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SUMMARY:ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training Course (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:(Discount code HOUS2025) \nISA Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST) \nDo you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation? \nSharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical\, real-world automation survival skills. \nAutomation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features\, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience. \nISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation\, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career. \n4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time) \nWho Should Attend? \n\nNew automation\, control system\, or process control engineers\nRecent process engineering and other engineering graduates\nSeasoned engineers looking to refresh their process automation knowledge and skills\nIndividuals wanting to learn more about process automation
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-automation-engineering-survival-training-course-aest-2/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Green":MAILTO:lgreen@isa.org
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SUMMARY:ISA Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
DESCRIPTION:(Discount code HOUS2025) \nISA Technician Training Boot Camp combines a unique technical training course with minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience. Over 75% of your time will be spent on equipment labs! \nThis week of intensive training will cover a broad range of technical topics needed to get the job done right. Starting with basic instrumentation fundamentals and ending with the advanced and ultimate in smart technology\, this comprehensive program will serve as a vital building block to your professional development and skills enhancement efforts. This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA courses that will help you advance your automation and control career. \n4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time) \n5-Day Intensive Hands-on Training Curriculum \n\nInstrumentation Basics\nCalibration and Maintenance\nDigital (Smart) Transmitters\nControl Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs\nTuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-technician-training-boot-camp-ttbc-2/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Green":MAILTO:lgreen@isa.org
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SUMMARY:ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training Course (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:(Discount code HOUS2025) \n\n\n\nDo you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation? \nSharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical\, real-world automation survival skills. \nAutomation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features\, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience. \nISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation\, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time)\n\nIntensive Hands-On Training Curriculum\nPDHs: 36
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-automation-engineering-survival-training-course-aest/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical-Training,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Green":MAILTO:lgreen@isa.org
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SUMMARY:ISA Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
DESCRIPTION:(Discount code HOUS2025) \nISA Technician Training Boot Camp combines a unique technical training course with minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience. Over 75% of your time will be spent on equipment labs! \nThis week of intensive training will cover a broad range of technical topics needed to get the job done right. Starting with basic instrumentation fundamentals and ending with the advanced and ultimate in smart technology\, this comprehensive program will serve as a vital building block to your professional development and skills enhancement efforts. This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA courses that will help you advance your automation and control career. \n5-Day Intensive Hands-on Training Curriculum \n\nInstrumentation Basics\nCalibration and Maintenance\nDigital (Smart) Transmitters\nControl Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs\nTuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems\n\nPDHs: 36 \n4.5 days: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday; 8:00am-12:00pm Friday (local time)
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-technician-training-boot-camp-ttbc/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Green":MAILTO:lgreen@isa.org
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SUMMARY:Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation? \nSharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical\, real-world automation survival skills. \nAutomation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features\, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience. \nISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation\, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career. \nPromo code is HOUS2023. 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/automation-engineering-survival-training-aest-2/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="ISA":MAILTO:info@isa.org
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SUMMARY:ISA Technical Training Course Series
DESCRIPTION:Advance your technician\, automation engineering\, and safety knowledge with the ISA Technical Training Course Series! Taught by industry-leading experts\, this course series will help you develop the skills you need to stay ahead in today’s automation market.\nPlease check out this flyer for additional details and links to register!  \nRegister Today and Save $200!\nUse coupon code HOUS2022 to\nreceive $200 off registration. \nTo register: \n• Online: Follow the links in the flyer to register for classes.\n• Email: info@isa.org\n• Call: +1 919-549-8411
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-technical-training-course-series/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
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SUMMARY:Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST) \nDo you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation? \nSharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical\, real-world automation survival skills. \nAutomation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features\, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience. \nISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation\, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nNew automation\, control system\, or process control engineers\nRecent process engineering and other engineering graduates\nSeasoned engineers looking to refresh their process automation knowledge and skills\nIndividuals wanting to learn more about process automation\n\nIntensive Hands-On Training Curriculum \nDays: 4.5 \nCEUs: 3.6 \nPDHs: 36 \nDAY 1: Measurement Basics & Documentation \nYou Will Cover: \n\nConcepts of Process Control: Typical Industries | Definitions | Continuous vs. Batch | Feedback Loop\nDocumentation: Instrument Line Symbols | Function Symbols | Identification Letters | Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID) | Loop Diagram\nIndustrial Measurement Systems: Process Measurement | Standard Signals | Instrument Performance Terminology | Repeatability and Accuracy | Zero\, Span\, and Linearity Errors | Calibration Chart\nControl System Hardware: Pneumatic Controller | Electronic Controller | Single Loop Controller | Distributed Control System (DCS) | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) | Personal Computers (PC) for Control\nTemperature Measurement: Temperature Scales | Liquid-in-Glass\, Filled Bulb\, and Bimetallic Thermometers | Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) | Reference Junction Compensation | Thermocouplers\nPressure Transducers: Pressure Elements | Signal Generation | Pressure/Force Relationships | Selection\nFlowmeters: DP | Magnetic | Mass | Other\n\n  \n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDevelop diagrams for flow\, level\, temperature\, and pressure loops\nInterpret simple P&IDs\nEvaluate level instrument performance and accuracy\nDetermine upstream and downstream piping considerations\nSelect flowmeters for a variety of specific applications and specify installation and calibration requirements\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDiscuss the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\nDifferentiate between continuous\, batch\, and discrete control\nDiscuss the fundamentals of process control\nApply specific ISA Standards to interpret symbols and drawings associated with process control documentation\nDiscuss and apply the most common methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n  \nDAY 2: Control Valves & Strategies \nYou Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction: Valve in Loop | Valve | Actuator | Positioner\nBasic Valve Types: Globe | Ball | Plug | Butterfly\nInstallation: Performance | Safety | Other\nValve Sizing: Manual | Computer\nReview of Feedback Control Concepts and Components: History of Control Operation | Concepts\nControl Modes: Proportional | Integral | Derivative\nDynamic and Steady State Considerations: Gain | Dead Time | Time Constant\nTuning Control Systems: Closed Loop Tuning Using Ziegler Nichols Method | Evaluation and Control Criteria\nAdvanced Regulatory Control: Feedback Penalty | Challenges in Feedback Control | Real-World Control\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nSize valves manually and with software\nSpecify valves\, actuators\, and auxiliaries for specific applications\nTune feedback control loops via a number of different methods\nTune using PC-based simulation software\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nCompare various types of final control elements\nSize valves for any flow condition likely to be found in a process plant\nDefine the concepts of PID control\nExplain the operation of the components in a closed loop control system including static and dynamic functions\nUse three methods to tune a control system for stated quality control\nApply the operation and function of ratio control systems\nIdentify real-world control problems as the basis of need for advanced control\n\n  \nDAY 3: Safety & Operator Effectiveness \nYou Will Cover: \n\nGraphics and Controls: HMI Hierarchy Design | Classes of Displays | Navigation\nHuman Engineering: Human Factors in Console Design\nThe Common Problems in Alarm Systems\nThe Alarm Management Lifecycle\nLocation Classification Standards\nProtection Techniques Standards\nExplosion Proof Enclosures\nIntrinsic Safety\nGeneral SIS Design Considerations: Design Life Cycle | Separation of Control and Safety\nFailure Rates and Modes: Safe vs. Dangerous | Failure Mode vs. Technology | Failure Rates | Test Intervals\nSystem Technologies: Pneumatic | Relays | Microprocessors\nOperations and Maintenance: Installation | Bypassing | Testing\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nAlarm prioritization\nArea classification\nCalculate device failure rates\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDesign a graphical hierarchy for navigation\nExplain best practices in HMI\nDevelop an Alarm Management Philosophy\nDiscuss rationalization\, classification\, and prioritization of alarms\nDescribe and use procedures for electrical classification\nDescribe the basic principles of protection\nSelect explosion proof apparatus for specific applications\nSelect the appropriate protective techniques for different hazards\nDifferentiate between process control and safety control\nAnalyze the performance of different logic system technologies\nSpecify and select safety instrumented systems (SIS)\n\n  \nDAY 4: Industrial Security & Project Management \n  \nYou Will Cover: \n\nWhat is Data Communications?: ISO/OSI Reference Model | Terminology Basics\nTCP/IP Basics: Is Ethernet Ready for the Plant Floor? | Industrial Ethernet Design Techniques\nData Exchange: Using OPC for Inter-System Data Exchanges\nHow Cyberattacks Happen: Understanding the Threat Sources | The Steps to Successful Cyberattacks\nStandards and Models: ANSI/ISA95 Standards | MESA International Model | WBF B2MML XML Schemas\nInformation Model: Production Resources | Process Segments | Product Definition and Capability | Production Schedules | Production Performance\nTypes of Projects: Facility Update | Addition to Existing Process | Technology Replacement | New Facility\nFundamentals: Activity/Phase Concept | Best Practices | Phase Interaction | What to Do/How to Do it | Do it\nProject Development: Schedule Preparation | PERT | CPM | GANT | Cost\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nConduct security threat analysis\nIdentify key business processes and objects\nIdentify process segment definitions\nPractice project scheduling techniques\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nIdentify Local Area Network (LAN) topologies and protocols\nDefine the different Ethernet varieties and which are best for industry\nDiscuss the principles behind creating an effective long-term security program\nDefine the basics of risk and vulnerability analysis methodologies\nSpecify the requirements for an enterprise-control integration solution\nExplain the business drivers involved in integration\nIdentify project types and overall goals and objectives\nExplain the four important objectives critical to automation projects vs. the three objectives typical of other projects\n\n  \nDAY 5: Advanced Process Automation \nYou Will Cover: \n\nPhysical Model: Process Cells | Units | Equipment Modules | Control Modules\nRecipe Information Categories: Header | Procedure | Formula | Equipment Requirements\nProcedural Control Model: Procedure | Unit | Operation | Phase\nModes and States: Exception Handling | Allocation and Arbitration\nControl Activity Model: Recipe Management | Production Planning and Scheduling | Production Information Management | Process Management | Unit Supervision | Process Control | Personnel and Environmental Protection\nIntegration: Communications | Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Network Security\nWorkflow and Project Leadership: Opportunity Identification and Project Justification | Communications and Team Processes\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \nDevelop procedural elements using the ANSI/ISA88 procedural control model and test those procedural elements against the equipment entities \n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nSpecify the requirements for a batch control system\nEffectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\nDescribe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\nDescribe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\nApply the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification\nInterpret the best practice methodology for automation project execution
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/automation-engineering-survival-training-aest/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
DESCRIPTION:5-Day Intensive Hands-on Training Curriculum \n\nInstrumentation Basics\nCalibration and Maintenance\nDigital (Smart) Transmitters\nControl Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs\nTuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems\n\nDays: 4.5 \nCEUs: 3.6 \nPDHs: 36 \nISA Technician Training Boot Camp combines a unique technical training course with minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience. Over 75% of your time will be spent on equipment labs! \nThis week of intensive training will cover a broad range of technical topics needed to get the job done right. Starting with basic instrumentation fundamentals and ending with the advanced and ultimate in smart technology\, this comprehensive program will serve as a vital building block to your professional development and skills enhancement efforts. This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA courses that will help you advance your automation and control career. \nThis course focuses on the knowledge required by a control systems technician with five years’ experience in performing maintenance\, calibration and troubleshooting tasks typical of a plant floor environment. It will test an individual’s skill sets and serve as a self-assessment of additional training needs and will: \n\nProvide a review of industrial measurement and control concepts and terminology\nReview and Refresh present skills\nIntroduce new skills\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nTechnicians with instrument maintenance responsibilities\, and a good working knowledge of instrument fundamentals and terminology.\nInstrument supervisors needing to understand and evaluate the skill sets required to perform instrument maintenance tasks.\nReliability and maintenance engineers needing to learn and/or evaluate instrument maintenance processes.\n\n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nProvide an overview of industrial measurement and control in order to communicate appropriately with other control system professionals\nDefine a process to properly tune control loops\nPresent a systematic approach for troubleshooting and start-up of single- and multi-loop control loops to maintain good process control systems\nDescribe the operation and maintenance of pneumatic instruments employed in modern process facilities with an emphasis on valves\, positioners\, controllers\, and transmitters\nPerform proper installation\, calibration\, and maintenance of electronic instruments\nDeliver a working knowledge of smart field devices including both digital transmitters and digital valve controllers\n\nDAY 1: Instrumentation Basics \nYou Will Cover: \n\nConventional analog field devices: Sensor Technologies | Measurement Fundamentals | Standard Signals\nLoop Characteristics: Current Loop | Power Source\nSmart Field Devices: Current Practice | Typical Smart D/P Transmitter | Configurations\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalibrate process measurement devices\nCurrent loop construction and measurements\nConfigure smart transmitters\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDescribe the operation of a pneumatic differential pressure transmitters\nCalibrate a pneumatic d/p transmitter\nDescribe the operation of the 4-20 ma current loop\nPerform voltage and current measurements in a 4-20 ma current loop\nDescribe the operation of an electronic differential pressure transmitter\nCalibrate an electronic d/p transmitter\nDescribe the configuration process for a digital transmitter\nConfigure a digital transmitter\n\nDAY 2: Calibration and Maintenance \nYou Will Cover: \n\nTemperature Measurements and Sensor Fundamentals\nD/P Level Applications: Hydrostatic Head Level Measurement | Bubbler Level Measurement | Level Transmitter | Open and Closed Tank Installation | Remote Seals\nCalibration and Configuration: Configuring Smart Temperature Transmitters\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalculate span and range values for various level measurement applications\nCalibrate differential pressure\, RTD\, and thermocouple transmitters\nView a three-wire RTD demonstration and identify errors\nD/P Liquid Level Measurement with elevation/suppression applications\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nConnect various transmitters for measurements of level\, flow\, and temperature\nCalculate measurement ranges for d/p level applications\nCalibrate various d/p transmitters for level measurements\nDescribe temperature measurements utilizing various sensors and transmitters\nCalibrate various temperature transmitters utilizing various sensors\n\nDAY 3: Digital (Smart) Transmitters \nYou Will Cover: \n\nAnalog vs. Digital Instruments: Analog Limitations | Calibration of Analog vs. Digital Instruments\nSerial Digital Communications: Modem | FSK | Protocol\nHART™ Communication: Features | Master/Slave | Point-to-Point | Capabilities of HART\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nConfigure digital transmitters and digital valve controllers and control valves\nPerform sensor trims and calibrations\nUse various communication tools to configure smart field devices\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDifferentiate between analog and digital instruments\nConfigure\, re-range\, and calibrate smart/digital field devices\nCommunicate with digital devices utilizing computer-based software\n\nDay 4: Control Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs \nYou Will Cover: \n\nAnalog Positioners:  Operation of Analog Positioners | Calibration\nSmart Control Valves: Digital Positioners | Diagnostic Tools | Control Valve Tuning\nDiagnostics: Features | Capabilities\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalibrate and split-range analog positioners\nConfigure\, calibrate\, and split-range DVCs\nUse various communication tools to configure DVCs\nPerform diagnostic tests on smart control valves\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDifferentiate between analog and digital positioners\nConfigure\, split-range\, and calibrate analog positioners\nConfigure and calibrate control valves fitted with digital valve controllers\nCommunicate with DVCs utilizing computer-based software\nTest diagnostic capabilities of digital valve controllers\n\nDay 5: Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems \nYou Will Cover: \n\nReview of Feedback Control Concepts and Components: History of Control Operation | Concepts | Pictorial Representation | Disturbances in the Loop\nControl Modes: Proportional | Integral | Derivative\nIntroduction to Troubleshooting: Purpose of Troubleshooting | Reasons for Troubleshooting\nApproaches to Troubleshooting: Equipment History | Input/Output (Serial) | Shotgun Approach | Logical Analysis\nLogical Analysis Troubleshooting: Verify | Identify | Repair | Test | Follow-up on Problems\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDemonstrate the operation of components required for closed loop control\nTune feedback control loops via a number of different methods\nTune using PC-based simulation software\nObserve operation and tuning of a feedback control loop\nDiagnose and solve problems with single-loop control loops\nTroubleshoot several single control loop problems\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDefine the concepts of PID control\nExplain component operation in a closed loop control system\nUse the trial-and-error methods to tune a control system for stated quality control\nDevelop a systematic approach to troubleshooting\nIdentify why a systematic approach to troubleshooting is most effective\nFollow specified procedures for proper loop check-out\nVerify\, locate\, and identify performance problems and the causes of the problems\n\nCourse Resources (included with registration) \nTextbook: Measurement and Control Basics\, Fifth Edition \nBy Thomas A. Hughes \nMore Ways to Learn \nWant to learn more about the topic? Check out these resources. \n  \nCalibration: A Technician’s Guide  \nBy Mike Cable \nFundamentals of Process Control Theory\, Third Edition \nby P.W. Murrill \nTroubleshooting: A Technician’s Guide\, Second Edition  \nBy William L. Mostia\, Jr.\, P.E.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/technician-training-boot-camp-ttbc-3/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20210122T090632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T091548Z
UID:10000022-1616400000-1621098000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG15E Developing & Applying Standard Instrumentation and Control Documentation Online
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course will present the methodology for the designing and developing control systems documentation. The development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and related ISA drawings are emphasized. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents\, making it beneficial to engineers\, designers\, software programmers\, system integrators\, and technicians. \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.ISA’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  \n You will be able to:   \n  \n\nDesign\, develop\, and interpret the documents used to define instruments and control systems for a typical project\, including P&IDs\, loop diagrams\, specification forms\, instrument lists\, logic diagrams\, installation details\, and location plans\nExplain the information included on each document\nPlan document development as it relates to project management\nApply ISA standards for symbols and terminology to documentation\nDescribe the relationship of ISO 9000\, OSHA process safety management (PSM)\, and API 750 to control systems documentation\n\n  \n  \n  \nYou will cover:  \n  \n\nP&IDs: Definition and Use | ISA Standard Symbols and Identification | Contents and Piping Information | Design and Construction | Developing from Flow Diagrams | Scheduling Considerations | Hazardous Area Considerations\nInstrument Lists: Definition and Use\nControl System Software: PLC/DCS Functional Requirement Documentation Development\nLogic Diagrams: Definition and Use | Symbology | Interpretation | ISA Standards\nInstallation Details: Use | Development | Materials of Construction | Valves | Scheduling\nLocation Plans: Purpose and Development | Structural Considerations | Electrical and Other Trays | Panel Location\nInstrument List: Specification Forms | An ISA20 Specification Form\nLoop Diagrams: Purpose | Interpretation | Development | ISA Standards | Scheduling Considerations\nControl Methods: Feedback | Feedforward | Ratio | Cascade | Control Valves\n\nStandards and Documentation: ISA5.1 – ISA5.6 | ISO 9000 | OSHA | Process Safety System Management | API 750
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg15e-developing-applying-standard-instrumentation-and-control-documentation-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20210122T090440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T091334Z
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:Training,Technical-Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20200209T223218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T162244Z
UID:10000089-1602489600-1602867600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:AEST – Automation Engineering Survival Training (October 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nKenexis\n15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418 \nDate: \nOctober 12-16\, 2020 \nCourse Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday \nDo you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation?\nSharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical\, real-world automation survival skills. \nAutomation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features\, including a plant tour\, to maximize your learning experience. \nISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation\, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career. \nWho should attend?\n\nNew automation\, control system\, or process control engineers\nRecent process engineering and other engineering graduates\nSeasoned engineers looking to refresh their process automation knowledge and skills\nIndividuals wanting to learn more about process automation.\n\nWatch our Survival Training video on YouTube!\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbK-mXtWnxE \n  \n  \nFor more information: \nhttps://www.isa.org/products/automation-engineering-survival-training-aest
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/aest-automation-engineering-survival-training-4/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20200921T172658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T172658Z
UID:10000005-1601424000-1604188799@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:TS06M Industrial Data Communications Systems M-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: Starting from the basics\, this course gives you the tools to design and maintain industrial communications systems on your plant floor. You’ll learn the underlying principles behind today’s industrial communications systems\, including Modbus\, Data Highway Plus\, Ethernet\, and TCP/IP. Real-life examples and case histories provide insight into the facts behind control networks and how to apply and maintain them effectively in your plant. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) \nYou will be able to:   \n\nApply traditional and current serial standards\, such as EIA-232\, 422\, 423\, and 485\, in industrial plant floor settings\nExplain the inner working of proprietary PLC networks\nIdentify Local Area Network (LAN) topologies and protocols\nCompare media access techniques such as CSMA/CD\, token passing\, and master/slave\nDescribe design methods for Industrial LANs using Ethernet\nDefine the different Ethernet varieties and which are best for industry\nList options for Ethernet hardware to avoid instant obsolescence and being locked in the past\nSelect and apply fiber optic technology\nDifferentiate between different wireless and Industrial Ethernet alternatives\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\n·         What is Data Communications?: ISO/OSI Reference Model | Terminology Basics\n\n\n·         Serial Communications: Modem Principles | The EIA-232E Standard | Beyond 232: EIA-422/423/485/530 Standards\n\n\n·         The Analog TelCo system including circuit types and Modems\n\n\n·         The Digital TelCo system  T1/T3 circuits\, ISDN\, xDSL\, Frame Relay\, X.25 networks\, ATM and SONET\n\n\n·         Data Link Layer Basics: Data Encoding | Error Detection/Correction Schemes\n\n\n·         Industrial Protocols:  Modbus and Modbus/IP\,  DNP3.0 and DF-1\n\n\n·         LAN Technologies: Overview of Ethernet Technology | Ethernet Cabling and Configuration Rules | Repeaters\, Bridges\, Routers\, and Gateways\n\n\n·         TCP/IP basics   | Is Ethernet Ready for the Plant Floor? | Industrial Ethernet Design Techniques\n\n\n·         Fiber optics:  standards\, cables\, applications\, limitations\n\n\n·         Wireless Industrial Communications:  SP100\, Wireless HART\, Wireless Fieldbus\, Wireless Profibus\n\n\n·         Inside the Proprietary PLC Networks: MB+ and DH+ LAN design\n\n\n·         Data Exchange using   OPC for inter-system data exchanges\n\n\n·         Troubleshooting Industrial Networks and Fieldbuses: Five Rules for Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting with Statistics | Troubleshooting Tools\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n·         Module 1: Basic Electrical Communications: Data Communications Defined\n\n\n·         Module 2: Basic Electrical Communications: Data Communications History\n\n\n·         Module 3: Basic Electrical Communications: OSI Model\n\n\n·         Module 4: Basic Electrical Communications: Defining Industrial Communications\n\n\n·         Module 5: Basic Serial Data Signaling: Electrical Signaling\n\n\n·         Module 6: Basic Serial Data Signaling: EIA/TIA 232\n\n\n·         Module 7: Basic Serial Data Signaling: Clocking Asynchronous Data\n\n\n·         Module 8: Contemporary Data Communication Methods: Digital Representations of Data\n\n\n·         Module 9: Contemporary Data Communication Methods: Error Detection and Correction\n\n\n·         Module 10: Contemporary Data Communication Methods: Beyond EIA 232\n\n\n·         Module 11: Wireline and Fiber-Optic Communications: Wireline Communications\n\n\n·         Module 12: Wireline and Fiber-Optic Communications: Fiber-Optic Communication\n\n\n·         Module 13: Industrial Protocols: ModBus RT\n\n\n·         Module 14: Industrial Protocols: DeviceNET\n\n\n·         Module 15: Industrial Protocols: DNP 3.0\n\n\n·         Module 16: Local Area Networks\n\n\n·         Module 17: Media Access Control\n\n\n·         Module 18: Ethernet\n\n\n·         Module 19: Ethernet Variations \n\n\n·         Module 20: Wireless Principles\n\n\n·         Module 21: 802.15\n\n\n·         Module 22: Wireless WAN Technologies\n\n\n·         Module 23: WAN Technologies\n\n\n·         Module 24: Wide-Area Network Technologies\n\n\n·         Module 25: Network Connections\n\n\n·         Module 26: Ethernet LAN Components\n\n\n·         Module 27: TCP/IP\n\n\n·         Module 28: IPV6\n\n\n·         Module 29: IPV6 Implementation\n\n\n·         Module 30: Application Layer Protocols\n\n\n·         Module 31: Industrial Network Considerations Part 1\n\n\n·         Module 32: Network Considerations Part 2
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts06m-industrial-data-communications-systems-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20200921T172409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T172409Z
UID:10000004-1601424000-1604102399@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG05M Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement and Control (M-Course)
DESCRIPTION:Description: The new modular delivery of the (FG05M) course—is ideally suited for those looking for introductory learning in the field of automation and control. As overview instruction for technicians\, engineers\, and managers\, the course provides the fundamental knowledge understanding and a foundation for communicating 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. \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Communicate the latest trends in measurement and control\n\n\n·         Recognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\n\n\n·         Compare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in the industry\n\n\n·         Interpret measurement and control terminology\n\n\n·         Compare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n\n·         Describe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\n\n\n·         Identify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\n\n\n·         Compare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\n\n\n·         Apply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation\n\n\n\nYou will cover:  \nModule 1: Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2: Documentation\nModule 3:  Industrial Measurement Systems (Parts I & II) \nModule 4: Temperature Measurement (Parts I & II)\nModule 5: Pressure Measurement \nModule 6: Level Measurement (Parts I & II) \nModule 7: Flow Measurement (Parts I & II) \nModule 8: Control Valves (Parts I & II) \nModule 9: Feedback Control Strategies \nModule 10: Advanced Control Strategies \nModule 11: Smart Field Devices \nModule 12: Control System Hardware
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05m-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-and-control-m-course-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20200921T172218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T172218Z
UID:10000001-1601251200-1609459199@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG05E Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement and Control E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course provides an overview of industrial measurement and control for technicians\, 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. \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Communicate the latest trends in measurement and control\n\n\n·         Recognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\n\n\n·         Compare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in the industry\n\n\n·         Interpret measurement and control terminology\n\n\n·         Compare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n\n·         Describe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\n\n\n·         Identify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\n\n\n·         Compare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\n\n\n·         Apply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\nPre-Exam: Students are asked to take the pre-exam\, which include questions related to the subject matter areas. Answer will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nModule 1: Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2: Documentation\nModule 3:  Industrial Measurement Systems Part I \nModule 4: Industrial Measurement Systems Part II\nModule 5: Temperature Measurement Part I\nModule 6: Temperature Measurement Part II \nModule 7: Pressure Measurement \nModule 8: Level Measurement Part I \nModule 9: Level Measurement Part II \nModule 10: Flow Measurement Part I \nModule 11: Flow Measurement Part II \nModule 12: Control Valves Part I \nModule 13: Control Valves Part II \nModule 14: Feedback Control Strategies Part I \nModule 15: Feedback Control Strategies Part II \nModule 16: Advanced Control Strategies \nModule 17: Smart Field Devices  \nModule 18: Control System Hardware \nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05e-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-and-control-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20200921T171259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T171259Z
UID:10000006-1601251200-1608335999@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC40E Batch Control Systems: Using the ANSI ISA88 Standards E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This 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. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Specify the requirements for a batch control system\n\n\n·         Effectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\n\n\n·         Define procedural elements that can be effectively used with the above equipment entities\n\n\n·         Describe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\n\n\n·         Develop phase logic that executes in equipment and that can deal with both normal and abnormal operations\n\n\n·         Recognize the various control languages that are available\n\n\n·         Identify the alternative architectures for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\, Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)\, and PC-based control systems\n\n\n·         Describe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\nPre-Exam: Students 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.\nModule 1: Overview of ANSI/ISA 88\nModule 2: Physical Model Part I\nModule 3: Physical Model Part II\nModule 4: Physical Model Part III\nModule 5: Recipes Part I\nModule 6: Recipes Part II\nModule 7: Equipment Phase Logic\nModule 8: Activity Model\nModule 9: Designing Batch Systems\nModule 10: ISA & Other Batch Standards\nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic40e-batch-control-systems-using-the-ansi-isa88-standards-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20200921T171113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T171113Z
UID:10000007-1600646400-1601769599@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC39M Management of Alarm Systems M-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This online course focuses on the key activities of the alarm management lifecycle provided in the ANSI/ISA18.2 standard\, Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries\, and the IEC version\, IEC62682. The activities include the alarm philosophy development\, alarm rationalization\, basic alarm design\, advanced alarm techniques\, HMI design for alarms\, monitoring\, assessment\, management of change\, and audit. \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. \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Develop an Alarm Management Philosophy\n\n\n·         Identify alarms\n\n\n·         Rationalize alarms\, including classification and prioritization\n\n\n·         Design basic alarms\n\n\n·         Determine when advance alarm techniques should be used\n\n\n·         Document alarms for operations\n\n\n·         Design reports for monitoring and assessment of alarm system performance\n\n\n·         Manage changes to alarm systems \n·         Audit Alarm Systems\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\n·         The Business Case for Alarm Management\n\n\n·         The Common Problems in Alarm Systems\n\n\n·         The Alarm Management Lifecycle\n\n\n·         Philosophy\n\n\n·         Identification\n\n\n·         Rationalization\n\n\n·         Basic Alarm Design\n\n\n·         Advanced Alarm Design\n\n\n·         HMI Design for Alarms\n\n\n·         Implementation\n\n\n·         Operation\n\n\n·         Maintenance\n\n\n·         Monitoring and Assessment\n\n\n·         Management of Change\n\n\n·         Audit\n\n\n·         Starting Points for Alarm Management\n\n\n·         Sustaining Alarm Management\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n·         Module 1: Alarm Management Drivers and Common Alarm Problems\n\n\n·         Module 2: Alarm Lifecycle\n\n\n·         Module 3: Alarm Philosophy\n\n\n·         Module 4: Alarm Identification and Alarm Rationalization\n\n\n·         Module 5: Detail Alarm Design\n\n\n·         Module 6: Implementation\, Operation\, and Maintenance\n\n\n·         Module 7: Monitoring and Assessment of Alarms\n\n\n·         Module 8: Change Management\, Audits\, and Getting Started\n\n\n·         Module 9: Summary and Review
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic39m-management-of-alarm-systems-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20200209T223307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200209T223307Z
UID:10000087-1581235200-1581264000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:EC50 - Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life- Cycle Approach
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nKenexis\n15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418 \nDate: \nOctober 19-23\, 2020 \nCourse Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday \nDescription: \nThis 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 and documentation requirements defined in the ISA84 (IEC 61511) standard. \nThis course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Programs. Your course registration includes your registration for the exam. Those who successfully complete this course and pass the exam receive the designation of ISA84 SIS Fundamentals Specialist. \nYou will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between process control and safety control\nImplement the ISA84 (IEC 61511) standard\nEvaluate process risk levels\nSelect Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) using a variety of techniques\nAnalyze the performance of different logic system technologies\nAnalyze the performance of various sensor\, logic\, and final element configurations\, as well as the impact of diagnostics\, test intervals\, common cause\, system size\, imperfect manual testing\, and bypassing\nDetermine optimum system test intervals\nSpecify and select safety instrumented systems\nApply the documentation requirements for process safety management\, regulations\, and industry standards\n\n  \nFor more information and to register online: \nhttps://www.isa.org/events-conferences/events-calendar/event-details/?productId=66859920
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec50-safety-instrumented-systems-a-life-cycle-approach-2/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Magda Moreno":MAILTO:magda.moreno.v@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T220923
CREATED:20190917T102713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T102713Z
UID:10000098-1564473600-1566316800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Technical Training Course Series
DESCRIPTION:The third phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance of IACS cybersecurity. This involves network diagnostics and troubleshooting\, security monitoring and incident response\, and maintenance of cybersecurity countermeasures implemented in the Design & Implementation phase. This phase also includes security management of change\, backup\, and recovery procedures and periodic cybersecurity audits. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to detect and troubleshoot potential cybersecurity events as well as the skills to maintain the security level of an operating system throughout its lifecycle despite the challenges of an ever-changing threat environment. \nYou will be able to: \n\nPerform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting\nInterpret the results of IACS device diagnostic alarms and event logs\nDevelop and follow IACS backup and restoration procedures\nUnderstand the IACS patch management lifecycle\nDevelop and follow an IACS patch management procedure\nDevelop and follow an antivirus management procedure\nDefine the basics of application control and whitelisting tools\nDefine the basics of network and host intrusion detection\nDefine the basics of security incident and event monitoring tools\nDevelop and follow an incident response plan\nDevelop and follow an IACS management of change procedure\nConduct a basic IACS cybersecurity audit
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/technical-training-course-series/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Glaubyane Viana":MAILTO:glaubyanev@gmail.com
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