Jims Tech Automations
10 Days Course (Expert live in class with hands on simulated field projects)
Hands On Programming, Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Instructors Live In Class(Online via Googlemeet)
Who should attend?
• DCS Operators.
• Instrumentation Engineers & technicians.
• Design & Process Engineers.
• ICSS Engineer.
• Oil and Gas Operators
• Maintenance Engineers & technicians.
After completing this lesson, trainees will be able to:
• Identify the overall layout concept of CENTUM VP
• Define the terminology of the CENTUM VP system
• Display how to setup unit addressing
• Identify the Field Control Station hardware
• Identify the I/O modules and how software addresses each point
• Explain how to open the online manual documentation
Objectives
1. Learn the components of DCS system cabinets, monitors, networks and all relative
components.
2. Understand the theory and application of process control strategies.
3. Understand the fundamentals of instrumentation measurements in Oil and Gas
plants
4. Understand process control loops including Feedback, Cascade and Split Range
control loops.
5. Learn the fundamentals of control systems and how they are used to monitor,
control, and optimize operations.
6. Understand the Unit start-up/shut down and emergency handling through DCS
operation.
7. Explain DCS control philosophy and theory behind Trouble shooting equipment,
process problems and control skills.
8. Discuss logic in DCS operation, alarm, shutdown signals and Normal shut down
of plant through DCS operation.
9. Describe different Control Systems Modes and its implementation
Pre - Requisite
1. Must be interested in advance logic reasoning.
2. Must have a good system for programming.
3. Must have access to strong internet service provider
Training Methodology
A. Expert tutor input using power points.
B. Delegate discussion and involvement.
C. Case studies, Best practice examples.
D. Supportive comprehensive course manual enabling practical application and
reinforcement.
E. Workshops Topics and Handouts, Power Point Presentation for each session.
F. Workshops and Exercises Simulation lab using simulator software
G. The course delivers in interactive learning way.
Note: This course would be delivered via Google Meet. All class recordings would be
shared to all participants after each class.
Course Outlines
1. What is the meaning of DCS?
2. DCS components ( Hardware & Software)
3. The Difference between CCR & CIR
4. Reading and understanding DCS system Architecture.
5. Why Process Control?
6. Basic field instrumentation
7. Instrument control loops
8. Modes Of Control Systems (Feedback Control Systems (Regulatory) &Sequential
Control System)
9. Control Systems Modes of Implementation
10. Feedback Control Systems
11. Split range loops description &types .
12. When to consider DCS, PLC & SCADA
13. DCS Alarm Management
14. DCS Historian
15. Application of various control modes ( cascade, split range and PID control
system)
16. How DCS used to monitor, control, and optimize operations.
17. Control graphics and custom group faceplates.
18. Trend display and Reportdisplay packages.
19. Controllers Tuning & Control Loops
20. Control philosophy and theory behind Trouble shooting equipment, process
problems and control skills.
21. Development of user interfaces / graphics
22. HMI Features (Monitoring, Trends, Alarms, Historical Alarms ,Reporting &
Reliability)
23. DCS management and Perform Overall duties of CCR
24. Case studies and examples on process systems.
In-Depth Practicals and Labs for CENTUM VP / CS 3000
Note: For sections that can’t be simulated due to licenses restriction, the DCS expert
live in class would explain practical field steps in achieving the goal regardless.
1. Design (System Architecture & Configuration)
A. Hardware Cabinet Layout
i. Simulate rack assembly: FCS CPUs, power supplies, I/O modules
ii. Virtual marshalling panels and remote I/O configurations
B. Network Topology
i. Build redundant Vnet/IP segments in Simulation Mode
ii. Configure VLANs and QoS for DCS vs. office traffic
C. System Sizing & Redundancy
i. Calculate CPU and network load for a given loop count
ii. Configure dual‐redundant FCS and HIS clusters
D. Security Zones & Access Control
i. Implement user roles and engineer/operator permissions
ii. Simulate firewall/VPN gateways between plant and corporate LAN
2. Programming (Engineering Tools & Logic)
A. System View Configuration
i. Create a new plant project: define nodes, station names, and IPs
ii. Assign I/O modules, tag databases, and signal types
B. Function Block Builder (FBB)
i. Hands-on building of AI, AO, PID, and specialized blocks (ratio, filtering)
ii. Create custom function blocks and share via template libraries
C. Graphic & Faceplate Development
i. Use Graphic Builder to draw process schematics, pipeline animations
ii. Develop “custom group faceplates” with drill-down alarm/trend links
3. Operational (HMI, Alarms, Trends, Control)
A. Operator HMI Navigation
i. Launch multiple operator windows: overview, area, loop detail
ii. Use alarm shelve, acknowledge, and browsing in Simulation
B. Alarm Management
I. Configure alarm priority, hold-off, and dynamic limits in function blocks
II. Run an alarm flood scenario; practice rationalization and suppression
C. Trending & Historian
I. Set up short-term trends on HIS; long-term archives to Exaquantum historian
II. Query historical data, export CSV reports, and generate PDF trend snapshots
D. Control Loop Exercises
I. Model and tune PID loops using automatic tuning vs. manual methods
ii. Implement cascade and split-range loops, then simulate process disturbances
E. Startup, Shutdown & Emergency Handling
i. Execute unit startup/shutdown procedures step-by-step in Simulation
ii. Trigger emergency shutdown (ESD) logic: simulate valve trips and final actions
4. Maintenance (Diagnostics, Backup, Upgrades)
A. System Diagnostics & Health Monitoring
i. Monitor Vnet/IP latency and FCS sync status in diagnostic view
ii. Simulate module failure: practice hot-swap replacement and integrity checks
B. Loop Checkout & Calibration
Use built-in loop check tools to inject mA signals and verify HMI readings
Document loop check results in automated report templates
C. Project Backup & Recovery
i. Perform nightly project export; simulate full recovery on a new server
ii. Practice partial restores: tag database only, graphics only, logic only
D. Firmware & Patch Management
i. Simulate updating FCS firmware in an offline testbed
ii. Validate Windows OS and application patches on engineering stations
5. Certificate of completion (After successfully completing all project labs)
Note: For customized course in Automation (Online, Remote or In-Plant Training)
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