FactoryTalk Basic Training

IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT HEATHER DUDEK AT SERVICE.AI@INFRAMARK.COM

Objective

Students are introduced to FactoryTalk’s HMI products and are taught how to define
communications, retrieve data, create schedules, add field devices, and manage security.
Students will perform a number of labs using water and wastewater applications to reinforce
the experiential learning process.

Level

Basic

Audience

Water and Wastewater SCADA System Operators, IT Administrators, Plant Managers

Duration

3 Days; Lunch is provided.

Prerequisite

Attendees should have a working knowledge of Microsoft’s Windows operating systems and
general knowledge of municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities and processes.

CONTACT SERVICE.AI@INFRAMARK.COM if interested!

Training Plan

Day 1

Architecture

  • Defining the Client/Server Relationship
    Authorizing Runtime and Development Using
    the FactoryTalk Activation Manager

Communications

  • Configuring RSLinx Enterprise for Data
    Interaction
  • Troubleshooting Data Connections Using the
    FactoryTalk Administration Console

Data Types

  • Explanation of the Basic Data Types
    and Functions
  • Utilizing the HMI Tag Database to Create
    and Modify Tags

Window Elements

  • Breaking Down the Graphic Component
    within FactoryTalk
  • Using Toolbars for Manipulating Object
    Appearances, Orientation, and Grouping

Day 2

Design Interface

  • Using Internal and External Data Types
    to Animate Objects
  • Structuring Navigation and Windows Layouts

Scripting

  • Explanation of Format and Internal Functions
    for Creating Scripts
  • Using Derived Tags, Events and Macros to
    Accomplish Objectives

Alarming

  • Applying Alarm Functionality Using HMI
    Tag Alarming
  • Using the FactoryTalk Alarm Groups and
    Event Server for Expanded Alarm Functionality

Day 3

Security

  • Implementation of System Security by Adding and Managing FactoryTalk Security Codes, Users and Groups
  • Creation of User and Access Level-Based Restrictions

Trending

  • Configuration and Development of Historical Trend Objects
  • Effectively Capturing and Displaying Necessary Data
  • Evaluating Logging Intervals and Relation to Value Deadbands

Standard Comparisons

  • Correlation of Graphic Development Pertaining to the Customer’s System
  • Using the Customer’s Application to Identify Corresponding Standard Functions
  • Recognizing Key Plant-Specific Network Characteristics