ISA Instructor Led Training Courses

This course focuses on more detailed design issues and further hands-on examples of system analysis/modeling. Students will be better understand and be able to perform system design and analysis thus saving their companies time and money in optimizing system designs. This course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program 3. You can register for the course only or for the certificate program which includes course and exam. If you are registering for the certificate program, you should complete an application and document eligibility criteria to sit for the certificate exam. Those who successfully complete this course and pass the exam receive the designation of ISA84 SIL Verification Specialist (ISA84 SVS). ...more

This intensive hands-on class offers a working understanding of smart field devices with an emphasis is on more reliable information gathering, decreased maintenance time, ease-of-use, and multi-tasking capabilities. You will cover use in conventional systems and enhancements/improvements when combined with digital control networks, including basic and multivariable smart transmitters and smart valve-positioners. Participants will also be exposed to hand-held communicators and various laptop communication systems. ...more

This course teaches advanced project management techniques and tools for project leaders/project managers. The course builds on general project management techniques of project planning, project scope, and project plan/scheduling. It focuses on best practices for a leader in regard to developing and implementing the project communication plan, managing team relationships, resources procurement, risk management, cost control, and performance measurements during the automation project life cycle. ...more

This course is a follow on to EC50 (Safety Instrumented Systems—Design, Analysis, and Justification). It focuses on further hands-on examples of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination using a variety of different techniques. Students will be better able to save their companies time and money through the optimization of system performance requirements. This course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program 2. You can register for the course only or for the certificate program which includes course and exam. If you are registering for the certificate program, you should complete an application and document eligibility criteria to sit for the certificate exam prior to taking the course. ISA Course Safety Instrumented Systems—Design, Analysis, and Justification (EC50) or Safety Instrumented Systems: Design, Analysis & Justification (EC50E) is a prerequisite for this course. ...more

This course is specially designed to assist industrial environmental personnel with understanding the new regulatory initiatives associated with application of mandated CEMs in different EPA programs. You will be able to identify the various CEM monitoring techniques associated with real-time monitoring for HCl/Cl2, particulate matter (PM), multi-metals, acid gases, total hydrocarbons (THCs), dioxin/furans, and gaseous mercury. ...more

The latest version of the standard is focused on performance monitoring; these concepts are consistent with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s current position on the requirements for setting supporting Limiting Safety System Settings (as defined in 10CFR50.36) and the calculation of necessary tolerances. The 2006 version of the standard is consistent with the current NRC guidance and will provide the information necessary to comply with this guidance. ANSI/ISA-S67.04-2006is intended for use in establishing procedures for determining setpoints, setpoint margins, and test routines in safety-related instrument channels. ...more

This course concentrates on industrial wireless applications. Using the broad range of wireless applications such as video monitoring and security systems, asset tracking (which may rely on a multitude of wireless technologies), mobile operator needs (PDAs, tablet PCs), remote tank farm monitoring, wireless SCADA systems, Voice over wireless LAN, as well as the multitude of operational considerations associated with industrial wireless field transmitter for monitoring and even control systems are examined. The logical intersections with the plant’s IT department are addressed. Limitations in system performance due to the ambient (RF and physical) environment where the system is deployed are addressed. Current and near-term future technologies will be compared in terms of their applicability for the industrial environment. Integration of traditional wire-based systems and wireless systems is discussed as is networking strategies. ...more

Today’s manufacturing environment demands smaller lot sizes, faster cycle times, greater flexibility and smaller inventory buffers than ever before. This course addresses not only what a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is and where it came from, but how it can affect market share and competitive position through faster response, broader product offerings, reduced time to market, and better performance against commitments to customers. ...more

These are some of the tough technical and economic questions that will be addressed. Where is smaller, better? When is the sum of the parts greater than the whole? DCS or locally developed system? What is the difference between a PLC and a PAC system? What are all these communications protocols that people talk about? How do I develop a HMI graphical system? Should I develop an in-house capability for integration? What do I need to know to work with a system integrator? ...more

This course presents an approach to develop functional requirements/specifications using the models and terminology defined in the ANSI/ISA88 batch control standard. A review of the characteristics of batch manufacturing systems is included. Attendees explore the ANSI/ISA88 concept that separates the recipe from the equipment. 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. ...more

This seminar provides an understanding of the boiler burner standards and why they are so critical to this industry. With the emphasis in industry on process safety, the design of Burner Management Systems has become more important than ever. Boiler explosions have resulted in loss of major facilities as well as loss of life. ...more

This course covers the boiler components and their purpose. ISA symbols used in boiler control, how to identify the engineering and control of boilers using theses symbols, and a method of presenting the engineering. This course covers topics including defining the control and ratio control fundamentals, feed forward control, feed forward plus feed back control, cascade control, ratio control, and how they are implemented in boiler control. Also reviewed are control concepts, proportional control, proportional plus reset control, and proportional plus reset plus derivative control; what they are; and how they are used. Flame detection methods, including the advantages of each method, are also covered. ...more

This course covers the safe start-up, monitoring, and shut-down of multiple burner boiler furnaces. It also discusses causes of furnace explosions and the relationship of burner management systems and boiler control systems. Prior attendance at ISA ES15 Course or an understanding of boilers and boiler control is assumed. ...more

ISA’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. This 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 Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. ISA’s Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) Learning System is a comprehensive and effective CAP exam preparation and professional development tool. This CyberU course runs for nine (9) weeks. You will have access to seven online modules for a web session. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules, provide assignments, and opportunities to interact with the instructor and other c ...more

This course reviews the knowledge and skills included CAP® examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the Job Analysis Domains, Tasks, Knowledge Areas, and Skill Areas developed as the basis for the CAP Certification exam. ...more

This is a fast paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the CCST® Level I exam. An explanation of the examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided. -Describe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation -Understand the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose -Perform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems -Describe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process -Understand the education, experience, and ex--> ...more

This course is designed as a fast paced review for the experienced maintenance mechanic. It provides a thorough overview of the knowledge and mechanical skills required in today’s industrial maintenance environment. It is designed specifically for industrial maintenance mechanics preparing for the CIMM exam. An explanation of the examination process and practice taking a certification-type exam is provided. This course will help you prepare for the CIMM examination. ...more

This course reviews the knowledge and skills required to both specify the most popular process control and emissions analyzers and to understand the sample conditioning technologies to adapt these analyzers to continuous processes. ...more

This course reviews the knowledge and skills areas that are included on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination produced by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and administered by U.S. state professional license boards each October. The intent of the class is to prepare an engineer with four or more years of experience to take the exam by providing instruction in the broad range of technical areas that will be tested. ...more

This course is offered online and 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 move to using open standards such as Ethernet, TCP/IP and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber attacks that have wrecked so much havoc on corporate information systems. This course provides a detailed look at how the ANSI/ISA99 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. ...more

Learn the ways in which information is stored, managed and protected in a modern Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) including how to access and manipulate that information and what steps can be taken to safeguard and ensure the availability of that information. This course provides a specific introduction to relational database technologies and techniques. This course provides a basic understanding of the technologies and terminology of information storage, manipulation, and exchange, which makes it especially beneficial to personnel responsible for the support and administration of an IACS and for integrating such systems into plant and corporate business systems. ...more

You will leave this course with a practical understanding of designing and applying Model Based Control (MBC) strategies. You will learn the basic structure of all MBCs, the basic technology of Model Predictive Control (MPC), and how to successfully build and monitor controllers ...more

This course focuses on gaining a fundamental understanding of the organizations, technologies, terminology, and steps required in developing a ISA100.11a wireless standard compliant product. Students will become familiar with the market applicability of the current ISA100.11a standard as well as the basic concepts and new terminology. You will learn key strategies necessary in developing compliant products that will include understanding significant functional components as well as compliance testing requirements. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of how to work with the Wireless Compliance Institute and the Wireless Toolkit for testing of compliant products. ...more

Presents the methodology for designing and developing control systems documentation. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents, and can be beneficial to both engineers and technicians. ...more

This course presents the why’s and how’s in organizing, modifying, improving, and understanding the operation of industrial calibration and repair. You will also examine the standards and criteria for evaluating a present or proposed laboratory or shop. ...more

Ethernet is fast becoming the new standard for industrial control networking worldwide. Using process control concepts, this seminar explains both Ethernet and TCP/IP as they apply to the plant floor. Included are topics such as the various types of copper and fiber based Ethernet, how to design Ethernet cabling systems, and principles of network security. You'll also look at the differences between repeaters, bridges, switches, and routers and how to correctly implement them. Real life examples and case histories will help you understand the truth about Ethernet and TCP/IP and how to use both effectively in your plant. ...more

This course provides an understanding of electrical grounding from an electrical and instrumentation loop relationship. It also covers grounding for personnel/equipments protection as well as for electrical noise. Signal wiring and noise reduction methods are also presented. The material assumes the student has a basic understanding of electrical principles and signal wiring. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is referenced throughout the course. ...more

40 CFR 60 Subpart VV has recently been finalized for the LDAR (leak detection and repair) community. This seminar will take a look at the NEW NSPS VV rule and help you determine how the changes effect your LDAR program. Subpart VV is one of the oldest federal LDAR rules, and the latest changes will impact on how we need to be doing business for the future. ...more

This newly revised course will use lecture and hands-on exercises to help you understand how Open Control (OPC) works and how to implement it in your plant environment. This course shows you the benefits and drawbacks of using OPC in your plant, how to link diverse industrial equipment into an effective plant-wide communications network, how to securely share plant data on the Internet, and how to justify the economics to move to OPC. ...more

Many manufacturing firms have made significant investments in flexible shop-floor execution systems and in sophisticated enterprise planning (ERP) systems. Those investments, however, cannot yield their full potential until each has access to the information and capabilities of the other. The ANSI/ISA95 standard addresses that coordination problem by providing a sound, robust definition of business activities and the information that must flow between those two realms. This course also teaches the terminology used in Information Technology (IT) departments, so that manufacturing and IT personnel can effectively work together on integration projects. ...more

This course defines an approach to integrating manufacturing systems with other business logistics systems using the models defined in the ISA95.01 standard. You'll be better prepared to integrate your manufacturing systems into the corporate supply chain. ...more

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and other manufacturing operation systems, such as maintenance and quality management, are difficult to specify, design, and implement. These systems often overlap with business logistics systems, batch execution systems, manual and automated control systems. They also have significant integration requirements with other systems. ...more

This course covers the identification of automation benefit opportunities, scoping projects that will deliver real benefits to operations, and justifying the projects for corporate approval. The key to benefit identification is to look first at where the opportunities are, not at the desired control system. Justification of retrofitting existing older (legacy) control systems with newer, more functional, control and information systems presents one of the significant challenges to automation professionals in the tough business climate of today, and only the most professional approach to quantifying benefits will achieve results. ...more

Starting from the basics, this course gives you the tools to understand, 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 will help you understand the facts behind control networks and how to apply and maintain them effectively in your plant. ...more

In this course, you will learn about the latest developments in networking, including practical tips on testing TCP/IP-based networks and where to safely use an industrial Web intranet. You will also explore the strengths and weaknesses of competing network technologies, including leased services such as T1/T3, Frame Relay, or ADSL; and private systems such as short haul modems and fiber optics. This course will expand your practical knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Web technologies. It illustrates what is safe and practical for today’s plant floor, including Internet technologies such as web servers, TCP/IP, and fiber optics. Special focus will be placed on the questions of security in the industrial setting. ...more

Introduces the theory and practical application of industrial electronic components emphasizing safety, electrostatic discharge damage, and prevention. Assumes an understanding of basic electrical systems. ...more

This course presents the principles and applications of modern flow measurement systems, emphasizing flowmeter accuracy, performance, system design, sizing, specification, installation, and maintenance requirements. ...more

This course presents the principles and applications of modern pressure, level and density measurement systems, emphasizing instrument design technologies, system performance and design; as well as, specification, selection, installation, and maintenance requirements. ...more

Wireless systems and wireless technologies have advanced to the point where stable, robust and secure networks are ready for deployment in industrial settings. This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate and interact with each other. Numerous examples of real-world deployments are covered for facilities such as SCADA systems, petrochemical plants, electrical power generation, and transmission systems. ...more

This popular course offers a combination of practical information and hands-on experience, covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments. You will examine characteristics of electronic control systems; techniques for installing electronic instruments; and procedures for configuring and calibrating transmitters, transducers, and controllers. ...more

The course presents the methodology for development and application of instrument and control drawings and the ISA Standards available to assist in this effort. ...more

This seminar will give you a detailed introduction and overview to flexible manufacturing strategies, as defined in the ANSI/ISA88 standards. This seminar illustrates the architecture and methods required to achieve this functionality in PLC, DCS, and PC based systems, and in manually operated systems. You'll leave with an understanding of the goals of the standard, how to apply it in flexible manufacturing situations, where it can be used, issues and problems it addresses, and an understanding of the recipe and equipment structures used for batch control. ...more

This seminar will give process control system engineers, managers, project engineers, operators, and technicians in boiler houses and power plants, a basic understanding of boiler operation and control. ...more

This real-world-based course will give you a broad introductory understanding of the specific issues involved with Building Automation Systems (BAS). You will explore the processes that occur at every level in the air conditioning industry including digital controls. Learn about sensing and measurement, actuation, analog output devices, and relays. Computer interfaces are discussed including web interfaces. Your survey of the world of BAS includes: Future of BAS; Digital Direct Control (DDC) Basics; Field Devices; The Human Machine Interface (HMI); BAS Design and Specification; Energy Conservation Control Strategies; and System Maintenance. ...more

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. ...more

This course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control. Technicians, engineers, and managers are provided with a foundation for communication with other control system professionals. Serves as a solid fundamental course for introduction to other ISA courses. ...more

Understanding how to secure factory automation, process control, and SCADA networks is critical if you want to protect them from viruses, hackers, spies, or saboteurs. ...more

This course presents an overview of the principles and applications of modern pressure, level, and density measurement systems, emphasizing underlying instrument technologies; device performance and design; and specification, selection, installation, and maintenance requirements for instruments and transmitters. ...more

This course will enable the student to understand basic Sample Conditioning System principles and technologies to provide a component-level design in Legacy or Modular (ANSI/ISA76) formats. These Sample System components will include probes, transfer lines, filters, coolers, pumps, flow control and measurement, materials, enclosures-electrical hazard ratings, climate control technologies, component sequence, lag time, dew point, bubble point and troubleshooting simulations. ...more

You will discover the parts and technologies that make up a SCADA system and be able to evaluate potential benefits of applying the technology to your application. ...more

This course focuses on the key activities of the alarm management lifecycle provided in the ANSI/ISA18.00.02 standard, Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries. 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. ...more

This course covers correct technology, operation, and maintenance of pneumatic instruments employed in modern process facilities. The emphasis is on valves, valve positioners, controllers, and transmitters. ...more

This course is specifically designed for the instrument technician who may be struggling with mathematical computations or those who need a basic refresher. The course is focused entirely on fundamental problems and solutions that an instrument tech continuously works with from entry to supervisory level experience. It also provides a good prerequisite basis for the various math calculations involved in other ISA training courses. ...more

Open Control solutions offer a viable and cost effective alternative to traditional PLC and DCS solutions. Learn what you need to know to make the right choices for your next control system project. Address the system concepts involved in using open controllers and open I/O bus components. ...more

This seminar briefly covers the development of the ANSI/ISA50.02 standard, which is the driving force behind the Foundation Fieldbus technology. Other industrial bus systems are compared to Foundation Fieldbus technology. Both Foundation Fieldbus H1 (31kbits/sec) and High-Speed Ethernet (100Mbits/sec) buses are discussed. Benefits and cost savings of Foundation Fieldbus technology compared to 4-20mA field technology are covered, as well as how Foundation Fieldbus segments are put together and configured. ...more

This course provides an understanding of grounding, both from an electrical systems relationship and from an instrument loops relationship. The purpose of grounding and electrical systems, grounding for safety, signal noise, signal wiring systems, and methods used to reduce noise will be covered. ...more

This course will present applications of modern flow measurement systems. In addition, flowmeter accuracy, performance, sizing, specification, selection, and installation considerations are covered. Focus is on productivity improvement, and cost efficiencies of measurement and control. Also, you will also focus on whether, when, and how to use the technologies that measure flow, the effect of fluid properties, and engineering practices required to optimize flowmeter performance. This course includes practical examples of flowmeter selection and problem solutions, with emphasis on basic principles or alternative technologies based on class preference. ...more

Overviews industrial measurement and control using a generally non-mathematical approach. You'll leave with a basis for communicating with other control system professionals. ...more

The seminar gives an in-depth look at today's dominant fieldbus technologies and compares their technologies and features. The basic strategy behind each system is outlined, including the applications where each is best and least suited. Several case histories of applications in new and existing plant sites illustrate the potential benefits and pitfalls of each technology. ...more

This course will help you understand Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) architecture, configuration, installation, maintenance and ladder logic programming with over 50% hands on training. ...more

This seminar exposes you to practical SCADA applications that have been successfully implemented. It will help you understand the features of SCADA that allow it to benefit industry. ...more

This course reviews the operation principles for many process and laboratory analyzers and provides basic application requirements for their usage ...more

This course deals with the project management functions and responsibilities from the viewpoint of an instrumentation and controls supplier. The roles and requirements are discussed along with the techniques and tools needed to work with the project manager of the engineering organization. This course includes project initiation, definition, execution, and close out with the phases involved for each. A particular emphasis is placed on the functional needs of providing what the customer needs in a project execution environment. ...more

This course will teach project management as specifically applied to automation projects. Because automation projects require specialized approaches, it is critical for lead automation project engineers to take responsibility for implementing those techniques and approaches; and it is critical for their employers and their clients to ensure that they have both the skills and the motivation to do those tasks, meshing the project leadership/management role with technical work. Since many projects employ levels of project managers, this course will also help you to work effectively with senior project managers who are responsible for high-level planning and other management tasks. ...more

The course focuses on how to apply Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design requirements through adoption of the Safety Lifecycle to Boiler Management Systems (BMS's). We will go over sample risk analysis, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) selection, and SIL verification problems to demonstrate th issues. ...more

This 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. This course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Programs. You can register for the course only or for the certificate program which includes course and exam Those who successfully complete this course and pass the exam receive the designation of ISA84 SIS Fundamentals Specialist (ISA84 SFS) ...more

This course is offered online and 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. This CyberU 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. This course is required for the ISA84 SIS Fundamentals Specialist Certificate Program ...more

The greater the level of process risk, the better the safety instrumented system (SIS) performance required to control it. Learn how to define system performance and design systems according to industry standards. Many benefits will be gained from attending this seminar including: Understanding the requirements of international standards for safety systems; Becoming familiar with the practices/procedures your company will need to implement, in order to satisfy international standards; and, Learn the basics of how to design, implement and maintain the optimum, most cost-effective SIS solutions. ...more

Learn how remote sensing and actuation are combined with modern communication techniques to effectively monitor and control very large industrial processes, like those used in oil fields, pipelines, and electrical power systems. ...more

You will gain a practical understanding of control valves, actuators, and positioner designs and their applications. The course also provides methods that can be used to identify specific valve problems and arrive at acceptable solutions within engineering tolerance. ...more

This course will help prepare you for the things that auditors look for, and make you better prepared when your audit does happen. It covers what the rules require, how to meet these requirements, and how to minimize or eliminate situations that will have a potential to become issues. ...more

This course provides the information necessary in the Checkout, System Test and Startup of process control systems; enhanced through exercises for each of the necessary stages from risk analysis through Site Acceptance Testing. ...more

This course presents a systematic approach to troubleshooting and start-up of single and multi-loop control loops. You'll see how pressure, level, flow, and temperature loops operate to maintain good process control systems. A knowledge of instrumentation and control is assumed. ...more

This seminar explains the benefits of feedforward, adaptive gain, and dead time compensation. It provides practical, useful ways to tune feedforward controllers in the processing industries without requiring advanced mathematics. It presents how to implement adaptive or scheduled gain to improve control and provide non-continuos control. Methods for handling dead time in a process will be discussed. Improved control will provide better productivity and efficiencies. ...more

This seminar presents, step by step, practical, successful tuning methods that utilize relationships and reaction curve analysis to tune feedback controllers in process industries. ...more

This course provides a detailed, systematic approach to the 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. ...more

This course give you a broad perspective of DC motors, AC motors (single & three-phase), and Variable Speed Drives (for AC Induction Motors and DC Motors). Industrial applications of Variable Speed Drives for constant torque, constant horsepower, and variable torque/variable horsepower are included. Also covered are Motor Starter Circuits and Reduced Voltage Starting techniques. Stepper Motors and Servo Motors are discussed along with their advantages and applications. ...more

This course is offered online and 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. This course will cover the most relevant details associated with industrial wireless systems with an emphasis towards how the various technological choices coexist, interoperate, and interact with each other. Numerous examples of real-world deployments are covered for facilities such as SCADA systems, petrochemical plants, and electrical power generation and transmission systems. The operational differences posed to the wireless systems’ performance by discrete manufacturing needs, monitoring of devices, and even control systems are addressed. Considerable emphasis is placed specifically on ISA100 (the standard for industrial wireless) including deep dives into some of the stan ...more

This course is directed to anyone who would like to gain a better understanding of how to tune conrol loops, whether they have tuned loops but would like to become more proficient or they have never tuned a loop before. Registrants are expected to have a basic understanding of instrumentation and controls (either by working experience or taking fundamental courses such as ISA's FG07: Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control) as this course does not cover that material. ...more

Not merely “DCS,” this continually updated course covers the many aspects of control systems with the impact of the several newly emerging technologies. The perspectives provided are necessary for anyone responsible for legacy control systems, anticipating the purchase of upgrading their existing system, or contemplating the purchase of a new system. It also has been extremely helpful for folks prior to their going to a supplier’s course on a specific system as well as sales personnel for control systems. ...more

This course covers electrical principles and components used in industrial instrumentation, emphasizing safety. The material covered includes using schematic symbols,the National Electrical Code (NEC) and basic test equipment. This course serves as an excellent overview for those who have never had electrical training and as a refresher/update for those who have had electrical training (though not too advanced) sometime ago. An understanding of basic Algebra is expected. ...more

People define PLC and DCS systems differently. Some define them by their functions, some by the industries they serve, some by their architecture, and some do not use the word at all. A brief exploration of the issues to help understand and reduce the confusion about these so-called new systems. ...more

Overviews industrial measurement and control using a generally non-mathematical approach. You will leave with a foundation for communicating with control system professionals. Serves as a solid fundamental course for introduction to other ISA courses. ...more

Asset tracking for industrial settings has exploded onto the scene through the needs of the security office, safety office, maintenance, process and other plant departments ...more

The move to using open standards such as Ethernet, TCP/IP and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber attacks that have wrecked so much havoc on corporate information systems. This course provides a detailed look at how the ANSI/ISA99 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. ...more