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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of RTUs in Power and Automation

  • The operational role of RTUs in substation and power cell contexts
  • RTU architectural designs and hardware constituents
  • Primary functions and communication responsibilities within control architectures

Hardware Setup and I/O Configuration for RTUs

  • Mapping digital and analog input/output channels
  • Wiring considerations and field connection standards
  • Addressing schemes and signal categorization

Protocols for RTU Communication and Integration

  • Overview of key standards including Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 60870-5
  • Configuration of Serial and Ethernet communication links
  • Implementation of Master-Slave and Client-Server topologies

Logic, Control, and Automation Features in RTUs

  • Setting up internal logic and operational sequencing
  • Managing alarms and event reporting mechanisms
  • Workflows for command execution and control operations

Interfacing with SCADA and Control Systems

  • Preparation of RTU data points for SCADA mapping
  • Maintaining time synchronization and data integrity
  • Verifying communication links between RTUs and supervisory layers

Testing, Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting Strategies

  • Monitoring data streams and communication health status
  • Diagnosing 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-level devices
  • Management of user access and password policies
  • Safeguarding communication channels against unauthorized intrusion

Practical Workshop: Comprehensive RTU Configuration

  • End-to-end configuration from hardware setup to SCADA interface
  • Testing I/O channels and verifying communication paths
  • Validating full system operation and failover responses

Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Progress

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of industrial automation principles
  • Practical experience with control system hardware
  • Proficiency in electrical or instrumentation basics

Target Audience

  • Automation and control engineers
  • Power system technicians
  • Specialists in SCADA and substation integration

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