Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (Scada) Systems Training
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- Course Content
- Course Description
- Course Objectives
- Who Should Attend
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Course Content
DAY 1
Introduction to control systems
• Definitions
• Types of SCADA
• Smart instruments
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Heritage versus hybrid DCS
• Open DCS
• DCS versus SCADA
Instrumentation loops and signals
• RTD and thermocouple signals
• Voltage signals
• 4 – 20 mA signals
• Loop powering
• Load limitation
• Loop splitter
• Diagnostic output
• Basics of Hart
• Hart commands
Data transmission medium
• Twisted pair cables
• Co-axial cables
• Fibre optic networks
• OTDR
DAY 2
• Basic radio transmission
• Basic radio communications
• Radio propagation
• Frequency allocation
• Implementing a radio link
Basic data communications and networks
• Bits and bytes
• Binary numbering
• Resolution
• Hexadecimal
• Synchronous versus asynchronous Transmission protocols
• ASCII code
• UARTs
• Network topologies
Remote terminal units
• Hardware components
• CPU and memory
• Digital processing
DAY 3
• Discrete processing
• AC switching
• Analog processing
• Digital sampling
• Writing the spec
SCADA systems
• Features of a SCADA system
• Architecture
• Software systems
• Database management
Alarm management
• Case studies
• Common issues
• Time to respond
• Alarm displays
• Alarm generation
• Statistical alarms
• HMI issues
• ISA-18.2
DAY 4
Basic digital transmission systems
• RS 232
• RS 485
• Live terminations
• OSI model
• Error detection
Fieldbus systems
• Modbus
• Profibus
DAY 5
• Foundation Fieldbus
• IEC 60870
• DNP-3
Cyber security
• Likelihood of an attack
• IT versus ICN systems
• Consequences
• Case studies
• Threat sources
• Firewalls
• Auditing
• Port blockers
Course Description
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.
Course Objectives
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.
Who Should Attend
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
CPD Unit
Continuing Professional Development
28 HOURS CPD