Course Overview
This advanced course dives deep into Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, focusing on their integration, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization in industrial automation. Participants will enhance their skills in designing complex control strategies, configuring SCADA for real-time monitoring, and improving system reliability and efficiency.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand advanced PLC programming techniques and architectures.
- Design and implement complex control logic using PLCs.
- Configure and optimize SCADA systems for industrial process monitoring and control.
- Integrate PLC and SCADA systems for seamless data exchange and automation.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and SCADA systems effectively.
- Apply cybersecurity best practices to protect automation systems.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Automation and control engineers
- Electrical engineers and technicians
- Maintenance personnel involved with PLC and SCADA
- System integrators and project engineers
- Industrial IT and cybersecurity professionals
- Anyone involved in design, operation, or maintenance of automation systems
Course Outline
Advanced PLC Concepts
- PLC hardware architectures and communication protocols
- Advanced programming languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram
- Data handling, PID control, and motion control programming
SCADA System Architecture
- Components and functions of SCADA systems
- SCADA communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC)
- Database management and historical data logging
PLC and SCADA Integration
- Interfacing PLCs with SCADA systems
- Real-time data acquisition and control
- Alarm management and event handling
System Design and Configuration
- Designing effective HMI/SCADA screens
- Configuring control loops and setpoints
- Network architecture and redundancy for reliability
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Diagnosing and resolving common PLC and SCADA issues
- Preventive maintenance and system updates
- Backup, recovery, and system documentation
Cybersecurity in Automation Systems
- Security risks and vulnerabilities in PLC and SCADA
- Best practices for securing industrial control systems
- Incident response and mitigation strategies
Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Real-world examples of advanced PLC and SCADA implementations
- Hands-on exercises using simulation software and hardware