ABB A331 Advant Controller 400 Configuration and Operation
Course goal
Learn to configure and operate Advant Controller 400 Series
with Local and remote S800 I/O and write control programs in
the ABB MasterPiece language
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able
to:
- Program Advant Controller 400 using Advant Station 100
Series Engineering Stations. (Also applicable to the on-line
builder option for the Advant 500 Operator Station.)
- Use equipment in normal operation
Participant profile
System, process, and application engineers. Instrumentation,
electrical, and service engineers.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of logic diagrams
- Basic knowledge of how processes are controlled
- Basic knowledge of MS Windows
Topics
- Advant OCS philosophy and products
- Block selection (PC-elements)
- AMPL programming methods
- How to define, dimension, and populate a database
- On-line Builder software (PC programming, dumping,
loading, and parameter adjustment).
- Introduction to AdvaBuild Function Chart Builder
(FCB)
Course type and methods
This is an instructor led course with interactive classroom
discussions and associated lab exercises. Approximately
50% of the course is hands-on lab activities.
Duration
The duration is 5 days
T320
System 800xA for Advant Master Configuration
Course goal
The goal of this course is to learn the installation,
configuration and maintenance of the Extended Automation
System 800xA for Advant or Master Controllers.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able
to:
- Plan an appropriate architecture for a system 800xA with
Advant Master
- Install the AC450 Connect software
- Navigate in the system and create new objects / aspects
- Configure and maintain the communication between
800xA and Advant controllers
- Configure and modify graphic displays, faceplates and
graphic elements
- Manage and configure alarm and events
- Configure historical data collection and trends
- Configure time synchronization
- Create and customize a workplace
- Configure user accounts and describe how access rights
work
- Save and restore data.
Participant profile
This training is targeted to system and application engineers,
commissioning and maintenance personnel, service engineers
and system integrators.
Topics
- System 800xA architecture for Advant Master
- AC450 Connect installation
- Plant Explorer introduction
- Controller communication and Database integration
- Graphic Displays
- Faceplates
- Alarm and Events
- Historical data collection
- Trends
- Time synchronization
- Workplace configuration
- Security
- Backup and restore
Prerequisites
Students should have attended the AC 400 configuration
course A331 (course AC 400 for AC 100) or have
knowledge and experience associated with the content of
these courses.
Course type and methods
This is an instructor led course with interactive classroom
discussions and associated lab exercises. Approximately
50% of the course is hands-on lab activities.
Duration
The duration is 5 days.
Course Outline
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Course information
System 800xA architecture
for Advant Master
Plant Explorer introduction
Controller communication
Graphic displays
Master Faceplates for
Advant
Alarm and Events
Historical data collection
Trends
Backup and Restore
Time synchronization
Workplace configuration
Security
AC450 Connect installation
Optional topics: NLS, BDM