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Introduction to Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Industrial Automation (EA20)

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Length: 3 days
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Description:

The human-machine interface (HMI) is the software application running in the operator consoles that permits operators to visualize the process. This course will provide an introduction to the primary aspects of HMI configuration: best practices in information presentation for process equipment, text, numbers, historical trends, and alarm information. Presentation of related on-demand information, including reports and links out to other documents, will be covered. A basic overview of best practices in scripting will also be provided.

You will be able to:

  • Design a graphical hierarchy for navigation
  • Design a HMI system with varied classes of display types
  • Design each of the major classes of display types
  • Explain best practices in HMI
  • Plan and design for key communication errors
  • Build the basic components of a HMI, including displays, objects, popups and shortcut menus

You will cover: 

  • Graphics and Controls: HMI Hierarchy Design | Classes of Displays | Navigation (Displays, Popups, Shortcut Menus)
  • Trends: Historical Data Collection | Working with Live and Historical Trends | Failover between Data Sources | Specifications for Third-party Software
  • Alarms: Alarm Information Presentation | Alarm and Event Data | Alarm Summary Display Specification | Alarm Logger | Specification
  • Reports: Alarm and Event Reports | Historical Process Data Reports | Distributing Reports
  • Scripts: Display Level Scripting | Server Level Scripting | Object Animation | Shortcut Menus
  • Human Engineering: Human Factors in Console Design | Lighting | Human Physiology | Human Interaction Models | Best Practices in Presentation

Classroom/Laboratory Exercises:

  • Build a GUI
  • Construct a tag table
  • Configure a system
  • Connect to a programmable logic controller (PLC)
  • Build data logs and shift reports
  • Secure your HMI
 
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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Related Files

EA20 Pre (Adobe PDF File)