Description

What does this course cover?

This five-day course covers a range of topics, all of which are covered via a mixture of theoretical and practical training – we aim for our courses to be as hands-on as possible. The course specifically covers:

• An introduction to SCADA systems, covering elements, servers, hardware and software, graphics, and more.
• A range of systems including automatic control, FIELDBUS, and wireless communication systems.
• An introduction to serial interfaces, ethernet networks, fibre optic, and wireless.
• Communications, including case studies to establish communication with PLCs.
• Process variables.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), sensors, and alarms.
• Introduction to OPC (open plan communications)
• How to configure OPC UA servers and how to program an OPC UA client
• Client and server development
• Connection management
• Security configuration
• Trends and historical data
• System components

This course covers a wide range of industry-recognised manufacturers, including Siemens, Allen Bradley, Wago and Mitsubishi.)

What will I gain from this course?

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will gain a City & Guilds certification in SCADA and PLC Communications.

Prerequisites

None