Introduction

This comprehensive five-day course is specifically designed for professionals managing maintenance and troubleshooting in automated systems equipped with PLC and SCADA. It focuses on advanced techniques for fault detection, data backup, system analysis, and maintaining system integrity under operational constraints that limit programming modifications.

Course Objectives

• Master troubleshooting techniques specific to PLC and SCADA systems.
• Execute proficient backup operations and data recovery from automated systems.
• Understand the restrictions on system modifications and identify when expert intervention is needed.
• Maintain system efficiency and security without altering existing configurations.

Course Outline

Day 1: Overview of PLC and SCADA Systems

• Introduction to the roles and operational frameworks of PLC and SCADA in automation.
• Basic troubleshooting techniques: Identifying common faults and understanding system alerts.
• Guidelines for effective system monitoring and error logging.
• Explanation of system integration between PLC and SCADA for optimized operations.
• Overview of critical parameters in system performance and stability.

Day 2: Troubleshooting PLC Systems

• In-depth analysis of PLC system errors and fault diagnosis.
• Hands-on exercises on tracing and rectifying faults in PLC setups.
• Strategies for maintaining PLC system integrity and performance.
• Techniques for real-time data handling and processing in PLC systems.
• Discussing the impact of environmental factors on PLC operations.

Day 3: SCADA System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Key components and troubleshooting of SCADA systems.
• Techniques for data acquisition issues and system monitoring faults.
• SCADA system security practices and backup protocols.
• Managing communication protocols and network configurations in SCADA systems.
• Implementing redundancy and failover strategies in SCADA operations.

Day 4: Advanced Maintenance Techniques

• Advanced scenarios in fault tracing and correction in integrated systems.
• Discussion on preventive maintenance schedules and routines.
• Role of documentation and detailed maintenance logs in system management.
• Evaluation of system lifecycle and upgrading paths for sustainability.
• Techniques for predictive maintenance using historical data analytics.

Day 5: System Security and Backup Strategies

• Ensuring the security of automation systems without altering existing programming.
• Comprehensive approaches to data backup and disaster recovery plans.
• Concluding discussions on the critical role of maintaining system updates and upgrades within existing constraints.
• Strategies for encryption and secure data transmission in automation systems.
• Final review of compliance with international standards and safety protocols