Participants will gain the knowledge required to understand, operate, and troubleshoot automated substations used in transmission and distribution networks.

• Understand the concepts and architecture of Substation Automation Systems (SAS).
• Learn IEC 61850 standards including GOOSE messaging and MMS communication.
• Gain knowledge of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and their configuration.
• Develop skills to analyze SAS communication networks and data models.
• Learn testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting procedures for SAS.
• Understand integration of protection, control, SCADA, and communication systems.

• Substation Engineers and Technicians
• Power System Protection & Control Engineers
• SCADA and Automation Engineers
• Electrical Maintenance Personnel
• Utility and Industrial Electrical Engineers
• Anyone involved in substation operation, automation, or control systems

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: Introduction to Substation Automation Systems

• Overview of traditional vs. digital substations
• Components of SAS: IEDs, HMI, gateways, merging units
• SAS architecture (station, bay, and process levels)
• Substation functions: protection, control, monitoring
• Introduction to IEC 61850 standard

Day 2: IEC 61850 Standards & Data Modeling

• IEC 61850 object models and logical nodes
• Substation Configuration Language (SCL files)
• Communication services: MMS, GOOSE, Sampled Values (SV)
• Interoperability between devices and vendors
• Practical examples of IEC 61850 modeling

Day 3: IED Configuration, Networking & SCADA Integration

• Types and functions of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)
• IED configuration tools and engineering workflow
• SAS networking components (switches, VLANs, PRP/HSR)
• Time synchronization (IEEE 1588 PTP)
• Integration with SCADA, RTUs, and control centers

Day 4: Testing & Commissioning of SAS

• Testing procedures: GOOSE, MMS, SV signals
• Functional testing of protection and control schemes
• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) & Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
• Cybersecurity considerations in substation automation
• SAS documentation and reporting requirements

Day 5: Troubleshooting, Applications & Case Studies

• Troubleshooting SAS communication and IED issues
• Case studies of digital substation implementation
• Practical workshop: interpreting SCL and communication signals
• Hands-on exercises in simulated SAS environment
• Final review, Q&A, and course wrap-up

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.