INST Index

Second year Instrumentation course sequence
Fall Quarter
INST200 Introduction to Instrumentation (required in students first quarter) or
2 credits
INST205 Job Prep I (students second quarter) or
INST206 Job Prep II (students third quarter) 1 credit
INST240 Pressure and Level measurement
6 credits
INST241 Temperature and Flow measurement

INST242 Analytical measurement
6 credits
5 credits
Winter Quarter
2 credits
INST250 Final Control Elements
INST251 PID Control
5 credits
INST252 Loop Tuning
4 credits
PTEC 107 Process Science
5 credits
5 credits
Spring Quarter
2 credits
INST260 Data Acquisition Systems
INST262 DCS and Fieldbus
5 credits
INST263 Control Strategies
5 credits
ENGT122 CAD 1: Basics
4 credits
6 credits
Sequence of second-year Instrumentation courses
Core Electronics -- 3 qtrs

including MATH 141 (Precalculus 1)
(Only if 4th quarter was Summer: INST23x)
INST 200 -- 1 wk
Intro. to Instrumentation
Prerequisite for all INST24x,

INST25x, and INST26x courses
Summer quarter
Fall quarter
Winter quarter
Offered 1st week of

Fall, Winter, and
Spring quarters
Spring quarter
INST 230 -- 3 cr
INST 240 -- 6 cr
INST 250 -- 5 cr
INST 260 -- 4 cr
Motor Controls
Pressure/Level Measurement
Final Control Elements
Data Acquisition Systems
INST 231 -- 3 cr
INST 241 -- 6 cr
INST 251 -- 5 cr
INST 262 -- 5 cr
PLC Programming
Temp./Flow Measurement
PID Control
DCS and Fieldbus
INST 232 -- 3 cr
INST 242 -- 5 cr
INST 252 -- 4 cr
INST 263 -- 5 cr
Loop Tuning
Control Strategies
PLC Systems
Analytical Measurement
PTEC 107 -- 5 cr
ENGT 122 -- 6 cr
Process Science
CAD 1: Basics
Prerequisite for INST206
All courses
completed?
Yes
INST 205 -- 1 cr
Job Prep I
No
INST 206 -- 1 cr
Job Prep II
Graduate!!!
Offered 1st week of

Fall, Winter, and
Spring quarters
The particular sequence of courses you take during the second year depends on when you complete all
first-year courses and enter the second year. Since students enter the second year of Instrumentation at four
different times (beginnings of Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters), the particular course sequence
for any student will likely be different from the course sequence of classmates.
Some second-year courses are only offered in particular quarters with those quarters not having to be
in sequence, while others are offered three out of the four quarters and must be taken in sequence. The
following layout shows four typical course sequences for second-year Instrumentation students, depending on
when they first enter the second year of the program:
Possible course schedules depending on date of entry into 2nd year

Beginning in Summer
July
Summer quarter
Beginning in Fall
Sept.
Sept.
Motor Controls
INST 231 -- 3 cr
INST 240 -- 6 cr
INST 250 -- 5 cr
INST 260 -- 4 cr
PLC Programming
PLC Systems
Fall quarter
Dec.
Jan.
INST 251 -- 5 cr
INST 262 -- 5 cr
PID Control
DCS and Fieldbus
INST 242 -- 5 cr
INST 252 -- 4 cr
INST 263 -- 5 cr
Loop Tuning
Control Strategies
INST 241 -- 6 cr
INST 250 -- 5 cr
INST 242 -- 5 cr
Winter quarter
Mar.
April
INST 251 -- 5 cr
PTEC 107 -- 5 cr
Winter quarter
INST 250 -- 5 cr
Mar.
April
Process Science
Spring quarter
ENGT 122 -- 6 cr
June
July
CAD 1: Basics
Summer quarter
INST 205 -- 1 cr
Job Prep I
INST 230 -- 3 cr
INST 251 -- 5 cr
INST 260 -- 4 cr
INST 231 -- 3 cr
PID Control
PLC Programming
INST 252 -- 4 cr
INST 262 -- 5 cr
Loop Tuning
DCS and Fieldbus
PTEC 107 -- 5 cr
INST 263 -- 5 cr
Process Science
Control Strategies
Motor Controls
INST 232 -- 3 cr
Aug.
Sept.
June
July
PLC Systems
Fall quarter
INST 205 -- 1 cr
Job Prep I
ENGT 122 -- 6 cr
Spring quarter
INST 206 -- 1 cr
Job Prep II
PID Control
CAD 1: Basics
INST 240 -- 6 cr
Summer quarter
INST 252 -- 4 cr
INST 260 -- 4 cr
INST 230 -- 3 cr
INST 241 -- 6 cr
Loop Tuning
Motor Controls
PTEC 107 -- 5 cr
INST 262 -- 5 cr
INST 231 -- 3 cr
Process Science
DCS and Fieldbus
PLC Programming
INST 260 -- 4 cr
INST 232 -- 3 cr
INST 263 -- 5 cr
Spring quarter
Control Strategies
INST 206 -- 1 cr
Job Prep II
Aug.
ENGT 122 -- 6 cr
June
July
Sept.
CAD 1: Basics
Summer quarter
PLC Systems
INST 242 -- 5 cr
Dec.
Jan.
Winter quarter
INST 206 -- 1 cr
Job Prep II
Fall quarter
INST 206 -- 1 cr
Job Prep II
INST 250 -- 5 cr
INST 262 -- 5 cr
INST 230 -- 3 cr
INST 240 -- 6 cr
INST 251 -- 5 cr
DCS and Fieldbus
Motor Controls
PID Control
INST 263 -- 5 cr
INST 231 -- 3 cr
INST 241 -- 6 cr
INST 252 -- 4 cr
Control Strategies
PLC Programming
Loop Tuning
INST 232 -- 3 cr
ENGT 122 -- 6 cr
June
INST 241 -- 6 cr
INST 205 -- 1 cr
Job Prep I
INST 205 -- 1 cr
Job Prep I
April
Spring quarter
INST 200 -- 1 wk
INST 240 -- 6 cr
Mar.
April
INST 200 -- 1 wk
Jan.
Winter quarter
INST 200 -- 1 wk
INST 200 -- 1 wk
Dec.
Jan.
Fall quarter
Beginning in Spring
INST 230 -- 3 cr
INST 232 -- 3 cr
Aug.
Beginning in Winter
CAD 1: Basics
Graduation!
Aug.
INST 242 -- 5 cr
PLC Systems
Dec.
Graduation!
Graduation!
file sequence
3
PTEC 107 -- 5 cr
Mar.
Process Science
Graduation!
INST 200 (Introduction to Instrumentation)

Lab
Building a simple control loop: Questions 111 and 112, due at the end of day 5
Feedback questions
Questions 101 through 110, due at the end of day 5
Circuit Concepts Review Exam
Day 1
Specific objectives for the mastery exam:
Sketch wires connecting components together to form a circuit fulfilling a specified function
Analyze a DC resistor circuit (Ohms Law, Kirchhoff s Laws)
Analyze a DC circuit containing capacitance or inductance (charging and discharging, components as
sources vs. loads)
Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula
Calculate side lengths and/or angles in a right triangle
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),
a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms (predicting the effects of shorts vs. opens)
Analyze an AC circuit containing capacitance and/or inductance (passive filters, capacitive and inductive
phase shift, transformers)
Analyze a DC operational amplifier circuit (Ohms Law, Kirchhoff s Laws, negative feedback vs. positive
feedback vs. no feedback)
Analyze a relay ladder logic circuit (contact and coil states)
Analyze a semiconductor logic circuit (BJT/MOSFET transistor states, logic gate functions)
Question 113 identifies resources for you to review these foundational circuit concepts
Recommended daily schedule
Day 1
Theory session topic: Introduction to second-year program objectives, industry expectations
Questions 1 through 20; answer questions 1-7 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice)
Take INST200 mastery exam (circuit concepts review)
Day 2
Theory session topic: General introduction to instrumentation and control systems
Day 3
Theory session topic: Analog electronic and HART instruments, signals
Day 4
Theory session topic: Standard diagrams for instrumentation ; Signal wiring and tube connections
Day 5
Theory session topic: Process troubleshooting
Feedback questions (101 through 110) due at the end of the day
INST 205 (Job Prep I)

Recommended schedule
Day 1
Independent activity: Work on homework questions 1 through 10
Day 2
Classroom session: Resume and cover letter writing, job searching attendance is mandatory!
Independent activity: Work on resume and/or cover letter
Day 3
Independent activity: Work on resume and/or cover letter
Recommend submitting rough draft of resume to instructor email submission preferred (Microsoft Word
or Adobe PDF format only!)
Recommend submitting rough draft of cover letter to instructor email submission preferred (Microsoft
Word or Adobe PDF format only!)
Day 4
Guest speakers: Round-table discussion with employer representatives (varies per quarter)
Independent activity: Final editing of resume and/or cover letter
Independent activity: Finish all homework questions 1 through 10
Day 5
Homework due at the end of the day (questions 1 through 10)
Instrumentation-specific r
esum
e due at the end of the day (no spelling or grammar errors)
Instrumentation-specific cover letter due at the end of the day (no spelling or grammar errors)
Note: Successfully completing a jobshadow experience either during the week this course is scheduled or
during the school break preceding this course counts as equivalent credit for all assignments but the resume
and cover letter.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
This course is largely self-directed, with little formal instruction given. It is imperative that you attend
the classroom session and also complete all the prescribed activities by the end of the school day on Day
5. Anyone absent from the classroom session (unless due to a jobshadow or an emergency situation) will
be dropped from the course as a no-show. Barring some personal (documented) emergency preventing your
timely submission of assignments, any late work will result in a failing grade for the course! The work you
must submit by Day 5 is listed in bold print above.
The resume and cover letter you submit on Day 5 are final edits, not drafts. Spelling errors, grammatical
problems, and/or unprofessional formatting are not acceptable. This is why you are encouraged to submit
rough drafts on Day 3. If you have doubts about the content or formatting of either your resume or your
cover letter, the time to consult with your instructor and receive input is before Day 5!
INST 206 (Job Prep II)

Recommended schedule
Day 1
Classroom session: Job search and interviews attendance is mandatory!
Independent activity: Work on homework questions 1 through 10 (includes informational interview assignment)
Day 2
Major topics: Industrial safety considerations
Day 3
Day 4
Guest speakers: Round-table discussion with employer representatives (varies per quarter)
Independent activity: Finish all homework questions 1 through 10 (includes informational interview assignment)
Day 5
Homework due at the end of the day (questions 1 through 10, includes informational interview assignment)
Complete and submit a Degree Application form with the BTC registration office
Note: Successfully completing a jobshadow experience either during the week this course is scheduled or
during the school break preceding this course counts as equivalent credit for all course assignments.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
This course is largely self-directed, with little formal instruction given. It is imperative that you attend
the classroom session and also complete all the prescribed activities by the end of the school day on Day
5. Anyone absent from the classroom session (unless due to a jobshadow or an emergency situation) will
be dropped from the course as a no-show. Completing the informational interview in particular will likely
require more time than you think, so start early! Barring some personal (documented) emergency preventing
your timely submission of assignments, any late work will result in a failing grade for the course! The work
you must submit by Day 5 is listed in bold print above.
Of these, the one most often responsible for students failure of the course is the informational interview,
because companies may not be able to provide you with an interview opportunity in a timely manner. Work
on getting the informational interview done as soon as possible! Work on setting up multiple interview
appointments if you have any doubt that your first choice will not come through on time.
INST 230 (Motor Controls), section 1

Lab
Reversing three-phase motor starter circuit and PLC trainer construction: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 3, section 2
PLC trainer details: Question 92
Exam
Day 4 of next section only a simple calculator may be used!
Properly wire a start/stop motor control circuit (question 93)
Sketch proper wire connections for a relay control circuit
Determine status of a relay logic circuit given a schematic diagram and switch stimulus conditions
Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (single-phase) given the line
voltage and one of the other parameters
a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms
INST241 Review: Identify (American) wire colors for different thermocouple types
INST251 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop controlled process
INST260 Review: Convert between different numeration systems (decimal, binary, hexadecimal)
Day 1
Theory session topic: Introduction to second-year program objectives, industry expectations
Take INST200 practice mastery exam
Note: Continuing students (i.e. those who have taken other INST200-level courses) may
skip this introductory classroom session and focus on obtaining their PLC components in
preparation for the INST231 course. All students need to attend the lab portion of Day 1,
though!
Day 2
Theory session topic: AC power systems
Day 3
Theory session topic: AC electric motors
Day 4
Theory session topic: Relay circuits and motor controls
Feedback questions (81 through 90) are optional and may be submitted for review at the end of the day
INST 230 (Motor Controls), section 2
Lab
Reversing three-phase motor starter circuit and PLC trainer construction: Question 71, completed objectives due by the end of day 3
PLC trainer details: Question 72
Exam
Day 4 only a simple calculator may be used!
Properly wire a start/stop motor control circuit (question 73)
Sketch proper wire connections for a relay control circuit
Determine status of a relay logic circuit given a schematic diagram and switch stimulus conditions
Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (single-phase) given the line
voltage and one of the other parameters
Day 1
Theory session topic: Process switches and control circuits
Day 2
Theory session topic: Soft start and variable-frequency drives
Day 3
Theory session topic: Review for exam
Build and test mastery exam circuit (Question 73)
Day 4
Exam
INST 231 (PLC Programming), section 1

Lab
PLC-based motor control system: Question 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day
2, section 2
Exam
Program a start/stop function in a PLC and wire it to control an electromechanical relay (question 93)
Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points
Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simple RLL program listing
Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (either single- or three-phase)
given the line voltage and one of the other parameters
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple PLC circuit given a wiring diagram, RLL
program listing, and reported symptoms
INST240 Review: Calculate ranges for hydrostatic (DP) level-measuring instruments given physical
dimensions and fluid densities
INST250 Review: Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.)
INST262 Review: Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from
data in an As-Found table
Day 1
Theory session topic: Introduction to PLCs
Day 2
Theory session topic: Contact and coil programming
Day 3
Theory session topic: Counter instructions
Day 4
Theory session topic: Timer instructions
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INST 231 (PLC Programming), section 2

Lab
PLC-based motor control system: Question 51 and 52, completed objectives due by the end of day 2
Exam
Program a start/stop function in a PLC and wire it to control an electromechanical relay (question 53)
Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simple RLL program listing
Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (either single- or three-phase)
given the line voltage and one of the other parameters
program listing, and reported symptoms
Day 1
Theory session topic: Sequencing instructions
Day 2
Day 3
Exam
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INST 232 (PLC Systems), section 1

Lab
HMI configuration for PLC control system: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day
2, section 2
Exam
Program a counter or timer function in a PLC (of a different manufacturer than your own!) and wire
it to control a variable-frequency motor drive (question 92)
Determine status of discrete PLC outputs given discrete input states and a RLL program
Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits
program listing, meter measurements, and/or reported symptoms
INST240 Review: Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluid
type
INST251 Review: Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D
INST263 Review: Determine effect of a fault in a selector or override control system
Day 1
Theory session topic: Introduction to Human-Machine Interface (HMI) panels
Day 2
Theory session topic: Applications and programming practice
Day 3
Theory session topic: Data comparison and arithmetic instructions
Day 4
Theory session topic: Data transfer instructions
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INST 232 (PLC Systems), section 2

Lab
HMI configuration for PLC control system: Question 51, completed objectives due by the end of day
2
Exam
Program a counter or timer function in a PLC (of a different manufacturer than your own!) and wire
it to control a variable-frequency motor drive (question 52)
Determine status of discrete PLC outputs given discrete input states and a RLL program
Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits
program listing, meter measurements, and/or reported symptoms
type
Day 1
Team tool locker inspection: have students inventory their team tool lockers, posting lists to the outside
of the locker doors documenting whats missing.
Day 2
Exam
Day 3
Theory session topic: Analog I/O
The last day of the quarter is a full day, where all students are expected to attend as usual. Together,
we will spend the lab session completing any remaining lab objectives, as well as doing general clean-up,
reorganization, equipment repair, and other tasks necessary for the maintenance of our lab facility. See
question 53 for a list of necessary tasks to complete.
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INST 240 (Pressure and Level Measurement), section 1

Lab
Pressure measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,
section 2
Exam
Build a circuit to energize an electromechanical relay (question 93)
Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.) showing proper mathematical cancellation of units (i.e. the unity fraction technique)
Calculate pressure applied to a DP instrument in a realistic scenario
Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a series-parallel circuit given measured values (voltage,
current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms
INST231 Review: Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points
Day 1
Theory session topic: Concepts of pressure and pressure unit conversions
Day 2
Theory session topic: Pressure measurement technologies
Day 3
Theory session topic: Instrument calibration
Day 4
Theory session topic: Electronic pressure measurement
Introduction to Fall Quarter
This quarter focuses on the subject of measurement. Ideas to keep in mind for special projects (alternatives to standard lab as well as extra-credit) include measuring and recording physical variables in and
around the college campus. For those who have studied programmable logic controllers (PLCs), there will be
application to use your PLCs again if equipped with analog inputs to receive the 4-20 mA signals produced
by industrial transmitters.
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Lab
Pressure measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4
Exam
Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.) showing proper mathematical cancellation of units (i.e. the unity fraction technique)
Calculate pressure applied to a DP instrument in a realistic scenario
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a series-parallel circuit given measured values (voltage,
Day 1
Theory session topic: Pressure instrument accessories
Day 2
Theory session topic: Pneumatic pressure instruments
Day 3
Theory session topic: Pneumatic pressure instruments (continued) and pressure switches
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
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Lab
Level measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section
4
Exam
Day 5 of next section
Build a circuit to sense either pressure or vacuum using a DP transmitter (question 93)
Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type
Calculate ranges for hydrostatic (DP) level-measuring instruments given physical dimensions and fluid
densities
Calculate buoyant force values for a displacer-type level-measuring instrument at different liquid levels
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a Wheatstone bridge circuit given measured values
(voltage, current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms
INST231 Review: Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simple
RLL program listing
INST251 Review: Determine the effect of a component change on the gain of a pneumatic controller
mechanism
INST263 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-,
or feedforward-controlled process
Day 1
Theory session topic: Level measurement technologies and liquid densities
Day 2
Theory session topic: Hydrostatic level measurement
Day 3
Theory session topic: Displacer level measurement
Day 4
Theory session topic: Measuring liquid-liquid interfaces
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Lab
Level measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4
Exam
Day 5
Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type
Calculate ranges for hydrostatic (DP) level-measuring instruments given physical dimensions and fluid
densities
Calculate buoyant force values for a displacer-type level-measuring instrument at different liquid levels
RLL program listing
mechanism
Day 1
Theory session topic: Ultrasonic, radar, and laser level measurement
Day 2
Theory session topic: Weight, capacitance, and radiation level measurement
Day 3
Theory session topic: Point-contact and nonlinear level measurement
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
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INST 241 (Temperature and Flow Measurement), section 1
Lab
Temperature measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,
section 2
Exam
Build a circuit to sense temperature using a thermocouple or RTD transmitter (question 93)
Sketch proper wire connections showing how to simulate an RTD or thermocouple input to a temperature
transmitter using simple electronic components
Calculate temperatures or voltages in thermocouple and RTD circuits given access to thermocouple and
RTD tables
INST230 Review: Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (either
single- or three-phase) given the line voltage and one of the other parameters
INST250 Review: Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service
Day 1
Theory session topic: Temperature measurement technologies
Day 2
Theory session topic: Principles of heat and temperature
Day 3
Theory session topic: RTDs and thermistors
Day 4
Theory session topic: Thermocouples
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Lab
Temperature measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4
Exam
Build a circuit to sense temperature using a thermocouple or RTD transmitter (question 93)
Sketch proper wire connections showing how to simulate an RTD or thermocouple input to a temperature
transmitter using simple electronic components
Calculate temperatures or voltages in thermocouple and RTD circuits given access to thermocouple and
RTD tables
INST250 Review: Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service
Day 1
Theory session topic: Thermocouples (continued)
Day 2
Theory session topic: Thermocouple and RTD applications
Day 3
Theory session topic: Non-contact pyrometers, temperature switches, calibration standards, and accessories
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
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Lab
Flow measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section
4
Exam
Build a circuit with a smart transmitter and use a HART communicator to re-range it (question 93)
Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element
Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type
Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from data in an AsFound table
Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula (may contain exponents or logarithms)
INST230 Review: Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits
INST250 Review: Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges
INST262 Review: Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given
application
Day 1
Theory session topic: Flow measurement technologies
Day 2
Theory session topic: Fluid dynamics
Day 3
Theory session topic: Pressure-based flowmeters
Day 4
Theory session topic: High-accuracy pressure-based flow measurement
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Lab
Flow measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4
Exam
Day 5
Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element
Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type
application
Day 1
Theory session topic: Pressure-based flowmeters
Theory session topic: Turbine, vortex, and positive-displacement flowmeters
Day 2
Theory session topic: Magnetic and ultrasonic flowmeters
Day 3
Theory session topic: True mass flowmeters, weirs and flumes
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
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INST 242 (Analytical Measurement), section 1
Lab
Analytical measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,
section 3
Exam
Day 6 of section 3
Capstone Assessment takes the place of a mastery exam (see question 93)
Day 1
Theory session topic: Chemical concepts, terms, and symbols
Discuss the upcoming Capstone Assessment due by the end of the course (Question 93)
Day 2
Theory session topic: The Periodic Table, electron shells, and spectroscopy
Day 3
Theory session topic: Molecular quantities
Day 4
Theory session topic: Stoichiometry and energy in chemical reactions
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Lab
Analytical measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,
section 3
Exam
Day 6 of section 3
Day 1
Theory session topic: Conductivity measurement
Day 2
Theory session topic: pH and pH measurement
Day 3
Theory session topic: Potentiometric pH measurement
Day 4
Theory session topic: Chromatography
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Lab
Analytical measurement loop: Questions 61 and 62, completed objectives due by the end of day 3
Exam
Day 6
Day 1
Theory session topic: Optical analyses (dispersive spectroscopy, fluorescence, chemiluminescence)
Day 2
Theory session topic: Optical analyses (NDIR)
Day 3
Day 4
Tour
Day 5
Exam
Day 6
Lab Day
Capstone Assessment: Question 63, due by the end of the last day
The last day of the quarter is a full day, where all students are expected to attend as usual. Together, we will
spend this day completing any remaining lab objectives, as well as doing general clean-up, reorganization,
equipment repair, and other tasks necessary for the maintenance of our lab facility. See question 64 for a
list of necessary tasks to complete.
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INST 250 (Final Control Elements), section 1

Lab
Control valve rebuild and bench-set: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of
day 4, section 2
Exam
Determine response of a pneumatic force-balance mechanism to different conditions
Determine the effect of a fault in a solenoid-controlled valve system
INST230 Review: Determine status of a relay logic circuit given a schematic diagram and switch stimulus
conditions
Day 1
Theory session topic: Principles of fluids and fluid pressure
Day 2
Theory session topic: Control valves and actuators
Day 3
Theory session topic: Fluid power systems
Day 4
Theory session topic: Pneumatic instruments
Introduction to Winter Quarter
This quarter focuses on the subjects of final control elements and PID control. Ideas to keep in mind
for special projects (alternatives to standard lab as well as extra-credit) include applications using variablefrequency motor drives and other non-valve control elements. Applications exist as well for building your
own PID controller, either from analog components (i.e. opamps) or using a programmable logic controllers
(PLC) with analog I/O.
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Lab
Control valve rebuild and bench-set: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of
day 4
Exam
Determine response of a pneumatic force-balance mechanism to different conditions
Determine the effect of a fault in a solenoid-controlled valve system
conditions
Day 1
Theory session topic: Pneumatic instruments (continued)
Day 2
Theory session topic: Solenoid valves
Day 3
Theory session topic: Valve failure modes and packing systems
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
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Lab
Smart valve positioner: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section
4
Exam
Determine proper fail-safe mode for a control valve in a given process
Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service
Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges
INST263 Review: Identify action of trip solenoid from P&ID or loop sheet
Day 1
Theory session topic: Valve positioners
Day 2
Theory session topic: Split-ranged control valves
Day 3
Theory session topic: Electric valve actuators and variable-speed pumps
Day 4
Theory session topic: Valve sizing
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Lab
Smart valve positioner: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4
Exam
Day 5
Determine proper fail-safe mode for a control valve in a given process
Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service
Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges
INST263 Review: Identify action of trip solenoid from P&ID or loop sheet
Day 1
Theory session topic: Valve sizing and self-operated valves
Day 2
Theory session topic: Valve characterization
Day 3
Theory session topic: Valve problems
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
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INST 251 (PID control), section 1
Lab
Split-ranged valves with pneumatic positioners: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the
end of day 4, section 2
Exam
Build a circuit using an electromechanical relay to control two LEDs (question 93)
Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop controlled process
Determine the effect of a component change on the gain of a pneumatic controller mechanism
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple relay circuit given measured values (voltage,
RLL program
INST241 Review: Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element
application
Day 1
Theory session topic: Feedback control / instrument tube fitting (guest speaker)
Day 2
Theory session topic: Proportional control and Desktop Processes / instrument tube fitting (guest
speaker)
Day 3
Theory session topic: Pneumatic process controllers
Day 4
Theory session topic: Analog electronic process controllers
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Lab
Split-ranged valves with pneumatic positioners: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the
end of day 4
Exam
Day 5
Build a circuit using an electromechanical relay to control two LEDs (question 93)
Determine the effect of a component change on the gain of a pneumatic controller mechanism
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple relay circuit given measured values (voltage,
RLL program
application
Day 1
Theory session topic: Differential calculus
Questions 1 through 20; answer questions 1-10 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice highly
recommended)
Day 2
Theory session topic: Integral calculus
Questions 21 through 40; answer questions 21-30 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice
highly recommended)
Day 3
Theory session topic: Applications of calculus
Questions 41 through 60; answer questions 41-50 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice
highly recommended)
Day 4
Questions 61 through 80; answer questions 61-70 in preparation for discussion
Feel free to progress through questions 71-80 as time permits. These extra questions lead you step-by-step
into a more formal (symbolic rather than numerical) understanding of calculus.
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Day 5
Exam
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Lab
Automatically-controlled process: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day
4, section 4
Exam
Perform numerical differentiation on a simple mathematical function (graphed)
Perform numerical integration on a simple mathematical function (graphed)
Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D
Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a 4-20 mA loop circuit given measured values (voltage,
INST241 Review: Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluid
type
Day 1
Theory session topic: Proportional-only offset
Day 2
Theory session topic: Integral-only control
Day 3
Theory session topic: Proportional + integral control
Day 4
Theory session topic: Proportional + integral control (continued)
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Lab
4
Exam
Day 5
Perform numerical differentiation on a simple mathematical function (graphed)
Perform numerical integration on a simple mathematical function (graphed)
Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D
type
Day 1
Theory session topic: Derivative and PID control
Day 2
Theory session topic: Different PID control algorithms
Day 3
Theory session topic: Digital implementations of PID control
Day 4
Theory session topic: Review for exam or Lab Day (instructors choice)
Day 5
Exam
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INST 252 (Loop tuning), section 1
Lab
Multiple loop tuning: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section 3
Exam
Day 6 of section 3
Day 1
Theory session topic: Process characteristics
Day 2
Theory session topic: Process characteristics (continued)
Day 3
Theory session topic: Loop tuning methods and Troubleshooting
Day 4
Theory session topic: Loop tuning practice
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Lab
Multiple loop tuning: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section 3
Exam
Day 6 of section 3
Day 1
Theory session topic: Cascade control
Day 2
Theory session topic: Feedforward control
Day 3
Theory session topic: Loop problem diagnosis and optimization
Day 4
Theory session topic: Loop problem diagnosis and optimization (continued)
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Lab
Multiple loop tuning: Question 61, completed objectives due by the end of day 3
Exam
Day 6
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Tour
Day 5
Exam
Day 6
Lab Day
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INST 260 (Data Acquisition systems), section 1
Lab
Data acquisition and transport over Ethernet: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of
day 5, section 3
Exam
Day 6 of section 3 only a simple calculator may be used!
Build a circuit responding to changes in either light intensity or ambient temperature (question 92)
Sketch proper wire connections for a data acquisition unit to measure an analog sensor signal
Convert between different numeration systems (decimal, binary, hexadecimal)
Calculate ADC (analog-digital converter) input and output values given calibrated ranges
conditions
Day 1
Theory session topic: Signal coupling, shielding, and wiring practices
Day 2
Theory session topic: Digital data representation and analog/digital converters
Day 3
Theory session topic: Data acquisition hardware
Day 4
Theory session topic: Serial communication principles
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Introduction to Spring Quarter

This quarter focuses on the use of digital computer systems for measurement and control. Ideas to
keep in mind for special projects (alternatives to standard lab as well as extra-credit) include long-range
measurement systems using wireless (radio) communication, as well as advanced process-control systems
(beyond single-loop PID). For those who have studied programmable logic controllers (PLCs), there will be
application to use your PLCs again when we build safety instrumented systems (SIS) later this quarter!
For those who have not yet taken the Summer-quarter PLC courses (INST23X), now is a good time
to place orders for your PLC hardware or purchase used from classmates who have already finished those
courses. See the INST231 or INST232 worksheets and syllabi for a list of required hardware and software!
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Lab
day 5, section 3
Exam
Day 6 of section 3 only a simple calculator may be used!
conditions
Day 1
Theory session topic: Serial communication principles (continued)
Day 2
Theory session topic: Transmission lines and antennas
Day 3
Theory session topic: RS-232, 422, and 485 serial networks
Day 4
Theory session topic: Serial network field day in the lab
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Lab
day 5
Exam
conditions
Day 1
Theory session topic: Ethernet networks
Day 2
Theory session topic: IP, TCP, and UDP
Day 3
Theory session topic: HART and Modbus protocols
Day 4
Theory session topic: LabVIEW software programming (in computer lab)
Day 5
Day 6
Exam
40
INST 262 (DCS and Fieldbus), section 1

Lab
4, section 2
Exam
Identify proper controller action (direct or reverse) for a given process
Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in an automatically-controlled process
type
Day 1
Theory session topic: Feedback control and digital control systems
Day 2
Theory session topic: Proportional control and Desktop Processes
Day 3
Theory session topic: PID control (continued)
Day 4
Theory session topic: Loop controller function block programming
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Lab
4
Exam
Day 5
Identify proper controller action (direct or reverse) for a given process
Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in an automatically-controlled process
type
Day 1
Theory session topic: DDC, DCS, and SCADA system configuration
Day 2
Theory session topic: Instrument calibration
Day 3
Theory session topic: Instrument calibration (continued)
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
42

Lab
Fieldbus instrument loop: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section 4
Exam
Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given application
Use decibels to calculate power gains and losses
RLL program
type
mechanism
Day 1
Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus physical layer
Day 2
Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus data link layer
Day 3
Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus function blocks
Day 4
Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus device configuration and troubleshooting
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Lab
Fieldbus instrument loop: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4
Exam
Day 5
Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given application
Use decibels to calculate power gains and losses
RLL program
type
mechanism
Day 1
Theory session topic: Radio communication systems
Day 2
Theory session topic: WirelessHART systems
Day 3
Theory session topic: Long-range wireless networks
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
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INST 263 (Control Strategies), section 1
Lab
Multi-input control strategy: Question 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,
section 2
Exam
Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-, or feedforwardcontrolled process
Day 1
Theory session topic: Supervisory and cascade control
Day 2
Theory session topic: Ratio control
Day 3
Theory session topic: Feedforward control
Day 4
Theory session topic: Feedforward with dynamic compensation
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Lab
Multi-input control strategy: Question 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4
Exam
Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-, or feedforwardcontrolled process
Day 1
Theory session topic: Applications of control strategies
Day 2
Theory session topic: Limit and Selector controls
Day 3
Theory session topic: Override controls
Day 4
Day 5
Exam
46
Lab
Control system with automatic shutdown: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end
of day 4, section 4
Exam
Day 1
Theory session topic: Process safety and probability
Day 2
Theory session topic: Explosion hazards and intrinsic safety
Day 3
Theory session topic: Solenoid valves and fail-safe design
Day 4
Theory session topic: Electrical system protection
Tell continuing students about their need to purchase PLC equipment
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Lab
Control system with automatic shutdown: Questions 41 and 42, completed objectives due by the end
of day 4
Exam
Day 1
Theory session topic: Protective relays
Day 2
Theory session topic: Overpressure protection and review for exam
Day 3
Tour
Day 4
Exam
Day 5
Lab Day
Purchase PLC equipment for Summer quarter
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Second year Instrumentation course sequence

INST241 Temperature and Flow measurement

INST252 Loop Tuning

PTEC 107 Process Science

INST263 Control Strategies

ENGT122 CAD 1: Basics

Sequence of second-year Instrumentation courses

Core Electronics -- 3 qtrs

(Only if 4th quarter was Summer: INST23x)

Prerequisite for all INST24x,

Offered 1st week of

Final Control Elements

Data Acquisition Systems

DCS and Fieldbus

Prerequisite for INST206

Offered 1st week of

Possible course schedules depending on date of entry into 2nd year

Final Control Elements

Data Acquisition Systems

DCS and Fieldbus

Final Control Elements

Final Control Elements

Data Acquisition Systems

DCS and Fieldbus

Data Acquisition Systems

DCS and Fieldbus

DCS and Fieldbus

INST 200 (Introduction to Instrumentation)

INST 205 (Job Prep I)

INST 206 (Job Prep II)

INST 230 (Motor Controls), section 1

INST 230 (Motor Controls), section 2

INST 231 (PLC Programming), section 1

INST 231 (PLC Programming), section 2

INST 232 (PLC Systems), section 1

INST 232 (PLC Systems), section 2

INST 240 (Pressure and Level Measurement), section 1

INST 240 (Pressure and Level Measurement), section 2

INST 240 (Pressure and Level Measurement), section 3

INST 240 (Pressure and Level Measurement), section 4

INST 241 (Temperature and Flow Measurement), section 1

INST 241 (Temperature and Flow Measurement), section 2

INST 241 (Temperature and Flow Measurement), section 3

INST 241 (Temperature and Flow Measurement), section 4

INST 242 (Analytical Measurement), section 1

INST 242 (Analytical Measurement), section 2

INST 242 (Analytical Measurement), section 3

INST 250 (Final Control Elements), section 1

INST 250 (Final Control Elements), section 2

INST 250 (Final Control Elements), section 3

INST 250 (Final Control Elements), section 4

INST 251 (PID control), section 1

INST 251 (PID control), section 2

INST 251 (PID control), section 3

INST 251 (PID control), section 4

INST 252 (Loop tuning), section 1

INST 252 (Loop tuning), section 2

INST 252 (Loop tuning), section 3

INST 260 (Data Acquisition systems), section 1

Introduction to Spring Quarter

INST 260 (Data Acquisition systems), section 2

INST 260 (Data Acquisition systems), section 3

INST 262 (DCS and Fieldbus), section 1

INST 262 (DCS and Fieldbus), section 2