Training Course :Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and SCADA System

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ITPL1666
Kuala Lumpur
Monday, 19 May 2025-Friday, 23 May 2025
Price: 4700

Introduction

This five-day theoretical training course is meticulously designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, crucial for modern industrial automation. Without delving into practical applications, the course focuses on the theoretical framework that governs the operation and integration of PLCs and SCADA systems in industrial settings.


Course Objectives

  • Grasp the fundamental concepts and operations of PLCs.
  • Understand the architecture and components of SCADA systems.
  • Learn the communication protocols used in PLC and SCADA integration.
  • Explore the strategies for optimizing process automation.
  • Analyze the security considerations in PLC and SCADA networks.


Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to PLCs

  • Overview of PLCs in industrial automation.
  • Key components and architecture of PLCs.
  • Basic operation principles of PLC systems.
  • Evolution and trends in PLC technology.
  • The role of PLCs in enhancing industrial efficiency.


Day 2: Understanding SCADA Systems

  • Fundamentals of SCADA systems.
  • Components and architecture of SCADA.
  • Role of SCADA in industrial control systems.
  • Overview of SCADA software and its capabilities.
  • Integration challenges and solutions in SCADA systems.


Day 3: PLC and SCADA Communication Protocols

  • Introduction to communication protocols in automation.
  • Role of Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus in industrial communication.
  • Techniques for effective data exchange between PLCs and SCADA.
  • Importance of standardized communication in process automation.
  • Future trends and advancements in automation protocols.


Day 4: Optimization Strategies for Automation

  • Strategies for optimizing process control and automation.
  • Leveraging PLC and SCADA for improved operational efficiency.
  • Case studies on optimization in various industrial sectors.
  • Theoretical approaches to fault detection and diagnostics.
  • Predictive maintenance through advanced SCADA analysis.


Day 5: Security Aspects in PLC and SCADA Networks

  • Security challenges in PLC and SCADA networks.
  • Principles of cybersecurity in industrial control systems.
  • Risk assessment and management in automation networks.
  • Implementing security protocols and best practices.
  • Future directions for securing industrial automation systems.
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