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Factory Talk SCADA Manual

Manual-style practical training pattern for FactoryTalk View SE, ControlLogix / CompactLogix communication, HMI tags, displays, alarms, trends and security.

5 Days / Practical SCADA
M-Step Notebook Pattern
Checklist + Runtime Test
Mobile + Print Friendly

FactoryTalk View SE
Step-by-Step
SCADA Manual

✓ Communication → Tags → Displays → Alarms → Trends → Security

ROCKWELL SCADA
01PLC Communication and HMI Tag Database02Display Management and Navigation03Alarm Management — Digital and Analog04Trend Management and Data Logging05User Security, Permissions and Final Review

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DAY 01

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PLC Communication and HMI Tag Database

Practical Outcome: RSLinx Classic — OPC Topic — ControlLogix/CompactLogix Tags — FTV SE Tag Database — Runtime Test

RSLinx Classic driverOPC topicHMI tag groupsController tag linkingTag monitor test
Trainer Note: Complete every step in FactoryTalk View Studio / FTV SE Client with tag quality check, runtime test and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Configure RSLinx Classic EtherNet/IP driver and verify processor in RSWho.
02
Step 2. Create OPC topic PLC_Training and point it to ControlLogix/CompactLogix path.
03
Step 3. Create FactoryTalk View SE application folders: Motor_Control, Process_Values, Alarms_Faults, Trends, Operator.
04
Step 4. Create DIGITAL and ANALOG HMI tags linked through RSLinx OPC Server path.
05
Step 5. Test tag quality in Tag Monitor and verify live values in FactoryTalk View SE Client.
06
Step 6. Prepare Day 01 communication backup note with PLC IP, topic name, tag folder list and runtime result.
FTV SE DAY 01 CHECKLIST Topic : PLC Communication and HMI Tag Database Software : FactoryTalk View SE PLC Platform : ControlLogix / CompactLogix Method : Standard configuration, tags, displays, alarms, trends and security Output : Screenshot + runtime test + backup file

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for communication/display/alarm/trend/security setting, troubleshooting point and final runtime result of Day 01.

Skills & Tools You Will Learn

Important automation skills are arranged for job-level, project-level and Industry 4.0 learning.

PLC ProgrammingLadder, SCL/ST, hardware, I/O mapping and troubleshooting.
SCADA / HMITags, screens, alarms, trends, scripts and reporting.
Industry 4.0 ToolsOPC UA, SQL Server, Python, dashboards and Excel/PDF reports.
DAY 02

Softwell Rockwell SCADA — Handwritten M-Step Manual

Display Management and Navigation

Practical Outcome: Displays — Buttons — I/O Displays — Animations — Faceplates — Navigation

Display hierarchyStartup screenNavigation barNumeric I/OColor animation
Trainer Note: Complete every step in FactoryTalk View Studio / FTV SE Client with tag quality check, runtime test and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Create displays: 01_Main_Overview, 02_Motor_Control, 03_Process_Status, 04_Alarm_Summary and 05_Trend_View.
02
Step 2. Set startup display in Application Settings and apply common header/footer style.
03
Step 3. Create navigation buttons for Home, Motor, Process, Alarms and Trends using standard display commands.
04
Step 4. Add numeric display, numeric input cursor, digital indicators and engineering unit labels.
05
Step 5. Apply color/fill animations for Motor_Run, Motor_Fault and Tank_Level.
06
Step 6. Run FTV SE Client and test display navigation, setpoint entry and animation response.
FTV SE DAY 02 CHECKLIST Topic : Display Management and Navigation Software : FactoryTalk View SE PLC Platform : ControlLogix / CompactLogix Method : Standard configuration, tags, displays, alarms, trends and security Output : Screenshot + runtime test + backup file

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for communication/display/alarm/trend/security setting, troubleshooting point and final runtime result of Day 02.

DAY 03

Softwell Rockwell SCADA — Handwritten M-Step Manual

Alarm Management — Digital and Analog

Practical Outcome: Alarm Setup — Alarm Banner — Alarm Summary — Ack — Reset — History

Digital alarmsAnalog limitsAlarm bannerAlarm summaryRuntime alarm test
Trainer Note: Complete every step in FactoryTalk View Studio / FTV SE Client with tag quality check, runtime test and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Configure digital alarms for EStop_Fault, MotorFault, ValveFault and CommFault.
02
Step 2. Configure analog limits for Tank_Level, Pressure and MotorCurrent with deadband.
03
Step 3. Add alarm banner object on every display to show active unacknowledged alarms.
04
Step 4. Build Alarm Summary display with Ack, Reset, Check and History buttons.
05
Step 5. Test alarm acknowledgement, reset command and history view in runtime.
06
Step 6. Prepare alarm test matrix with digital and analog alarm pass/fail result.
FTV SE DAY 03 CHECKLIST Topic : Alarm Management — Digital and Analog Software : FactoryTalk View SE PLC Platform : ControlLogix / CompactLogix Method : Standard configuration, tags, displays, alarms, trends and security Output : Screenshot + runtime test + backup file

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for communication/display/alarm/trend/security setting, troubleshooting point and final runtime result of Day 03.

Why Choose Softwell Automation

Learn automation with practical examples, industrial troubleshooting approach and complete IT/OT learning path.

Industry Experienced TrainerReal plant examples and project based training.
Hands-on LearningPLC logic, SCADA, VFD, communication and reporting practice.
Flexible ModesOnline, classroom, corporate and in-plant options.
DAY 04

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Trend Management and Data Logging

Practical Outcome: Data Log Model — Trend Display — Live Trend — Historical Trend — Export Review

Data log modelTrend pensLive trendHistorical reviewTrend navigation
Trainer Note: Complete every step in FactoryTalk View Studio / FTV SE Client with tag quality check, runtime test and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Create FTV SE data log model and select tags such as Speed_Actual, Tank_Level, Pressure and MotorCurrent.
02
Step 2. Configure sampling rate, storage location and data retention as per training requirement.
03
Step 3. Add trend object on 05_Trend_View display and configure pens, colors, scale and engineering units.
04
Step 4. Create buttons for Live, 5 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 1 Hour and History review.
05
Step 5. Run runtime and verify trend pens update from PLC values and historical data is available.
06
Step 6. Prepare Day 04 trend screenshot with data log configuration and runtime evidence.
FTV SE DAY 04 CHECKLIST Topic : Trend Management and Data Logging Software : FactoryTalk View SE PLC Platform : ControlLogix / CompactLogix Method : Standard configuration, tags, displays, alarms, trends and security Output : Screenshot + runtime test + backup file

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for communication/display/alarm/trend/security setting, troubleshooting point and final runtime result of Day 04.

Course Contents / Curriculum

The curriculum follows a practical sequence from fundamentals to project integration.

Level 01Basic PLC, wiring, addressing and ladder logic.
Level 02Advanced PLC, networking, SCADA and diagnostics.
Level 03OPC UA, SQL, Python, reports and IT/OT integration.
DAY 05

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User Security, Permissions and Final Review

Practical Outcome: Security Codes — Users — Groups — Runtime Login — Final SCADA Project

User accountsSecurity codesPermission groupsLogin/logoutFinal commissioning
Trainer Note: Complete every step in FactoryTalk View Studio / FTV SE Client with tag quality check, runtime test and one small commissioning checklist.
01
Step 1. Create operator, engineer and admin user roles in FactoryTalk security.
02
Step 2. Assign permissions for setpoint entry, alarm acknowledge, alarm reset and configuration access.
03
Step 3. Apply security to buttons and numeric inputs based on operator permission levels.
04
Step 4. Test runtime login/logout and verify unauthorized users cannot perform restricted actions.
05
Step 5. Complete final project review: communication, display, alarms, trends and security.
06
Step 6. Prepare final commissioning checklist and backup FTV SE application folder.
FTV SE DAY 05 CHECKLIST Topic : User Security, Permissions and Final Review Software : FactoryTalk View SE PLC Platform : ControlLogix / CompactLogix Method : Standard configuration, tags, displays, alarms, trends and security Output : Screenshot + runtime test + backup file

Daily Practice / Viva

Prepare one screenshot or handwritten note for communication/display/alarm/trend/security setting, troubleshooting point and final runtime result of Day 05.

Frequently Asked Questions About FactoryTalk View SE 5-Day Handwritten Manual

Who can join this training?

Students, freshers, working engineers, maintenance teams and corporate plant engineers can join based on their requirement.

Is practical training included?

Yes. The training is focused on PLC, SCADA, HMI, VFD, communication, troubleshooting and project based practice.

Can I request online or corporate training?

Yes. Softwell Automation provides classroom, online, corporate and in-plant training options.

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Content reviewed: 14 July 2026

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