This comprehensive course provides a thorough introduction to the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol, one of the most widely adopted standards for SCADA communication in industrial automation and power systems. Designed for control system engineers, automation professionals, and technical personnel working with industrial communication systems, this course combines theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on simulation experience to ensure practical understanding and real-world application skills.
Students will master the complete IEC 60870-5-104 protocol stack, starting with fundamental data model concepts and progressing through advanced communication functions. The course covers information objects, data types, quality descriptors, and timestamps, providing the foundation for understanding how data is structured and transmitted in SCADA systems. Through interactive simulation exercises, participants will gain practical experience with client-server connections, interrogation methods, cyclic and spontaneous transmission, and advanced functions including clock synchronization, file transfer, parameter loading, and command transmission.
This course is ideal for control system engineers, SCADA technicians, automation professionals, system integrators, and technical personnel who need to understand, implement, or maintain IEC 60870-5-104 communication systems. No prior experience with the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol is required, though basic knowledge of industrial automation and networking concepts will be helpful.
Upon completion, students will have comprehensive knowledge of IEC 60870-5-104 protocol fundamentals and practical skills for implementing SCADA communication systems. Participants will be equipped to configure devices, establish communications, perform data interrogation, manage transmission modes, and implement advanced protocol functions in professional industrial environments.
