ISA And MAVERICK Present Control System Migration Webinar

This free webinar on May 29, 2014 discusses control system migration challenges and shows how front-end loading streamlines the process.

MAVERICK Technologies and ISA will present “Front End Loading (FEL) for Control System Migration,” a free, non-commercial, non-product-oriented, 90-minute webinar on May 29, 2014. Three experts will discuss the challenges, problems and common mistakes involved in a process control system migration, and show how using front-end loading (FEL) practices help smooth the migration process. To register, go to https://www.isa.org/events-conferences/events-calendar/event-details/?productId=31278171

FEL is the process of conceptual development for projects in the process industries and others. It includes robust planning and design early in a project's lifecycle at a time when the ability to influence changes in design is relatively high and the cost to make those changes is relatively low. Though FEL often adds a small amount of time and cost to the early portion of a project, these are minor compared to the alternative of making changes at later stages.

Speakers include Nick Sands, manufacturing technology fellow at DuPont Protection Technologies; Matt Sigmon, director of DCSNext at MAVERICK Technologies; and Charles Skeen, program manager, chemicals, at MAVERICK Technologies.

The webinar will consist of a two-part presentation, followed by an extended question-and-answer session. Attendees will be able to enter questions on the WebEx window on their PC screens.

Part 1 of the webinar will cover common mistakes in migrating from one control system to another, including incomplete or inadequate attention to safety instrumented systems, batch control, I/O interfacing, communications, cyber security and control system requirements. Part 1 also covers the consequences of these mistakes such as escalating costs, delayed schedules, and staffing issues.

Part 2 of the webinar describes FEL procedures, how to use them in a control system migration project, and how good FEL practices improve and aid project scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning and execution.

For those not able to attend live, the recorded webinar will be available on ISA.org and Mavtechglobla.com

About MAVERICK Technologies
Founded in 1999, MAVERICK Technologies is the largest independent systems integrator in North America, and is a global leader in industrial automation, enterprise integration and strategic manufacturing solutions for clients across a wide range of manufacturing and process industries. Leveraging its unique enterprise-wide perspective, MAVERICK identifies suboptimal operations and improves performance for greater safety, efficiency and overall profitability. The company’s people, processes and technical capabilities ensure delivery of the right solution for every project, using the most appropriate technology. Organizations around the world depend on MAVERICK’s responsiveness, results-driven approach and dedication to their success. Over the years, MAVERICK has completed more than 10,000 successful projects in 45 countries across six continents. For more information, visit mavtechglobal.com.