EcoStruxure™ Plant Certification Programs –

EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert Study Guide

(2018)

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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Telemetry Platform ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert .................................................................................................................................. 3
Topics covered in the exam ............................................................................................................................................ 3
EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert .................................................................................................................................. 3
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Recommended Training .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Additional Recommended Reading............................................................................................................................. 4
Practical Experience .................................................................................................................................................... 4

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Introduction
Telemetry Platform

EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert

EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert (formerly ClearSCADA) is an open software platform that provides powerful
features for remote management of critical infrastructure. It’s scalable for large enterprise environments and
effective for small systems alike. Historical field data is collected by single or redundant servers over dedicated
long-distance communication infrastructure and made available to local and remote users via integrated clients and
third-party data management applications.

EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert is a feature-rich suite with many different functions at the users’ disposal:
➢ Rapid deployment with use of Templates & Embedded mimics
➢ Enhanced maintenance & Operation
➢ Fully scalable
➢ Designed for wide-area networks
➢ Native support for time-stamped data
➢ Open architecture

Topics covered in the exam

EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert
➢ Installation & Introduction
➢ Configuration & Creation
➢ ViewX Configuration
➢ Server Configuration

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Suggested Exercises
Use these suggested exercises to increase your understanding of the topic.
➢ Consult the SCADA & Telemetry section on the Schneider-Electric website & read the Datasheets
➢ Download & install the latest release of EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert
➢ Explore the Demo Projects
➢ Familiarization of the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
➢ Attendance of a EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert L1 training in highly recommended

Further Reading
Use the following references to assist your understanding of the topic.
➢ EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert Help files (come with the product)
➢ Example projects that come with the EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert installation

Preparation

Recommended Training
Training name Delivery Duration
EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert L1 Classroom 3 or 4d

Additional Recommended Reading

➢ EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert technical documents:
o http://www.schneider-electric.com

Practical Experience
We strongly recommend a relevant amount of practical experience working hands-on with SCADA & Telemetry
products and to have followed the EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert L1 Training program before attempting the
certification exam, as experience during designing, programming, debugging and commissioning are key to truly
mastering the topic. An understanding of general Telemetry Architecture is a plus.

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