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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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031
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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:20260416T232914
CREATED:20200921T172218Z
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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
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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:20260416T232914
CREATED:20200921T171113Z
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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
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CREATED:20200209T223307Z
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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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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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