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ABB University Germany

800xA for Freelance

The training courses are organised into different levels and roles. Select the role(s) that fit(s) your job best. The level then describes what you should be able to do after completing the level.

Engineering
Operation
Maintenance
Course Overview
Basic

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 You understand the
    - 800xA System Structure
    - Aspect Object concept
    - Connection between the HSI and the Freelance Controller

  You are able to create or modify:
    - Function Block Diagrams in different languages such as FBD, SFC
    - Controller hardware including IO signals
    - Graphic Displays
    - Trend Displays and History Configuration
    - Alarm Lists and Alarm List Templates
    - Simple Reports
    - Basic security settings
    - Backup an 800xA System (Full and Partial)

In order to complete the basic level, you have to attend T560, T564 and T326.
Advanced

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  You have more knowledge of at least two of the following System Extensions:
    - Administration of Users and Security in Active Directory
    - Configuration of Graphic Displays, Faceplates and Workplace Layout
    - New Functions of the latest version
    - Configuration of extended Alarm functions including Alarm Management
    - Operation and Configuration of Batches
    - Integration and Configuration of PROFIBUS and HART devices
In order to achieve the advanced level you should have completed the previous level and you should attend two of the following courses: DE430, DE432, DE442, DE449, T307, T562, DE644
Master

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   You have detailed knowledge of at least two of the following topics:
     - Virtualize, administrate and configure an 800xA System with VMware ESXi
     - Tips and Tricks of an 800xA System
     - Checking and Troubleshooting PROFIBUS networks
     - Troubleshooting 800xA Core System
     - Cyber Security for System 800xA
     - Plan and install an 800xA System
In order to achieve the master level you should have completed the previous level and you should attend two of the following courses: DE451, E111, E143, E144, E163, T305
Basic

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   You are able to:
     - Navigate in a standard Operator Workplace
     - Read and interpret information from different process displays
     - Create operator notes
     - Monitor and control standard process objects such as motors, valves and PID loops using faceplates
     - Interpret information on interlocks
     - Handle alarm and event lists
     - Acknowledge alarms
     - Operate trend displays and interpret the information
     - Monitor and control sequences based on Sequence Function Charts
     - View and print reports
     - Log in as different users
     - Use some basic system monitoring tools
In order to complete the basic level, you have to attend the T310 course.
Advanced

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   You are able to:
     - Use advanced operator functions
     - Use advanced diagnostic tools
     - Troubleshoot the Freelance hardware
     - Carry out Signal Tracing from faceplate to the IO channel
In order to achieve the advanced level you should have completed the previous level and you should attend the following courses: T566
Basic

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  You are able to:
    - Describe the 800xA System Structure
    - Describe the Aspect Object concept
    - Configure the Connection between HSI and the Freelance Controller
    - Handle Alarms
    - Troubleshoot and Exchange Freelance hardware
    - Signal tracing from Faceplate to IO Channel
    - Change basic configuration of Alarm List, Grafic Displays and Trend Display
    - Backup a System (Full and Partial)
In order to complete the basic level, you have to attend T566 and T326 course.
Advanced

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  You have more knowledge of at least two of the following System Extensions:
    - Administration of Users and Security in Active Directory
    - Integration and Configuration of PROFIBUS and HART devices
In order to achieve the advanced level you should have completed the previous level and you should attend two of the following courses: DE430, T566, T562
Master

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  You have detailed knowledge of at least two of the following topics:
    - Virtualize, administrate and configure a 800xA System with VMware ESXi
    - Tips and Tricks of the 800xA System
    - Checking and Troubleshooting PROFIBUS networks
    - Troubleshooting 800xA Core System
    - Plan and install a 800xA System
In order to achieve the master level you should have completed the previous level and you should attend two of the following courses: DE451, E111, E143, T305
 Course Info              Course Desription (PDF)
     T305              System 800xA - Administration and Installation
     T307              System 800xA Batch Management - Engineering and Operation
     T310              System 800xA - Operation
     T326              System 800xA for Freelance - Configuration HMI
     T560              Freelance System and Engineering Basic Course
     T562              Freelance PROFIBUS DP/PA, HART Technology & Configuration
     T564              Freelance Controller Advanced configuration
     T566              Freelance System Administration and Diagnostics
     DE430              Microsoft Windows® Technology for ABB Industrial IT – Distributed Control System
     DE442              System 800xA - Process Graphic Design and Workplace Configuration
     DE449              System 800xA - Alarm Management
     DE451              System 800xA - Tips and Tricks
     E111              System 800xA - Virtualization of Server Nodes using VMware ESXi
     E143              System 800xA - Troubleshooting Core System
     E144              System 800xA - Performing a System Health Check
     E163              Cyber Security for System 800xA
                                                   

 

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