Training Schedule UK and Ireland 2013

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1 Training Schedule UK and Ireland 2013

2 COURSE NAME PART NUMBER LENGTH PRICE (GBP/EURO) Proficy ifix Fundamentals CBS Days 1300 / 1750 Advanced CBS Days 1300 / 1750 VBA for ifix CBS Days 1300 / 1750 Proficy Historian Development CBS Days 700 / 995 Proficy RTIP Development CBS Days 700 / 995 Proficy CIMPLICITY HMI Introduction ( Level 1 ) CBS Days 1300 / 1750 Advanced ( Level 2 ) CBS Days 1300 / 1750 Proficy Plant Applications Fundamentals ( Level 0 ) CBS Days 950 / 1300 Efficiency ( Level 1 ) CBS Days 700 / 995 Quality ( Level 1 ) CBS Days 700 / 995 Proficy Workflow Fundamentals CBS Days 950 / 1300 Proficy Troubleshooter Days 700 / 995 Proficy Cause+ Real Time Solutions Days 700 / 995 Proficy Batch Execution Development CBS Days 1300 / 1750 Proficy Change Management Development CBS Days 950 / 1300

3 COURSES SCHEDULE Location Index TW - GE- Office, Towcester, England GL - Kerrco, Glasgow, Scotland EU Class will run at a GE location in UK, France or Germany Proficy ifix Fundamentals (4 Days) Proficy ifix Advanced (4 Days) Proficy ifix VBA (4 Days) Proficy Historian Fundamentals (2 days) Proficy Historian Advanced (1 Day) 8 th - 11 th Jan TW 5 th - 8 th March TW 30 th Apr - 3 rd May TW 25 th - 28 th June GL 27 th - 30 th Aug TW 26 th - 29 th Nov TW 5 th - 8 th Feb TW 28 th - 31 st May TW 22 nd 25 th Oct TW 9 th 12 th April TW 17 th 20 th Sept TW 19 th 20 th March TW 13 th - 14 th May TW 23 rd - 24 th Sept TW 21 st March TW 15 th May TW 25 th Sept TW Proficy RTIP Development (2 Days) 16 th 17 th May TW 26 th 27 th Sept TW

4 Proficy Plant Applications Fundamentals ( Level 0 ) (3 Days) 25 th 27 th Feb EU Proficy Plant Applications Efficiency ( Level 1 ) (2 Days) Proficy Plant Applications Quality ( Level 1 ) (2 Days) Proficy Plant Applications Production Management Fundamentals ( Level 1 ) (3 Days) Proficy Plant Applications Report Development ( Level 2 ) (2 Days) Proficy CIMPLICITY HMI Introduction ( Level 1 ) (4 Days) 8 th 10 th July EU 7 th 9 th Oct EU 28 th Feb 1 st Mar EU 11 th - 12 th July EU 10 th - 11 th Oct EU 6 th - 7 th Jun EU 1 st 2 nd Aug EU 17 th - 18 th Oct EU Call for Dates Call For Dates 12 th - 15 th March TW EU EU Proficy CIMPLICITY HMI Advanced ( Level 2 ) (4 Days) 12 th - 15 th Nov TW 23 rd 26 th July TW

5 Proficy Workflow Fundamentals (3 Days) Proficy Troubleshooter ( 2 Days) Proficy Cause + (2 Days) 26 th 28 th March TW 10 th 12 th Sept TW 19 th 22 nd Feb EU 23 rd - 26 th April EU 18 th 21 st June EU 3 rd 6 th Sept EU 19 th 22 nd Nov EU Proficy Batch Execution (4 Days) Call for dates TW Tailored and on site classes are available, details and costs supplied on request. Please call or for further information. Specialised classes can also be arranged for products which do not have a scheduled class such as: Proficy Change Management Proficy Shop Floor (SPC) Proficy Tracker Proficy Process System Proficy Scheduler Proficy Datamart Older courses are also available on request such as: FIX32 Fundamentals FIX32 Advanced

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7 Part #: CBS-154 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. and experience is recommended. What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to: Control system exposure 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 Brochure GE Global Training Services CBS-154

8 Part #: CBS-154 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) 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. 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. 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. 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. Day 1 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 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 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 Troubleshooting Use ifix and Operating System utilities to troubleshoot application elements. Security Design and implement a security strategy. Brochure GE Global Training Services CBS-154

9 Part #: CBS-254 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 ifix Advanced Development GE Global Training Services CBS-254

10 Part #: CBS-254 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) 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. 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. 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. Schedules Build schedule to automate routine tasks. Elementary Reporting Discover how to extend ifix to meet your reporting needs. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 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. 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 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 Enhanced Fail over Walk through the ifix Enhanced Failover features create high availability SCADA systems. Supplemental Topics Integrating Change Management ifix with Terminal Services ifix Advanced Development GE Global Training Services CBS-254

11 Part #: CBS-354 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 Using VBA with Proficy ifix GE Global Training Services CBS-354

12 Part #: CBS-354 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) 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. 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. Forms Create and use Forms, including unloading and hiding Forms. VBA and ifix Accessing the ifix Process Database 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. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 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. Expression Use functions and variable to make complex expressions. Functions Use pre-built functions (Message Box and Input Box) and create new functions. 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 VBA Automation Use VBA Automation to make References to other applications Win32 API Using the Windows Applications Programming Interface from ifix VBA Using VBA with Proficy ifix GE Global Training Services CBS-354

13 Part #: CBS-345 Proficy Historian Fundamentals Course Description The Proficy Historian Fundamentals course is designed to provide the student with a good working knowledge of Proficy Historian. Topics include administration focus for the server-based tasks as well as development focus for the client-based tasks. The course includes lab time for building skills essential to developing and maintaining the Proficy Historian in a process environment. 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 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? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to: Understand architecture communication between Proficy Historian Servers and Proficy Historian Client nodes. Configure Proficy Historian nodes using the Proficy Historian Administrator. Configure Proficy Historian Data Collectors, including the ifix Collector, OPC Collector, and File Collector. Manage and configure archives. View collected data using the Excel Add-In Client. Configure the Proficy Historian OLE DB Provider. Configure the Calculation Collector and the Server-to-Server Collector. Design and build a Proficy Historian security strategy. Use a variety of Proficy Historian Utilities and Operating System administrative options to troubleshoot. Use the Proficy Historian SDK to enhance a Proficy Historian application. Archive Alarms and Events using the Proficy Historian Alarm & Event Archiver. Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 2 days 8 students 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily Proficy Historian Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-345

14 Part #: CBS-345 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) Introduction to Proficy Historian Study the basic features and architecture of Proficy Historian software. Proficy Historian Administrator Configure Proficy Historian, including collectors and archives. Collector Overview Understand the available collectors and install collectors using the Administrator. Configure Collector Redundancy. Day 1 Day 2 Excel Add-In Build reports to display Proficy Historian data using the Excel Add-In. OLE DB Access Proficy Historian data using standard OLE DB applications, including the Proficy Historian Interactive SQL Client. Proficy Historian Collectors Install and configure Calculation and Server-to-Server Collectors. Proficy Historian Collectors Install and configure ifix, OPC, and File Collectors. Proficy Historian Server Manage and configure data archives. Proficy Historian Clients Understand the available clients, including ifix and the Excel Add-In. Proficy Historian Security Design and build a Proficy Historian security strategy. Proficy Historian SDK Use the Proficy Historian SDK to enhance an Proficy Historian application. Proficy Historian Alarm And Event Archiving Use the Alarm and Event collector to collect and then Archive Alarms and Events to the Proficy Historian Server. Retrieve Alarm and Event data with client applications. Proficy Historian Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-345

15 Part #: CBS-241 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. 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: An understanding of Plant 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 Proficy RTIP Development GE Global Training Services CBS-241

16 Part #: CBS-241 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) Proficy RTIP Development GE Global Training Services CBS-241

17 Part #: CBS-367 Proficy 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 fundamental Plant Applications capabilities and applications. This includes learning to configure the Plant Model, Products, Production Events, Variables, User Displays and User Security. Students will also be taught Report Server Administration and Web Client functionality, how to extract data from the Plant Applications database using the Excel Add-In and display results through the Plant Applications Web interface. 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 that are responsible for configuration and support of the software within their organization. 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. What Tasks Will Be Taught in This Class? Upon completion of this Course, the student will be able to: Configure Plant Applications software. Extract data from the Plant applications database. Display results through the Plant Applications web interface. Describe Plant Applications architecture and design. Utilize the tools of Plant Application to maintain and enhance their environment. Overview the reporting capabilities of Plant Applications Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 3 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily Proficy Plant Applications Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-367

18 Part #: CBS-367 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary) Morning Introduction to Proficy Plant Applications Study the basic features and design of Proficy Plant Applications and the Plant Applications Administrator. Historian Connections Configure Data Sources for Plant Applications Plant Model Configure Departments, Production Lines, Production Units and Variables. Learn to use the Import/Export tool of Plant Applications. Morning Event Based Autolog Create an Autolog Production Event display and configure its properties. Build a User View. System Calculations Learn how to acquire data from Process Historians, including other Plant Applications Variables, and aggregate the data as needed Custom Calculations Create Calculations using the Equation Editor, VB Script, and Stored Procedures. Morning Introduction to Proficy Plant Applications Reporting & Reporting Clients Study the basic features and design of the Reporting Client. View reports/run Ad-Hoc reports. Learn the capabilities of Plant Applications Web Parts. Learn how to use them inside a Portal. Web Report Server Administration Learn the architecture of the Web Report Server. Configure Reports and User Menus. Configure Reports to automatically run on a Schedule. Day 1 Afternoon Defining Variables Configure Time-Based Variables and learn key variable properties. Time Based Autolog Study the capabilities of the Plant Applications Client. Build a Time Based Autolog display and review display configuration and properties. Production Events Configure Production Event type Variables and Production Events on Production Units and learn how to Automatically detect them. Day 2 Day 3 Afternoon Product Management Configure Products and assign them to production units. Explore Product Change Events. Plant Applications Security & Maintenance Configure Administrator Security and User (Data Level) Security and review 21CFR11 Functionality Learn Routine Maintenance Tasks, Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques. Afternoon Excel Add-in Acquire Plant Applications data directly into Excel using the Excel Add-In. Upload a report built using the Excel Add-In to the Report Server and automate it for use within the Web Based Reporting Client. Web Part Administrator Configure Web parts for use inside a Portal. Proficy Plant Applications Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-367

19 Part #: CBS-368 Proficy Plant Applications Efficiency Course Description Proficy Plant Applications Efficiency 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. This includes learning to configure Downtime, Waste and Production Metrics (OEE). Students will also be taught how to utilize captured Plant Applications data in web enabled analytical tools 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 the Proficy Plant Applications Efficiency Module. Who Should Attend? Administrators of Proficy Plant Applications who want to configure the Plant Applications Efficiency 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 Plant Applications. Explain the concept of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Configure and track Downtime. Configure and track Waste. Configure and generate Production Metrics. List the available efficiency 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 Proficy Plant Applications Efficiency GE Global Training Services CBS-368

20 Part #: CBS-368 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary) Morning Introduction to the Efficiency Module Introduce the features of the Plant Applications Efficiency Module. Describe the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (O.E.E) concept and define the components of the Plant Applications Efficiency Calculation. 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 Unit View, Autolog Uptime and Downtime Displays. Morning 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. Waste Configuration Configure Automatic Waste Detection using Time-based and Event-based Waste Models. Run and view Waste related Reports and Web Parts. Efficiency Reporting Learn the basic features of the Excel Add in to generate Downtime, Waste and Production Count Reports. Day 1 Day 2 Afternoon Downtime Configuration Configure Automatic Downtime Detection using a Downtime Event Model. Build a Downtime Line View Display. Run and view Downtime related Reports and Web Parts. Production Counting Gain knowledge of how production data collection is accomplished for Production Units in Plant Applications with the use of Production Count Variables. Afternoon Supplemental Production Metrics I Configure Production Metrics (OEE) on a Production Unit in Plant Applications. Production Metrics II Run, View and Analyze OEE/Production Metric related Reports, Web Parts and Active Server Applications. Sequence of Events Application Learn how this "real-time" application is utilized to review Plant Applications Events in sequence with Efficiency Management related events such as Downtime and Waste. Configure User Defined Events. Proficy Plant Applications Efficiency GE Global Training Services CBS-368

21 Part #: CBS-369 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 Proficy Plant Applications Quality GE Global Training Services CBS-369

22 Part #: CBS-369 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary) Morning 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. Morning 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. Day 1 Day 2 Afternoon 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. Afternoon 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. Proficy Plant Applications Quality GE Global Training Services CBS-369

23 Part #: CBS-370 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 Proficy Plant Applications Production Management Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-370

24 Part #: CBS-370 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary) Day 1 Morning 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. Morning 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 Morning Day 2 Day 3 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. Afternoon 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. Afternoon 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. Afternoon 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. Proficy Plant Applications Production Management Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-370

25 Part #: CBN-030 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. 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: Previous controls and 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 3 rd 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 Proficy CIMPLICITY Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBN-030

26 Part #: CBN-030 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) 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. Morning Graphics Create the main project screen. More screens are created throughout the duration of the course. 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. 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. Day 1 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 Day 3 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. an alarm print file. CimEdit Scripts Create scripts within CimEdit and configure procedures to invoke the scripts. Create Animation Techniques Use various animation techniques to modify the main project screen to provide better functionality and operator feedback. Day 4 ActiveX Controls Access ActiveX methods associated with Trend charts. Embed 3 rd 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. Proficy CIMPLICITY Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBN-030

27 Part #: CBS-355 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. 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 Participants must have Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 3 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily Proficy HMI_SCADA CIMPLICITY Advanced GE Global Training Services CBS-355

28 Part #: CBS-355 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) Morning 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. Morning 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. Morning 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. WebView Historian Integration Change Management Integration Day 1 Day 2 Afternoon 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. Afternoon 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 Afternoon Supplemental 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. Proficy HMI_SCADA CIMPLICITY Advanced GE Global Training Services CBS-355

29 Part #: CBS-402 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 CBS-402 Proficy Workflow Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-402

30 Part #: 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 Proficy Troubleshooter Fundamentals GE Global Training Services

31 Part #: Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) Rapid Process Troubleshooting methodology Troubleshooting Continuous Processes Case 1 Troubleshooting Batch Processes Day 1 Troubleshooting Continuous Processes Case 2 Day 2 Troubleshooting Discrete Processes Proficy Troubleshooter Fundamentals GE Global Training Services

32 Part #: 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 Proficy Real Time Solution Development GE Global Training Services

33 Part #: Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) Introduction to Real-time solution Architecting Cause+ solutions Architect Based Scripting OPC in Smart Process Monitoring Day 1 Data Preparation Predictive Modeling Day 2 SmartProcess Monitoring online deployment Custom build SmartProcess Monitoring solutions Proficy Real Time Solution Development GE Global Training Services

34 Part #: CBS-114 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 Proficy Batch Execution Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-114

35 Part #: CBS-114 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) Batch Execution Introduction and Architecture Learn about the structure of Batch Execution and the applications used to develop or maintain a functioning system. Day 1 S88 Introduction Become familiar with the Batch industry standard upon which Batch Execution is based. Equipment Configuration Configure the Areas, Process Cells, Units, Shared units Phase Classes, Equipment Phases, and Equipment Phase Tags. 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 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. Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 ActiveX Use internal and third-party components to create new ways of viewing Batch Execution data. 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. 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. 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. 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. Proficy Batch Execution Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-114

36 Part #: CBS-349 Proficy Change Management Fundamentals Course Description The Proficy Change Management course is designed to teach users how to install, configure, use, and maintain a Proficy Change Management system. Valuable hands-on lab exercises are provided to guide students through the configuration and modification of a Proficy Change Management system. Who Should Attend? This course is designed for new users of Proficy Change Management software who are going to install and configure the software for use within an existing IT infrastructure. Are There Any Prerequisites? Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems and basic Windows networking. A basic understanding of the Proficy Machine Edition environment and experience with VBScript 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: Operate within Proficy Machine Edition Environment. Describe the Proficy Change Management Architecture and Design considerations. Configure the Proficy Change Management Client environment. Describe the Proficy Change Management Access Control system. View information from the Audit trail in Clients. Create reports using the Audit Trail Report Manager. Explain the architecture, components, and recommended use of the Proficy Change Management Scheduler. Create Factory Layouts and configure layouts with Access Control. Work with various types of projects in Proficy Change Management Course Length Suggested Class Size Class Hours 3 days 8 students 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily Proficy Change Management Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-349

37 Part #: CBS-349 Course Agenda (Schedule and content may vary.) Morning Change Management Architecture Machine Edition Environment Morning Access Control cont. Audit Trail Reporting Morning Working With Projects Day 1 Afternoon Version Control Access Control Day 2 Afternoon Audit Trail reporting cont. Factory layouts Using HTML Interfaces Day 3 Afternoon Using the Scheduler Proficy Change Management Console Proficy Change Management Fundamentals GE Global Training Services CBS-349

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