Foundation Fieldbus Training Course

Upon completing this Foundation Fieldbus course successfully, participants will be able to understand:
• Fieldbus Plant hierarchy
• Fieldbus Signal transmission technology
• Comparison of communications protocols
• Fieldbus Benefits
• Fieldbus Multi sensing
• Fieldbus Hardware reduction
• Fieldbus Wiring savings
• Fieldbus Basic protocol
• Fieldbus Physical layer specifications
• Communication Physical Layer
• Communication Data link layer
• Communication Application layer
• Fieldbus components and wiring
• Segment Design
• Data link Layer
• Application Layer (FAS, FMS and VCR)
• Fieldbus devices and Blocks
• FF-SIF
Course Content
Field Device Requirements
• Introduction
• Support for FOUNDATION Fieldbus functionality
• Device Diagnostics
• Field Device Power
• Service Conditions
• Logical Field Devices
• Factory Configuration
Ancillary Device Requirements
• Bulk Power Supplies
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Power Supply/Conditioner (FFPS)
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Terminators
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Repeaters
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Wire
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Junction Boxes
Fieldbus Segment Design Guidelines
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Segment Topology
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Wiring
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Power, Grounding & Lighting Protection
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Segment Risk Management
• Intrinsically Safe (IS) Installations
• Fieldbus Intrinsically Safe Concept (FISCO) Installations
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Loading and Calculations
• FOUNDATION fieldbus Segment Naming Convention
Host System Requirements
• Use of Standard Products
• Spare Capacity and Expansion
• Interoperability
• Host Interoperability Support Test (HIST) Description
• Support for FOUNDATION Fieldbus Functionality
• Configuration Tool
• Redundancy & Robustness
• Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Diagnostics
• Advanced Diagnostics and Computer Based Maintenance
• Evaluation Guidelines
Software Configuration Guidelines
• Control System Graphics
• Node Addressing and Naming Conventions
• Control Functionality Location
• Configuration Options and Defaults
• Alarms and Alerts
• Segment Communications and Scheduling
• Data Import and Export
• Operator Display
• Software Revision
• System Management
• Control and Data Handling
• System Configuration Tools
• Displays
Documentation Requirements
• Drawings
• Control Narrative
• Instrument Index/Database
• Instrument Data Sheets
• Material Requisitions
• Manufacturer Documentation
• Maintenance Manuals
Factory Acceptance Testing Requirements
• Introduction
• Factory Staging
• Assumptions
• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Requirements
• FAT Procedure
Site Installation Guidelines
• Introduction
• Network Installations
• Cable Test Procedure
• Segment Checkout Procedure
• Loop Checkout/Site Integration Tests
• Hot Cutover
• Bench Simulation Testing
• System Development Room
• MCC Testing
• Provision of Spares
• Removal of Redundant Equipment

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        11th – 14th Mar, 2025   

2ND BATCH:       26th – 29th Aug, 2025