INTRODUCTION: 

This is a highly relevant, industrially based online training course that will update the skills and knowledge of Technicians and Engineers alike. This Target PLC, Telemetry & SCADA Technologies online training course is ‘hands-on’ using industry standard PLC’s in a simulated environment. Through this approach the delegate will progress from learning the fundamentals of PLC application to writing, debugging and finally designing their own programs. 

Radio and wire based telemetry systems, essential for an understanding of modern communication methods deployed in the field are also studied and explained. These are vital for a comprehensive understanding in their use with not only programmable controllers but any Instrumentation / Controller remote application. 

This Target PLC, Telemetry & SCADA Technologies online training course also includes a study of modern SCADA technologies. Again, together with a hands-on approach using a modern industrially compliant SCADA software package, the delegate will acquire new and updated skills essential in any fast moving industrial environment. 

Some of the main topics covered include: 

• A study and explanation of the PLC for Control purposes
• Understanding through ‘hands-on’ approach using industry standard PLC’s in a simulated environment of PLC programming – design and debugging
• Investigation of Radio telemetry methods, frequencies used and application and limitation of each frequency band
• Case study in the design of a Radio Telemetry link
• Study of commonly used wire based telemetry methods and protocols such as RS232 and RS485
• Investigation of SCADA, its structure and application. Understanding of a typical SCADA application through a hands-on approach using an industry compliant SCADA software package 

Course objectives: 

• To give an understanding of the operation, architecture and use of an industry standard PLC for Control purposes
• By using  a  hands-on  approach,  enable  the  delegate  to  investigate  the operation of the PLC through designing, building and testing typical programs in the ladder programming language using industry standard PLC’s in a simulated environment
• To allow the delegate to become familiar and confident with the PLC, Telemetry and SCADA environments
• To understand the concepts of Radio Telemetry and acquire the knowledge relating to the application, limitation and use of frequency bands used
• To gain an  understanding and knowledge of common wire based communication protocols
• To disseminate and share experience and knowledge with other delegates through open session discussions hence broadening the knowledge base of all
• To become familiar and knowledgeable with an industry compliant SCADA software package
• To have the confidence and knowledge to apply the above techniques and principles to solve unfamiliar and bespoke situations in the workplace 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

This Target PLC, Telemetry & SCADA Technologies online training seminar is suitable for and is designed to attract and be of benefit to a range of people who work in the Control and Instrumentation process and plant areas. 

Typically but not exclusively, this online training seminar will be of benefit to: 

• Electrical Engineers and Technicians
• Control Engineers and Technicians
• Communication Engineers and Technicians
• I.T. and Software Engineers and Technicians
• Design Engineers
• Instrumentation Engineers and Technicians
• Electricians
• Instrument and Process Control Engineers and Technicians
• Mechanical Engineers and Technicians
• Operations Engineers
• Process Engineers and Technicians
• Production Professionals
• Project Design Professionals
• System Integrators
• Other Professions (Managers, Engineers, Technicians) involved in the Control and Process Industries who require a fuller understanding of that industry

Course Outline:

Day1:

Introduction to Control Strategies: 

• Continuous Control Systems
• Sequential Control Systems
• Relay Based Systems 

Practical Session 1: 

• Relay Based Programming Examples 

Introduction to PLC Systems: 

• PLC vs. Relay Systems
• Programming Formats
• Logical Continuity
• Software Familiarisation
• Introduction to Industry Standard PLC Programming Software
• Construction of Test Programme
• System Architecture
• Memory and I/O Types
• Scanning Algorithms
• Program Scan Cycle
• Introduction
• Elements of a Radio Link
• The Radio Spectrum
• Frequency Ranges
• System Design Considerations
• Serial Transfer of Programs
• Design Exercise 1
• Analysis of PLC Programs
• Design Methodology and Development of PLC Programs
• Timer Method of Program Development
• Design Exercise 2 - Program Design of Process Controller
• Communication Methods (Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex)
• RS232 Standard
• RS422 Standard
• RS485 Standard
• Sequence Controller and Application Boards
• Analogue Inputs and Outputs
• A/D and D/A Conversion
• Programming Analogue Modules and Advanced Instructions
• System Architecture
• Configuration and Operation
• Introduction to Industry Standard SCADA Software
• Design and Development of a new SCADA Project
• Design and Development of a SCADA Project (continued)
• Local Area Networks (LAN’s)
• Consolidation of Previous Practical Activities 

Practical Session 2: 

• Software Familiarisation
• Introduction to Industry Standard PLC Programming Software
• Construction of Test Programme 

Day 2:

PLC Architecture: 

• System Architecture
• Memory and I/O Types
• Scanning Algorithms
• Program Scan Cycle 

Radio Telemetry Systems: 

• Introduction
• Elements of a Radio Link
• The Radio Spectrum
• Frequency Ranges
• System Design Considerations 

Practical Session 3: 

• Serial Transfer of Programs
• Design Exercise 1 

Day 3:

PLC Programme Development: 

• Analysis of PLC Programs
• Design Methodology and Development of PLC Programs
• Timer Method of Program Development 

Practical Session 4: 

• Design Exercise 2 - Program Design of Process Controller 

Serial Data Communications: 

• Communication Methods (Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex)
• RS232 Standard
• RS422 Standard
• RS485 Standard 

Practical Session 5: 

• Sequence Controller and Application Boards 

Day 4:

Analogue I/O and Processing: 

• Analogue Inputs and Outputs
• A/D and D/A Conversion
• Programming Analogue Modules and Advanced Instructions 

Introduction to SCADA: 

• System Architecture
• Configuration and Operation 

Practical Session 6: 

• Introduction to Industry Standard SCADA Software
• Design and Development of a new SCADA Project 

Day 5:

Practical Session 7, 8: 

• Design and Development of a SCADA Project (continued)
• Local Area Networks (LAN’s)
• Consolidation of Previous Practical Activities