This course is designed to cover the PLC and SCADA systems covering also other new developments in this area. It commences with a brief review of the fundamentals of PLC and SCADA systems hardware, software, and the typical communications systems (such as RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet and TCP/IP) that connect the SCADA operator situations together.  

The course is intended to be product independent, but examples will be taken from existing products to ensure that all aspects of the protocols are covered. 

Finally, this course will provide you with the tools to design your next SCADA system more effectively using open protocols and to integrate same with your PLCs as RTUs

Some of the topics covered in this training course are:

• Apply knowledge and skills on programmable logic controllers (PLC) and SCADA systems
• Discuss the PLC digital bit functions and its application
• Determine the types and various applications of advance control with PLC and the functions of PLC sequencer and PID control along with the analog PLC operation
• Identify the Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED’s) 
• Ensure the correct application of Ethernet & TCP/IP networks and be familiarized with Fieldbus and SCADA communication system
• Apply the “best practice” decisions on the best and most cost-effective use of SCADA open protocols