Overview

Modern industrial control and information systems employ a proliferation of technologies, including various hardware standards and protocols. For many of the personnel working with these systems the technologies are 'plug and play' and are just there to be used. The problems arise when decisions have to be made regarding the most suitable technologies for a given application, or when things go wrong and troubleshooting has to be performed. Without a thorough grasp of the working of the technologies involved, and without the availability of (and the ability to use) suitable diagnostic tools, this becomes a formidable challenge.

The world of industrial communications abounds with three-letter acronyms, protocols, layered communication systems, fieldbuses and device networks. There are numerous networking and industrial bus standards, synchronous and asynchronous protocols, baseband and broadband systems, bus and star topologies, connection-oriented and connectionless protocols. In addition, there is a pronounced migration towards the use of Ethernet and TCP/IP. No wonder some of us are feeling a little confused.

To complicate matters, many technicians and electricians who were initially trained in process instrumentation or electrical maintenance are now expected to perform network maintenance - truly a major challenge. This program demystifies the jargon and places the most popular systems, technologies, hardware standards and protocols in an OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) perspective. It explains how these technologies operate, and equips participants with the tools and skills to do basic hardware and protocol-related troubleshooting on both serial (RS-485) and Ethernet type networks.

NB: The course description of all EIT "Certificate" courses has been changed to "Professional Certificate of Competency". Some course brochures are not yet updated. The actual certificate received by successful students will include the new title.

Benefits

UNIT 1: Data Communications Basics

Overview of industrial data communications
Basic data communications principles
Error detection
Dealing with noise

UNIT 2: Serial Communications

RS-232 overview
RS-232 troubleshooting
RS-485 overview
RS-485 troubleshooting

UNIT 3: Introduction to Protocols

Protocol concepts
Bi-Sync
HDLC
File transfer protocols

UNIT 4: Networking Basics and System Components

OSI model
Topologies
Medium access control
Repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, routers

UNIT 5: Industrial Ethernet

CSMA/CD (half-duplex) Ethernet
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet components and Techniques

UNIT 6: TCP/IP Internet Layer Protocols

The TCP/IP protocol suite
IP addressing techniques and routing concepts
IPv4/IPv6
ICMP
ARP

UNIT 7: TCP/IP Host-to-Host and Application Layer Protocols

Host-to-Host layer protocols: TCP and UDP
FTP, DHCP, HTTP and other application layer protocols
PING, ARP, TRACERT and other TCP/IP utilities

UNIT 8: Fieldbuses

Fieldbus concepts
HART
DeviceNet
ProfiBus
Foundation Fieldbus

UNIT 9: Modbus

The Modbus messaging protocol
Modbus Serial RTU
Modbus Serial ASCII
Modbus TCP/IP

UNIT 10: Wireless Communications and Networking

Microwave basics
Antennas
Wireless networking components
IEEE802.11 WLANs

UNIT 11: OPC

OPC concept
Overview of OPC specifications
DCOM
OPC DA3.0 data access
Tunneling

UNIT 12: Network Security

Access control
Authentication and encryption
Firewalls
VPNs
WLAN vulnerabilities and solutions

NB: The course description of all EIT "Certificate" courses has been changed to "Professional Certificate of Competency". Some course brochures are not yet updated. The actual certificate received by successful students will include the new title.

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Course Fees

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The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides distance education to students located almost anywhere in the world – it is one of the very few truly global training institutes. Course fees are paid in a currency that is determined by the student’s location. A full list of fees in a currency appropriate for every country would be complex to navigate and, with today’s exchange rate fluctuations, difficult to maintain. Instead we aim to give you a rapid response regarding fees that is customised to your individual circumstances.

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Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) Certificate Course Payment Options

Please contact us with your location for certificate fees in the relevant currency. Certificate fees include all live webinars with a professional instructor, 4 technical manuals (as searchable eBooks), course materials, software, postage, assignments and ongoing support. All you need to participate is an internet connection, computer and headset. We have group discounts available for our 3 month certificates.
 

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) Advanced Diploma Course Payment Options

Three payment options are available for the Advanced Diploma courses;

OPTION 1 - PAY UPFRONT

Pay total amount upfront to receive a 5% reduction in fees.

OPTION 2 - PAY IN  SIX INSTALMENTS BY CREDIT CARD

Pay in 6 equal instalments over 18 months. First payment at least two weeks before the course starts, then the remaining five every 3 months. Payment dates will be set ahead of time and provided at the start of the course. You would receive the 30 technical reference eBooks in batches over the duration of the course.

OPTION 3 - PAY IN  MONTHLY INSTALMENTS BY CREDIT CARD

Pay in even installments for 18 months. First payment at least two weeks before the course starts, then one on the same date every month for the remaining period. This option incurs a 2% administration fee. You would receive the 30 technical reference eBooks in batches over the duration of the course.

Discounts are available for group bookings

For a rapid reply to your enquiry regarding courses fees and payment options, please contact us with your name, email address, course title(s), and location using the form below, and we will respond within 1 business day.
 

Courses

1. Advanced Diploma of Data Communications, Networking and IT
2. Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Data Communications
3. Professional Certificate of Competency in Troubleshooting and Problem Solving of Industrial Protocols
4. Professional Certificate of Competency in Modern SCADA Communication Systems including DNP3 & IEC60870

Industrial data communications, networking and IT systems are key components of all modern plants and facilities and industrial infrastructure. Robust and reliable communications links are now critical in almost every industry. There are daily reports of viral and hack attacks on industrial computer systems and there is an extraordinary need for up-to-date training and education in these areas. To address the shortage of well-trained industrial data communications, networking and industrial IT personnel, the EIT have developed an Advanced Diploma in Industrial IT.

Typical subjects that are taught and researched in the EIT School of Data Communications and Industrial IT include and Advanced Diploma as well as: computer systems engineering, data communications and networking protocols and standards, troubleshooting systems, Fieldbus, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Radio telemetry systems, fiber optics, DNP3, 61850, routers and switches, SCADA, Modbus, programmable logic controllers, RFID tagging, industrial network security and programming.

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