SAS
Substation Automation System (SAS) Engineering & IEC 61850 Video Training Course
Course Overview
Modern substations are rapidly evolving from conventional hardwired systems to intelligent digital substations. Understanding how Substation Automation Systems (SAS) operate is now an essential skill for protection, control, SCADA, and commissioning engineers.
This practical course explains the architecture, operation, logic, and signal flow of modern substation automation systems using real engineering examples. Whether you work with conventional substations or IEC 61850-based systems, this course provides the foundation needed to understand how protection, control, and SCADA systems interact.
Who This Course Is For
- Protection Engineers
- Substation Automation Engineers
- SCADA Engineers
- Commissioning Engineers
- Power System Engineers
- Electrical Engineering Students
Instructor: Dr. Saeed Roostaee
Course Creation: June 2026
Training Duration: 7 Hours 15 Minutes (and growing)
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What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Substation Automation Systems (SAS)
- Compare conventional substations with DCS-based automation systems
- Identify the main panels and equipment used in substations
- Read and understand protection and control single-line diagrams
- Understand station and server panel architecture
- Learn star and ring communication topologies
- Understand protection and control logic used in substations
- Learn circuit breaker closing logic in different operating modes
- Understand SCADA commands and DCS control philosophy
- Understand conventional and DCS signal exchange
- Build a strong foundation for modern digital substations
Course Content
Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Definitions
- Conventional vs DCS
- Panel Devices
- Electrical Symbols
- Auxiliary Relays (NO & NC)
Chapter 2 – Substation Automation
- MV Protection & Control
- Conventional Control Systems
- HV Single Line Diagram (HVSLD)
- Main Single Line Diagram (MSLD)
- Substation Panels
- DCS-Based SAS
- Single Line Diagram (SLD)
- Protection Single Line Diagram (PSLD)
- Server Panel
- Station Panel
- Star Topology
- Ring Topology
- Hybrid SAS (Conventional + DCS)
- Protection & Control SLD
- DCS Panel
- Conventional Mimic Panel
Chapter 3 – Protection & Control Logic
- Introduction to Logic
- Switchgear Logic
- Protection Panel Logic
- SCADA Commands
- Circuit Breaker Close Logic (Auto Mode)
- Circuit Breaker Close Logic (Manual Mode)
- Circuit Breaker Close Logic (Bypass Mode)
- Logic Implementation in DCS
- Local and Switchgear Control
- Protection Panel Commands to DCS
- Mimic Panel Close Logic
- DCS Close Command Logic
Chapter 4 – Signals
- Conventional SAS Signals
- DCS SAS Signals
Chapter 5 – Distributed Control System (DCS)
- Introduction to DCS
- DCS Architecture
- Practical Demonstrations
Why Take This Course?
- Practical engineering approach
- Real substation examples
- Step-by-step explanations
- Suitable for beginners and practicing engineers
- Lifetime access with future updates
- Learn at your own pace
Become proficient in Substation Automation Systems and IEC 61850 engineering through practical, industry-focused video training. This course bridges the gap between theory and real-world implementation.
