PLC and SCADA for Automation and Process Control

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
31 May 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
06 Sept 2026 Tunisia $ 5,000 Register
15 Nov 2026 Abu Dhabi, UAE $ 3,900 Register

PLC and SCADA for Automation and Process Control

Introduction

This is a highly relevant, industrially based training course that will update the skills and knowledge of Technicians and Engineers alike. This PLC, Telemetry & SCADA Technologies training course is ‘hands-on’ using industry-standard PLC’s in a simulated environment. Through this approach, the delegate will progress from learning the fundamentals of PLC application to writing, debugging, and finally designing their own programs.

Radio and wire-based telemetry systems, essential for an understanding of modern communication methods deployed in the field are also studied and explained. These are vital for a comprehensive understanding in their use with not only programmable controllers but any Instrumentation / Controller remote application.

This PLC, Telemetry & SCADA Technologies training course also includes a study of modern SCADA technologies. Again, together with a hands-on approach using a modern industrially compliant SCADA software package, the delegate will acquire new and updated skills essential in any fast-moving industrial environment.

Some of the main topics covered include:

  • A study and explanation of the PLC for Control purposes
  • Understanding through ‘hands-on’ approach using industry-standard PLC’s in a simulated environment of PLC programming – design and debugging
  • Investigation of Radio telemetry methods, frequencies used and application and limitation of each frequency band
  • A case study in the design of a Radio Telemetry link
  • Study of commonly used wire-based telemetry methods and protocols such as RS232 and RS485
  • Investigation of SCADA, its structure, and application. Understanding of a typical SCADA application through a hands-on approach using an industry compliant SCADA software package

Objectives

    By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

    • To give an understanding of the operation, architecture, and use of an industry-standard PLC for Control purposes
    • By using  a  hands-on  approach,  enable  the  delegate  to  investigate  the operation of the PLC through designing, building and testing typical programs in the ladder programming language using industry-standard PLC’s in a simulated environment
    • To allow the delegate to become familiar and confident with the PLC, Telemetry and SCADA environments
    • To understand the concepts of Radio Telemetry and acquire the knowledge relating to the application, limitation, and use of frequency bands used
    • To gain an  understanding and knowledge of common wire-based communication protocols
    • To disseminate and share experience and knowledge with other delegates through open session discussions hence broadening the knowledge base of all
    • To become familiar and knowledgeable with an industry compliant SCADA software package
    • To have the confidence and knowledge to apply the above techniques and principles to solve unfamiliar and bespoke situations in the workplace

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

This training course will be of benefit to:

  • Electrical Engineers and Technicians
  • Control Engineers and Technicians
  • Communication Engineers and Technicians
  • I.T. and Software Engineers and Technicians
  • Design Engineers
  • Instrumentation Engineers and Technicians
  • Electricians
  • Instrument and Process Control Engineers and Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineers and Technicians
  • Operations Engineers
  • Process Engineers and Technicians
  • Production Professionals
  • Project Design Professionals
  • System Integrators
  • Other Professions (Managers, Engineers, Technicians) involved in the Control and Process Industries who require a fuller understanding of that industry

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Control Strategies

  • Continuous Control Systems

  • Sequential Control Systems

  • Relay Based Systems

Introduction to PLC Systems

  • PLC vs. Relay Systems

  • Programming Formats

  • Logical Continuity

Day 2: PLC Architecture

  • System Architecture

  • Memory and I/O Types

  • Scanning Algorithms

  • Program Scan Cycle

Radio Telemetry Systems

  • Introduction

  • Elements of a Radio Link

  • The Radio Spectrum

  • Frequency Ranges

  • System Design Considerations

Day 3: PLC Programme Development

  • Analysis of PLC Programs

  • Design Methodology and Development of PLC Programs

  • Timer Method of Program Development

Serial Data Communications

  • Communication Methods (Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex)

  • RS232 Standard

  • RS422 Standard

  • RS485 Standard

Day 4: Analog I/O and Processing

  • Analog Inputs and Outputs

  • A/D and D/A Conversion

  • Programming Analogue Modules and Advanced Instructions

Introduction to SCADA

  • System Architecture

  • Configuration and Operation

Day 5:

  • Design and Development of a SCADA Project (continued)

  • Local Area Networks (LAN’s)

  • Consolidation of Previous Practical Activities

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