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Explain the development of the distributed control system (DCS)
including influences, advantages and categories. (I)
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Demonstrate the use of DCS including configuration, console equipment,
video display, keyboard and other specific devices. (II)
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Demonstrate the specific application of cathode ray tubes (CRTs) in a
DSC. (III)
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Demonstrate correct use of specific printers and control interfaces
that allow electronic accessibility to processed information. (IV)
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Demonstrate use of DSC input/output hardware including
analog-to-digital converters (ADC) and digital-to-analog converters
(DAC). (V)
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Demonstrate DSC supervisory computer tasks and configurations. (VI)
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Demonstrate DSC integration with programmable logic controllers
(PLC’s) and computers. (VII)
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Demonstrate proper communication capability with a control system
consisting of several specific digital devices. (VIII)
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Demonstrate proper wiring practices in process control systems and
various methods of signal conditioning in a DCS. (IX)
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Prepare an estimate for the implementation of a DCS including main
components and miscellaneous costs. (X)
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