8906 TRIDENT System/TriStation 1131

Configuration and Implementation

This hands-on, instructor-led course will help
improve plant reliability and robustness by covering all aspects of TRIDENT system configuration and
implementation. Participants are taught the principles of TMR architecture, system configuration,
programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the TRIDENT system. Using the TriStation 1131
Developer’s Workbench, participants configure and program a system with digital and analog I/O.
Participants get practical experience in system operation such as downloading new programs and
disabling and forcing I/O points. (Course code 8906)
Duration: 4 days

Who should attend?

• Supervisory personnel responsible for the TRIDENT system
• Technicians responsible for installing and maintaining the TRIDENT system
• Plant engineers who configure and support the TRIDENT system
Prerequisites
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs or DCSs
• Familiar with basic electronics and maintenance procedures
• Process Automation Learning course 8905 TRIDENT System/TriStation 1131
Basic Maintenance
• Process Automation Learning course 8905A TRIDENT System Advanced Maintenance
Objectives
• TRIDENT System Overview:
-- Describe the basic theory of operation of the TRIDENT system TMR architecture
-- Identify components
-- Replace modules
-- Respond to alarms
• TriStation 1131 Developer’s Workbench
-- Developing a project
-- FBD Programming
• Downloading and Online Maintenance
-- Download procedures to the TRIDENT system
-- Online maintenance and forcing points
-- Download changes
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting
-- Use Enhanced Diagnostic Monitor
-- Preventive maintenance techniques
• System Administration
8905A TRIDENT System Advanced Maintenance
This intensive hands-on, instructor-led, advanced course will improve plant safety and availability by
instructing students in advanced TRIDENT system maintenance techniques. Primary course objectives
include understanding and responding to internal, external, and field faults.
Basic TRIDENT system implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the system will be reviewed
at the start of the course. Students will learn and be evaluated on their understanding of maintenance
scenarios and troubleshooting skills using advanced
level techniques.
Students will also use the features of the Diagnostic Monitor, including responding to error messages,
security, and reporting features. The students get practical experience with the Diagnostic monitor of the
Microsoft Windows-based TriStation 1131 Developer’s Workbench to troubleshoot, respond to alarms,
replace modules, and clear faults.
(Course code 8905A)
Duration: 2 days

Who should attend?

• Supervisory personnel responsible for the Triconex system
• Technicians responsible for installing and maintaining the Triconex system
• Plant engineers who configure and support the Triconex system
Prerequisites
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs or DCSs
• Familiar with basic electronics and maintenance procedures
• Process Automation Learning course 8905 TRIDENT System/TriStation 1131
Basic Maintenance
Objectives
• Describe the basic theory of operation of the TRIDENT system TMR architecture
• Describe the operational concepts and basic features of TriStation 1131
• Recognize and respond to internal faults
• Recognize and respond to external faults
• Recognize and respond to system faults
• Disable and force points in maintenance application
• Connect to and navigate the Diagnostic Panel
• Display firmware status
• Collect system events
• General maintenance and troubleshooting