Title: Module Overview - 1
Course: Open PRO131 Instrumentation II > Section: Module 1. GETTING STARTED & Switches, Relays, Annunicators & Signal Transmission & Conversion

Module Overview | Module Learning Objectives
Face-to Face

We will meet the first day of class. This mod we will go over the syllabus/course information and expectations and get started with some intro stuff and continue learning about instrumentation. (Our future meeting will include your hands-on labs.)

Online

1. First read through my
2. Next familiarize yourself with the class discussion questions so that you can be thinking of them while you read. Note posting deadlines.
3. Then for this mod you want to read the assigned chapter in your text and then answer the Checking Your Knowledge questions at the end of chapter and upload in Canvas.
4. Take the Reading & Understanding quiz when you feel like you will do well.
5. Complete assignments before the due dates-remember, the "due" date is not the "do" date.
By the end of this module, in addition to being able to navigate Canvas and meeting your classmates, you will be able to do the following:

C H A P T E R 14  Annunciators

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

- Define the function of a switch.
- Describe three common uses for switches in process control:
- Given a drawing, picture, or actual device, identify and describe basic switch devices.
- Define the terms associated with switches used in process control
- Given a PFD or P&ID and a legend, locate and identify switches used in process control.
- Explain how relays are used in the process industry.
- Given a ladder diagram and a legend, locate a relay.
- Explain the purpose of annunciator systems.
- Define terms associated with annunciator systems including first out (first shutdown conditions), acknowledge, reset, and test modes.

CHAPTER 15

Signal Transmission and Conversion

After completing this chapter, you will be able to:

- Recall the purpose and operation of transmitters.
- Describe methods for protecting integrity and reliability of signal transmission.
- List types of common transmissions
- Recall purpose and operation of signal converter equipment.
- Describe how wet-leg instrument lines are “zeroed out.”
- Describe the effect on a primary sensing element that uses a wet-leg/sealing liquid when the density of the sealing liquid changes.
- Discuss methods used to ensure a dry-leg remains dry.
- Perform various scaling calculations.