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Advanced Operation of Digital (Smart) Transmitters (TS17)

Course Number: TS17
Length: 3 days
CEU Credits: 2.1
Course Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Description:

This lab-intensive course focuses on digital transmitter fundamentals, the configuration and calibration process, the measurements of multiple variables, and the utilization of computer-based configuration tools. 

This course offer you hands-on working knowledge of digital transmitters with an emphasis on measurement accuracy, advanced information gathering, decreased maintenance time, ease-of-use, and diagnostic capabilities, including basic and multivariable transmitters. You will cover use in conventional systems and enhancements/improvements when combined with digital control networks. You will also be exposed to various hand-held communicators and computer-based configuration software.

You will be able to:

• Differentiate between analog and digital transmitters
• Formulate how digital signal sampling works in digital transmitters
• Identify the strengths and weaknesses of digital transmitters
• Identify the effects of using digital transmitters in closed loop control
• Configure, re-range, and calibrate digital transmitters
• Test the capabilities of HART™ communication
• Test the operation of a digital multivariable transmitter
• Communicate with digital transmitters utilizing a computer-based software

You will cover:

• Analog vs. Digital Instruments: Analog Limitations | Calibration of Analog vs. Digital Instruments | Flexibility of Digital Instruments | Digital Signal Transmission
• Digital Signal Sampling: Sampler | Sampled Signal Characteristics | Output of A/D Converter | Sampling Speed | Measurement Accuracies
• Strengths and Weaknesses of Digital Instruments: Effect on Performance | Multiple Measurements | Sensor Zeroing and Calibration | Future Development
• Serial Digital Communications: Modem | FSK | Protocol
• HART Communication: Features | Master/Slave Communications | Point-to-Point | Capabilities of HART
• Smart multivariable Transmitters: How They Work | How They Transmit Multiple Variables

Classroom/Laboratory Exercises:

• Configure various Smart transmitters
• Perform sensor trims and calibrations
• Use various communication tools to configure Smart transmitters
• Measure and transmit multiple variables

Recommended Pre-requisites:

• Prior attendance in ISA courses FG07 AND TI25

OR

• Experience in digital transmitter fundamentals, application, and maintenance

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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