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Page 1: Training Schedule - GE Automation Schedule UK and Ireland 2015. ... Global Training Services Email: Training.IP@ge.com  Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX Fundamentals

Training ScheduleUK and Ireland

2015

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COURSE NAME PARTNUMBER

LENGTH PRICE(GBP/EURO)

Proficy iFIX

Fundamentals CBS-154 4 Days £1365 / €1750

Advanced CBS-254 4 Days £1365 / €1750

VBA for iFIX CBS-354 4 Days £1365 / €1750

Proficy Historian Development CBS-345 2 Days £740 / €995

Proficy CIMPLICITY HMI

Introduction ( Level 1 ) CBS-030 4 Days £1365 / €1750

Advanced ( Level 2 ) CBS-355 4 Days £1365 / €1750

Proficy Plant Applications

Fundamentals CBS-570 3 Days £1000 / €1300

OEE CBS-571 2 Days £740 / €995

Quality CBS-369 2 Days £740 / €995

Controller ProgrammingLogic Developer PLC

CBS-447 4 Days £1160 / €1450

Proficy Workflow Fundamentals CBS-402 3 Days £1000 / €1300

Proficy CSense 60101 4 Days £1365 / €1750

Proficy Batch ExecutionDevelopment

CBS-114 4 Days £1365 / €1750

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COURSE SCHEDULELocation IndexTW - GE-Intelligent Platforms Office, Towcester, EnglandGL - Kerrco, Glasgow, ScotlandEU – Class will run at a GE location in UK, France or Germany

Proficy iFIX Fundamentals(4 Days)

13th - 16th Jan TW

10th – 13th March TW

21st – 24th Apr TW

16th - 19th June TW

1st – 4th Sept TW

24th - 27th Nov TWProficy iFIX Advanced(4 Days)

17th – 20th Feb TW

26th – 29th May TW

20th – 23rd Oct TWProficy iFIX VBA(4 Days)

7th – 10th April TW

15th – 18th Sept TW

Proficy HistorianFundamentals (2 days)

24th – 25th March TW

19th – 20th May TW

22nd – 23rd Sept TW

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Proficy Plant ApplicationsFundamentals(3 Days)

23th – 25th Feb UK

13th – 15th July EU

5th - 7th Oct EU

Proficy OEE(2 Days)

26th – 27th Feb UK

16th – 17th July EU

8th - 9th Oct EU

Proficy Plant ApplicationsQuality(2 Days)

Call for Dates EU

Proficy Plant ApplicationsProduction ManagementFundamentals(3 Days)

Call for Dates EU

Proficy CIMPLICITY HMIIntroduction ( Level 1 )(4 Days)

3rd – 6th March TW

13th - 16th Oct TW

Proficy CIMPLICITY HMIAdvanced ( Level 2 )(4 Days)

7th – 10th July TW

Proficy ControllerProgrammingLogic Developer PLC(4 Days)

10th – 13th Feb TW

5th – 8th May TW

18th - 21 Aug TW

10th – 13th Nov TW

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Proficy WorkflowFundamentals(3 Days)

Call for Dates TW

Proficy CSense(Troubleshooter & Cause +)(4 Days)

Call for Dates EU

Proficy Batch Execution(4 Days)

Call for dates TW

Proficy Portal Development(2 Days)

Call for dates TW

Tailored and on site classes are available, details and costs supplied on request.Please call or email for further information.

Specialised classes can also be arranged for products which do not have a scheduled class, contact uswith your enquiry

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ALL COURSEDESCRIPTIONS

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-154

Brochure CBS-154 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX Fundamentals Course Description The Proficy iFIX Fundamentals course is designed to provide a good working knowledge of iFIX. All major features are covered, from project configuration to data acquisition and visualization. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided to guide students through the building and modification of an HMI/SCADA application from top to bottom.

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for process, automation or instrumentation engineers and system integrators who will be developing, configuring and using applications on an iFIX system.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. Control system exposure and experience is recommended.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Understand communication between iFIX SCADA Servers and iFIX iClient nodes.

� Configure iFIX nodes using the System Configuration Utility.

� Configure I/O Drivers to communicate with iFIX.

� Create and modify standard Process Database tags.

� Create graphic screens (pictures) using a wide variety of object types and animations.

� Design and build a picture navigation strategy.

� Create basic scripts using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

� Configure alarming and create screens to monitor and acknowledge alarms.

� Use trending to monitor both real-time and historical data.

� Design and build a system-wide security strategy.

� Use a variety of iFIX Utilities and Operating System administrative options to troubleshoot project or system process faults.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 4 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-154

Brochure CBS-154 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Introduction to iFIX Study the basic features and architecture of iFIX software.

System Configuration Utility Configure an iFIX node, including networking, tasks, and alarm services.

I/O Drivers Install, configure, and monitor I/O Drivers, especially v7 OPC Servers.

Introduction to Database Manager Use the Database Manager to rapidly build a Process Database.

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Digital Database Tags Use the Database Manager to create Digital Input and Digital Output tags.

Analog Database Tags Use the Database Manager to create Analog Input and Analog Output tags.

Introduction To the Workspace Begin with orientation to the iFIX Workspace, picture documents and development tools.

Graphic Objects Begin building displays using links, shapes, dynamos and other graphic tools.

Day 3 Morning: Afternoon:

Data-Entry and Control Create user interactive controls in displays.

Globals Create global variables and tables.

Animations Create visual cues and enrich information delivery by linking objects to real-time data.

Scripting with VBA Using Visual Basic for Applications to extend picture functionality.

Archiving Data Archive process data using an Historian.

Picture Navigation Create a picture navigation strategy.

Day 4 Morning: Afternoon:

Trending Create pictures to monitor real-time and historical data.

Tag Groups Using Tag groups for optimized development.

Alarming Build displays to monitor alarm information.

Troubleshooting Use iFIX and Operating System utilities to troubleshoot application elements.

Security Design and implement a security strategy.

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-254

iFIX Advanced Development CBS-254 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

iFIX Advanced Development Course Description iFIX Advanced Development concentrates on the skills and knowledge required to extend the core functionality of iFIX. In addition, there are a range of topics that discuss the integration of iFIX applications with external systems such as historians, relational databases, office and reporting applications as well as other automation applications.

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for developers responsible for building and implementing full-featured iFIX HMI/SCADA systems. These topics focus on integration and programming and will be beyond the needs of most casual users.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Completion of iFIX Fundamentals is a prerequisite for taking this course. Prior exposure to programming (in any language) is of benefit as is prior exposure to relational databases and SQL.

What topics will be covered in this course? � Integrate iFIX with OPC servers and Clients

� Advanced configuration with Database Blocks

� Integrate iFIX with Proficy Historian

� Integrate iFIX with Relational Databases (RDBs)

� Use VisiconX to build graphical RDB tools for users

� Extend iFIX Alarm systems to RDBs and Proficy Historian

� Master Dynamo creation and maintenance

� Work with ActiveX components

� Develop schedules to automate workflows and processes

� Drive reports with iFIX

� Configure Server Fail-over and Redundancy

� Prepare iFIX for use with Terminal Server

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 4 days 8 students 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-254

iFIX Advanced Development CBS-254 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Review iFIX Review the basic features and functions of iFIX.

Review iFIX Architecture & Applications Walk through the essentials of iFIX applications and the system architecture.

Introduction to OPC Find out more about the OPC communication methods available to industrial control applications.

OPC Clients Learn more about the myriad ways of using OPC to connect iFIX sub-systems as data clients of other applications.

OPC Servers Learn more about the myriad ways of using OPC to configure iFIX sub-systems as data servers.

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Database Blocks Redux Delve deeper into the Process Database and the blocks available to iFIX SCADA applications.

Integrate iFIX with Proficy Historian Learn about the tools available for seamlessly integrating iFIX to Proficy Historian, including tools for both providing and retrieving data.

Integrate iFIX with Relational Databases Find out how iFIX can inter operate with relational databases for both read and write transactions.

Use iFIX Database Blocks with RDBs Build the necessary infrastructure to communicate to RDBs at real-time via database blocks and services

Day 3 Morning: Afternoon:

Use the Workspace to access RDBs Combine programmatic and graphical methods within the Workspace to interact with RDBs

Use VisiconX with RDBs Build interactive displays to access RDBs using simple, graphical, wizard-based controls.

iFIX Alarm Archiving Explore the different methods of archiving alarms to external systems for further analysis.

Deploying ActiveX in iFIX Create interactive user controls in displays.

Mastering Charts and Chart Groups Extend trending functionality with extra developer know-how.

Dynamo Creation and Maintenance Build easily maintained symbol libraries. Explore how to use them to maximize functionality while minimizing maintenance effort.

Day 4 Morning: Afternoon:

Schedules Build schedule to automate routine tasks.

Elementary Reporting Discover how to extend iFIX to meet your reporting needs.

Enhanced Fail over Walk through the iFIX Enhanced Failover features create high availability SCADA systems.

Supplemental Topics Integrating Change Management

iFIX with Terminal Services

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-354

Using VBA with Proficy iFIX CBS-354 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Using VBA with Proficy iFIX Course Description The Using VBA with Proficy iFIX course is designed for those who wish to acquire a basic knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within iFIX. This knowledge will allow the student to generate VBA based solutions for their special system requirements. The course begins with an introduction to VBA and why VBA is so important in today’s applications. Lectures, coding examples, and labs are included in this course on the important aspects of VBA, as well as reference to Visual Basic syntax. This course will demonstrate to the student how to enhance runtime operation to solve special problems.

Who Should Attend? This course is principally designed for process, automation, or instrumentation engineers and system integrators who will be developing, configuring, and using applications created with iFIX.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Completion of Proficy iFIX Fundamentals course (GFS-154) is a must! Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. Familiarity with some programming language would be helpful, but is not required.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Understand how VBA functions inside of iFIX.

� Create VBA procedures (functions and sub-procedures).

� Understand and create (declare) variables of various data types (including arrays) and use them to make expressions.

� Use simple VBA code structures including decisions, loops, and collections.

� Use the VBA MessageBox and InputBox commands and create VBA Forms.

� Access iFIX data and use iFIX Subroutines and Methods

� Create and use Error Handlers in VBA and use VBA debugging tools.

� Access Relational Databases using ADO (ActiveX Data Object).

� Use VBA Automation to make References to other applications.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 4 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-354

Using VBA with Proficy iFIX CBS-354 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning:

VBA Overview VBA terminology and an introduction to the VBE (Visual Basic Editor).

VBA and iFIX Details on how VBA functions within iFIX and how to use VBA Help.

Afternoon:

Procedures and Code Locations Create procedures and use procedure arguments.

iFIX subroutines and methods Using iFIX subroutines and methods and invoking code in iFIX applications.

Day 2 Morning:

Variables Understand and create (declare) variables of various data types.

VBA Debugging Tools Using VBA tools, like Watch Window and Locals Window, to debug code.

Decision Code Use If Then Else and other decision code.

Afternoon:

Expression Use functions and variable to make complex expressions.

Functions Use pre-built functions (Message Box and Input Box) and create new functions.

Day 3 Morning:

Forms Create and use Forms, including unloading and hiding Forms.

VBA and iFIX Accessing the iFIX Process Database

Afternoon:

Looping Code and Arrays Use For loops and Do loops. Create and populate array variables.

Error Handlers Use error handlers to create better code.

Day 4 Morning:

Accessing Relational Databases Access Relational Databases using ADO (ActiveX Data Object).

Collection Object Create and use collections to enhance an application.

ActiveX Using ActiveX with iFIX.

Afternoon:

VBA Automation Use VBA Automation to make References to other applications

Win32 API Using the Windows Applications Programming Interface from iFIX VBA

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GEIntelligent Platforms

Part #: 44A728312-345

Proficy Historian Fundamentals CBS-345GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services

Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy Historian FundamentalsCourse DescriptionThe Proficy Historian Fundamentals course is designed toprovide the student with a good working knowledge ofthe standard edition of Proficy Historian. Topics includeadministration focus for the server-based tasks as well asdevelopment focus for the client-based activities. Thecourse provides lab time for building skills essential todeveloping and maintaining the Proficy Historian in aprocess environment.

Who should attend?This course is designed for process, automation, or instrumentation engineers and system integrators whowill be developing, configuring, and using applications on a Proficy Historian system.

Are there any prerequisites?Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Excel.

What topics will be covered in this course? Understand architecture communication between Proficy Historian Servers and Proficy Historian Client nodes. Configure Proficy Historian using the Proficy Historian Administrator. Configure Proficy Historian Data Collectors, including the Simulation collector, OPC collector, File collector and

Windows Performance collector. Manage and configure data stores and archives. View collected data using the Excel Add-In Client. Launch and use the Proficy Historian Analysis web client. Configure the Proficy Historian OLE DB Provider. Design and build a Proficy Historian security strategy. Use a variety of Proficy Historian utilities and Operating System administrative options to troubleshoot the system.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours2 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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GEIntelligent Platforms

Part #: 44A728312-345

Proficy Historian Fundamentals CBS-345GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services

Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda(Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1Morning: Afternoon:

Introduction to Proficy HistorianStudy the basic features and architecture of ProficyHistorian software.

Architecture & AdministrationLook at Proficy Historian components, architectureand the Proficy Historian Administrator

Data Stores & ArchivesConfigure and manage Proficy Historian Data Storesand Archives.

Introduction to CollectorsUnderstand the available collectors and installcollectors using the installer. Discuss collectorredundancy.

TagsExplore tag configuraton, sampling, compression andmaintenance.

OPC CollectorExplore the OPC Collector.

File CollectorConfigure xml or csv files for collection by ProficyHistorian

Proficy Historian ClientsUnderstand the available clients, including ProficyHistorian Analysis, OLE DB and the Excel Add-In.

Day 2Morning: Afternoon:

Proficy Historian AnalysisIntroduce Proficy Historian Analysis and the mainclient screen.

Analysis DisplaysCreate Proficy Historian Analysis displays using theavailable tools.

Proficy Historian Analysis ReportsCreate Proficy Historian Analysis reports using theavailable reports.

Proficy Historian Excel Add-inBuild reports to display Proficy Historian data using theExcel Add-In.

Administration with the Excel Add-inAdminister Proficy Historian tags, data messages andalarms using the Excel Add-In.

Proficy Historian OLE DBAccess Proficy Historian data using standard OLE DBapplications, including the Proficy HistorianInteractive SQL Client.

Proficy Historian SecurityDesign and build a Proficy Historian security strategy.

Proficy Historian TroubleshootingLearn about the Windows Performance collector. UseWindows and Proficy Historian tools to troubleshootthe system.

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-241

Proficy RTIP Development CBS-241 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy Portal Fundamentals Course Description This Proficy Portal Fundamentals course is designed to provide the student with a good working knowledge of RTIP. The material covers two broad categories of functions: Server-Administration tasks and Client-Visualization tasks. The course includes lab time for configuring and applying the RTIP software to data analysis applications for a variety of Proficy and third-party data sources.

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for process, automation, or instrumentation engineers, system integrators and any other information technology (IT) professionals who will be developing, configuring, and using RTIP server and client components.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. An understanding of Plant Historian, Relational Databases and OPC is very helpful.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Understand architecture and communication between the RTIP Server and web browser Clients.

� Install and configure an RTIP Server, including the configuration and building of a security strategy that is tightly bound to Windows security.

� Create client displays using datalinks, charts, grids, form components and other analysis objects.

� Connect to and retrieve data from a variety of data sources.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 2 days 8 students 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: CBS-241

Proficy RTIP Development CBS-241 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda In general, the administration and client tasks are separate and can be grouped into distinct development roles or phases. To reflect this, the course has been divided into two main segments: 1) Server-based elements for administrators and 2) Client-based elements for users.

Η denotes RTIP Historian Edition,

E denotes RTIP Enterprise Edition.

Day 1

Server-based elements (for Administrators)

Server components, settings and user profiles (Η)

RTIP Server security, SSL and Windows (Η)

Historian data connectors – Proficy Historian, Cimplicity PE Data Logger, OSI PI Historian (Η)

Enterprise data connectors – Relational Databases, Real-time OPC, iFIX, and Cimplicty PE (Ε)

Remote Interface (RIF) Servers (Η)

SQL Statement Builder – SQL Schemas, Queries and Parameters (Ε)

Logging and troubleshooting (Η)

Day 2

Client-based elements (for Users)

Client tools and RTIP displays (Η)

Historian displays (Η)

Charts, grids and pen groups (Η)

Time Components (Η)

Real-time displays (Ε)

SQL displays and query controls (Ε)

Navigation, URLs and Commands (Η)

Symbols and display templates (Η)

Web Controls and Links (Η)

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: 44A728312-633

Plant Applications Fundamentals CBS-570 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Plant Applications Fundamentals Course Description Proficy Plant Applications Fundamentals will teach the student how to configure and maintain Plant Applications software. This course provides an entry-level introduction to essential Plant Applications administrator capabilities and applications. This includes learning to configure the plant model, products, events, variables, calculations, user displays and user security. Students will also be taught how to utilize aspecting and the Unified Manufacturing Database, apply quality specifications, setup alarms and SPC rules, track downtime and waste and run Plant Applications Web Displays through Proficy Vision. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided which guide students through the configuration of the out-of-the-box capabilities of Proficy Plant Applications.

Who should attend? The course is intended for Plant Applications Administrators and power users that are responsible for configuration and support of the software within their organization.

Are there any prerequisites? Participants should have a basic understanding of manufacturing terminology and the role of industrial software. They should also have a general knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Excel, plus Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS).

What topics will be covered in this course? The following topics will be covered in this session:

Exploring the Plant Applications architecture and design.

Creating, configuring and implementing a Plant Model hierarchy. Performing aspecting and employing a Unified Manufacturing Database.

Creating aggregate and custom calculations.

Defining and applying unit-based and central level specifications. Applying alarm and SPC rules in Plant Applications.

Configuring downtime and waste tracking and using associated client applications.Using Web Client Displays.

Applying the Plant Applications security model and configuring e-signatures. Using Server Management tools.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours

3 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: 44A728312-633

Plant Applications Fundamentals CBS-570 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Introduction to Proficy Plant Applications Study the basic features and architecture of Proficy Plant Applications. Examine aspecting and the UMDB. Review Plant Applications' client tools and learn to configure data sources.

Plant Model Configure Departments, Production Lines, Production Units and Variables. Learn to use the Import/Export tool of Plant Applications.Configure Time-Based Variables and learn key variable properties.

Production Events Configure Production Event type Variables and Production Events on Production Units and learn how to automatically detect them with Event models. Create an Autolog Production Event display and configure its properties.

Calculations Learn how to acquire data from Process Historians,, and aggregate the data as needed. Create Calculations using the Equation Editor, VB Script, and Stored Procedures.

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Product Management Configure Products and assign them to Production Units. Explore Product Change Events.

Specification Management – Unit Level and Central Specifications Introduce the features of Plant Applications Quality Management. Describe the relationship of product information with specification. Define quality and process specifications at the Unit (Machine) and Central (Plant wide) levels.

Plant Applications Alarms and SPC Define alarming conditions based on data points outside of their specification limits. Build a Alarm View Display to alert on process variations. Run and view Alarm related Reports and Web Parts. Configure SPC Variables and Groups, define SPC Rule Alarming and trigger SPC Alarms. Create SPC calculations using the out-of-the-box pre-configured calculations. Run and view SPC related analysis Reports and Web Parts.

Day 3 Morning: Afternoon:

Downtime Overview Introduce the concept of "downtime" and how Plant Applications handles Downtime Events. Configure Slave Units, Faults, Downtime Events, Reasons, and Reason Trees. Build Downtime Displays.Configure Automatic Downtime Detection using a Downtime Event Model.

Waste Overview Discover what exactly "Waste" is and how Plant Applications monitors and records Waste Events. Configure Waste Events, Conversion Types, and Waste Displays and Manually Enter Waste Information. Build a Waste View Display.Configure Automatic Waste Detection using Waste Models.

Web Client Displays Learn to use the Plant Applications Multi-Event display. Run Web Client Displays through the Proficy Vision interface.

Plant Applications Security Configure Administrator security and user (Data Level) security and review 21CFR11 functionality

Plant Applications Maintenance Learn routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting tools and techniques.

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: 44A728312-636

Proficy OEE Fundamentals CBS-571 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy OEE Fundamentals Course Description Proficy OEE Fundamentals training will teach the student how to configure the Plant Applications software to produce efficiency related metrics for their plant environment. This course provides an introduction to the concept of efficiency management and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). This includes learning to configure downtime, waste and production tracking in Plant Applications for the purpose of generating production metrics (OEE). Students will also be taught how to utilize captured Plant Applications data in web enabled analytical tools and use the OEE Analysis Web Client Display to explore the why, what and when that impacts manufacturing efficiency. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided which guide students through the configuration of the out-of-the-box capabilities of Proficy Plant Applications efficiency management features.

Who Should Attend? Administrators and power users of Proficy Plant Applications who want to configure Proficy Plant Applications for OEE analysis and efficiency metric generation.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have successfully completed the Proficy Plant Applications Fundamentals classroom training or have equivalent experience.

What topics will be covered in this course? The following topics will be covered in this session:

Explaining the concept and theory of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Configuring and tracking downtime and waste for the purpose of generating production metrics.

Using the Multi-Event Web Display for downtime and waste event analysis.

Running standard efficiency related web reports and web parts and explaining the function of each.

Using the OEE Analysis Web Display.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours

2 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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GE Intelligent Platforms

Part #: 44A728312-636

Proficy OEE Fundamentals CBS-571 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Introduction to Proficy OEE Introduce the features of Plant Applications Efficiency Management. Describe the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (O.E.E) concept and define the components of the Plant Applications efficiency calculation.

Downtime Tracking Introduce the concept of "downtime" and how Plant Applications handles downtime events. Configure slave units, faults, downtime events, reasons, and reason trees. Build Plant Applications Client downtime displays.Run and view downtime reports, web parts and web displays.

Production Tracking Gain knowledge of how production data collection is accomplished for Production Units in Plant Applications with the use of production count variables.

Waste Tracking Configure automatic waste detection using time-based and event-based waste models. Build Plant Applications Client waste displays. Run and view waste related reports, web parts and web displays..

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Production Metrics Configure Production Metrics (OEE) on a Production Unit in Plant Applications. Run, View and Analyze OEE/Production Metric related reports, web parts and active server applications.

Using OEE Analysis Displays Explore the OEE Analysis Displays. Run Quality, Availability and Performance Distribution web displays through the Proficy Vision interface.

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Part #: 44A728312-636

Proficy OEE Fundamentals CBS-571 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Introduction to Proficy OEE Introduce the features of Plant Applications Efficiency Management. Describe the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (O.E.E) concept and define the components of the Plant Applications efficiency calculation.

Downtime Tracking Introduce the concept of "downtime" and how Plant Applications handles downtime events. Configure slave units, faults, downtime events, reasons, and reason trees. Build Plant Applications Client downtime displays.Run and view downtime reports, web parts and web displays.

Production Tracking Gain knowledge of how production data collection is accomplished for Production Units in Plant Applications with the use of production count variables.

Waste Tracking Configure automatic waste detection using time-based and event-based waste models. Build Plant Applications Client waste displays. Run and view waste related reports, web parts and web displays..

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Production Metrics Configure Production Metrics (OEE) on a Production Unit in Plant Applications. Run, View and Analyze OEE/Production Metric related reports, web parts and active server applications.

Using OEE Analysis Displays Explore the OEE Analysis Displays. Run Quality, Availability and Performance Distribution web displays through the Proficy Vision interface.

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Part #: CBS-369

Proficy Plant Applications Quality CBS-369 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy Plant Applications Quality Course Description Proficy Plant Applications Quality explains how to configure Plant Applications to capture the precise specifications of a product run and manage the quality of all raw materials, in-process products and finished goods. Discussion includes the concepts of Specification Management and how the relationship of products with specifications can streamline the process of maintaining product information. Configuration is shown for site-specific and equipment-specific product specifications, Alarm conditions, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis tools. Web-enabled analytical tools are used to expose product relationships for analysis and troubleshooting, and to measure variation in the plant manufacturing process. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided to provide tangible configuration skills.

Who Should Attend? Administrators of Proficy Plant Applications who want to configure the Plant Applications Quality module.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have successfully completed the Proficy Plant Applications Fundamentals classroom training or have equivalent experience.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Briefly describe the overall capabilities of the Plant Applications Quality Module.

� Describe the concept of Specification Management.

� Create and manage Unit and Central Specifications.

� Configure standard and SPC alarming to capture reasons for out-of-spec conditions.

� Build a conformance model to perform event and variable conformance analysis.

� Use the available quality related reports in Plant Applications and explain the function of each

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 2 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: CBS-369

Proficy Plant Applications Quality CBS-369 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary)

Day 1 Morning Afternoon

Introduction to the Quality Module Introduce the features of the Plant Applications Quality Module. Describe the relationship of product information with specifications.

Specification Management – Unit Level Specifications Configure Products and define Quality and Process Specifications at the Unit (Machine) Level. onfigure an Autolog Display to view quality information.

Specification Management – Central Level Specifications Part 1 Configure Specifications at a Central (Plant wide) level across multiple units using the Single and Multiple property approaches. Build a Relative View Display. Run and view Variable Specification related Reports and Web Parts.

Specification Management – Central Level Specifications Part 2 Configure Specifications at a Central (Plant wide) level across multiple units using the Hierarchical property approach. Configure Multi-Element Specifications for download to a SCADA system or PLC.

Day 2 Morning Afternoon

Plant Applications Alarms Define alarming conditions based on data points outside of their Specification Limits. Build a Alarm View Display to alert on process variations. Run and view Alarm related Reports and Web Parts.

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Configure SPC Variables and Groups, define SPC Rule Alarming and trigger SPC Alarms. Create SPC calculations using the out-of-the-box pre-configured calculations. Run and view SPC related analysis Reports and Web Parts.

Event Conformance Configure a Conformance model to automatically set disposition based on quality. Run and view Variable and Event Conformance related Reports and Web Parts.

Production Run Analyst Application Learn how this "real-time" application is utilized to review-to-review current process and quality conditions versus standard (recipe) conditions and historical conditions.

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Part #: CBS-370

Proficy Plant Applications Production Management Fundamentals CBS-370 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Production Management Fundamentals Course Description Proficy Plant Applications Production Management Fundamentals will teach you how to configure Plant Applications software for Product tracking, Product Genealogy and Schedule/Order Management. It provides entry-level access to Production Management capabilities and applications. This includes learning to configure the Plant Model for production tracking, performing Event Model design to identify and quantify materials to be created and tracked, as well as completing Genealogy Model design. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided to guide students through configuration by modeling a fictitious manufacturing process.

Who Should Attend? The course is intended for those that are responsible for configuration and support of the software within their organization as well as Integrators responsible for the implementation of the Production Management Module.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a basic understanding of Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) & Microsoft Excel. They should also have an understanding of basic manufacturing terminology and have attended the Plant Applications Fundamentals training class.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Describe the functionalities found in the Plant Applications Production Management Module;

� Use the Plant Applications tools to model production tracking and product genealogy; and

� Understand how Input Models function (Note: the detailed scripting of generic model stored procedures is not covered in this fundamentals class); and

� Execute a Schedule while applying production counts to a Process Order on the Schedule.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 3 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: CBS-370

Proficy Plant Applications Production Management Fundamentals CBS-370 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary)

Day 1 Morning Afternoon

GE Proficy Plant Applications Overview Review the basic features and design of Proficy Plant Applications and the Plant Applications Administrator.

Production Management Introduction Introduce the Production Management Module and its importance for integration with other systems

Study the components of Production Management and Production Management terminology.

Plant Model Design Configure the Plant Model for the purpose of Production Management. Identify how products are associated to the Plant Model for Product Tracking. Learn to use Product Change Event Detection Models.

Event Model Design Configure placeholder Production Events to support Production Management and enable User Defined Events and variables to collect data in the context of a phase.

Study the role of Event Dimensions and create event dimension variables while Exploring Autolog Production Event and User Defined Event displays.

Day 2 Morning Afternoon

Genealogy Model Design Study the basic features of Plant Applications Genealogy and it components.

Raw Material Inputs and Input Models Learn how to define Raw Material Inputs for process flow between Production Units.

Configure Movement and Genealogy Models to support

Material Balance Calculations Study the role and configuration process for setting up material balance calculations to manage event dimensions in Plant Applications.

Using Genealogy related Applications Build a Plant Applications Genealogy View and Autolog Genealogy application and explore there core functionalities.

Day 3 Morning Afternoon

Product Flow Design Learn how to model product flow by configuring Execution Paths and Flow Controls. Understand how to control the flow of a product in a multi-step process.

Build a Production Overview Display to show Execution Path details.

Plant Applications Schedule Execution Study the anatomy of a Process Order and MES -ERP Integration.

Configure Production Alarming

Execute an Order item and perform order management execution tasks using the Schedule View Application.

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Part #: CBN-030

Proficy CIMPLICITY Fundamentals CBN-030 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy CIMPLICITY Fundamentals Course Description The Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY Fundamentals course is an entry-level course focusing on the multiple aspects of project configuration. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided which guide students through the building and modification of the HMI application.

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for Operators, Application Designers, and System Managers.

Are there any prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. Previous controls and HMI/SCADA experience is an asset.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Create and configure a new Project including the Point Database of the project.

� Configure graphic screens.

� Create Events and Actions using the Basic Control Engine, including simple scripts using a VB compliant language.

� Create Database Logging tables.

� Create and modify Trend Charts and Alarm Viewers.

� Work with Linked Objects.

� Work with Smart Objects.

� Work with the various Animation capabilities of CIMPLICITY HMI.

� Use native and 3rd party ActiveX controls in CIMPLICITY HMI screens.

� Work with Screen Variables to build displays quickly and efficiently.

� Build an elegant navigation scheme using the Navigation Configuration tools.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 4 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: CBN-030

Proficy CIMPLICITY Fundamentals CBN-030 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Introduction to CIMPLICITY HMI Study the basic features and design of CIMPLICITY software.

Project Configuration Create a new CIMPLICITY project and configure ports, devices, resources, users and roles.

Point Configuration Create and configure the point database for the classroom project.

Point Control Panel Use the Point Control Panel to verify the project’s points

Day 2 Morning Afternoon:

Graphics Create the main project screen. More screens are created throughout the duration of the course.

Alarm Configuration Configure project points for alarming. Configure Alarm Classes, Alarm Strings and Alarm Help files. Use the Alarm Sound Manager.

Alarm Viewing Configure and use the various Alarm Viewers. Create an alarm print file.

Day 3 Morning: Afternoon:

Linked Objects Create linked objects for use on project screens.

Basic Control Engine Create simple scripts using the Script Editor. Create and configure Events and Actions using the Event Editor. Use the BCEUI to trigger and test events.

CimEdit Scripts Create scripts within CimEdit and configure procedures to invoke the scripts.

Animation Techniques Use various animation techniques to modify the main project screen to provide better functionality and operator feedback.

Day 4 Morning: Afternoon:

Database Logger Create logging tables to log project point data. Query the database from Excel. Link SQL logging tables to Access. Use the Historical Alarm Viewer to access logged data.

Trending Access and use Quick Trends. Create and configure screens with embedded Trend charts.

Smart Objects Create a screen using Smart Objects. Modify Smart Objects and add them to a graphics library.

ActiveX Controls Access ActiveX methods associated with Trend charts. Embed 3rd party ActiveX controls in a CIMPLICITY screen.

Using Screen Variables Use variables to build your screens quickly and efficiently.

Navigation Configuration Use the Navigation Configuration tools in CIMPLICITY to rapidly develop a scheme for viewing sets of displays.

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Part #: CBS-355

Proficy HMI_SCADA CIMPLICITY Advanced CBS-355 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY Advanced Course Description The Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY Advanced course will introduce the students to configuring Servers and Viewers, OPC Client and Server, Advanced Viewer, Database Logger & SQL Server Express, use variables with Linked Objects, Server Redundancy, Alarm Viewer custom buttons, Classes and Objects, VisiconX and Dynamic Graphic Replay (DGR). An experienced instructor is provided to guide the student using demonstrations and hands on lab exercises.

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for Application Engineers and System Managers.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. Participants must have completed the Proficy CIMPLICITY Fundamentals course.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Configure Client nodes (Viewers)

� Connect CIMPLICITY OPC Client to a 3rd party OPC Server

� Connect a 3rd party OPC Client to CIMPLICITY OPC Server

� Use variables with Linked Objects

� Configure ODBC Data Sources

� Create custom buttons for the Alarm Viewer

� Use the Advanced Viewer

� Work with Classes and Objects

� Configure Server Redundancy

� Use VisiconX objects to display data

� Use the DGR

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 3 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: CBS-355

Proficy HMI_SCADA CIMPLICITY Advanced CBS-355 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning Afternoon

Client (Viewer)/Server Setup Understand the client/server architecture, learn the key features in developing screens for Viewers, connect a client to a server and locally load screens on a viewer.

Project Security Learn about the essential tools for securing the HMI/SCADA environment.

Introduction to OPC Overview of what OPC is and how it is used.

OPC Client Overview of OPC Client, review the supported features, client configuration checklist – port, device and points, DCOM overview.

OPC Server Overview of OPC Server, OPC Client/Server architecture, OPC Server User Interface, configuration and troubleshooting.

Advanced Viewer Build a display to connect to an OPC Server directly, without creating Server points.

Day 2 Morning Afternoon

Database Logger and SQL Server Express Work with SQL Server Express as the data repository for CIMPLICITY Data.

Using Variables Use variables to build your screens quickly and efficiently.

Using VisiconX Build data-rich screens with SQL-querying capabilities using these pre-built, wizard-configurable objects.

Script Execution Build Screen Scripts, use the Event Manager to execute them and display script output visually.

Day 3 Morning Afternoon

Classes and Objects Plan a class, import a class, configure class attributes, configure data items, write class scripts, events and actions, create a CimEdit screen and create an Object.

Server Redundancy Overview of Server Redundancy for Automatic and Manual, hardware and software requirements, configure redundancy and parameters and review the recovery procedures.

Alarm Viewer Custom Buttons Modify the Alarm Viewer to use custom buttons for Alarm Management.

Dynamic Graphic Replay – DGR Build screens to review and diagnose issues within your process. Learn how DGR gives you an instant replay of your process events in your HMI screens.

Supplemental

WebView

Historian Integration

Change Management Integration

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Part #: CBS-402

CBS-402 Proficy Workflow Fundamentals CBS-402 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy Workflow Fundamentals Course Description Proficy Workflow Fundamentals is a three-day course that focuses on elementary configuration and development of Proficy Workflow applications. Participants will work with a sample system to connect Workflow to a variety of data source applications. Administration, authoring and reporting activities are also provided to present a complete and practical orientation to the Proficy Workflow solution.

Who should attend? This course is aimed at those who will be designing developing and deploying Proficy Workflow in an industrial setting.

Are there any pre-requisites? Suitable candidates will be experienced with Windows operating systems. Database knowledge will be an asset for reporting topics. Familiarity with at least one of the other Proficy solutions, such as Proficy iFIX, Proficy CIMPLICITY, Proficy Historian, Proficy Portal or Proficy Plant Applications is also recommended.

What Topics will be covered in this class? � Discuss the Proficy SOA architecture

� Navigate the Proficy Client

� Build Resource Data Models

� Setup Proficy SOA Data Communication Connectors

� Configure Displays and Design Forms

� Implement Proficy SOA Events

� Author Workflows and implement Workflow Schedules

� Retrieve data from the Proficy SOA Reporting database

� Perform SOA System Administration

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 3 days 8 students 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: 60101

Proficy Troubleshooter Fundamentals 60101 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy Troubleshooter - Fundamentals Course Description Proficy Troubleshooter software guides users to define process problems through visualizing historian data, and analyzing data trends and plots. Users are then able to rapidly construct and analyze process models. No previous modeling experience or specialized skills are required. Different techniques are used for continuous, discrete and batch processes. The models are used to extract "IF...THEN" process rules, identify causes of problems, and quantify variable correlation and interrelationships.

If you wish to enroll in 4 days of training, enroll in this course, "Proficy Troubleshooter", and also "Real-time Solution Deployment".

Who Should Attend? Historian users, production managers, process engineers, automation engineers, plant management.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. Six Sigma training, data analysis, statistics, process modelling and advanced control knowledge will be an advantage, but is not a requirement.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� troubleshoot a process to identify causes of production problems

� explain production variances using a model

� extract "IF ... THEN" process rules from historical data that explain process behaviour

� quantify relationships between process variables and production performance

� reduce the variance by optimizing operating conditions

� customize process models and solutions for specific process problems

Course Material and Evaluation Software This course makes use of Proficy Virtual Campus Training Course software. No other training course material will be provided. Afterwards students will receive a 30 days evaluation version of both Proficy Troubleshooter and Proficy Virtual Campus Training Course software.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 2 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: 60101

Proficy Troubleshooter Fundamentals 60101 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Rapid Process Troubleshooting methodology

Troubleshooting Continuous Processes – Case 1

Troubleshooting Continuous Processes – Case 2

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Troubleshooting Batch Processes Troubleshooting Discrete Processes

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Part #: 60102

Proficy Real Time Solution Development 60102 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Real Time Solution Deployment Course Description Learn how to develop real-time solutions using an intelligent historian. This course uses several programs, including Proficy Troubleshooter and Cause+. This course is typically taken in the 2 days following the Proficy Troubleshooter training courses, which is a pre-requisite. If you wish to enroll in 4 days of training, enroll in both "Proficy Troubleshooter" and also in this course, "Real-time Solution Deployment".

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for Process Engineers and Process Improvement Responsible Persons who has a need to utilize available historical data to improve their manufacturing processes or asset performance.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. Six Sigma training, data analysis, statistics, process modelling and advanced control knowledge will be an advantage, but is not a requirement. Attendance of the Proficy Troubleshooter Fundamentals class is required.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? This Course, will show the student how to:

• Architecting Cause+ solutions

• Perform Data Preparation

• Configure Predictive Modeling

• Develop Architect Based Scripting

• Use OPC in Smart Process Monitoring

• SmartProcess Monitoring online deployment

• Use custom build SmartProcess Monitoring solutions

Course Material and Evaluation Software This course makes use of Proficy Virtual Campus Training Course software. No other training course material will be provided. Afterwards students will receive a 30 days evaluation version of both Proficy Troubleshooter and Proficy Virtual Campus Training Course software.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 2 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: 60102

Proficy Real Time Solution Development 60102 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Introduction to Real-time solution

Architecting Cause+ solutions

Data Preparation Predictive Modeling

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Architect Based Scripting

OPC in Smart Process Monitoring

SmartProcess Monitoring online deployment

Custom build SmartProcess Monitoring solutions

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Part #: CBS-114

Proficy Batch Execution Fundamentals CBS-114 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Proficy Batch Execution Fundamentals Course Description The Batch Execution Fundamentals course is designed to provide a good working knowledge of the Proficy Batch Execution product. This course includes lab time for configuring and applying Batch Execution development tools to process applications. The student moves through the development of an application that uses many components of the software.

Who Should Attend? This course is designed for process, automation or instrumentation engineers and system integrators who will be developing, configuring and using applications on a Proficy Batch Execution system.

Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems. Completion of iFIX Fundamentals course is very helpful! Familiarity with relational databases and the ISA S88.01 standard is also helpful.

What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to:

� Understand architecture communication between Batch Execution Server and Client nodes.

� Create new projects and configure the Batch Execution Server.

� Configure the Batch Execution Archiver and Publisher.

� Create an Equipment Configuration, including Area, Process Cells, Units, Equipment Phases and Control Modules.

� Create recipes using Sequential Function Charts (SFC) in the Recipe Editor.

� Create Class-based recipes.

� Use the Batch Execution Client to monitor batch production.

� Understand how to use Batch Execution VBIS and ActiveX objects to monitor batch production.

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 4 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

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Part #: CBS-114

Proficy Batch Execution Fundamentals CBS-114 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.)

Day 1 Morning: Afternoon:

Batch Execution Introduction and Architecture Learn about the structure of Batch Execution and the applications used to develop or maintain a functioning system.

S88 Introduction Become familiar with the Batch industry standard upon which Batch Execution is based.

Batch Execution Workspace Get oriented to the main project explorer.

Creating and Managing Projects Begin project development from scratch.

Data Servers and Enumerations Connect to external data systems.

Day 2 Morning: Afternoon:

Equipment Configuration Configure the Areas, Process Cells, Units, Shared units Phase Classes, Equipment Phases, and Equipment Phase Tags.

Equipment Configuration Configure Control Modules and Unit Tags.

Introduction to the PLI This provides a quick orientation to the necessities of Phase Logic and the PLI.

Day 3 Morning: Afternoon:

Recipes and the Recipe Editor Work with the Recipe Editor to build and deploy Batch Execution recipes.

Recipes II (& Sequential Function Charts)

Recipe Development and Parameters

Class-based Development Learn best practices and techniques for class- based application development.

Soft Phase Server and Soft Phases Use Soft Phases for flexible Batch control strategies.

Day 4 Morning: Afternoon:

Batch Execution Server Manager Explore troubleshooting tools and log files to track performance.

Client Essentials Use a wide variety of Client tools to monitor the Batch Execution process.

ActiveX Use internal and third-party components to create new ways of viewing Batch Execution data.

VBIS Learn about the Integration Services that allow for highly customized script access to the Batch Execution system.

Reporting Work with a sample Batch Execution Report.

Security and eSignatures Apply security and conform to 21 CFR 11 regulatory requirements.

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Part #: 44A728312-640

PACSystems Fundamentals CBS-447 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Description

This course builds upon Object-Oriented concepts with User-Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs), as well as the development of application components using Ladder Diagram (LD) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) programming languages.

Who should attend? This course is intended for those who are or will be involved in the development, modification, and troubleshooting of control systems using Proficy Logic Developer PLC and PACSystems Controllers.

Are there any prerequisites? Participants should be comfortable operating in an Microsoft Windows environment, and have a basic understanding of electrical/control fundamentals.

What topics will be covered in this course? Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

� Describe Control System Architecture & Operational Fundamentals

� Operate Proficy Machine Edition

� Establish and Utilize Communications to the Controller

� Expand Controllers and Describe Specialty Modules

� Effectively use and create PACSystems Variables

� Create Projects in Ladder Diagram (LD) and Function Block Diagram (FBD)

� Understand and program Arithmetic, Timer, Counter, and Move operations

� Utilize programming guidelines for developing robust control applications

� Use User Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs) to build structured applications

� Effectively use the Machine Edition Tool chest as a repository for Application Building Blocks

� Create, Monitor, and Modify running PACSystems applications

Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 4 days 10 students 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

Controller Programming - Logic Developer PLC

The Controller Programming - Logic Developer PLC course familiarizes students with the GE Intelligent Platforms PACSystems Controller programming concepts and Proficy Machine Edition software. Starting with the PACSystems software architecture, students are taught how to effectively develop control applications using building block concepts.

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Part #: 44A728312-640

PACSystems Fundamentals CBS-447 GE Intelligent Platforms – Global Training Services Email: [email protected] www.ge-ip.com/training

Course Agenda (Schedule and timing may vary.)

Day 1 Morning Afternoon

Control System Fundamentals [CBS-333] Introduction to Controllers components and the roles Controllers play in automation.

Controller application components and Logic Structure.

Basic Controller Variables, Data Types, and Numbering Systems.

Understanding the Controller Scan.

Operating Proficy Machine Edition [CBS-333] Orientation to the Machine Edition programming environment and purpose of each of its tools.

Machine Edition "Best-Kept Secrets".

Define a Project and Target.

Navigate through the Project.

Backup, Delete, and Restore a Project.

Provide Project and Target Documentation.

Working with Controllers [CBS-333] Establish communications to Controller over Serial and Ethernet connections.

Validate a Machine Edition Project.

Download to and Upload from a Controller.

Verify Information between a Project and a Controller.

Work with Fault Tables.

View Controller Status information.

Configuring Controller and IO [CBS-333] Configure the Controller, IO, and Option Modules.

Understand Hardware Configuration Status indicators.

Assign Reference Addresses to I/O Modules.

Use the Hardware Reference View.

Import and Export Hardware Configuration.

Run and Print Hardware Configuration Reports.

Day 2 Morning Afternoon

Working with Variables [CBS-333] Understand basic Variable concepts, along with Universal, Local, Global, and Alias scoping of Variables.

Understand Variable Types, Variable access, and the various Variable attributes.

Ladder Diagram Basics [CBS-333] Understand basic operation of the Ladder Diagram (LD) programming language.

Enter a simple LD program with Contacts and Coils.

Assign Variables to logic components.

Print LD logic.

Place LD Blocks in a Toolchest Drawer for re-use.

Contacts and Coils [CBS-333] Understand the basic operation of LD Contacts and Coils, including contact and coil types.

Develop Series and Parallel LD logic.

Utilize System Bits in LD logic.

Find Variable references in a Project.

Monitor, modify, and force Boolean Variables.

Math Operations [CBS-333]

Understand the basic operation of LD Math instructors.

Understand the concept of Typed Instructions.

Change Variable data values directly in the LD Editor.

Data Operations [CBS-333] Understand the basic operation of LD Data instructors.

Understand how to initialize application data using Data Move Functions. Understand the basic operation of a Shift Register.

Timers and Counters [CBS-333] Understand the basic operation of LD Timers and Counters.

Understand the organization of Timer and Counter Instance Data.

Use Timers and Counters in LD Logic.

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Day 3 Morning Afternoon

FBD Programming [CBS-426] Introduction to Function Block Diagram;

Create FBD Blocks;

Create FBD Logic;

FBD logic solve order;

FBD Comments;

FBD Instructions;

Edit and wire FBD logic, negative Boolean flow;

Assign FBD logic variables, change online values;

Monitor FBD logic;

Call UDFBs from FBD logic;

FBD Editor configuration options;

Print FBD logic;

Considerations when programming in FBD;

Build ST Blocks for Re-use.

Programming Guidelines [CBS-426] Guidelines such as program organization and naming conventions for variables, blocks, etc.

User Defined Function Blocks [CBS-426]

Basic UDFB facts;

UDFB Input, Output, and Member Variables;

How UDFBs operate;

How to create and monitor UDFBs;

UDFB Toolchest considerations;

Update an existing UDFB with a new UDFB;

Build UDFB Blocks for Re-use.

Day 4 Morning Afternoon

Proficy Machine Edition Toolchest [CBS-426] Navigating through the Toolchest;

Create Toolchest Drawers;

Share Toolchest Drawers;

Save logic to a Toolchest drawer;

Use Toolchest logic in application;

Save logic modifications to Toolchest;

Toolchest use of Universal Variables "$".

Online Monitoring Tools [CBS-333] Monitor programs using online Logic Monitoring, Data Watches, Reference View Tables, and the Data Monitor.

Online Application Modification [CBS-333] Make program changes to an application while the Controller is running.

Understand online change methods: Word-for-Word, Run Mode Store, and Test Edit

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