Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Description
OV100-UNX provides experience using an Ovation® Data Acquisition System (DAS). Ovation terminology
and proper use of Ovation documentation are discussed. Students are introduced
to the major components of the system and practice using Ovation tools
that are designed to make data acquisition easy. Exercises include modifying
and building database point records for analog and digital points. Students
physically connect various field devices to the I/O and test the signals. Basic
techniques for troubleshooting data acquisition hardware and software are also
included in the course. This course is intended for anyone who will need to
work with the DAS of the Ovation system in a Solaris/Unix environment.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, using the reference material provided,
the student will be able to:
Recognize Ovation terminology and identify the types
of drops used for data acquisition in an Ovation system
Demonstrate the ability to effectively use Ovation documentation
Describe the functions of the Ovation network
and its components
Describe the general architecture of an Ovation system
Describe the database point record movement between
various drops as the points are monitored, modified and
built
Monitor plant processes using data acquisition tools
Recognize, modify and build the various types of database
point records in an Ovation system
Select and configure I/O modules for typical field
devices
Wire and test complete signal paths between various
field devices and appropriate database point records
Analyze problem situations and implement appropriate
corrective solutions
Course Components
Module 1
Describe the function of each drop that can exist in the Ovation system
Understand the FDDI/CDDI /concentrators and cabling that make up the Ovation network or highway
Recognize the concept of Oracle relational database
Module 2
Demonstrate and explain the basic data acquisition operator functions
Monitor and interpret point information and point search details
Understand the alarming features of the Ovation system
Build live trends and save as trend groups
Module 3
Explain the architecture of the Ovation controller
Describe all controller PC cards and I/O point cards
Recognize the error reporting codes used for maintenance of the controller
Understand the configuration of a controller
INIT and Admin tools
Power tools
Module 4
Understand real-world digital I/O operation and implementation
Module 5
Understand real-world analog I/O operation and implementation
