This overview of eXpress 7.0 is intended for our USA customers. As required DSI will setup a WebEx meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.
Schedule Date & Time: May 4, 11AM PST

This overview of eXpress 7.0 is intended for our non-USA customers. This topic will be relevant to the newest capabilities or features added to the eXpress Diagnostic Software Application and any of the integrated and optional eXpress Modules.
This Course Includes:
– What’s new in eXpress 7.0
– Describing the new features and their respective objectives in detail.
– The related new features to any integrated or optional eXpress Module
– Course subject matter will vary and will be presented at the beginning of each CE Course
– This Course may be divided into two (2) sessions depending on scope of Feature updates.

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

This overview of eXpress 7.0 is intended for our non-USA customers. As required DSI will setup a WebEx meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.
Schedule Date & Time: May 4, 3PM BST

This overview of eXpress 7.0 is intended for our non-USA customers. This topic will be relevant to the newest capabilities or features added to the eXpress Diagnostic Software Application and any of the integrated and optional eXpress Modules.
This Course Includes:
– What’s new in eXpress 7.0
– Describing the new features and their respective objectives in detail.
– The related new features to any integrated or optional eXpress Module
– Course subject matter will vary and will be presented at the beginning of each CE Course
– This Course may be divided into two (2) sessions depending on scope of Feature updates.

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains how to setup and use the eXpress Desktop Fault Insertion Feature for validating the diagnostic capability in the eXpress Model. Course includes:
– Framing the objectives to be performed in validating diagnostics for BIT and/or Guided Troubleshooting
– Discover the effectiveness of Fault Codes as used for Health Management applications.
– Validate that the diagnostics makes sense and was modeled as intended.
– Insert any random faults or sets of faults to ensure accurate isolation.

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 Using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains how to import model data from other applications or spreadsheets using customized templates and configurations to establish reusable, comprehensive and seamless data importing into eXpress.
This activity will feature the use of both the Topology Import and Grid View Features in eXpress.

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 Using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains how to use an eXpress model to describe the following:
  &#9679 Dependency Modeling and eXpress
  &#9679 Prognostics vs. Diagnostics
  &#9679 Types of Diagnostics
    &#9675 Static
    &#9675 Dynamic
    &#9675 Semi-Dynamic
    &#9675 “Health Monitoring” (with static, dynamic or semi-dynamic)
This extended session of this topic will provide an in depth perspective on the following:
  &#9679 Phases of Diagnostics
    &#9675 Fault Detection
    &#9675 Fault Isolation
    &#9675 Fault Resolution
  &#9679 Diagnostic Inference
    &#9675 Hierarchical Diagnostic Inference
    &#9675 Hybrid Diagnostic Inference
    &#9675 Isolation Method (Common Cause vs. Multiple-Fault)
    &#9675 Fan-Out Refinement

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 Using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains how to use the eXpress Diagnostic Flow Diagram (DFD) to understand how diagnostics inferences are easily recognized and manipulated:
  &#9675 Displaying a single isolation path
    &#9632 Double-click on cell to display path up to and including that node
    &#9632 Click on the Diagnostic Study header to display entire DFD
  &#9675 Dotted Paths indicate tests that do not prove anything good
    &#9632 green = test for malfunction
    &#9632 gray = independent mode
  &#9675 Including Test Outcomes or Priorities in the Diagnostic Flow Diagram
  &#9675 Manipulating the detection order using the Detection List
  &#9675 Manipulating the Diagnostic Flow Diagram using right-click operations
  &#9675 Generating the Fault Group Details Report for a single fault group

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 Using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains how to use the eXpress Diagnostic Flow Diagram (DFD) to understand how diagnostics inferences are easily recognized and manipulated:
    &#9675 Including Test Outcomes or Priorities in the Diagnostic Flow Diagram
    &#9675 Manipulating the detection order using the Detection List
    &#9675 Manipulating the Diagnostic Flow Diagram using right-click operations
    &#9675 Generating the Fault Group Details Report for a single fault group
  &#9679 System Status Display
    &#9675 Color Codes based on the Highlighted Node in the DFD
    &#9675 Colors are Documented in the Color Legend
    &#9675 Can Descend Into Lower Levels

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 Using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the impact and how to use the Advanced Diagnostic Algorithm settings within eXpress.
  &#9675 Algorithm Components
    &#9642 Candidate groupings
    &#9642 Test Weightings
    &#9642 Cutoffs
  &#9675 Fault Detection Algorithms
    &#9642 Detect Malfunctions with Fewest Tests
    &#9642 Detect Probable Malfunctions
    &#9642 Detect Critical Malfunctions
    &#9642 Prove Operation with Fewest Tests
    &#9642 Prove Maximum Operation Before Detecting Malfunction
    &#9642 Minimize Switches in Monitored Stimuli
    &#9642 Detect Using Fault Codes
  &#9675 Fault Isolation Algorithms
    &#9642 Multiple-Fault (5 algorithms treating refinement differently)
    &#9642 Common Cause (2 algorithms, one with an isolation cutoff)

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 Using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course)

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the impact and how to use the Advanced Diagnostic Algorithm settings within eXpress.
  &#9679 The Diagnostic Study Options Dialog
    &#9675 Accessed by right-clicking on the DFD and selecting “Options…”
    &#9675 Display panel
      &#9642 Controls size of cells in the DFD
      &#9642 DFD can be disabled for large systems
    &#9675 Diagnostic Sequence panel
    &#9675 Test Selection panel
      &#9642 Independent Mode
      &#9642 Rules that constrain what tests are allowed during diagnostics
      &#9642 Attribute-based test prioritization
    &#9675 Interpretation panel
    &#9675 Preferences panel
    &#9675 Advanced panel
      &#9642 Reduce Repetition when diagnostics for large systems are calculated

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 Using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the use of Operating Modes and Diagnostic Scope within eXpress.
  &#9679 Types of Subsets
    &#9675 Subsets based on Explicit Selections(s)
    &#9675 Attribute-based Subsets
    &#9675 Path-based subsets
    &#9675 Failure Severity-based subsets
    &#9675 Combination Subsets
  &#9679 Creating and Manipulating Subsets
  &#9679 Active Editing of Subsets
  &#9679 Hierarchical Subsets and Duty Cycles
  &#9679 Operating Modes
    &#9675 Manual and automatic Creation
  &#9679 Using Operating Modes to Constrain Diagnostic Scope
    &#9675 Scaling (Detection) Statistics to Scope
    &#9675 Hiding Excluded Elements

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic uses specific Test Types in eXpress to Identify Test Coverage and Interference
  &#9679 Coverage
    &#9675 The Functions/Failure Modes a Test has been designed to Test
    &#9675 Anything else that can be proven good during Testing
  &#9679 Interference
    &#9675 Other Functions/Failure Modes that can cause a Test to Fail
    &#9675 Creation, Propagation and Observation Interference
  &#9679 Symmetry
    &#9675 Symmetric Tests
    &#9675 Asymmetric Tests
    &#9675 Path-Based Tests
    &#9675 Coverage-Based Tests

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the benefits of alternative approaches to Defining Tests in eXpress
  &#9679 Modeling for Test Definition
    &#9675 Intelligence in the Model
    &#9675 Functional Dependencies, States and Classes
  &#9679 Constraints within Individual Tests
    &#9675 Intelligence in the Test Definitions
    &#9675 Stimuli, Anchors & Non-Detectable Coverage
  &#9679 Imported Test Coverage
    &#9675 Intelligence is in the Spreadsheets
    &#9675 Limited to Signature, Inspection & BIT Tests
    &#9675 Tests based on Imported Failure Effects
    &#9675 Risk is External to eXpress

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the discusses the usages of Discrete and Continuous Coverage & Test Editing in eXpress
  &#9679 Discrete Coverage
    &#9675 Coverage/Interference represents what can be Isolated by that Test
    &#9675 Can be defined as Non-Topological
    &#9675 May be adequate for Testability Analysis
    &#9675 Insufficient for developing actual Diagnostics
  &#9679 Continuous Coverage
    &#9675 Coverage/Interference represents what can cause the Test to Fail
    &#9675 Usually requires a More Fully Developed Model
    &#9675 Sufficient for both Testability and Diagnostic Development
  &#9679 Test Editing
    &#9675 Modal Editing vs. Active Editing
    &#9675 Interpretation of Colors During Test Editing
      &#9642 Item Colors (Coverage/Interference)
      &#9642 I/O Flag Colors (Test Locations/Stimuli)
      &#9642 Net Colors (Functional Coverage/Failure Mode Coverage/Interference)

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the Techniques for Defining Coverage and Interference for Path-Based Tests in eXpress
  &#9679 Constraining Test Coverage using States
    &#9675 Object States
      &#9642 Display Options during Test Editing
      &#9642 Marking Default States for Individual Objects
      &#9642 State Control Dependencies
    &#9675 Design States
      &#9642 Local Design States
      &#9642 Active Editing of Design States
      &#9642 Hierarchical Design States (Multi-Level Path-Based Testing)
      &#9642 Using Design States to Model the Concept of Operation
      &#9642 Auto-Generation of Design States
      &#9642 Create Design States based on Test State Selection

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the Techniques for using Test Coverage Filters (Function/Failure Classes) in eXpress
  &#9679 Creating and Editing Classes
    &#9675The “Assign Function Classes” dialog
    &#9675 Hierarchical Classes
    &#9675 Failure Classes
  &#9679 Basic Coverage Filters
  &#9679 Advanced Coverage Filters
  &#9679 Creating Tests for Selected Classes
    &#9675Function vs. Failure Classes
    &#9675 Creating Tests for Sensors with Matching Class
  &#9679 Creating / Assigning a Class to a Test’s Coverage

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the Advanced Techniques for using Path-Based Tests in eXpress
  &#9679 Non-detectable Functions & Failure Modes (Path-Based Tests)
    &#9675 Marking Coverage Functions/Failures as non-detectable
      &#9642 Using the Test Coverage panel
      &#9642 Using the Explorer Tree (Including Batching)
    &#9675 Including Non-detectable Functions/Failures Modes in the Detection Coverage
      &#9642 Using the Test Coverage panel
      &#9642 Optional Asymmetry (“Detected but Not Proven”)
    &#9675 Constraining Test Coverage by Disabling Stimuli
      &#9642 Asymmetric (“Creation Interference from Unmonitored Stimuli”)
      &#9642 Point-to-Point Testing

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the use of Test Coverage Anchors in eXpress
  &#9679 Definition Methods
    &#9675 Using the Test Coverage panel
      &#9642 Using the Explorer Tree
    &#9675 Single Anchors
      &#9642 Asymmetric (“Interference from Unanchored Coverage”)
      &#9642 Symmetric (no interference)
    &#9675 Multiple Anchors
      &#9642 Union (Coverage must reside in “at least one anchor’s path”)
      &#9642 Intersection (Coverage must reside in “all anchors’ path”)
    &#9675 Failure Mode Anchors
      &#9642 Fault Propagation Editing
    &#9675 Manipulating Interference
      &#9642 Excluding Elements From Interference
      &#9642 Converting Interference into Coverage

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the use of Hybrid Diagnostic in eXpress
  &#9679 Functional vs. Failure Mode Coverage
    &#9675 Definition Methods
      &#9642 Using the Test Coverage panel
      &#9642 Using the Explorer Tree
      &#9642 Setting the Coverage Type of a Test
    &#9675 Hybrid Testing and Diagnostics
      &#9642 Chained Inferences
      &#9642 Relationships between Failure Modes & Affected Functions
      &#9642 Changing Tests to Failure Mode Coverage Changes the Diagnostics
    &#9675 Preventing New Coverage From Being Added to Path-Based Tests
      &#9642 New Coverage on “Update” setting in Grid View (only)

Required: eXpress Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the use of Group Tests within eXpress.
  &#9679 Reasons for deciding to use Group Tests
    &#9675 Coverage/Interference is not easily represented using a Single Test
    &#9675 Evaluating Multiple Tests as a Single Step in the Diagnostics
    &#9675 Representing a Single Test with Multiple Outcomes
  &#9679 Single Test with Combined Coverage
    &#9675 Heterogeneous Group Tests (Grouping Different Test Types)
    &#9675 Groping Tests with Mixed Symmetries
    &#9675 Combing Tests From Multiple Lower-Level Designs
    &#9675 Hierarchical Inheritance of Group Tests

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the use of Group Tests within eXpress.
  &#9679 Single Test with Multiple Outcomes
    &#9675 Appearance in the Diagnostic Flow Diagram
    &#9675 Automatic or User-Defined Outcome Order
    &#9675 Inference Approach
      &#9642 Prove Coverage After the Last Test Passes
      &#9642 Prove Coverage As Each Test Passes
    &#9675 Converting a Binary Test into a Multiple-Outcome Test
    &#9675 Test Outcome Labels / Descriptions
      &#9642 Test Outcome Panel, Grid View, Imported
      &#9642 Displayed in the Diagnostic Flow Diagram
      &#9642 Displayed in the Fault Group Details Report
      &#9642 Displayed during a Diagnostic Session
      &#9642 Exported to DiagML

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).

As required DSI will setup a WebEx or Skype meeting at the specified time. Student(s) may provide an additional approved on-line connection as required by the student(s) technical restrictions for data sharing.

This topic explains the basic use of the DiagML Export Feature in eXpress
  &#9679 Configurations and Settings Targeting Export Objectives
    &#9675 Discuss Deployment Options
      &#9642 Export to Run-Time Authoring Tool (RTAT)
      &#9642 Exporting for Static Diagnostic Applications
      &#9642 Exporting for Dynamic Reasoning Environments
      &#9642 Exporting to STAGE Health Management and Support Simulation Tool
    &#9675 Customizing Configurations, Settings and Exports
    &#9675 Importing DiagML into RTAT and eXpress Design Viewer
      &#9642 Retrieving and loading DiagML file in RTAT
      &#9642 Identifying the eXpress Design in RTAT
      &#9642 Describe purpose of the “PD” file generated in RTAT for eXpress Design Viewer

Required: eXpress
Optional: None

Standard: Free using DSI provided examples.

Optional: $750 using student provided examples (Maximum of 4 hours of preparation time per course).