Upon completing this SCADA Training Certification course successfully, participants will have an understanding of:
• Fundamentals of SCADA systems
• Sketch out and outline a SCADA system for potential application and purpose in your industry
• Assess the benefits of several examples of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Master Terminal Units (MTUs), and communications methods
• Human Machine Interface
• The essentials of IEC 61131-3
• Understand the fundamental of SCADA systems
• Increase knowledge of the key industrial communication protocols
• Learn and discover how to set up industrial data communications networks
• Understand the different industrial communications networks used
• Learn how to effectively and successfully apply SCADA System security
• Describe and explain the various components of a SCADA system
Course Content
Introduction to Control Systems
• Introduction to SCADA Systems
• SCADA -What is it?
• Old SCADA Advantages and The Disadvantages
• Modern Automation Systems
• The Advantages/ The Disadvantages of Modern Automation Systems
• Automatic Control System
• Control Categories
• Continuous Control Components
• Discrete Control Components
• Components of SCADA
• HART Device Features
• FIELDBUS Systems
• FIELDBUS Concept
• FIELDBUS Features
• Remote Terminal Units RTU
• Programmable Logic Controller
• PLCS used as RTUS
• The Master Station
• Features of SCADA software
• Sub Master Station
• Communication Network
• Comparison of SCADA/PLC and DCS
Introduction to SCADA Systems
• History
• Why SCADA? What is SCADA?
• Classifications
• Elements of SCADA
• Sensors
• Actuators
• RTUs
• Alarms
• PLCs
• Communication
• Front End Processor
• SCADA server
• Historical server
• HMI Computer
• Levels of SCADA
• Where is SCADA used? SCADA examples
• SCADA system types
• Automation solutions
• SCADA Hardware and Software
Review on PLC Systems
• PLC Architecture and Operation
• Commonly-used instructions
• Numbering systems
• I/O systems and PLCs wiring
RTU Programming
• Introduction
• Preparing process data to be delivered to the SCADA software
• Equipment’s Status
• Process Variables
• Alarms
• Receiving SCADA Instructions
• Preparing RTUs to receive data from the SCADA software
SCADA Communication Networks
• General
• Introduction to landlines and interference
• Introduction to serial interfaces
• Introduction to Ethernet networks
• Fiber optics basics
• Wireless communication systems
• Communication & Networking in details (Fiber Optic, Coaxial Cable, Twisted Pair, …. etc.)
Signal Journey in SCADA Systems
• An example of a typical signal journey from the instrument to the SCADA system
• Items in I/O servers
• Tags in SCADA software
I/O Servers
• OPC (OLE for process control)
• DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange)
• Actual case studies to establish communication with PLCs (Allen Bradley and Koyo)
SCADA Systems Functionality
• Graphics in SCADA user interface
• Alarms
• Trends
• Historical data
• Security features in SCADA systems
• Conclusion
Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.
DATE:
1ST BATCH: 3rd – 6th June,2025
2ND BATCH: 9th – 12th Dec, 2025
25, Queen street, Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba, Lagos