Design and Development of a SCADA Based PLC Control System Trainer For Lab Experiments Muhammad Aulia Rahman Sembiring, Denny Haryanto Sinaga, Arwadi Sinuraya, Bakti Dwi Waluyo, Reza Arbi Azizi Lubis
Universitas Negeri Medan
Abstract
The development of modern industry drives the need for graduates with competencies in PLC automation systems integrated with SCADA. However, learning in the Department of Electrical Engineering Education at Unimed is still limited by outdated and insufficient equipment, hindering students from fully understanding programmable automation control. This study aims to develop a SCADA-based PLC automation trainer as a practical learning medium for the Electric Motor Installation and Control Systems course. The product was developed using the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model through stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The trainer is equipped with a PLC, HMI, sensors, VFD, and SCADA interface. Validation results showed a feasibility score of 90.2% from material experts and 92.6% from media experts, both in the ^very feasible^ category. User responses also indicated high practicality and usefulness. This trainer is feasible and relevant for supporting practical learning activities.
Keywords: Trainer, SCADA, PLC, Automation, Development
