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Distributed Control Systems Configuration and Operation

A distributed control system is the nerve centre of a modern process plant, tying instruments, control loops and operators into one place. This programme explains the architecture of a distributed control system, how it is configured and how operators and engineers work with it safely. Delegates leave able to navigate a system, follow its control strategies and understand its links to safety and information systems.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe the architecture of a distributed control system.
  • Explain controllers, input and output, and the control network.
  • Follow how control strategies are configured and executed.
  • Work with operator displays, trends and alarms.
  • Understand redundancy, security and system integrity.
  • Recognise the links to safety and plant information systems.

Course outline

  1. 01Distributed control system architecture
  2. 02Controllers, input and output modules
  3. 03Control networks and communications
  4. 04Configuring control strategies
  5. 05Operator displays and trends
  6. 06Alarms within the control system
  7. 07Redundancy and availability
  8. 08System security and integrity
  9. 09Links to safety and information systems
  10. 10Operation, backup and maintenance

Who should attend

Instrumentation, control and process engineers, technicians and operators who configure, operate or maintain distributed control systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
5 to 9 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Harare5US$1,800Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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