COMMON Q PLATFORM OVERVIEW TRAINING COURSE. I&C Training Programs

The Course will also prepare the successful student to perform project document technical reviews, support pre-installation testing, and/or support training activities using appropriate Human Performance tools.

This course is intended for Project Staff, Engineers, and Operations/Maintenance Training personnel who require a general understanding of the Common Q Platform hardware, software, and engineering tools used to configure and program the Advant Controller 160 (AC160). The course provides an overview of the Westinghouse Common Q safety system platform, with an emphasis on the AC160 and associated system hardware and engineering tools used to configure and program the system.  No previous experience with the Common Q System is necessary, although some background in computer technology and control systems may be helpful.

This course is taught at the utility site using a generic Westinghouse Common Q training system.

Course Schedule:

• Common Q Platform Introduction – Key Terms and Concepts.
• Definitions, Categories, and Requirements.
• System Components.
• Hardware Introduction.
• IO Modules and available functions.
• PM646A Base Software loading exercise.
• Software Introduction.
• Configuration and Programming AC160 Systems.
• AC160 Programming exercises.
• Review – Q&A.