A Practical Introduction the IEC 60870-5-104 Protocol
A Practical Introduction the IEC 60870-5-104 Protocol
Published 7/2025
Duration: 2h 47m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 849.77 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Published 7/2025
Duration: 2h 47m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 849.77 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Complete IEC 60870-5-104 Protocol Training with Hands-On Simulation
What you'll learn
- Analyze IEC 60870-5-104 Information Objects and Components
- Apply Common Address of ASDU in Network Scenarios
- Interpret Device Documentation for Protocol Implementation
- Classify Data Types Using Names and Codes
- Implement Quality Descriptors and Timestamps
- Execute Protocol Simulation Using Software Tools
- Configure Client-Server Communication Mechanisms
- Perform General and Counter Interrogation Methods
- Implement Group Interrogation Strategies
- Manage Cyclic and Spontaneous Data Transmission
- Execute Clock Synchronization and File Transfer
- Perform Command Transmission and Parameter Loading
Requirements
- Basic familiarity with electrical systems or industrial equipment - no advanced power system knowledge required.
- General understanding of computer networks and how devices communicate - basic networking concepts are helpful but not essential.
- Some exposure to industrial software or automation tools - previous SCADA experience is beneficial but beginners are welcome.
Description
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.
Who this course is for:
- Power System Engineers
- Automation and Control Engineer
- Protection and Control Technicians
- System Integrators
- Energy Consultants and Project Managers
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