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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 operations
  • RTU architectural designs and hardware components
  • Key roles and communication functions within control systems

RTU Hardware Setup and I/O Configuration

  • Mapping digital and analog input and output channels
  • Wiring requirements and field connection protocols
  • Addressing schemes and signal classification

Communication Protocols for RTU Integration

  • Overview of standards such as Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 60870-5
  • Configuring serial and Ethernet communication settings
  • Implementing master-slave and client-server topologies

RTU Logic, Control, and Automation Functions

  • Configuring internal logic and operation sequencing
  • Managing alarms and generating event reports
  • 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 links between RTUs and supervisory systems

Testing, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting

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

Cybersecurity and Best Practices for RTU Deployments

  • Applying secure configuration principles to field devices
  • Managing user access and enforcing password policies
  • Securing communication channels against unauthorized intrusion

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

  • Configuring a complete RTU setup from hardware to SCADA interface
  • Testing I/O channels and communication pathways
  • Validating full system operation and failover capabilities

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

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

Target Audience

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

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