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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to RTUs in Power and Automation Systems

  • The function of RTUs in substation and power cell activities
  • RTU structures and hardware elements
  • Primary functions and communication duties within control systems

RTU Hardware Installation and I/O Setup

  • Mapping digital and analog input/output channels
  • Wiring requirements and field connections
  • Addressing schemes and signal categorization

Communication Protocols for RTU Integration

  • Overview of Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, and other industry standards
  • Configuration of serial and Ethernet communications
  • Master-slave and client-server network topologies

RTU Logic, Control, and Automation Features

  • Setting up internal logic and process sequencing
  • Alarm management and event logging
  • Workflows for command and control execution

Interfacing SCADA and Control Systems

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

Testing, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting

  • Monitoring data streams and communication status
  • Detecting issues related to wiring, addressing, and protocols
  • Utilizing diagnostic tools for on-site verification

Cybersecurity and Best Practices for RTU Deployment

  • Principles of secure configuration for field devices
  • User access control and password management policies
  • Securing communication channels against unauthorized entry

Hands-On Workshop: Comprehensive RTU Configuration

  • Setting up a complete RTU environment from hardware to SCADA interface
  • Testing I/O channels and communication links
  • Confirming full system functionality and failover mechanisms

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of industrial automation concepts
  • Practical experience with control system hardware
  • Knowledge of electrical or instrumentation basics

Intended Audience

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

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