Introduction
In today’s modern automation and power environments, microprocessor-based devices such as IEDs, RTUs, and PLCs require seamless, standardized communication with SCADA and protection systems. This program has been specially tailored to address key industry protocols — IEC 61850, IEC 104, IEC 103, Modbus, Profinet, and TCP/IP — along with the associated hardware interfaces and configuration software tools. Participants will gain deep insights into integration, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Target Audience
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Electrical and instrumentation engineers
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SCADA, automation, and protection specialists
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Substation communication engineers
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Commissioning and testing teams
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Network and control systems engineers
Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand and apply major communication protocols (IEC 61850, 103, 104, Modbus, TCP/IP, Profinet)
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Identify and configure communication hardware interfaces
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Work with software tools for protocol configuration and diagnostics
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Design and troubleshoot integrated systems with multiple protocol environments
Training Program Outline
Day 1: Communication Fundamentals and Hardware Interfaces
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Role of IEDs, RTUs, PLCs in substation automation
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Communication needs and architecture in substations
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Physical interfaces: RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, Fiber optics
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Interface devices: protocol converters, switches, routers
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TCP/IP protocol structure and application in electrical systems
Day 2: Industrial Networking and Profinet
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Ethernet networking: LAN/WAN structure, IP addressing
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Introduction to Profinet: protocols, applications, and topology
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Industrial switch configuration and VLANs
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Redundancy and diagnostics in Ethernet/Profinet networks
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Integration with automation systems
Day 3: Modbus and IEC 103/104 Protocols
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Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP/IP architecture
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Protocol frames, addressing, and diagnostics
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IEC 60870-5-103: serial-based substation protocol
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IEC 60870-5-104: TCP/IP-based real-time communication
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Protocol comparison, interfacing, and real-world application examples
Day 4: IEC 61850 Implementation
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IEC 61850 model: logical nodes, data objects, datasets
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GOOSE messaging and Sampled Values
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MMS protocol for client-server communication
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Tools for configuration (e.g., IED Configurator, PCM600, DIGSI)
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Interoperability between multi-vendor devices
Day 5: Integration, Software Tools, and Troubleshooting
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Device and system integration process
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Protocol testing using simulation and diagnostic software
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Troubleshooting communication faults (timeouts, loss of sync, address mismatch)
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Case studies
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Maintenance and documentation practices
