CitectSCADA Configuration Course

Overview Course Description
This course is designed to help you gain insight into CitectSCADA project development and become familiar with configuration techniques. This "hands-on" course includes practical instruction with plant control, data collection, trending and reporting.

Details

Duration
4 Days Course

Who Should Attend?
First time CitectSCADA users including engineering staff, maintenance staff and plant supervisors.

Prerequisites
It is essential that Trainees should be familiar with Window operating systems. Basic knowledge of electrical & electronic engineering is also required. Experience in PLC control system design and/or programming is desirable.

Course Outline
Day 1 of 4
Get introduced to the Fundamentals of CitectSCADA with the basics of project designing along with the essential Communication Concepts. Learn about its features through various case studies demo projects.

• Citect Project Editor
• Cicode Editor
• XP Style Projects
• The Design Specification
• Citect Graphics Builder
• Managing Projects
• Include Projects
• Setting up Communications

Day 2 of 4
Go deep into different areas of the project design including controls, alarms and the graphic interface design such as:

• Graphics
• Genies and Super-genies
• Events
• Commands & Controls
• Devices
• Alarms

Day 3 of 4
Continuing with the project design elements of CitectSCADA, learn different ways to create database, reports, and Security configuration for various project.

• Trends
• Navigation
• Reports
• Process Analyst
• Accumulators
• Security

Day 4 of 4
On the last day, have a hands-on Session on PLC-SCADA application interface with sample projects. Get Tips on System diagnostic, troubleshooting and optimization.

• Hands-on Omron & Sixnet PLC family
• Application development and execution
• Troubleshooting & diagnostic features of CitectSCADA

Data Communications & Networking Course

Overview Course Description
This is a comprehensive workshop covering Industrial Data Communications including RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, industrial protocols, industrial networks and the communications requirements for “Smart” instrumentation.

This unique workshop equips you with the tools to analyze, specify and debug Data Communications and Networking systems in the instrumentation and control environment.

Duration
2 Days Course

Who Should Attend?
Anyone with a need to understand the techniques, required to use and apply industrial communications technology, productively and economically..

• Instrumentation & Control Engi
• Process Control Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Process Development Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Control Systems Sales Engineers
• Consulting Engineers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Control Systems Applications Engi.

Course Outline
Day 1 of 2

Background to Data Communication

• Smart” instrumentation
• Modern instrumentation
• Control systems

Basic Principles

• Sources, receivers & communication interface
• Transmission modes
• Analog & digital signals
• Parallel & serial communications
• Coding of messages e.g. ASCII
• Data transmission speeds
• Asynchronous & synchronous modes
• Universal receiver/transmitter

The Data Communications Interface

• · Standards
• Principles of RS-232 Highway Plus
• Handshaking
• RS-422 and RS-485
• Hardware & software testing

Selection & Installation of Cables

• Copper conductors & optic fibers
• Interference & noise
• Cable selection
• Installation recommendations

Modem & Interface Converters

• Modem control
• Modulation techniques
• Data compression techniques

Day 2 of 2

• OSI - Open System Communications Instrumentation Model
• Importance and application of OSI
• Interoperability
• Industrial systems

Industrial Networking (LANs)

• Introduction and different philosophies interface of LANs
• Industrial Ethernet
• Token ring and bus systems
• Importance of TCP/IP
• Selection, application and troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet

Standard Protocols

• Concepts
• Error detection
• Industry standard protocols
• ASCII, Modbus & Allen Bradley Data Highway Plus

"SMART" Instrumentation Systems

• Actuator Sensor Interface (ASI)
• Seriplex
• Device Net
• Interbus-S
• Profibus-DP/FMS & PA
• Foundation FieldBus

Selection of Standards & Protocols

• Field & instrument level
• PLC/PC level: practical case study

Programmable Logic Controllers Training Module

Overview Course Description
This workshop is designed to equip you with practical up-to-date information on the application of PLCs in the automation and process control of plants and factories. It is tailor made for people who have little or no exposure to PLCs, but who expect to become involved in some or all aspects of PLC installation. It aims to give practical advice from experts in the field, to assist you to correctly plan, program and install a PLC with a shorter learning curve and with more confidence.

Duration
2 Days Course

Who Should Attend?

• Instrumentation and Control Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Consulting Engineers
• Process Control
• Engineers
• Engineering Managers

Prerequisites
It is desirable that Trainees be familiar with Window operating systems. Basic knowledge of electrical & electronic engineering is essential.

Course Outline
Day 1 of 2

Introduction

• Introduction & brief history of PLCs
• Alternative control systems - where do PLCs fit in
• Why PLCs have become so widely accepted
• Lingering concerns about PLCs

Fundamentals of PLC Hardware

• Block diagram of typical PLC
• PLC processor module – memory organisation
• Input / Output section - module types
• Power supplies

Fundamentals of PLC Software

• Methods of representing Logic, Boolean, Algebra, instruction code, graphical presentation i.e. functional logic diagrams and ladder logic
• Fundamental ladder logic instruction set
• Comparison of different manufacturers, Memory and Data representation and Instruction code
• Using Ladder Logic for Simple Digital Functions
• The basic rules
• Comparison of relay ladder diagrams
• The concept of the ‘scan’ and how to apply it
• Infinite Fan-out
• Contact ‘Normal’ states
• Positive and negative logic
• Basic Boolean functions
• The usefulness of DeMorgan’s Law

Using Registers (Words)

• Number systems
• Types of register data
• Timers
• Counters
• Bit shift/rotate
• Table functions
• Register (Matrix) logic functions

Day 2 of 2

• Advanced Control with PLCs
• The concept of reusable logic
• Examples drive logic & alarm handling
• Use of advanced programming functions
• Matrix logic
• Table functions and indirect addressing
• Example: Simple display driver

Data Communications

• Interface standards, RS-232, RS-422/423, and RS-485
• Protocols, Modbus & DH+
• Local area networks, Ethernet & Token Bus
• Monitoring communication links and simple watchdog timers

Introduction to IEC 1131-3

• Concepts
• Common Elements
• Programming languages: Structured Text
• Function Block Diagrams
• Ladder Diagrams
• Instruction List
• Sequential Function Chart

OPC

• Introduction to OPC
• What is OPC
• Architecture

Good Programming Habits

• Keeping track of addresses and data used
• Looking ahead - how will programs be maintained
• Practical methods to improve quality organisation of code, thorough documentation and simplifying changes

Good Installation Practice

• Location of hardware
• Good wiring practice
• Cable spacing, power distribution, wire numbering
• Reducing noise and interference
• Screening and shielding