Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Control and Automation Engineers
• Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians
• SCADA and HMI Developers
• Control Room Operators and Supervisors
• Process Engineers and Operations Personnel
• Anyone involved in designing or maintaining industrial control interfaces

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand HMI architecture, components, and communication methods
• Apply human factors engineering principles to interface design
• Develop effective graphical displays for operations
• Manage alarms and event notifications according to industry best practices
• Diagnose and troubleshoot HMI system issues
• Integrate HMIs with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems

DAY 1

Introduction to HMI Systems and Architecture

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• Overview of HMI in Industrial Automation
• HMI Roles in Monitoring and Control
• HMI Hardware and Software Components
• Communication with PLCs, DCS, and SCADA
• Basic Networking Concepts for HMIs
• Exercise

DAY 2

Human Factors Engineering and Interface Design Principles

• Human–Machine Interaction Concepts
• Ergonomics and Cognitive Load Considerations
• Effective Screen Layout and Navigation Design
• ISA-101 HMI Design Standards
• Designing for Clarity, Usability, and Operator Situational Awareness
• Color Usage, Fonts, and Display Hierarchy
• Exercise

DAY 3

Graphics Development and Visualization Techniques

• Creating Process Graphics and Symbol Libraries
• Trend Displays, Historical Data, and Real-Time Visualization
• §Faceplates, Pop-Ups, and Dynamic Elements
• Best Practices for Drawing Piping and Instrumentation Elements
• Integrating Data and Process Values
• Exercise

DAY 4

Alarm Management and System Integration

• Alarm Fundamentals and ISA-18.2 Guidelines
• Prioritization, Filtering, and Alarm Rationalization
• Event Logging and Notification Methods
• Integrating HMI with PLC, DCS, and SCADA Systems
• Communication Protocols: Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP
• Exercise

DAY 5

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Course Wrap-up

• Common HMI Failures and Diagnostic Techniques
• Updating Graphics, Tag Databases, and System Configuration
• System Backup, Restore, and Version Control
• Improving Operator Efficiency through HMI Optimization
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony