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Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks

Set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEIC0031
State Code
OCB00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to set up and configure human-machine interface (HMI) and industrial networks.It includes preparing the process control schemes that meet safety and process requirements, and selecting control equipment and interconnecting cabling and tubing/piping based on calculated and measured arrangements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to setup and configure HMI and industrial networks
  • 1.1 Scope of the control system is determined from job specifications
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for the control system are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.3 Control apparatus and interconnecting components required for control system are arranged and determined from job specifications and in accordance with process control systems and relevant industry standards
2 Setup and configure HMI and industrial networks
  • 2.1 Manufacturer specifications and limitations of relevant control apparatus is sought and comparisons made with process parameters and control requirements in accordance with job specifications
  • 2.2 Control apparatus is selected in accordance with compatibility with process parameters, control requirements and relevant environmental conditions
  • 2.3 Specified apparatus ingress protection (IP) rating is sought from manufacturer specifications, as required
  • 2.4 Control valves are selected in accordance with percentage travel flow and loop-and-process characteristics, optimum size, range ability, ability to cope with process pressures and relevant environmental conditions
3 Select interconnecting cabling and tubing/piping
  • 3.1 Control cabling and configuration are selected in accordance with relevant environmental conditions and interconnection requirements
  • 3.2 Tubing/piping and accessories are sized to capacity and pressure requirements in accordance with job specifications
  • 3.3 Route lengths of cable and tubing/piping are determined from site drawings in accordance with job specifications
  • 3.4 Process control system is arranged and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with workplace procedures and forwarded to relevant person/s
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State Code National Code Title Type
WC629 UEENEEI113A Setup and configure Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and industrial networks Unit of competency