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Zip Basic Engineering Training Course

The objective of this training course is to provide people with the knowledge and basic skills required to engineer the Zip product from North.

At the end of this hands-on training course you will be able to install, configure and troubleshoot Zip data acquisition and control modules.

Course Duration

The course lasts one day and is based at our offices in Brighton.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at people with a technical background but no specialised knowledge. Delegates should have previously completed either the ObSys or Compass basic engineering course.

Course Contents

Session 1
  • Introduction - Introduction to the North range of products and the extensible object model (XOM).
  • Zip Overview - Overview of the data acquisition system, including hardware, network topology, and modular design.
  • Zip Controller - requirements of ZipMaster, and the product platforms it is available.
  • Installation - Network wiring, power requirements, and address configuration.
  • Engineering Tool - Overview of ObSys the engineering tool, including software installation onto delegates PC; navigation around the system; adjusting values; objects.
  • Help System - Overview of the help assistant and documentation library.
Session 2
  • Zip Modules - Comparison of the Zip module range.
  • Data Acquisition - Using the various I/O types available: digital inputs; digital outputs; analogue inputs; analogue outputs.
  • Alarms - Alarm message generation and routing; viewing alarms.
  • Backup and Restore - Using the save and load utilities to provide site backup.

Each session includes useful hands-on exercises.

Lunch will be provided, and refreshments will be available during the day.

Course Requirements

Delegates are required to bring along their laptop PC (see system requirements) for hands-on exercises.

Further Information

Further details on course dates and content can be obtained from the course organiser, Graeme Sutherland, on +44 (0)1273 694422.

Course Fees

This one day training course costs £400 per delegate. Discounts are available when booking a combined multi-day course.
Fees include: lunch; attendance certificate; and access to product telephone support and software updates.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available in nearby hotels. Details are available from the venue location page, or download our recommended hotels guidePDF.

Follow-on Courses

Once completing the 'Zip basic engineering training course' we can offer several advanced in-depth courses, including 'Programmable control using the ObVerse language'.

You may also wish to include the following product based training courses alongside this one:

Notes:

Costs are exclusive of VAT and any other taxes or duties where applicable.
Standard North terms and conditions apply.


Product

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