TECHSTAR UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL TRAINING
We offer technical training courses on the various industrial automation solutions that we offer. These hands-on courses are continually taught in our state-of-the-art technical training centers in Baton Rouge, Deer Park (Houston), Dallas, Corpus Christi and Tulsa. Any of our courses can also be taken onsite to any location and can be tailored to meet the specific needs and applications of customers just like you. Contact Emily Jones, TechStar’s Customer Experience Coordinator, to register for your TechStar University course today!
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Ideal for millwrights, mechanics, vibration analyst or anyone in condition monitoring. May be conducted hands-on or classroom only. Learn how to recognize unbalance and set up the balance job for a successful balance. We start with the basics, introduce vibration concepts, phase and vectors, and fully explain the balancing process. You will first learn how to perform a single plane balance with vectors. You will learn how to balance a machine using the single plane and two-plane balance function of your analyzer. Mobius training content with videos, workbooks, and 3D animation.
Give your technicians the training they have been asking for to better work with the 3500 Series Machinery Monitoring System. If you are tired of calling the OEM for problems that are simple fixes, this training can make your technicians more capable of handling these problems.
Fixed Gas Permanent Instrument Training (Basic): This 2–hour class is designed specifically for maintenance or instrument shop personnel responsible for operating MSA Permanent Instruments at their facility. This session is intended to educate individuals on proper calibration techniques and common troubleshooting scenarios for the MSA fixed gas detectors.
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Fixed Gas Permanent Instrument Training (Advanced): This 8–hour class is designed specifically for maintenance or instrument shop personnel who will be maintaining, calibrating and repairing MSA Permanent Instruments for use at their facility.
One–day, hands–on session covering the following agenda topics:
- Differential Pressure Transmitters
- Vortex Shedding Flow Meters
- Electromagnetic Flow Meters
- Coriolis Flow Meters
- Ultrasonic Transmitters
- Thermal Dispersion Flow Meters
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This course provides instrument technicians and engineers with an in-depth, hands-on training on the Yokogawa ROTAMASS Total Insight (TI) Coriolis Mass and Density Flow Meter and the ADMAG AXG Magnetic Flow Meter. The session will begin with an introduction to the technologies and will then progress into an extensive hands-on review of the meters. This is a one-day course. The class is conducted at THE UNIT, TechStar’s fully functional verification unit where individuals will transfer their knowledge into hands-on scenarios utilizing the state-of-the-art live training unit.
This class is great for millwrights, mechanics, engineers and anyone who wants to take a deeper dive into vibration; optional testing & certification. This class is structured for a person who may have familiarity with machinery or is coming in from a purely academic background. It is perfect for the new vibration analyst, those who will be collecting data or those who want a better understanding of vibration analysis and its application. We introduce students to the concepts and theories of vibration and movement and progress to basic analysis and a good understanding of the fundamentals. Areas covered include single channel data acquisition, frequency, amplitude, transducers, equipment measurement point set up and vibration faults.
“Intermediate” course is intended for personnel who have at least twelve months vibration analysis experience and a basic understanding of associated spectrum, time waveform and phase characteristics. Category II certification requires that you have demonstrated 18 months experience in vibration analysis, completed the Category II course and successfully pass the Category II vibration analyst examination, however Category I is not a prerequisite to become certified as a Category II vibration analysts.
“Advanced” course is intended for personnel who have at least two years vibration analysis experience and a solid understanding of vibration be able to diagnose the widest range of vibration related fault conditions, perform balancing and alignment, and theory and terminology. This course is designed for the senior vibration analyst and program manager who must understand, diagnose, and correct resonance faults. Category III certification requires that you have demonstrated 36 months experience in vibration analysis, completed the Category III course and successfully pass the Category III vibration analyst examination, and are previously certified as a Category II vibration analyst.
POI 3: Level
One-day, hands-on session covering the following agenda topics:
- Continuous Level Measurement – Through–Air Radar and Guided Wave Radar
- Radiometric/Nuclear Level Measurement
- Displacer Level Measurement
- Level Switches
- Magnetic Level Indicator/Bridle
- Point Level Measurement
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Level: Radar & Guided Wave (Advanced)
This two–day class is for operators and technicians who are responsible for through-air and guided wave radar gauges. Individuals will become familiar with the physics, start–up, operation, calibration and troubleshooting techniques needed to gain an overall understanding of the interaction between the process and the measurement device. The class is conducted at THE UNIT, TechStar’s fully functional verification unit where individuals will transfer their knowledge into hands–on scenarios utilizing the state–of–the–art live training unit.
The Machinery Diagnostics Seminar is an in–depth look at the vibration data formats and the machinery diagnostics data contained within each of the plot formats. Additionally, machinery malfunction topics such as rubs, unbalance looseness, instability and more are covered comprehensively. The course is designed for people that will be dealing with vibration data and diagnosing machinery problems from that data.
Have you ever had a problem understanding or utilizing Modbus? If so, you are not alone! While the Modbus protocol has been around since 1979 with millions of active devices in use, Modbus is among the most misunderstood and challenging protocols to implement and troubleshoot in the field today. Texas Automation Systems Modbus trainers have extensive field experience in troubleshooting and commissioning Modbus devices. This course will allow the attendee to learn and benefit from decades of real-life experience that will result in significantly reducing the time to implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Modbus devices and connections going forward.
This training class is for analyzer technicians and process engineers who want to walk away with a better understanding of the fundamentals of moisture measurement in various applications. Individuals will learn about technologies involved in making this measurement, as well as troubleshooting and installation tips for current and future installations.
Using hands-on demonstrations in the PLC training, we frame the challenging world of automation and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) into practical, down-to-earth lessons that are simple and easy to understand. Students will learn to comprehend the PLC language, read and interpret PLC ladder logic, troubleshoot PLC programs, and fix the most common PLC problems on their own. Curriculum will also cover communications between PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and devices in the field.
The materials and Hands-on Labs are not brand specific, and are focused on general PLC concepts and best practices. The PLC training is beneficial no matter the brand of controller attendees use.
One- or two-day class ideal for millwrights, mechanics, vibration analysts or anyone in condition monitoring. May be conducted hands-on or classroom only. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of misalignment and why it is so important to perform precision alignment. Dial indicator methods will be covered, soft foot detection and correction will be explained, and laser alignment systems will be taught and demonstrated. Hands-on exercises ensure that you leave the course with new skills and the confidence to use them.
The purpose of this training is to educate instrumentation technicians, engineers or technical salespersons on the basics of various process measurements and electronic testing tools that they will be using on a daily basis. Upon completion of this course, attendees will further develop their overall knowledge and have the ability to communicate on the same level as experienced personnel.
POI Training is offered as a comprehensive package or may be customized to meet the individual’s specific training needs. Speak with Emily Jones, TechStar’s Customer Experience Coordinator for more information.
Topics Reviewed:
- Communication Basics
- HART Communication Basics
- Understanding Hazardous Areas
- Signal Conditioning and Isolation
- Level Measurements
- Pressure Measurements
- Temperature Measurements
- Liquid Flow Measurements
- Gas Flow Measurements
- Wireless Communication
- Multi–meter Basics
- Calibration Tools and their Uses
- Gas Detection
How to use liquid ultrasonic flow measurement instruments and software, and how to properly install, set up and troubleshoot clamp-on and wetted liquid flow instruments.
TRAINING CALENDAR
To Register for Training:
Select any of the following training courses listed under the specific date you wish to attend:
For more information about our training programs, schedule time to meet with Emily Jones, TechStar’s Customer Experience Coordinator, in this calendar.
Emily Jones – TechStar Customer Experience Coordinator
ejones@wordpress-941559-3280654.cloudwaysapps.com
281-542-0205
Emily has a strong background in customer service. She works closely with our customer base, corporate trainers and manufacturers in continuing to develop and expand our technical training offering.
Contact Emily at any time to discuss:
– Specific training and development needs/objectives for personnel
– Custom training courses tailored to your company’s specific equipment needs
– Training options onsite at your location or TechStar Training Center Locations
