus management\, Information management\, Incident Response and Disaster Recover Planning\, Compliance Monitoring\, and Program Maintenance. \n  \nModule 8: Security Risk Assessment and System Design \nCovers Security Level definitions and Foundational Requirements that establish a basis for the requirements in scoping an IACS assessment\, establishing zones & conduits\, analyzing the security risk for each zone\, assigning a security level target to each zone and verifying the design satisfies the security level target. Topics include: Definitions\, Risk Equation\, Cyber Risk Reduction Factor\, Basic Security analysis tools\, Identification of Zones and Conduits. \n  \nModule 9: Intro to the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle \nShort jaunt into the Assess\, Develop & Implement and Maintain phases of the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle. These phases are covered more in depth in ISA’s IC33\, IC34 & IC37 courses. Topics include: Cyber Security Life Cycle diagram\, Phases\, Continuous processes. \n  \nModule 10: Security Program Requirements for IACS Service Providers \nCreating a secure product out of the box is only a small piece of the security puzzle. Asset Owners\, Integrators and Suppliers all have a role. This module covers how IEC 62443-2-4 specifies requirements IACS service providers can offer to the asset owner during integration and maintenance activities of an Automation Solution. Topics include: IACS Patching\, Asset Owner Requirements\, Product Supplier/Service Provider Requirements\, Malicious Code Protection. \n  \nModule 11: Developing Secure Products and Systems \nOverview of component tier Product Development Requirements and Technical Security Requirements for IACS that are Product supplier centric. Topics include: Component tier standards ISA-62443-4-1 & ISA-62443-4-2\, Primary & Secondary goals\, ISA 62443 relationships\, ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI)\, ISASecure™. \n  \nModule 12: Evolving Security Standards and Practices \nStandards are voluntary documents unless there is a requirement to use them. In this module\, we look at the continuously evolving industrial security regulatory landscape. The only constant is change! Topics include: Normative and Informative elements\, NIST Cyber Security Framework\, ISA-62443-2-1 requirement to monitor and evaluate applicable legislation relevant to cyber security\, Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). \n  \nCourse Materials (PDF format): \n\nIC32E v2.0 Course Syllabus\nIC32E v2.0 Noteset Volume I with sections on Course Presentation slides from course modules\, Instructional Surveys/Answers and Additional Resources\nIC32E v2.0 Noteset Volume II with the following three publications\nANSI / ISA 99.00.01-2007 / IEC 62443-1-1: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology\, Concepts\, and Models (Approved 29 October 2007)\nANSI / ISA 99.00.02-2009 / IEC 62443-2-1: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 2: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control System Security Program\nISA-62443.03.03 / IEC 62443-3-3: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: System Security Requirements and Security Assurance Levels\nTextbook: Industrial Automation by Ronald L. Krutz (Second Edition)\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 20 – 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert \nInteract with your expert instructor via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q&A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \n\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.\nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.\nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. (Note this exam is not the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Exam)\n\nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library \n  \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic32e-using-the-isa-iec-62443-standard-to-secure-your-control-systems/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085314
CREATED:20210122T090042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T090042Z
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SUMMARY:IC40E Batch Control Using the ANSI/ISA88 Standards
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nDescription: \nThis course presents an approach to developing functional requirements/specifications using the models and terminology defined in the ANSI/ISA88 batch control standards. A review of the characteristics of batch manufacturing systems is included. Participants will explore the ANSI/ISA88 concept that separates the recipe from the equipment. This course includes a methodology that defines an object approach based on ANSI/ISA88 that promotes the reuse of these objects from one project to the next. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nSpecify the requirements for a batch control system\nEffectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\nDefine procedural elements that can be effectively used with the above equipment entities\nDescribe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\nDevelop phase logic that executes in equipment and that can deal with both normal and abnormal operations\nRecognize the various control languages that are available\nIdentify the alternative architectures for programmable logic controllers (PLCs)\, distributed control systems (DCSs)\, and PC-based control systems\nDescribe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\n\n  \nYou Will Cover: \nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 – \n•    Module 1: Overview of ANSI/ISA88 \nWEEK 2 – \n•    Module 2: Physical Model – Part 1 \n•    Module 3: Physical Model – Part 2 \nWEEK 3 – \n•    Module 4: Physical Model – Part 3 \nWEEK 4 – \n•    Module 5: Recipes – Part 1 \n•    Module 6: Recipes – Part 2 \nWEEK 5 – \n•    Module 7: Equipment Phase Logic \nWEEK 6 – \n•    Module 8: Activity Model \n•    Module 9: Designing Batch Systems \n•    Module 10: ISA & Other Batch Standards \nWEEK 7 – \n•    Final Examination \n  \nCourse Materials: \n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nANSI/ISA88.01-1995 (R2006) – Batch Control Part 1: Models and Terminology\nANSI/ISA88.00.02-2001 – Batch Control Part 2: Data Structures and Guidelines for Languages\nANSI/ISA88.00.03-2003 – Batch Control Part 3: General and Site Recipe Models and Representation\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules  \nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert  \nInteract with your expert instructor\, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \n  \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions  \nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course discussion group that includes course participants. You can use this discussion group to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n  \nCourse Assignments and Exams \nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course. \n  \nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material. \n  \nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. \nYou must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. \n  \nContinuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam. \n  \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic40e-batch-control-using-the-ansi-isa88-standards/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Ansi-ISA95
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085314
CREATED:20210122T090220Z
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SUMMARY:IC55E Implementing Business to MES Integration Using the ANSI/ISA95 Standards
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nDescription: \nThis course introduces the fundamental concepts of the ANSI/ISA95 standards so that students can apply them to implementing an integration between plant manufacturing systems and business systems. \n  \nBy understanding the object models and information flows defined in the ANSI/ISA95 standards\, you will have the tools you need to specify\, design\, and execute a successful business to manufacturing integration project. \n  \nThis course is ideal for Integration Project Managers; Manufacturing Information Systems Analysts; Information Design Engineers and IT Professionals. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nSpecify the requirements for an enterprise/control integration solution\nIdentify the issues involved in the integration of logistics to manufacturing control\nIdentify the business processes that need information from manufacturing systems\nIdentify the manufacturing control processes that need information from business systems\nExplain the business drivers involved in integration\nIdentify the detailed information associated with enterprise/control integration\nDiscuss the roles of UML\, XML\, and B2MML in vertical integration\nApply the ISA95 object models\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n\nStandards and Models: ANSI/ISA95 Standards | MESA International Model | WBF B2MML XML Schemas\nBusiness Processes: Procurement | Product Cost Accounting | Product Inventory Control | Maintenance | Production Planning and Scheduling\nProduction Processes: Detailed Production Scheduling | Production Tracking | Production Resource Management | Product Defination Management\nInformation Model: Production Resources | Process Segments | Product Definition and Capability | Production Schedules | Production Performance\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nIdentify key business drivers for integration\nIdentify key business processes and objects\nIdentify process segment definitions\nDevelop shared product definition information\n\n  \nCourse Schedule/Outline: \nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 – \n\nModule 1: Overview and Introduction\n\nWEEK 2 – \n\nModule 2: Domain Model\nModule 3: Functions\, Activities and Data Flow\n\nWEEK 3 – \n\nModule 4: Major Object Definitions\nModule 5: Operations Definitions Model\n\nWEEK 4 – \n\nModule 6: Overview and Review\nModule 7: UML and XML\n\nWEEK 5 – \n\nModule 8: Modeling the Objects\n\nWEEK 6 – \n\nModule 9: Models of Exchanged Information\nModule 10: Implementing ISA95\n\nWEEK 7 – \n\nFinal Examination\n\n  \nCourse Materials: \nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus \nIncludes ISA Standards: \n\nANSI/ISA95.00.01-2010\nANSI/ISA95.00.02-2010\nANSI/ISA95.00.03-2013\nANSI/ISA95.00.04-2012\nANSI/ISA95.00.05-2013\nANSI/ISA95.00.06-2014\n\n  \nRecommended Reading: \n\nThe Road to Integration: A Guide to Applying the ISA-95 Standard in Manufacturing\, Bianca Scholten\nThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to Manufacturing Operations Management: ISA-95 Best Practices Book 1.0\, Charlie Gifford\nDesign Patterns for Flexible Manufacturing\, Dennis Brandl\n\n  \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nInternational Society of Automation\n67 T.W. Alexander Drive\nPO Box 12277\nResearch Triangle Park\, NC 27709\nE-Mail: info@isa.org\nPhone: (919) 549-8411\nFax: (919) 549-8288\n\n\n\n\nAbout\nContact\nDo Not Sell My Info – CA Residents Only\nPrivacy Policy\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n© 2020 International Society of Automation \n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\nPinterest\n\n\nTwitter
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic55e-implementing-business-to-mes-integration-using-the-ansi-isa95-standards/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Ansi-ISA95
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210201T080000
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UID:10000117-1612166400-1619802000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Course (TS02E - Online)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nMake sure to use HOUS2021 for $200 discount\nISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \nThis online course utilizes pre-recorded training modules\, homework/practice exercises\, as well as e-mail and live discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor throughout the course\, as well as a discussion group to communicate with other students in the class. \n  \nThis online\, self-paced course runs for thirteen (13) weeks. You will have access to 25 online modules\, each taking approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other course participants. \n  \nDescription: \nThis is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and skills necessary for technicians with 7+ years of practical experience who are preparing to sit for the CCST Level II exam. An explanation of the requirements\, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided. \n  \nYou will be able to:\n\nIdentify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas\nEvaluate control systems tuning and system response to changes in control parameters\nDefine system documentation and symbology to effectively troubleshoot instrumentation\, control loops\, and electrical and pneumatic installations\nIdentify electrical or hazard area classifications and determine appropriate procedures to be followed for safe and effective operation\nDescribe the isolation of a process component from an operational system to perform proper testing\, maintenance\, or troubleshooting\nExplain the process to identify and correct problems that may arise during the commissioning of control systems\nVerify final control element functionality through manipulated variables using controller mode and output functions\nEvaluate installed industrial network data and performance using network diagnostic tools\nExplain multi-step troubleshooting methodology\n\n  \nYou Will Cover:\nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 – \n•    Module 1A: Overview of CCST Program \n•    Module 1B & 1C: ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control \n•    Module 2: Instrument Air \nWEEK 2 – \n•    Module 3: P&ID Basics \n•    Module 4: Basic Measuring Units \n•    Module 5: Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature \nWEEK 3 – \n•    Module 6: Pressure/Flow \n•    Module 7: Level \nWEEK 4 – \n•    Module 8: Analyzers & Final Control Elements \n•    Module 9: Safety & Electricity \nWEEK 5 – \n•    Module 10: Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems \n•    Module 11: PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol \n•    Module 12: Fieldbus & Communications Protocol \nWEEK 6 – \n•    Module 13: Fiber Optics & SCADA \nWEEK 7 – \n•    Module 14: Process Dynamics \n•    Module 15: Control Action \n•    Module 16: PID \nWEEK 8 – \n•    Module 17: Tuning \n•    Module 18: Advanced Control Strategy \nWEEK 9 – \n•    Module 19: Calibration \n•    Module 20: Instrument Performance \nWEEK 10 – \n•    Module 21: Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance \n•    Module 22: Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics \nWEEK 11 – \n•    Module 23: Tools & DCS Troubleshooting \nWEEK 12 – \n•    Module 24: Hazardous Locations & Installation \n•    Module 25: Start Up & Loop Checking \nWEEK 13 – \n•    Final Examination \n  \nClassroom Materials:\n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nCCST Level II Study Guide\, ISA\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course: \nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules\nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \n  \nAsk the Expert\nInteract with your expert instructor\, via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q& A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \n  \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \n  \nClass Discussions\nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \n\nCourse Assignments and Exams\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course. \n  \nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material. \n  \nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. \n  \nYou must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. \n  \nContinuing Education Units (CEU) credits are awarded to all students who successfully complete the final course exam. \n  \nNote: The final course exam is different from the actual certification exam\, which must be registered for separately.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-ii-exam-review-course-ts02e-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:CapCcst-ExamReview,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T085314
CREATED:20210122T090440Z
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UID:10000021-1612771200-1620406800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG05E Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement & Control Online
DESCRIPTION:Description: This self-paced\, online course provide an overview of industrial measurement and control for technician\, engineers\, and managers providing a basic understanding and foundation for communication with other control systems professionals. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \n  \n  \nYou will be able to:   \n  \n\nCommunicate the latest trends in measurement and control\nRecognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\nCompare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in industry\nInterpret measurement and control terminology\nCompare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\nDescribe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\nIdentify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\nCompare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, distributed control systems (DCS)\, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)\nApply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation  \n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n  \nPre-Exam \nStudents are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nWEEK 1 -Module 1: Concepts of Process Control \nWEEK 2 -Module 2: Documentation \nWEEK 3 -Modules 3 & 4: Industrial Measurement Systems (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 4 -Module 5: Temperature Measurement (Part I) \nWEEK 5 -Module 6: Temperature Measurement (Part II) & Module 7: Pressure Measurement \nWEEK 6 -Modules 8 & 9: Level Measurement (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 7 -Modules 10 & 11: Flow Measurement (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 8 -Modules 12 & 13: Control Valves (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 9 -Modules 14 & 15: Feedback Control Strategies (Parts I & II) \nWEEK 10 -Module 16: Advanced Control Strategies \nWEEK 11 -Module 17: Smart Field Devices & Module 18: Control System Hardware \nWEEK 12 -Final Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05e-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-control-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Technical-Training,Training
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