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Data Communication & Fieldbus System

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Data Communication & Fieldbus System

Debunking the Mystery of Serial Data Communication

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Jan 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 London $ 5,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
25 - 29 Jan 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
20 - 24 Jul 2026 Online $ 3,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Over the last couple of years, instrumentation has come on in leaps and bounds. It is just as important to note the data communication has not been left behind, and has rightfully kept pace with all the requirements of the modern plant. There is an increased tendency towards better data communication (especially in the industrial environment), and the aim of this  Data Communication & Fieldbus System training course is to take all the mysticism out of the data communication systems, in existing (and future) networks.

This Data Communication & Fieldbus System training course covers all aspects of data communication, starting from an overview perspective and then delves individually into all the major aspects that are considered important to current users. Special attention is also given to the hybridized systems (i.e. HART) as well as the all-important fieldbus options that currently play such an important role in communicating with field devices. This training course is presented in a manner which is easy to understand and grasp, even for novices and those new to the field of data communication and fieldbus, as well as those that wish to improve / refresh their current knowledge.

This GLOMACS training course will highlight:

  • Data communication and basic principles
  • Communication standards
  • Communication media
  • Communication protocols
  • Fieldbus and how it ties in with the modern instrumentation
Course Outline
Day 1

Data Communication and Basic Communication Principles

  • Historical Background and Perspective on Data Communication and Fieldbus Systems
  • Physical Standards
  • Data Communication with Respect to Modern Instrumentation, Control Systems and Smart Equipment
  • The Breakdown of the Digital Communication Signal (bits, nibbles, bytes, etc.)
  • Communication Modes and Principles, and Asynchronous and Synchronous Data Communication
  • Error Detection
  • Transmission Characteristics and Data Coding
  • The Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter (UART)
Day 2

Serial Data Communication Standards, Error Detection and Communication Media

  • Standards Organizations
  • Interface Standards (including the 232, 423, 422 and 485)
  • Troubleshooting Serial Data Communication Systems, and Test Equipment
  • Serial Interface Converters
  • The General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) and the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
  • Factors that can Influence Signal Propagation
  • Error Detection, Control and Correction
  • Communication Media (including copper, microwave, fiber, etc.)
Day 3

Electrical Noise, Modems & Multiplexors and Communication Protocols

  • Possible Sources of Electrical Noise, in the Modern Plant
  • Shielding, Earthing and Grounding requirements
  • Interchange Circuits Pertinent to Modems and Multiplexors
  • Flow Controls that Need to be Considered
  • Modulating Techniques (including, but not limited to ASK, FSK, PSK and QAM)
  • Types of Modems Available
  • Modem Standards, Selection Criteria and Concepts Specific to Multiplexing
  • Flow Control, Binary-synchronous, HDLC and SDLC as well as File Transfer Protocols
Day 4

The OSI Model, Industrial Protocols and HART Equipment

  • The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model
  • The Simplified OSI Model
  • ASCII-based Protocols
  • The MODBUS Protocol
  • The Data Highway (Plus) Protocol
  • MAP / TOP Protocols
  • Highway Addressable Remote Transducers (HART)
Day 5

Assorted Fieldbus Devices and Local Area Networks

  • Benefits of the Modern Fieldbus System
  • Various Classes of Fieldbus Networks
  • Fieldbus Choices (including ASI, Seriplex, Canbus, Devicenet, SDS, Interbus-S, Profibus, FIP, WorldFip and Foundation Fieldbus)
  • Assorted Network Topologies
  • Control Mechanisms used for Media Access, as well as Transmission Techniques
  • Standards Associated with Local Area Networks (LANs)
  • Ethernet and Aspects Associated with It
  • Internetwork Connections, Network Operating Systems and Network Architectures and Protocols
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

Endorsed Education Provider

KHDA
NASBA
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