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Course Outline

Introduction to RTUs in Power and Automation Systems

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

RTU Hardware Setup and I/O Configuration

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

Communication Protocols for RTU Integration

  • Overview of standards such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, and others
  • Configuring serial and Ethernet communications
  • Master-slave and client-server topologies

RTU Logic, Control, and Automation Functions

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

SCADA and Control System Interfacing

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

Testing, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting

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

Cybersecurity and Best Practices for RTU Deployments

  • Principles of secure configuration for field devices
  • User access management and password policies
  • Safeguarding communication channels from unauthorized entry

Hands-On Workshop: End-to-End RTU Configuration

  • Setting up a complete RTU solution from hardware to SCADA interface
  • Testing I/O channels and communication paths
  • Confirming full system operation and failover behavior

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

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

Target Audience

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

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