COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Configuring and Testing Smart Field Devices course provides an essential technical foundation for the modern instrumentation professional. The transition from traditional analog signaling to microprocessor-based "smart" technology has revolutionized how field data is captured and utilized. This course focuses on the internal architecture of smart transmitters and actuators, teaching participants how to leverage digital intelligence for more than just basic process measurement. Attendees will learn how to unlock the embedded capabilities of these devices to enhance process visibility and diagnostic depth.

The scope of this training encompasses the various communication standards that define the smart field environment, with a heavy emphasis on the HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) protocol. Participants will explore the physical layer of digital communication, the structure of Device Description (DD) files, and the use of Field Device Integration (FDI) technology. The curriculum provides practical, step-by-step guidance on using handheld communicators and PC-based Asset Management Solutions (AMS) to perform remote configuration, scaling, and range adjustments without the need for physical access to the device.

This coverage also addresses the rigorous testing and validation protocols required to maintain instrument integrity. Participants will learn how to perform digital "trims" to synchronize field measurements with control system readings and how to utilize onboard diagnostics to predict hardware failure. The course emphasizes systematic troubleshooting of digital communication errors and the verification of safety parameters. By mastering these configuration and testing techniques, attendees will be able to reduce commissioning time, minimize maintenance costs, and improve the overall reliability of the industrial automation infrastructure.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the functional differences between conventional and smart field instrumentation.
• Utilize HART, Foundation Fieldbus, and Profibus protocols for device communication.
• Configure smart transmitters for pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement.
• Implement remote ranging and scaling using handheld field communicators.
• Perform digital-to-analog (D/A) and sensor trims to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Utilize advanced device diagnostics to identify sensor drift and hardware fatigue.
• Manage Device Description (DD) and DTM files within asset management software.
• Test and validate smart valve positioners and their feedback signals.
• Troubleshoot digital signal interference and communication timeouts.
• Configure "burst mode" and multi-drop configurations in HART networks.
• Apply write-protection and security settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
• Document configuration baselines and calibration results for audit compliance.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Instrument Technicians, Junior Automation Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Commissioning Specialists who work with modern digital field instrumentation in industrial settings.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.