Learn how to configure, develop, troubleshoot, and commission Siemens SICAM SCC-based SCADA and HMI systems for substation automation applications.
The SICAM SCC Substation SCADA & HMI Engineering training course by Elec-Engg provides practical, engineering-focused training for electrical engineers, SCADA engineers, protection and control engineers, and commissioning professionals working with Siemens substation automation systems.
This course covers the essential engineering tasks involved in developing a SICAM SCC project, from software installation and project setup to graphics development, SICAM PAS integration, IEC 61850 signal assignment, alarm management, measurements, control functions, and runtime operation.
You will also explore important SCADA engineering topics, including HMI redundancy, security, NTP time synchronization, reporting, troubleshooting, and commissioning considerations.
Rather than focusing only on software menus and theoretical concepts, this training emphasizes practical examples and configuration workflows that engineers can apply to real-world substation SCADA and HMI projects.
Explore the sample training videos and develop practical skills in Siemens SICAM SCC engineering.
What Is SICAM SCC?
SICAM SCC is a SCADA and HMI software platform used in Siemens energy automation applications. It provides an environment for developing operator interfaces, visualizing substation equipment, displaying measurements, managing alarms and events, and implementing monitoring and control functions.
In substation automation systems, the HMI and SCADA functions help operators monitor the electrical process, identify abnormal conditions, view equipment status, and perform authorized control operations.
Understanding SICAM SCC is particularly valuable for engineers involved in substation automation engineering, SCADA configuration, HMI development, system integration, testing, and commissioning.
SICAM SCC Training Course Overview
This practical SICAM SCC training course takes you through the major stages of SCADA and HMI engineering. You will learn how to:
- Install and configure SICAM SCC and work with relevant setup and licensing requirements.
- Create and configure SICAM SCC projects.
- Configure project settings and computer parameters.
- Use the SICAM PAS Wizard for project integration.
- Develop HMI screens using the Graphics Designer.
- Create single-line diagrams and visualize substation equipment.
- Configure dynamic graphics, standard objects, and operator controls.
- Manage tags and integrate signals into the HMI.
- Work with IEC 61850 signal integration and practical simulation examples.
- Configure alarms, alarm logging, filters, exports, and archives.
- Work with measurements, tag logging, and operator commands.
- Understand user administration, redundancy, security, and time synchronization.
- Prepare for troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities.
SICAM SCC Introduction and Fundamentals
Understand the role of SICAM SCC in Siemens substation automation and SCADA systems.
- SICAM SCC introduction and fundamental concepts
- SCADA and HMI applications in electrical substations
- SICAM SCC architecture and its role in energy automation
- Overview of the engineering and runtime environments
- Relationship between SICAM SCC and SICAM PAS
SICAM SCC Installation, Setup and Licensing
Learn the initial steps required to prepare a SICAM SCC engineering environment.
- Software installation and setup
- Licensing considerations
- General software settings
- Initial project preparation
- Common setup considerations
Project Creation and General Configuration
Learn how to create, configure, and prepare a SICAM SCC project.
- Starting a new project
- Project parameters and computer properties
- General configuration settings
- Runtime startup and parameters
- Project structure and configuration workflow
SICAM PAS Integration and Wizard
Understand how SICAM SCC projects are integrated with SICAM PAS in a substation automation environment.
- SICAM PAS Wizard
- Project configuration and integration
- Tag management
- Project library overview
- Computer parameters
- Integration workflow and practical configuration examples
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of SICAM PAS is required to get the most out of this course.
SICAM SCC Graphics Designer and HMI Development
Develop practical skills in designing operator interfaces for substation SCADA applications.
- Graphics Designer fundamentals
- Background and screen configuration
- Standard graphic objects and toolbars
- Assigning tags to graphic objects
- Dynamic graphics and object properties
- Analog signal visualization
- Color changes based on signal states
- Meters, I/O fields, sliders, checkboxes, and control buttons
- Page navigation and runtime display
- Single-line diagrams and substation topology visualization
Substation Single-Line Diagrams and Dynamic Visualization
Learn how to develop graphical representations of substation equipment and electrical connections.
- Creating a substation topology or single-line diagram (SLD)
- Circuit breaker tags and parameters
- Disconnector and earthing switch signal connections
- Feeder measurements and visualization
- Busbar coloring
- Dynamic Wizards
- C-language actions
- Visual Basic scripts and direct actions
- Runtime testing of graphical objects
IEC 61850 Signal Integration and Simulation
Explore practical techniques for integrating IEC 61850 signals into SICAM SCC projects.
- IEC 61850 Wizard
- Assigning IEC 61850 signals
- Tag management and signal mapping
- Integrating relay and IED information into HMI graphics
- Simulating IED signals using IEDScout
- Observing signal behavior in SICAM SCC Runtime
- Practical verification of signal integration
These examples help connect IEC 61850 communication concepts with SCADA visualization and operator-interface engineering.
Alarms, Events and Alarm Logging
Learn how to configure and manage alarms in SICAM SCC-based SCADA systems.
- Alarm and event concepts
- Activating alarm logging
- Configuring alarm messages
- Alarm list configuration
- User-defined blocks
- Filtering alarm lists
- Alarm export and archiving
- Alarm simulation and verification
- Introduction to alarm configuration in related WinCC environments
Measurements and Tag Logging
Understand how measurements and process signals can be represented and managed within the HMI.
- Analog signals and measurements
- Measurement visualization
- Tag management
- Tag logging concepts
- Displaying electrical measurements
- Practical verification of signal values
Control and Operator Commands
Explore operator controls and their role in substation SCADA applications.
- Control buttons and interactive graphic objects
- Command-related HMI functions
- Operator interaction and control visualization
- Runtime testing and simulation
- Practical considerations for control applications
Actual control functionality depends on the system architecture, configuration, communication interfaces, and applicable operational permissions.
User Administration and Access Management
Understand the role of user administration and access control in SCADA/HMI environments.
- User administration
- Access management concepts
- User permissions and operational responsibilities
- Security-related configuration considerations
HMI Redundancy and System Availability
Learn the fundamentals of redundancy in substation HMI and SCADA applications.
- HMI redundancy concepts
- Redundancy-related configuration considerations
- System availability and operational continuity
- Verification and troubleshooting considerations
Security and Time Synchronization
Explore important engineering considerations for reliable and secure SCADA operation.
- Security-related settings
- System configuration considerations
- NTP-based HMI time synchronization
- Consistent timestamps for operational events
- Practical checks for time synchronization
Reports, Printing and Operational Functions
Understand reporting and printing requirements in SCADA/HMI projects.
- Reporting concepts
- Printing-related functions
- Operational data presentation
- Configuration and verification considerations
Troubleshooting and Commissioning
Develop a structured approach to checking and troubleshooting SICAM SCC projects.
- Project configuration checks
- Graphics and tag verification
- Signal integration checks
- Runtime troubleshooting
- Alarm and measurement verification
- Communication and integration checks
- Functional testing considerations
- SCADA/HMI commissioning workflow
SICAM SCC Training Videos
You can explore the available sample video playlists to understand the practical approach and training style before enrolling.
Playlist 1: SICAM SCC Fundamentals and Graphics Designer
Duration: More than 3 hours
Recorded in October 2026, this playlist includes introductory lessons, software installation, graphics configuration, standard objects, tag assignment, dynamic graphics, analog measurements, control buttons, runtime startup, and project parameters.
Selected lessons include:
- SICAM SCC Introduction
- Software Installation
- Background Settings
- Standard Graphic Objects
- Assigning Tags
- Simulating Tags and Dynamic Objects
- Analog Signals and Color Changes
- Control Buttons, Checkboxes, Sliders, and I/O Fields
- Graphic Objects and Clock Configuration
- Runtime Startup and Parameters
- Computer Properties and Project Parameters
Playlist 2: SICAM PAS Integration and Substation Graphics
Duration: 2 hours and 20 minutes
This playlist focuses on project integration, tag management, single-line diagrams, and dynamic visualization.
Selected lessons include:
- SICAM PAS Wizard
- Computer Parameters
- Tag Management
- Project Library Overview
- Creating a Substation Topology or Single-Line Diagram
- Circuit Breaker Tags and Parameters
- Disconnector and Earthing Switch Signal Connections
- Measurements and Feeder Configuration
- Busbar Coloring
- Dynamic Wizard
- C-Language Actions
- Visual Basic and Direct Actions
- Runtime Configuration
Playlist 3: IEC 61850 Integration and IEDScout Simulation
Duration: 48 minutes
Explore practical IEC 61850 signal integration and simulation techniques.
Selected lessons include:
- Tag Management
- IEC 61850 Wizard
- Assigning IEC 61850 Signals
- Simulating IED Signals with IEDScout
- Verifying Signals in SICAM SCC Runtime
Playlist 4: Alarm Management and Alarm Logging
Duration: 1.5 hours
Learn about alarm configuration, logging, filtering, and archiving.
Selected lessons include:
- SICAM SCC Alarm Functions
- Activating Alarm Logging
- Alarm Logging Configuration
- User-Defined Blocks
- Filtering Blocks in the Alarm List
- Alarm Export and Archiving
- Simulation
- Related WinCC Alarm Configuration Examples
Total available content till now: More than 7 hours across the four playlists.
Additional lessons and practical examples will be added to the sample playlists. The sample videos provide an overview of the training approach; the full course curriculum covers further engineering subjects.
What Makes This SICAM SCC Training Practical?
The course focuses on the engineering tasks required to develop and test a working SCADA/HMI project rather than only explaining software features. You will see practical examples involving:
- Creating and configuring HMI projects
- Developing substation single-line diagrams
- Assigning tags to graphic objects
- Visualizing circuit breaker and disconnector states
- Displaying measurements and dynamic signal conditions
- Integrating IEC 61850 signals
- Simulating relay signals with IEDScout
- Configuring alarm lists and alarm logging
- Testing graphics and signals in Runtime
The objective is to help you understand how different SICAM SCC functions work together in a substation automation application.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of SICAM PAS is required.
You should be familiar with the general role of SICAM PAS in a substation automation system. This course focuses on SICAM SCC and its configuration, visualization, integration, and operational functions. Basic knowledge of substation automation, electrical equipment, SCADA concepts, and IEC 61850 is beneficial.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a practical SICAM SCC training course?
Yes. The course includes practical configuration examples covering project setup, graphics development, tag assignment, IEC 61850 signal integration, IEDScout simulation, runtime operation, and alarm management.
Do I need SICAM PAS knowledge before taking this course?
Yes. Basic SICAM PAS knowledge is a prerequisite because the training covers SICAM SCC within the wider substation automation environment.
Does the course cover IEC 61850 integration?
Yes. The available sample lessons include the IEC 61850 Wizard, signal assignment, and IEDScout simulation with SICAM SCC Runtime.
Does the course cover alarm configuration?
Yes. The training includes alarm logging, alarm lists, filtering, exporting, archiving, and related practical examples.
Who will benefit most from this course?
Engineers and technicians working with Siemens SICAM systems, substation SCADA, HMI development, protection and control, and commissioning will benefit most.
Enroll in the SICAM SCC Substation SCADA & HMI Engineering Course
Develop practical skills in Siemens SICAM SCC configuration, SCADA engineering, HMI development, IEC 61850 integration, alarm management, and substation automation.
Learn with practical, engineering-focused training developed for professionals working with real-world power system and substation automation applications.
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