Course details

This course provides students with the skills to maintain and support the Local Control Network (LCN) and its primary nodes. Hands-on lab exercises enable students to familiarize themselves with the hardware and software components of the LCN and its nodes by assembling the various LCN node components, determining correct part numbers, verifying hardware and firmware revision levels of circuit boards and by powering up and loading the LCN nodes. In addition, students utilize system documentation and built-in diagnostic displays and tools to aid in troubleshooting instructor-installed LCN-based problems.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to more effectively and efficiently identify problems with their LCN system, gain preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. Handson lab exercises reinforce and solidify skills.

Course Outline

  • Use Knowledge Builder on-line documentation
  • Assemble the various LCN node hardware components including NIMs, HGs, PLCG/EPLCGs, CMs, NGs, and GUS nodes, and US Stations
  • Assemble, checkout and load a complete LCN system
  • Interpret the TPS system Configuration Utility (GUS only)
  • Utilize and interpret system maintenance-oriented features such as the Status displays, journals, LCN diagnostic displays and Perfmenu displays
  • Use Emulated Disks (GUS only) and the Command Processor for LCN file manipulation
  • Recognize and interpret system alarms
  • Troubleshoot the History Module and other LCN nodes
  • Set up a Preventative Maintenance Procedure

Target Audience

This course is intended for those who have responsibility for maintaining the Local Control Network (LCN) and its nodes and those that require skills to determine LCN system health and to diagnose and troubleshoot problems with the LCN and its nodes.

Requirements

Familiarity with your own process.

Will I recieve a certificate of completion?

Certificates of Participation will be awarded to participants who have achieved 75% attendance for the course.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Petrofac Training Institute

Petrofac Training Services, part of the IES division of Petrofac Group, provides competence consultancy, training and assurance services to the oil & gas industry and beyond. More than 500 technical experts serve our international customer-base, spanning a diverse range of fields: exploration and production, drilling, refining, petrochemicals, gas, LNG and renewables. Our extensive network of offices spans the globe, providing immediate support for all regions. We run our own training centres in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and we can operate and design training facilities for our customers where necessary.

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