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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Overview of RTUs in Power and Automation Systems

  • The function of RTUs in substation and power cell operations
  • RTU architectural designs and hardware components
  • Primary roles and communication responsibilities within control systems

Setting Up RTU Hardware and Configuring I/O

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

Communication Protocols for RTU Integration

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

RTU Logic, Control, and Automation Capabilities

  • Configuring internal logic and operational sequencing
  • Handling alarms and reporting events
  • Workflows for command and control execution

Interfacing with SCADA and Control Systems

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

Testing, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting

  • Monitoring data flow and communication health
  • Diagnosing wiring, addressing, and protocol errors
  • Utilizing diagnostic tools for on-site verification

Cybersecurity and Best Practices for RTU Deployments

  • Principles of secure configuration for field devices
  • Managing user access and password policies
  • Safeguarding communication channels against unauthorized entry

Practical Workshop: Comprehensive RTU Configuration

  • Executing a full RTU setup from hardware installation to SCADA interfacing
  • Testing I/O channels and communication pathways
  • Verifying overall system performance and failover mechanisms

Recap and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

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

Target Audience

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

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