Benefits of Digital Communication

Two (2) 1.5 hour sessions (3 Hours Total)
November 29 & December 3 10:00am - 11:30am CDT

CEU’s: 0.3

Learn about the most common digital protocols used by modern instrumentation and how to utilize the additional information available from these devices to improve operations and maintenance. From asset information to remote compliance and predictive maintenance, this online learning course explains how to get the most out of your existing devices. Beyond a single process measurement, what information and insights do smart instruments provide? Most instruments purchased in the last 10 years have some sort of digital communications and sophisticated diagnostics – even if the output used is a simple analog 4-20 mA signal. First session — an overview of the most common digital communications landscape:

Second session — learn how to leverage information available from existing devices:

1. Remote monitoring of the process and devices (simple to complex)
2. Real-time condition-based maintenance relying on predictive diagnosis (locally or remotely)
3. Real safety benefits that can be achieved based on the above two topics

Trainer: Brad Iles

Brad Iles started with Endress+Hauser Canada as a Repair Technician 16 years ago performing troubleshooting, repair and calibration of devices. Over the years, Brad has held various positions within Endress+Hauser, including Application Support Specialist where he provided advanced technical support to our sales and service teams regarding digital communication.  Brad is now the Training & Development Manager where he is involved in both the development of Endress+Hauser associates and providing customer training.