609-01 Calibration Overview, Part 1

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain calibration and describe basic calibration methods and equipment.Discuss the three-point and five-point methods of calibration

• Discuss the three-point and five-point methods of calibration
• Identify pneumatic and electronic calibration equipment
• Discuss calibrating procedures for electronic and pneumatic calibration equipment
• Define:
  • Calibration
  • Noisy signal
  • I/P transducer
  • Zero
  • Span (range)
  • Live zero

609-02 Calibration Overview, Part 2

Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to explain methods used to calibrate transducers, control valve positioners, and smart instruments.

• Discuss common methods of calibration
• Explain how to calibrate transducers and transmitters
• Describe smart instruments and common troubleshooting methods
• Discuss the steps to calibrate controllers and control valve positioners
• Define:
  • Smart instruments
  • Impulse leg

609-03 Introduction to Troubleshooting

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe basic troubleshooting techniques for temperature, pressure, level, and flow equipment in the plant.

• List available resources that will help you troubleshoot a problem
• Describe the best way to read a gauge.
• Define:
• Linearity
• Hysteresis
• Repeatability
• Accuracy versus precision
• Parallax

609-04 Instrument Troubleshooting

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to explain the basic steps used in instrument troubleshooting.

• Identify common causes of instrument malfunctions
• Discuss the value of troubleshooting, and outline the steps employed in successful troubleshooting
• Identify common sensors, and discuss the malfunctions often associated with each of them
• List the basic steps for troubleshooting an instrument on a control loop