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Hardware |
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Software |
D. Lab |
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Boot Sequence |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Configuration |
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Troubleshooting |
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Introduction to Industrial Communication Platforms |
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Prerequisite: IFC101, SCT100 |
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Course Guide |
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HARDWARE |
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Components |
Identify the internal components of a computer. |
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Identify the function of each component of a computer. |
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Describe the standards associated with each component. |
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Assemble a computer. |
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SOFTWARE |
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Describe commonly used operating systems and the advantages of each. |
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Describe DOS and define the purpose of common DOS commands. |
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Format a hard drive using DOS. |
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Load an operating system. |
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BOOT SEQUENCE |
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Boot Sequence |
Describe the boot sequence of a computer. |
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P.O.S.T. |
Describe the purpose of the power on self test and the information that can be derived from it. |
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Boot Sequence |
Describe the boot sequence of a computer. |
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B.I.O.S. |
Explain the components that make up the basic input output system. |
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C.M.O.S. |
Describe the function of C.M.O.S. |
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Describe the settings in C.M.O.S. |
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CONFIGURATION |
4 |
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Hardware |
Describe common hardware conflicts and settings. |
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Describe jumpered and jumper less boards. |
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Configure a jumpered board. |
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Software |
Describe common hardware conflicts and settings. |
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Describe jumpered and jumper less boards. |
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Configure a jumpered board. |
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Describe common software conflicts and settings. |
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Describe common software configurations. |
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Describe the function of an IRQ setting. |
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Change the settings of an IRQ. |
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Describe the function of a DMA setting. |
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Describe common DMA settings. |
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Change a DMA setting. |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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Hardware |
Describe the problems that commonly occur with hardware and their symptoms. |
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Explain how the boot sequence can be used to troubleshoot a hardware problem. |
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Software |
Describe the common software conflicts with a computer system. |
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Discuss the symptoms of software conflicts and the solutions. |
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Peripherals |
Describe common problems that occur with peripheral devices. |
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Discuss the techniques that are used to troubleshoot a peripheral device. |
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Troubleshoot computer problems. |
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Hardware |
Describe the problems and their symptoms that commonly occur with hardware. |
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INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS |
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Introduction to Communication Platforms |
Describe the purpose of a communication platform. |
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Describe the major communication protocols and the advantages of each. |
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Profibus |
Describe the operation of Profibus. |
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Discuss the protocols used in Profibus and give an advantage of each. |
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Describe the capabilities and limitations of Profibus. |
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Install and setup a Profibus system. |
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Fieldbus |
Describe the operation of Fieldbus. |
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Discuss the protocols used in Fieldbus and give an advantage of each. |
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Describe the capabilities and limitations of Fieldbus. |
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Install and setup a Fieldbus system. |
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Suggested Resources |
Technical Publications, Rockwell International, RS View.
Technical Publications, Siemans, Profibus.
Enhanced A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PN, Third Edition, 2001, Jean Andrews, Thompson Learning, 7625 Empire Dr., Florence, KY 41342.