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Industrial Data Communications (TS05)

Length: 3 days
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Except Morristown, NJ location classes are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Prices: $1,310 ISA Members, $1,395 List, $1,295 Group

Related Course: Industrial Data Communications, Part II (TS10)

Description:

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 will help you understand the facts behind control networks and how to apply and maintain them effectively in your plant.

Whether it is Fieldbuses, Data Highways or Local Area Networks, the industrial control world is being bombarded with data communications systems. Starting from the basics, this course gives you the tools to understand, design and maintain these increasing important systems on our plant floor.

You will be able to:

• Apply traditional and current serial standards, such as EIA-232, 422, 423 and 485, in industrial plant floor settings.
• Learn the inner working of proprietary PLC networks.
• Understand Local Area Network (LAN) topologies and protocols.
• Compare media access techniques such as CSMA/CD, token passing and master/slave.
• Describe design methods for LANs using Ethernet.
• Understand the different Ethernet varieties and which are best for industry.
• Know your options for Ethernet hardware to avoid instant obsolescence and being locked in the past.

You will cover:

• What is Data Communications? ISO/OSI Reference Model | Terminology Basics
• Serial Communications: Modem Principles | The EIA-232E Standard | Beyond 232: EIA-422/423/485/530 Standards
• Data Link Layer Basics: Data Encoding | Error Detection/Correction Schemes
• LAN Technologies: An Overview of Ethernet Technology | Ethernet Cabling and Configuration Rules | Repeaters, Bridges, Routers and Gateways | TCP/IP Overview | Is Ethernet Ready for the Plant Floor? | Industrial Ethernet Design Techniques
• Inside the Proprietary PLC Networks: Modbus RTU Protocol Suite | Allen-Bradley DH+ Protocol
• Troubleshooting Industrial Networks and Fieldbuses: Five Rules for Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting with Statistics | Troubleshooting Tools

Classroom/Laboratory Exercises:

• Solving EIA-232 Cabling Problems
• Using Protocol Analyzers to Capture Serial and Network Traffic
• Using Oscilloscopes to Analyze Network Signals
• Basic Troubleshooting of Ethernet/Windows Networks

Includes ISA Text: Industrial Data Communications: Fundamentals and Applications, 3rd Edition

If you wish to register offline, download the Training Registration Form, complete and return to ISA with your payment.

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A 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.

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