This workshop is intended to provide advanced engineering aspects of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Emphasis shall be laid on topics relevant to Programmable Logic Controllers programming and troubleshooting. Operation, characteristics and selection of Programmable Logic Controllers will be studied. 

Also, features and applications of SCADA systems will be explored. SCADA systems architecture, their interface to the process hardware will be demonstrated. 

Moreover; Extensive practical examples will be examined using PLC system.

By the end of the training program , the participants will have the knowledge of;

Features of various types of Programmable Logic Controllers 

Programmable Logic Controllers selection for varies applications

Programmable Logic Controllers programming

Programmable Logic Controllers interface

Programmable Logic Controllers troubleshooting

Testing and operating problems

Features and applications of SCADA systems

SCADA systems architecture and interface

This workshop is targeted to Senior Technicians and Engineers (mechanical and electrical) working in Operation, programming and Maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers and SCADA systems.

Day One

• Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers.

• Programmable Logic Controllers Design, 

• Programmable Logic Controllers structure

• Programmable Logic Controllers Operation

• Programmable Logic Controllers Selection



Day Two

• Programmable Logic Controllers Interfacing

• Interfacing Digital Devices.

• Interfacing Analog Devices.

• Programmable Logic Controllers Programming

• Ladder programming



Day Three

• Application examples

• Start/Stop Motor.

• Motor Speed Control.

• ON/OFF Temperature Control.

• Programmable Logic Controllers Industry application

• Programmable Logic Controllers Simulation Program

• Programmable Logic Controllers systems maintenance

• Programmable Logic Controllers troubleshooting



Day Four

• SCADA System Project Planning

• SCADA Definitions

• Communication Systems

• Communication System Components

• Protocols

• Modems

• Synchronous and Asynchronous 

• Consumer Information Service (CIS)

• Geographical Information System (GIS)

• System Openness – Use of Industrial Standards

• Applicable Processes

• Elements of a SCADA System

• Remote Control

• Safety Instrumented Systems

• Regulatory Requirements



Day Five

• Radio

• Simplex and Duplex Systems

• Radio Frequencies

• Path Studies and Seasonal Variations

• Solar Variations

• Reliability and Maintenance

• Satellite Communications

• Operator Interface

• Security Considerations

• Alarming

• Control Change Screens

• Status Screens

• Graphics and Trending

• Reports

• Parallel Operator Interface