Design and implement the operational technology infrastructure for Automation Systems.
Critical Work Functions
- 5.4.1 Design, document, install, and support the integration of automation systems with other systems
- 5.4.2 Design and operate databases for automation systems
- 5.4.3 Address environmental aspects of equipment installation
- 5.4.4 Specify and select networking and communication hardware
- 5.4.5 Utilize system virtualization appropriately
Technical Content Areas- 5.4.6 Network Configuration
- Cable (wire and fiber optic) networks
- Network component configuration
- Network diagnostics
- Network management
- Wireless networks
- Mesh network
- Security management
- Network access points
- Gateways
- Wireless device setup
- 5.4.7 Digital Device Communication Protocols (including but not limited to)
- AS-i
- Ethernet/IP
- DeviceNet
- Foundation fieldbus
- HART
- InterBUS
- Modbus
- PROFIBUS DP & PA
- BACnet
- ControlNet
- LonWorks
- PROFINET
- 5.4.8 Open Connectivity Protocols (including but not limited to)
- XML, JSON, ASN.1
- Encoding
- Ethernet-TCP/IP
- Open Platform Communications (OPC)
- 5.4.9 Radio communications
- Cellular, UHF, VHF, microwave, satellite
- Path study
- Noise handling
- 5.4.10 System virtualization
- Hardware requirements
- Operating system
- 5.4.11 Server hardware
- Closet layout
- Installation best practice
- 5.4.12 Standards
- ANSI/ISA 50 Parts 2-6 - Fieldbus Standard for Use in Industrial Control Systems
- IEC 61158 - Digital Data Communications for Measurement and Control
- IEC 61784 - Industrial Communication Networks
- IEC 61987 - Industrial-Process Measurement and Control