Automation Systems & Services Courses

DeltaV Version 11 Reduces Costs and Risks for Brownfield Projects

Gordon Lawther:  Thursday 11:00-12:00 pm & Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm 

Learn how using DeltaV Version 11 technologies such as Electronic Marshalling can save on total installed and commissioned cost for a brownfield project when compared to Traditional I/O.  Explore how Modernization Studies will help you choose the lowest risk and most cost effective path to a PlantWeb architecture.  Then, see how using Content Based Analysis services early in a project will pay dividends throughout the sales, execution and maintenance cycle.

Building the Virtual Plant with DeltaV

Martin Berutti:  Thursday 8:30-9:30 am & Friday 8:30-9:30 am

In today’s competitive environment, plant startups have to go quickly.  In addition, research and development must be more cost-effective.  Dynamic simulation provides the means to accomplish these goals.  MYNAH’s Mimic simulation software provides the user with a powerful, scalable set of tools to build a virtual process and seamlessly interact with DeltaV.

DeltaV Forward Direction

Al Lee:  Thursday 9:45-10:45 am & Thursday 2:45-3:45 pm

Learn more about the latest features that are planned for DeltaV Version 11 and beyond.  Highlights include using the new S-Series controllers and an introduction to CHARMS Electronic Marshalling.  Additional features like redundant Batch Servers and others will also be discussed.

Emerson Forward Direction

Mike Lewis:  Thursday 8:30-9:30 am & Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm 

Whether you’re juggling the cost, schedule or risks of an automation project or maybe just trying to squeeze more profit from your ongoing operations, PlantWeb digital plant architecture and services can help you succeed.  PlantWeb’s network of predictive intelligence “puts everyone in the know” by giving you access to information you’ve never seen before.  This information will enable you to have smoother projects and more efficient operations and is backed by proven results in plants, mills, refineries and other process operations around the world.

Guardian Program Update

Charlie Sasser:  Wednesday 4:00-5:00 pm, Thursday 1:30-2:30 pm & Friday 11:00-12:00 pm

Guardian Support is an Emerson service that aggregates and securely delivers personalized, real-time service intelligence tailored for your DeltaV or PROVOX system.  The information is viewable in an easy to use web portal environment.  This session will focus on how you can get the most from Guardian.  Since Guardian is an on-line service, we will view real systems via the web and even use your system as part of the demonstration if you approve.      

Industrial Ethernet Integration for DeltaV

Martin Berutti:  Thursday 9:45-10:45 am & Friday 9:45-10:45 am

In today’s lean environment, it is often necessary to integrate multiple control systems instead of completely replacing them.  MYNAH Technologies offers a line of Ethernet-based tools to accomplish these integrations quickly, easily and reliably.

REM’s Preventive Maintenance Program

Darius McIntosh:  Wednesday 2:45-3:45 pm, Thursday 2:45-3:45 pm & Friday 9:45-10:45 am

Your DCS is a very critical part of your manufacturing process; when it isn’t working properly, it costs you time and money.  In this session, learn what is included in the REM Services Preventive Maintenance program.  The session will cover the parts of the program, such as critical backups, grounding checks, power supply monitoring and computer and cabinet maintenance.  You will also learn about the different levels of service that are available and what each level contains.

Windows 7 vs. Windows XP

Mark Moore:  Wednesday 1:30-2:30 pm & Friday 11:00-12:00 pm

Windows 7 will be the platform for DeltaV Version 11.  Learn about the features of Windows 7 and how they compare to Windows XP in this session.  Also, find out how these new features impact the administration of your DeltaV System.