Overview The CORE - The Human-Machine Interface training program, or unit, is designed to familiarize trainees with the different types of HMIs that are likely to be found in a modern plant. After completing this program, the trainees should be able to obtain process information using typical instruments, operate typical switch controls, use smart I/O devices and controller interfaces, and perform common computer operations.
Objectives Read typical instruments. Use typical switch controls. Configure smart I/O devices. Operate portable instruments. Operate and program a variable frequency drive. Take readings from and program a loop controller. Use dedicated graphics terminals. Describe the role of software in computer operation. Describe the main functional components of a computer. Use common DOS and character-based keyboard/screen functions. Use common GUI keyboard/screen functions. Turn a computer on and log on. Find and run a program, enter data, save, print, exit, and shut down a computer.
Subjects:
Traditional Equipment Interfaces Instruments Controls
Microprocessor-Based HMIs Smart I/O Interfaces Controller Interfaces
The Computer Interface Basic Computer Hardware and Operation The Human-Computer Interface Common Computer Operations
