Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Scada) Systems Training

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Scada) Systems Training Course

In its most widely used traditional form (particularly in the oil and gas industries) a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system acts as an adjunct to a larger control system – comprising a number of remote terminal units (RTUs) that collect field data and connect back to the system controller via a communication system. In its other form, SCADA is used as a standalone system to monitor and control a plant using PLCs as ‘hardened’ robust front-end devices providing a ‘window’ into the process.

However, SCADA systems are evolving, and the emphasis today is on using Open Standard communication protocols such as IEC 60870, DNP3 and TCP/IP together with ‘off-the- shelf’ hardware and software to provide greater flexibility and connectivity.

This comprehensive workshop, ‘Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems’ covers all the essentials of a SCADA system including: SCADA architecture and topology; system elements; communication and interconnectivity; and cyber security issues.

On successful completion of this workshop delegates will be able to:
 recognize the different components of a SCADA system
 appreciate the basic principles of data communications
 evaluate the requirements for PLC-to-SCADA communications
 understand the basis of cyclic redundancy
 appreciate the use of radio in the industrial environment
 evaluate the problems associated with database management
 recognise the wide range of modulation techniques
 apply Modbus in a practical manner
 evaluate the relative merits of IEC 60870 and DNP3 SCADA protocols
 gain insight into the challenges faced by cyber security

Software simulation:
An HMI simulation program, incorporating all of the major features of a typical SCADA system, will be made available to delegates for the duration of the course in order to experiment with practical SCADA concepts, in a safe and controlled environment.

Delegates are encouraged to bring their own (non-Apple) laptops.

Note. In order for the software to be loaded onto these machines, administrator rights may need to be obtained.

Other practical sessions include: exercise on radio telemetry path-loss design and performing an intermodulation products calculation.

 Instrumentation and Control Engineers
 Instrumentation and Control Technicians
 Process Control Engineers
 Electrical Engineers
 Consulting Engineers
 Design Engineers
 Control Systems Sales Engineers
 Maintenance Supervisors
 Control System Application Engineers
 Project Engineers
 Plant Engineers
 IT Personnel

Continuing Professional Development

28 HOURS CPD