Course Outline

Introduction to RTUs in Power and Automation Systems

  • 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

  • Digital and analog input/output channel mapping
  • Wiring considerations and field connections
  • Addressing and signal classification

Communication Protocols for RTU Integration

  • Overview of Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, and other standards
  • Serial and Ethernet communication configurations
  • Master-slave and client-server topologies

RTU Logic, Control, and Automation Functions

  • Configuring internal logic and sequencing
  • Alarm handling and event reporting
  • Command and control execution workflows

SCADA and Control System Interfacing

  • Preparing RTU data points for SCADA mapping
  • Ensuring time synchronization and data integrity
  • Validating communication between RTU and supervisory systems

Testing, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting

  • Monitoring data flow and communication health
  • Identifying wiring, addressing, and protocol issues
  • Using diagnostic tools for field verification

Cybersecurity and Best Practices for RTU Deployments

  • Secure configuration principles for field devices
  • User access management and password policies
  • Protecting communication channels from unauthorized access

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

  • Configuring a complete RTU setup from hardware to SCADA interface
  • Testing I/O channels and communication paths
  • Verifying full system operation and failover behavior

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of industrial automation concepts
  • Experience with control system hardware
  • Familiarity with electrical or instrumentation fundamentals

Audience

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

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