FactoryTalk VantagePoint Configuration and Reporting

Course Number: FTVP
Type: Instructor-led
Technology: Information Software Courses, Process Control Courses
Category: Program Design
Duration: 3 days

Course Purpose

In this course, you will learn the various tools used to analyze and display data using FactoryTalk® VantagePoint EMI. The course covers how to use the analysis and reporting tools to create Trends, Excel Reports, and Dashboards. You will have an opportunity to use the Portal and configure it to display content in various ways, including mobile devices. The course also focuses on extending the model in the product and configuring security. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to utilize many tools and techniques for the display, analysis, and reporting of data using FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI.

Objectives

After completing this course, students should be able to perform the following tasks:

Introduction to FactoryTalk VantagePoint
Configuring FactoryTalk Data Sources in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Publishing Trend and Excell Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Configuring Incuity Tags in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Working with Calculated Tags in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Using a Microsoft SQL Server Database Connector in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Using Types and Type Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Importing Logix Controller Structures in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating Cascading Excel Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating Composite and Dashboard Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Customizing the FactoryTalk VantagePoint Portal
Creating Status Indicators in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Configuring Security in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Using Mobility Features in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software

Who Should Attend

Developers or engineers who will work with FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI applications and need to view, analyze, and create reports should attend this course.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, familiarity with the following is helpful, but not required:

Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Office Excel
ControlLogix® and FactoryTalk products and terminology

Student Materials

To enhance and facilitate the students’ learning experiences, the following materials are provided as part of the course package:

Student Manual includes the key concepts, definitions, examples, and activities presented in this course. Also provides learning activities and hands-on practice. Solutions are included after each exercise for immediate feedback

Hands-on Practice

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned through a variety of hands-on exercises. These exercises focus on the skills introduced in each lesson.

Course Agenda

Day 1

Introduction to FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Configuring FactoryTalk Data Sources in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Publishing Trend Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Publishing Excel Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating Incuity Tags in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software

Day 2

Creating and Configuring Calculated Tags in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Using a Microsoft SQL Server Database Connector in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Creating and Using Types and Type Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
Importing Logix Controller Structures as VantagePoint Items
Creating Cascading Microsoft Excel Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software

Day 3

Customizing the FactoryTalk VantagePoint Portal
Creating Composite Reports in FactoryTalk VantagePoint Software
FactoryTalk VantagePoint Security
Creating and Consuming Data via VantagePoint Mobile

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