Instrumentation & Controls - Siemens

Instrumentation & Controls 

Instrumentation 

& Controls 

Siemens Power Generation 

Control System Training Programs 2006 

Power Generation

Training Catalog

Table of Contents 

General Training Information 2 

Course Overview and Curriculum 4 

Registration 6 

Course Descriptions 

Hardware/Software Configuration 

and Maintenance 8 

PCS7 Hardware Configuration/Maintenance 9 

TXP Hardware Configuration/Maintenance 10 

TXP Control Logic Configuration 11 

TXP Graphics Configuration 15 

TXP Control Logic Maintenance 16 

TXP Graphics Maintenance 17 

TXP Advanced Logic Configuration 18 

TXP Archiving, Reporting, and Calculation 19 

TXP System Administration 20 

PCS7 Control Logic Configuration 21 

PCS7 Graphics Configuration 22 

TXP Governor Familiarity 23 

TXP Operator Training 24 

TXP Turbine and Boiler Protection 25 

TXP Static Frequency Converter / 

Static Excitation System 26 

PCS7 Operator Training 27 

PCS7 Maintenance Training 28 

SPPA-T3000 Process Control System 

System Overview 29 


System Basics 30 


Advanced Engineering 31 


Operation and Monitoring 32 


System Maintenance 33

Your I&C Training Partner 

As the only OEM in the controls business, Siemens 

Power Generation offers unparalleled power industry 

experience and customer service, backed by our global 

network of more than 30,000 power generation employees. 

We are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations 

and requirements to maximize our customers’ operating 

plant service. 

This commitment includes product knowledge transfer for 

our Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) customers. Our comprehensive, 

hands-on I&C customer training program gives 

your personnel the knowledge to troubleshoot and maintain 

your plant's control system. This ability can translate into 

shorter outage times, increased In-Market Availability (IMA), 

and increased profitability for your plant. 

Our training program is a critical component of the Siemens 

solutions suite. We've designed our training solutions around 

the needs of the learner, incorporating solid curricula and 

blended learning techniques that include instructor-led and 

hands-on training. Our top-notch trainers have years of power 

plant and classroom training experience to meet the demands 

of today's plant professionals. Students leave understanding 

how the TXP control system integrates with existing equipment 

and with the confidence to operate and maintain the 

control systems throughout your fleet. 

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your 

training needs. We appreciate your business and strive to 

do all we can to ensure that your company receives personal 

and professional I&C training. 

We always enjoy hearing from our customers, so please feel 

free to email us if you have feedback regarding our training 

solutions at I&C.Training@swpc.siemens.com 

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Training Catalog 

General information 

It is our opinion that customer training is 

considered one of the most important parts of 

any project and is heavily emphasized within 

Siemens Power Generation. In line with our Total 

Quality Management and training policies, 

Siemens is able to provide a complete customer 

training program, which ensures full knowledge 

transfer. 

Exact training requirements, however, can vary 

considerably from customer to customer. For this 

reason, Siemens offers both standard training 

courses and customer specific training programs. 

To help you decide which course is more suitable 

for you, we have assigned experienced technical 

support professionals to help you with your training 

requirements. 

All classes are offered in Alpharetta, GA, unless 

otherwise noted. 

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Training Catalog 

Typical courses cover: 

• System concept overview 

• System operation 

• Operating and monitoring system 

• Automation system 

• Engineering system 

• Network 

• Function modules 

• System planning, assembly, configuration, 

operation and servicing 

• Alarm and fault diagnosis 

• Field devices 

• System simulation/demonstration 

• Diagnostics and maintenance 

Training program 

Siemens will provide training 

support, additional courses, 

course extensions, or repeat 

courses for the customer 

throughout the lifetime 

of the installed system. 

In the event of such training, 

Siemens will discuss the precise 

requirements with the 

customer in order to agree 

to the necessary terms and 

conditions. 

• Possibilities to connect third-party components 

The courses also include the following: 

• Preparation material 

• Siemens overview 

• Visit to our manufacturing locations 

• Visit to our test center 

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Course Overview 

On-site training 

When five or more people require training, on-site 

training can be the best value. The on-site course 

will include all course material, rental, and freight 

of equipment, as well as travel expenses of the instructor. 

The price for our standard on-site course is given upon 

request. 

In addition to the standard course, Siemens offers 

customized training specific to your power plant 

requirements. These courses will consist of training on 

plant specific hardware and software. 

These prices do not include student travel expenses 

and lodging. They are based on a minimum of five and 

a maximum of ten students in class. 

Our training facility 

All training takes place at our Instrumentation and 

Controls headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, located 

40 miles north of Atlanta’s Hartsfield International 

Airport. Our facility provides the control technology 

for all new power generation equipment along with 

retrofit and IT services for operating plants. 

Classrooms are equipped with actual TXP systems. 

Directions from Hartsfield International Airport 

• Take I-85 North 

• I-85 merges with I-75 in Atlanta but continue to follow 

the signs for I-85 North 

-Take Exit 87 (GA 400 N) 

• You will have to pay a $0.50 toll 

• Take Exit 12-B (McFarland Road) 

• You will have to pay a $ 0.50 toll 

• Take exit 12 (McFarland Road) 

• After merging onto McFarland, turn left into the second 

office park, Ridgeland 

• The Siemens building sits in the back on the right 

• Enter the building through the doors under the Siemens 

sign 

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TXP Engineer Curriculums 

All courses are designed to stand alone. There are 

certain courses, however, that are optimized when 

completed as part of a curriculum. 

Purchase of a complete curriculum will entitle the 

customer to a discounted price. Students will also 

receive a Curriculum Completion Certificate with 

the successful completion of all course work. 

Look for the color-coded boxes to determine 

which courses fall under which curriculum. 

TXP Software Engineer 

Responsible for tasks involving all aspects of 

TXP Software Engineering using the Engineering 

Workstation. These tasks include Conceptual 

Design; Equipment Arrangement; Connections to 

Foreign Systems; Hardware, Software and Graphics 

Implementation; Testing; Commissioning and 

Maintenance. 

TXP Controls Engineer 

Responsible for tasks involving all aspects of TXP 

Logic. These tasks include Hardware and Software 


Maintenance. 

TXP Graphics Engineer 

Responsible for tasks involving all aspects of 

TXP Operator Graphics using the Engineering 

Workstation. These tasks include Graphic 


Maintenance. 

TXP Advanced Engineer 

Responsible for tasks involving all aspects 

of the TXP System. This is the most complete 

TXP Curriculum. 

TXP System Engineer 

Responsible for tasks involving initial setup and 

maintenance of TXP equipment. These tasks include 

System Administration for the Automation System, 

the Operating and Monitoring System, Engineering 

Workstations, Diagnostic System, and the SIMATIC 

Industrial Ethernet. 

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Registration & Accommodations 

Four convenient 

ways to register 

Phone: (877) 442-8724 

Fax: (678) 256-1527 

Email: I&C.training@swpc.siemens.com 

Online: http://www.sea.siemens.com/sitrain 

Please provide 

the following 

information when 

you register 

• Course title, dates, and location 

• Your company name 

• Mailing address 

• Billing address 

• Telephone and fax number 

• Contact person 

• PO number 

A registration acknowledgement letter will be faxed to the 

student immediately after enrollment. A confirmation letter 

will be sent once payment has been received. 

Required 

prepayment 

The following payment methods are accepted: 

• Purchase order 

• Company check 

• Visa or MasterCard 

Payment must be received at least one week prior to the 

first day of class. Payments should be mailed to: 

Siemens Power Generation 


Attn: Customer Training 

1345 Ridgeland Parkway, Suite 116 

Alpharetta, GA 30004 

Please include student name, course title, and course date 

with your payment. 

Cancellation 

and refunds 

Cancellation requests must be made at least one week prior to 

class start date for a full refund. Only 50% of tuition will be 

refunded for cancellations made less than one week prior to 

start of class. Students who do not attend a class without prior 

notification will be charged in full. 

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TXP Process Control System 

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On-Site Hardware/ 

Software Configuration 

and Maintenance 

TXP-HW/SW 

3 weeks - price upon request 

Maximum of 10 students 

This course is usually scheduled on site. 

Prerequisites 

Electrical engineer, electronics 

technician, or competent individual 

with electronics background. 

Description 

This course will teach the 

participants the functions of an 

operating and monitoring system 

and how to operate it as a human 

machine interface (HMI). It will 

cover all tasks associated with 

process management and information. 

It will begin by covering 

the theory and operation of TXP 

hardware components and how 

they interact. Students will learn 

a practical approach to diagnosing 

and isolating faults to the card 

level using the various TXP 

tools, and will be required to 

troubleshoot actual hardware and 

software problems. Instruction on 

standard TXP hardware platforms 

will include hands-on labs covering 

their configuring and testing. 

This course will also emphasize 

the tasks performed by most 

instrument or computer technicians 

to isolate software problems 

and make system changes. This 

course will describe the general 

use and functions of the various 

components in the TXP system. 

Emphasis will be placed on the 

Engineering Station for the 

modification of logic diagrams, 

graphics for analog, and digital 

control. This course is based on 

TXP version 7 level software and 

hardware. 

Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student 

has been trained to: 

• Explain the operation of the TXP plant bus and 

terminal bus 

• Isolate card failures and configure a replacement 

card 

• Make all necessary settings to standard 

communications cards 

• Perform required preventive maintenance 

• Distinguish between hardware and software 

problems 

• Troubleshoot a TXP system using a logical approach 

• Create logic diagrams for an actual process model 

• Create graphics for same process model 

• Modify logic diagrams 

• Modify graphics 

• Compile and download configured software 

Course contents 

A. TXP overview 

1. TXP plant bus operation 

a. Theory of operation 

b. Protocol 

c. Communication processors 

2. TXP terminal bus operation 

a. TCP/IP basics 

b. Data exchange between nodes 

3. Automation system components 

a. System architecture and loading procedures 

b. Process I/O 

c. Digital I/O cards 

d. Analog I/O cards 

4. Operating and monitoring system components 

B. Troubleshooting 

1. Hardware problem solving 

2. Software problem solving 

C. Program development and modification 

1. Function plan editor 

2. Graphics editor 

3. Logic code compiling and downloading 

4. Graphics compiling and downloading 

D. Operator interaction 

1. Alarm acknowledgement 

2. Online configurable trends 

3. Window management 

4. Online dynamic tuning and troubleshooting 

5. Archiving and data logging


Prerequisites 

Electrical engineer, electronics technician, or competent 

individual with an electronics background. Prior experience 

with DCS control systems is desirable. 

Description 

This course will cover the theory and operation of PCS7 

hardware components and how they interact. Students 

will learn a practical approach to diagnosing and isolating 

faults to the card level using the various PCS7 tools, 

and will be required to troubleshoot actual hardware 

and software problems. Instruction on standard PCS7 

hardware platforms will include hands-on labs covering 

configuring, cleaning, and testing. 

Objectives 



• Explain the operation of the PCS7 bus system 

• Isolate card failures and configure a replacement card 

• Make all necessary settings to standard communications 

cards 


• Distinguish between hardware and software problems 

• Troubleshoot a PCS7 system using a logical approach 


A. System architecture and loading procedures 

1. PCS7 bus system 


b. Protocol 


2. Process I/O 

a. Digital I/O cards 

b. Analog I/O cards 

3. Hardware assembly 

a. Assembly of automation rack 

b. Initialization and code transfer 


1. Module level 

2. Rack level 

Process Control System 

PCS7 Hardware Configuration/ 

Maintenance 

PCS7 – HW 

(4.5 days) - $2,600.00 

June 5-9, 2006 

October 23-27, 2006 

Top five reasons to take a 

PCS7 training course 

1. Less down-time due to fast 

operator response and action 

2. Proper system maintenance 

ensures stable operation 

3. The courses provide system 

knowledge to help assist 

students in troubleshooting 

4. A well-trained operator 

will perform all functions 

efficiently 

5. Knowledge of the system 

ensures higher self-esteem 

and confidence in doing the 

job right 


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Hardware Configuration/ 

Maintenance 

TXP-HW 

1 week - $2,650.00 

February 13-17, 2006 

July 10-14, 2006 

December 4-8, 2006 

Prerequisites 

Electrical engineer, electronics technician, or competent 

individual with an electronics background. Prior experience 

with DCS control systems is desirable. 

Description 

This course will cover the theory and operation of TXP 

hardware components and how they interact. Students 

will learn a practical approach to diagnosing and isolating 

faults to the card level using the various TXP tools, and 

will be required to troubleshoot actual hardware and 

software problems. Instruction on standard TXP hardware 

platforms will include hands-on labs covering their 

configuring, cleaning, and testing. This course is based 

on TXP version 7 level software and hardware. 

Objectives 



• Explain the operation of the TXP plant bus and 

terminal bus 

• Isolate card failures and configure a replacement card 

• Make all necessary settings to standard communications 

cards 



problems 

• Troubleshoot a TXP system using a logical approach 


A. System architecture and loading procedures 

1. TXP plant bus and terminal Bus 


b. Protocol 


d. TCP/IP basics 

2. Process I/O 

a. Digital I/O cards 

b. Analog I/O cards 

3. Hardware assembly 

a. Assembly of automation rack 

b. Initialization and code transfer 


1. Module level 

2. Rack level 

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Registration & Accommodations 

Siemens reserves the right to change the schedule 

or discontinue or cancel courses if an insufficient 

number of students have enrolled. In the event 

that students are enrolled in courses that have 

been changed or canceled, Siemens will notify 

these students two weeks prior to the scheduled 

starting date. These students will be given first 

priority to enroll in the next scheduled class. 

Right to 

cancellation 

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Prerequisites 

A basic background in logic control and digital 

computer techniques. Prior completion of 

Hardware Configuration/Maintenance (TXP-HW) 

is recommended. 

Description 

This course emphasizes the tasks performed by 

most operators and instrumentation technicians. 

This course will describe the general use and 

functions of the various components in the 

TXP system. Emphasis will be placed on the 

engineering workstation for the creation of logic 

diagrams. The student will create a complete 

control system model using the function plan 

editor in the ES680 workstation. 


Control Logic Configuration 

TXP - CLC 

1 week - $2,650.00 

February 20-24, 2006 

July 17-21, 2006 

December 11-15, 2006 

Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, the 

student has been trained to: 

• Create logic diagrams for actual process model 


• Compile and download configured software to 

applicable TXP control system 

• Apply simulations 



1. Communication bus operation 

2. Engineering workstation 

3. Automation system operation 

4. Operating and monitoring operation 

B. Program development and modification 

1. Functional logic 


C. Engineering workstation user interface 


2. Online dynamic simulation and 

troubleshooting 


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TXP Software Engineer 

TXP Controls Engineer 

TXP Graphics Engineer 

TXP Advanced Engineer 

TXP System Engineer 

Code Course Name JAN 

TXP-HW/SW 

TXP Hardware/Software 

Configuration & Maintenance 

PCS7-HW 

Hardware Configuration 

& Maintenance 

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TXP-HW TXP Hardware 1 

TXP-CLC TXP Control Logic 2 

Configuration 

TXP-GC 

TXP Graphics Configuration 

TXP-CLM 

TXP Control Logic Maintenance 

TXP-GM 

TXP Graphics Maintenance 

TXP-ALC 

TXP Advanced Logic 

Configuration 

TXP-ARC 

TXP Archiving, Reporting, 

and Calculation 

TXP-ADM 

TXP System Administration 

PCS7-CLC 

Control Logic Configuration 

PCS7-GC 

Graphics Configuration 

TXP-GOV 

TXP Governor Familiarity 

TXP-OP 

TXP Operator Training 

TXP-95F 

TXP Turbine and Boiler Protection 

SFC/SES 

Static Frequency Converter 

Static Excitation System 

PCS7-OP 

Operator Training 

PCS7-MAINT Maintenance Trainig 

T3K-OV 


T3K-BAS 

T3000 Process Control System 

T3K-ADV 


T3K-OP 


T3K-MNT 

SPPA-T3000 Process Control System

FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 

6-10 24-28 

3-17 10-14 4-8 

0-24 17-21 11-15 

27-3 24-28 18-22 

20-24 

22-26 11-15 

8-12 

10-21 25-6 

12-16 30-4 

19-23 6-10 

22-26 23-27 

26 9 

13 31 4 

20 7 11 

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Do you have a group of five or more employees 

taking the same course Take advantage of our 

on-site training. Benefits of on-site training include: 

• Convenience 

• Customized training 

• Save time and money 

• Team learning 

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Prerequisites 

A basic background in modulating and logic 

control and in digital computer techniques. 

Prior completion of Control Logic Configuration 

(TXP-CLC) is recommended. 

Description 

This course emphasizes the tasks performed 

by most instrument or computer technicians to 

configure and modify a human machine interface 

(HMI) for operation of power plant equipment. 

This course describes the general use and functions 

of the various components in the TXP system. 

Emphasis will be placed on the engineering 

workstation for the creation of graphics. The 

student will create a complete graphics package 

model using the HMI graphics editor in the 

engineering workstation. 


Graphics Configuration 

TXP-GC 

1 week - $2,650.00 

February 27 - March 3, 2006 

July 24-28, 2006 

December 18-22, 2006 

Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, 

the student has been trained to: 

• Create and modify graphics 

• Compile and download configured graphics 

• Link graphics to logic function plans 




1. Graphics editor (HMI) 

2. Configure plant displays, trends 

3. Set up graphical hierarchy 


C. Operator interaction 





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Control Logic Maintenance 

TXP-CLM 

1 week - $2,650.00 

March 20-24, 2006 

Prerequisites 


computer techniques. Prior completion of Control 

Logic Configuration (TXP-CLC) is recommended. 

Description 

This course for maintenance personnel describes 

the various components in the TXP system and 

maintaining plant equipment using the engineering 

workstation. Students will make changes to the 

input/output configuration adding new I/O points, and 

troubleshoot the logic and code. Students will learn to 

perform dynamic function changes as well as add and 

remove simulations. 

Objectives 



• Troubleshoot TXP logic using the engineering 

workstation 

• Initialize standard settings on communication and 

I/O cards 


problems 

• Explain the difference between dynamic parameter 

changes and online and offline code transfers 



B. Logic development and maintenance 

1. Adding hardware modules and I/O points 

2. Dynamic parameter changes, dynamic 

function plans 

3. Applying simulations 

4. Initialization of automation processor by 

programming an I/O flash card 

5. Communication processor card 

6. Code generation and transfer to applicable 

TXP computers 

C. Program and initialize an optical switch module 

D. Troubleshooting 

1. Hardware problem solving 


E. Use of SCO UNIX commands to verify status of CPU 

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Prerequisites 

A basic background in control system graphics 

and control logic, and prior experience with DCS 

control systems is desirable. Prior completion of 

Graphics Configuration (TXP-GC) is highly 

recommended. 

Description 

This course is designed for the technician 

responsible for graphics maintenance of the TXP 

system. Students will learn how to maintain TXP 

graphics with the human machine interface editor. 

They will also learn how to transfer new graphic 

displays into an existing project and work with 

configurable trends. 


Graphics Maintenance 

TXP-GM 

1 week - $2,650.00 

May 22-26, 2006 

September 11-15, 2006 

Objectives 



• Make changes to graphics as required 

• Explain the process connection between function 

plan logic and human machine interface graphics 

• Navigate through operating and monitoring 

symbol library 

• Explain the code generation and transfer process 



B. Graphic development and modification 

1. Create the graphics for an existing system 

2. Make process connections between the 

function plan editor and operating and 

human machine interface editor 

3. Create dynamic function plans 

4. Generate and transfer new or modified 

graphics 

C. Troubleshooting 

1. Code generation and transfer 

2. Process connections 


4. Recovery of deleted symbols from the 

graphics standard library 




Advanced Logic Configuration 

TXP-ALC 

1 week - $2,650.00 

May 8-12, 2006 

Prerequisites 

A basic background in logic control, TXP logic and 

digital computer techniques. Prior completion 

of Control Logic Configuration (TXP-CLC) is 

recommended. 

Description 


design and maintenance personnel. This course 

describes various advanced logical functions in the 

TXP system. Participants will work with the engineering 

workstation to design open- and closed-loop logic 

functions. The standard TXP manual will be used as a 

reference. 

Objectives 



• Create and configure open-loop control functions 

• Create and configure closed-loop control functions 

• Troubleshoot TXP logic 




1. Open-loop control logic functions 

2. Closed-loop control logic functions 

C. Code generation and transfer to applicable 

TXP computers 

D. Control logic troubleshooting 



Prerequisites 

A basic background in control systems and prior 

DCS knowledge is desirable. Prior completion of 

Control Logic Configuration (TXP-CLC) is highly 

recommended. 

Description 

This course emphasizes tasks performed by lead 

technicians and operators. This course will 

describe the various components of the TXP 

system. During the span of this course, the student 

will work with the engineering workstation, 

operating terminal, processing unit, and server 

unit to better understand archiving, reporting, 

and calculation, and the magnetic optical disk. 

The student will also learn about logs, alarm 

handling, switch cycle counters, and operating 

hours. 


Archiving, Reporting, 

and Calculation 

TXP-ARC 

1 week - $2,650.00 

This special course is 

scheduled as needed. 

Objectives 



• Design and implement cycle counters, operating 

hour counters and other process information 

related calculations 

• Design and implement reports such as shift 

reports and event reports 

• Check and maintain the TXP alarm handling 

function blocks 

• Maintain and monitor the long-term archive 

and its storage media 




1. Create logic for logs, alarm handler 

and counters 

2. Generate and transfer software code 

3. Load code into redundant processing 

unit, server unit, and operating terminal 

4. Monitor performance of TXP system 

C. Troubleshooting 

1. Magnetic optical disk resetting and 

restoring 

2. Alarm handling 

3. Analog and binary signals for 

processing unit logic counters 


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System Administration 

TXP-ADM 

2 weeks - $5,300.00 

April 10-21, 2006 

September 25 - October 6, 2006 

Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this 

course, the student has been trained 

to: 

• Understand the basics of the UNIX 

operating system 

• Use the VI editor for file editing 

• Identify engineering station and 

operating and monitoring system 

hardware components 

• Understand the structure of engineering 

station and operating and 

monitoring system software 

• Query the project database using 

standard query language (SQL) 

• Identify operating and monitoring 

components and which object 

managers are running on each 

• Understand the structure of the 

operating and monitoring file 

system 

• Interpret the meaning of the internal 

identification numbers (IKZ’s) 

• Configure all necessary files for 

proper operating and monitoring 

operation 

• Understand the data transfer 

between the engineering station 

and operating and monitoring 

systems 

• Understand the automation system 

to operating and monitoring 

coupling 

• Install printers and troubleshoot 

printing problems 

• Use the various operating and 

monitoring tools 

• Schedule system back-ups 

Prerequisites 

A basic background in digital computer techniques and prior 

experience with DCS control systems is desirable. Prior completion 

of Hardware Configuration/Maintenance (TXP-HW) is highly 

recommended. 

Description 

This course is designed for the technician responsible for the 

computer network administration of a TXP system. This course 

emphasizes the tasks performed by most computer technicians 

to isolate system problems and basic network administration. 

This course will cover the basics of the UNIX operating system: 

the VI editor, the database system INGRES, printing, and all 

associated administrative tasks on the engineering system. 

Program components of the operating and monitoring system 

software, the file system structure, data transfer between the 

operating and monitoring system and engineering station, 

automation system to operating and monitoring coupling, and 

all administrative tasks on the operating and monitoring system 

will also be covered. 


A. Introduction to UNIX 

1. Operating system basics 

2. Most commonly used 

commands 

3. Use of variables 

B . Santa Cruz Operation (SCO) UNIX 

1. Style manager 3. Window manager 

2. File manager 4. Session manager 

C. Editors 

1. VI editor 2. SCO desktop editor 

D. Engineering station hardware 

E. Engineering station software 

F. Overview of project database and standard query language 

G. Program components of the operating and monitoring 

system software 

1. Object managers 

2. Operating and monitoring PC structures 

H. File system structure of operating and monitoring 

system PCs 

I. Meaning of the internal identification numbers (IKZ’s) 

J. Configuration data in the operating and monitoring system 

K. Data transfer between the engineering station and operating 

and monitoring system 

L. Automation system to operating and monitoring system 

coupling 

M. Operating and monitoring tools 

N. Diagnostics 

O. Back-ups 

P. Printing


Prerequisites 


computer techniques. Prior completion of Hardware 

Configuration Maintenance (PCS7-HW) is recommended. 

Description 


most operators and instrumentation technicians. 

This course will describe the general use and 

functions of the various components in the PCS7 

system. Emphasis will be placed on the engineering 

workstation for the creation of logic diagrams. The 

student will create a complete control system model 

using the engineering workstation. 


PCS7 Control Logic Configuration 

PCS7 – CLC 

(4.5 days) $2,600.00 

June 12-16, 2006 

October 30 – November 3, 2006 

Objectives 



• Create logic diagrams for actual process model 


• Compile and download configured software to 

applicable PCS7 control system 

• Apply simulations 


A. PCS7 overview 

1. Communication bus operation 

2. Engineering workstation 

3. Automation system operation 

4. Operator station operation 


1. Functional logic 


C. Engineering workstation user interface 


2. Online dynamic simulation and 

troubleshooting 




PCS7 Graphics Configuration 

PCS7 – GC 

(4.5 days) $2,600.00 

June 19-23, 2006 

November 6-10, 2006 

Prerequisites 

A basic background in logic control and digital computer 

techniques. Prior completion of Control Logic Configuration 

(PCS7-CLC) is recommended. 

Description 

This course emphasizes the tasks performed by most instrument 

or computer technicians to configure and modify a 

human machine interface (HMI) for operation of power 

plant equipment. 

This course describes the general use and functions of the 

various components in the PCS7 system. Emphasis will be 

placed on the engineering workstation for the creation of 

graphics. The student will create a complete graphics package 

model using the WinCC graphics editor on the engineering 

workstation. 

Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student has 

been trained to: 

• Create and modify graphics 

• Compile and download configured graphics 

• Link graphics to logic function plans 




1. Graphics editor (WinCC) 

2. Configure plant displays and trends 

3. Set up graphical hierarchy 


C. Operator interaction 




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Prerequisites 

A basic background in modulating and logic 

control and in digital computer techniques and 

prior experience with DCS control systems is 

desirable. Prior completion of Hardware 

Configuration/Maintenance (TXP-HW) and 

Control Logic Configuration (TXP-CLC) is highly 

recommended. 

Description 

This course is designed for the technician 

responsible for the software maintenance of a TXP 

system. It describes the general use and functions 

of the various components in the TXP governor 

system SIMADYN®. Emphasis will be placed on 

the governor system hardware layout, drawing 

conventions used, the STRUC G programming 

language, and troubleshooting techniques. 


A. Closed-loop control concepts 

B. Governor functional description 

1. Speed, load, and outlet temperature 

control (OTC) controllers 

C. Governor system hardware overview 

1. General cabinet layout for both gas 

turbines that are marketed by Siemens 

2. Signal converter overview/description 

D. Program development and modification 

1. Hardware drawing overview/description 

2. Governor system software drawing 

overview/description 

3. Block diagram functional sheets 

4. STRUC G software 

E. Troubleshooting 

1. Hardware and software faults 

2. IBS program on commissioning 

and diagnostic tool PG740 

F. Plant bus communications with automation 

system 

1. NML software on commissioning and 

diagnostic tool PG740 


Governor Familiarity Course 

TXP-GOV 

1 week - $2,650.00 

May 22-26, 2006 

October 23-27, 2006 

Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this 

course, the student has been 

trained to: 

• Understand basic closed-loop 

control concepts 

• Understand the basics of speed 

control, load control, and OTC 

control concepts 

• Identify individual hardware 

components in the governor 

cabinet 

• Read and understand hardware 

drawings 

• Read and understand software 

drawings 

• Troubleshoot common hardware 

and software problems using a 

commissioning and diagnostic 

tool PG740 and the IBS software 

program 

• Understand communication 

tasks between the governor 

system and automation system 


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TXP Process Control 

System Operator Training 

TXP-OP 

4 days - $3,000.00 



Objectives 

Upon successful completion 

of this course, the student 


• Identify TXP system 

components 

• Identify types of graphics 

• Navigate graphics 

• Recognize graphic symbols 

• Control analog and digital 

devices 

• Analyze faults 

• Configure trends 

• Create and record logs 

• Dynamically force values 

• Dynamically tune control 

loops 

Prerequisites 

Power plant operator or competent individual with 

a background in operating power plants. 

Description 

This course will teach the participants the functions 

of an OM650 system and how to operate it using the 

human machine interface (HMI). It will cover all tasks 

associated with process operation and information. It 

will begin with an overview of TXP. Students will learn 

a practical approach to monitor and operate control 

devices using TXP. Instruction on standard TXP 

hardware platforms will include hands-on labs covering 

operation of controlled devices. This course will 

describe the general use and functions of the various 

components in the TXP system. Emphasis will be 

placed on the operator terminal for analog and 

digital control. Course is based on TXP version 7 

level software and hardware. 


A. TXP operations 

1. Distributed control system 

a. Component identification 

2. Automation system 

3. Operating and monitoring (OM650) 

components and operation 

a. System architecture 

b. Display types 

c. Navigation and hierarchy 

d. Plant displays and symbols 

e. Operation windows 

f. Notebook feature 

g. Alarm analysis 

h. Online configurable trends 

i. Archiving and data logging 

4. Plant bus and terminal bus 

5. Engineering station 

a. Dynamic logic 

b. Simulating values 

6. Diagnostic system 

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Prerequisites 

A basic background in modulating and logic control 

and in digital computer techniques and prior experience 

with DCS control systems is desirable. Prior 

completion of Hardware Configuration/Maintenance 

(TXP-HW) and Control Logic Configuration (TXP-CLC) 

is highly recommended. 

Description 

This course will provide general knowledge in the 

areas of SIMATIC STEP 5 and MC5 programming 

languages as they are used in the generation of 

software for the turbine and boiler fail-safe 

protection system AS 620F. 


MODULE 1 (STEP 5 and MC5 programming): 

A. STEP 5 commands and MC5 machine code 

B. Methods of representation 

C. Operation types and operation areas 

D. Structured programming 

E. Block types and logic operations 

F. Creating and handling projects and 

program files 

G. Editing blocks 

H. Force variables 

I. EPROM handling & management 

J. Diagnostics 

MODULE 2 (protection system AS620F): 

A. General concepts of redundancy 

B. Design, functions and connections S5-95F 

C. Configuration and error diagnosis and 

elimination software package COM 95F 

D. Guidelines for configuration, passivation and 

depassivation, error localization, software and 

hardware alarms, SINEC L1, SINEC L2 with 

CP541 

E. Communication processor CP541 


Turbine & Boiler 

Protection System 

(SIMATIC S5 & 95F) 

TXP-95F 

4 days - $3,300.00 



Objectives 

Upon successful completion of 

this course, the student has 

been trained to: 

• Understand the principles of 

the SIMATIC STEP 5 

Language 

• Identify MC5 machine code 

• Identify AS 620F system 

components 

• Identify common system 

errors 

• Analyze faults 




Static Frequency Converter 

Static Excitation System 

SFC/SES 

5 days - $3,300.00 



Prerequisites 

Power plant operator or competent individual with 

a background in operating power plants. Prior 

completion of Hardware Configuration/Maintenance 

(TXP-HW) is highly recommended. 

Description 

This course will cover the theory and operation of 

the SFC/SES control unit used for the start up of gas 

turbines and excitation of the generator. Students 

will learn about the operation and maintenance 

procedures with hands on labs using a Simadyn 

D control unit. 

Objectives 



• Understand the equipment arrangement 

• Interpret the electrical schematic diagrams 

for the generator excitation 

• Identify the limits imposed by software 

• Understand the system functionality 

• Investigate the sequences involved in start up 

• Read the system schematic and software diagrams 

• Analyze hardware and software faults 

• Carry out routine system maintenance 


A. Introduction to plant set-up 

B. Power section SES 

C. Generator diagrams 

D. SFC functionality 

E. Modes of SFC operation 

F. Hardware description 

G. Interpreting schematic and software diagrams 

H. Fault detection 

I. Routine maintenance 

J. Use of OP1 interface module 

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Prerequisites 

Power plant operator or competent individual with a 

background in operating power plants. 

Description 

This course will teach the participants the functions of 

WinCC and how to operate it using the human machine 

interface (HMI). It will cover all tasks associated with 

process operation and information. It will begin with 

an overview of PCS7. Students will learn a practical 

approach to monitor and operate control devices using 

a plant specific simulation of the PCS7 system. The 

simulation will be used for hands-on labs covering 

startup, shutdown, over speed and valve testing. This 

course will describe the general use and functions of 

the various components in the PCS7 system. Emphasis 

will be placed on the operator station for analog and 

digital control. 


PCS7 Operator Training 

PCS7 – OP 

(1 day) $1,350.00 

PCS7 


A. PCS7 operations 

1. Distributed control system 

a. Component identification 

2. Automation system 

3. Operator station (OS) components and operation 

a. System architecture 

b. Display types 

c. Navigation and hierarchy 

d. Plant displays and symbols 

e. Operation windows 

f. Alarm analysis 

g. Online configurable trends 

4. Bus system 

5. Engineering station 

a. Dynamic logic 

b. Simulating values 

6. Diagnostics 




PCS7 Maintenance Training 

PCS7 – MAINT 

(3 days) $2,000.00 



B. Engineering workstation 

overview 

1. Hardware modules and 

I/O points 

2. Parameter changes, 

dynamic function plans 

3.Startup and shutdown of 

Engineering components 

4.Replacement of the 

automation processor 

5.Replacement of the 

communication processor 

card 

6.Redundancy concepts 

C. Program and initialize and 

loading 

D. Configuration of the MP55 

Signal conditioning module 

E. Configuration of the axiomatic 

voltage to current converters 

F. System troubleshooting 

1. Dynamic value status 

monitoring mode 

2. Function code navigation 

3. Trip string evaluation 

Prerequisites 


computer techniques. Prior completion of Control 

Logic Configuration (PCS7-CLC) is recommended. 

Description 

This course for maintenance personnel describes the 

various components in the PCS7 system and maintaining 

the system using the engineering workstation or 

project delivered tools. Students will navigate through 

their project to understand the HW and Logic configuration, 

configure the valve position feedback instrumentation, 

and understand the various protection 

devices. 

Objectives 



• Troubleshoot PCS7 system logic using the 

engineering workstation 

• Initialize standard settings on communication and 

I/O cards 


problems 

• Configure the valve feedback instrumentation 

• Understand the turbine trip string 

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Prerequisites 

None 

Description 

This course will cover the overall concepts of SPPA- 

T3000 Process Control System. Students will be 

exposed to all the different components of the SPPA- 

T3000 system and a general understanding of how they 

interact. Instruction on standard SPPA-T3000 hardware 

platforms will include hands-on demonstrations. 

SPPA-T3000 Process 

Control System 

System Overview 

T3K-OV 

(1 day) 

June 26 - October 9, 2006 

Alpharetta training center or on site 

Objectives 


will be able to: 

• Identify individual components in the SPPA-T3000 


• Explain the tasks of the application and automation 

servers 

• Explain the functions of operation, engineering and 

diagnostic views 

• Explain the communications between all components 

• Understand the concepts of turbine control and 

third party connections 


• Introduction to the SPPA-T3000 control system 

• Highlights and advantages 

• System architecture 

• Peripherals 

• System documentation 

• Engineering view: function diagram, plant display, 

archive 

• Operation: faceplates, trends, alarms, reports, user 

specific plant displays 

• Diagnostic: force, change of parameters 

• Commissioning: point view 

• Concept: turbine control, (failsafe), modbus 

(Connect/90) 

• Online system demonstration 



T3000 Process 


System Basics 

T3K-BAS 

(4 days) $2,600.00 

March 13 - July 31 - December 4, 2006 


Prerequisites 

Electrical Engineer, electronics technician or competent 

individual with an electronics background and 

knowledge of PC operations using MS Windows. Prior 

experience with a DCS control system is desirable. 

Description 

The participant will learn the basic principles and 

views of I&C engineering, diagnostics and operation of 

the SPPA-T3000 system. Each student will implement a 

basic control system model, using the workbench to 

create both function diagrams and plant displays. 

Emphasis will be placed on sensor processing/coupling 

for analog and binary signals, along with motor/actuator 

control applications. 

Objectives 




• System hardware and software 

architecture, redundancy 

• Peripherals 


• Engineering: function diagram, 

plant display, archive 

• Integrated engineering, 

using AF-blocks and prototypes, 

creating macros, creating trend 

displays 

• Operation: faceplates, trends, 

alarms, displays navigation 

• Diagnostic: change of parameters, 

dynamic function diagram, 

forcing ports 

• Commissioning: point view 

• Basic graphics, display hierarchy 

• Engineering examples: I/Os, 

logic, motor, graphics 

• SPPA-T3000 system summary 

• Implementation of basic 

functions (practical exercises): 

- hardware engineering using 

HW proxies 

- processing binary and analog 

values 

- motor control, actuator, 

protection 

- graphic layout of plant displays 

• Explain the operation of the control system 

and network 

• Identify the systems HW components 

• Navigate through the online documentation 


problems 

• Create logic and process diagrams for an 

actual plant model 

• Understand operation and configuration modes 

of operation 

• Use the diagnostic view to isolate faults in 

the system. 

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Prerequisites 

A basic background in logic control and in digital computer 

techniques. Prior completion of System Basics 

(T3000-BAS) course is recommended. 

Description 

Based on the basic class (T3000-BAS) the participants 

will gain knowledge about further engineering functions 

and system details. Each student will implement 

an advanced process model utilizing open and closed 

loop functions. The course is focussing on all users 

dealing with I&C engineering, commissioning and 

service. 



Advanced Engineering 

T3K-ADV 

(4 days) $2,600.00 

March 20 - August 7 - December 11, 2006 


Objectives 



• Describe the advanced features of SPPA-T3000 Control 

System 

• Modify user properties and understand the effects of 

assigned access rights 

• Install new IO modules 

• Implement advanced logic and graphical functions 

• Understand the concept of third party connections 

• Troubleshoot SPPA-T3000 using a logical approach. 


• Project structure, inheritance 

• System and user properties : colors, login, logout, 

access rights 

• Advanced graphics 

• Controller, subgroup controller, device changeover, 

SOE 

• Copy & modify, import / export, spreadsheet 

engineering 

• Installation of new ET200M station (HW proxy, 

management proxy) 

• Concept: turbine control, failsafe, modbus, 

(connect/90) 

• Engineering examples: controller, device changeover, 

subgroup 

• Concept third party coupling 

• Implementation of advanced functions (practical 

exercises): 

- Closed loop controller, device change over 

- 3D Graphics, trend displays 

• Subgroup controller, step sequence 

• Trend display, navigation buttons 



T3000 Process 


Operation and Monitoring 

T3K-OP 

(2 days) $1,200.00 


Prerequisites 

A basic background in logic control and in digital 

computer techniques. 

Description 

The course is applicable for power plant operating personnel. 

The participant will learn the SPPA-T3000 operating 

functions and how to use the operating view for 

tasks associated with process management and information. 

Objectives 



• Explain the operation of the control system 

and network 

• Describe the available plant displays available in the 

system 

• Understand pictograms and faceplates 

• Navigate the online documentation 

• Use the trending, archiving and reporting features 

• Create a user-specific display 

• Understand the advanced features of the Alarm 

Sequence Display (ASD) 

• Troubleshoot alarms using dynamic function plans 

and diagnostic view. 


• Overview and introduction to SPPA-T3000 


• Plant displays, user-specific plant displays 

• Pictograms and faceplates 

• Alarm sequence display, fault analysis 

• Archive, trends, reports 

• Multi screen operation 

• Dynamic function diagram 

• Diagnostic view 

• Trend displays, reports 

• Point view, diagnosis 

• Online help 

• Practical exercises on a simulated system, normal 

operation and handling of exceptional situations 

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Prerequisites 

A basic background in digital computer techniques and 

prior experience with DCS control systems is desirable. 

Prior completion of T3000-BAS and T3000-ADV is 

required. 

Description 

The participant is able to carry out all necessary activities 

to maintain the automation and operation level of 

SPPA-T3000. 



System Maintenance 

T3K-MNT 

(4 days) $2,600.00 


Upon request 

Objectives 



• Distinguish between Hardware and Software 

problems 

• Backup the system and recover from various errors 

• Manage the long term Archive 

• Diagnose the network 

• Apply process simulations 


• Network diagnosis 

• Client diagnosis 

• Shutdown and reboot 

• Backup and restore 

• Archive management 

• I/O diagnosis and replacement and troubleshooting 

• Process value simulation and optimization 

• Using the system maintenance manual 

• Server HW components diagnosis and replacement 

• Practical exercises 


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