Get in Touch
 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of RTUs in Power and Automation Systems

  • The role of RTUs in substation and power cell operations
  • RTU architectures and key hardware components
  • Primary functions and communication responsibilities within control systems

RTU Hardware Installation and I/O Setup

  • Mapping digital and analog input/output channels
  • Considerations for wiring and field connections
  • Addressing schemes and signal classification

Communication Protocols for RTU Connectivity

  • Introduction to Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, and other relevant standards
  • Configuring serial and Ethernet communications
  • Master-slave and client-server network topologies

RTU Logic, Control, and Automation Capabilities

  • Setting up internal logic and operational sequencing
  • Managing alarms and event reporting
  • Executing command and control workflows

Integrating SCADA and Control Systems

  • Preparing RTU data points for SCADA mapping
  • Maintaining time synchronization and data integrity
  • Verifying communication links between RTUs and supervisory systems

Testing, Diagnostics, and Issue Resolution

  • Monitoring data flow and communication status
  • Diagnosing wiring, addressing, and protocol-related problems
  • Utilizing diagnostic tools for on-site verification

Cybersecurity and Best Practices for RTU Deployment

  • Applying secure configuration principles to field devices
  • Implementing user access management and password policies
  • Safeguarding communication channels against unauthorized access

Practical Workshop: Comprehensive RTU Configuration

  • Building a complete RTU setup from hardware integration to SCADA interface
  • Testing I/O channels and communication pathways
  • Confirming full system operation and failover mechanisms

Recap and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of industrial automation principles
  • Practical experience with control system hardware
  • Foundational knowledge of electrical or instrumentation basics

Target Audience

  • Automation and control engineers
  • Power system technicians
  • SCADA and substation integration specialists

Number of participants


Price per participant

Testimonials (2)

Upcoming Courses

Related Categories