PLC & SCADA Automation – Industrial Control System Training

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Introduction

This training program offers a practical and structured approach to understanding Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Widely used across industries such as manufacturing, oil & gas, power plants, and water treatment, this course enables participants to program, troubleshoot, and integrate automated control systems using leading software platforms like Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Delta, and Wonderware InTouch.

Modules and Content

Module 1: Basics of Industrial Automation
  • Introduction to automation and control systems
  • Role of PLCs and SCADA in modern industries
  • Overview of sensors, actuators, and field devices
  • PLC architecture and working principles
  • Input/Output (I/O) modules and memory structure
  • Types of PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, )
  • Introduction to IEC 61131-3 programming standards
  • Ladder diagrams, Function Block Diagrams (FBD), and Structured Text
  • Programming timers, counters, arithmetic, and logic operations
  • Siemens TIA Portal / Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500/5000
  • Configuring PLC hardware and uploading programs
  • Troubleshooting, simulation, and monitoring
  • Components of SCADA (RTU, HMI, MTU, communication)
  • Real-time monitoring, alarms, and historical trends
  • SCADA hardware and protocol interfaces
  • Designing graphic displays and control screens
  • Tag creation, animation, and alarm setup
  • Data logging, trending, and report generation
  • Communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP)
  • Linking PLC tags to SCADA variables
  • Creating interactive real-time dashboards
  • Overview of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • HMI panel configuration and linking to PLC
  • PID loop tuning and motor control via HMI
  • RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet, and industrial buses
  • IP addressing and network configuration
  • Remote access, cloud connectivity (IIoT basics)
  • Implementation of a full automation system (e.g., bottling plant, water pump system)
  • Design, simulate, and test the complete PLC-SCADA cycle
  • Documentation and technical presentation

Scope & Advantages

PLC & SCADA automation is a critical domain in industries transitioning to Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Professionals skilled in control systems are essential for designing, programming, and maintaining automated plants. This course enhances employability across power plants, food processing, automotive, water treatment, and robotics, and opens up global opportunities in automation engineering, commissioning, and maintenance roles.

Reference

  • “Piping Handbook” by Mohinder L. Nayyar ,
  • “Process Piping: The Complete Guide to ASME B31.3” by Charles Becht IV,
  • “Pipe Stress Engineering” by Liang-Chuan Peng and Tsen-Loong Peng
  • “Piping Design Handbook” by John J. McKetta Jr.
  • “The Planning Guide to Piping Design” by Richard Beale and David R. Sherwood