Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management. 8 modules with IEC 60204-1, ISO 13849-1 and Siemens TIA Portal. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the sources of failure in automated systems.
Design programme structures oriented to diagnostics.
Implement alarm and warning management systems.
Define fault reactions and recovery strategies.
Diagnose industrial networks with specialised tools.
Analyse faults with MTBF, MTTR and OEE indicators.
Verify the diagnostics of safety functions.
Who it's for
- Automation engineer who wants to specialise in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management.
- Electronic maintenance technician who wants to specialise in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management.
- PLC programmer who wants to specialise in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management.
- Reliability engineer who wants to specialise in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management.
- Maintenance manager who wants to specialise in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management.
- Systems integrator who wants to specialise in Diagnostics, Structures and Fault Management.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 60204-1
- ISO 13849-1
- IEC 62682
- ISA-18.2
- IEC 61158
- IEC 61131-3
- EN 13306
- IEC 62061
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Sources of failure in automated machines1.2PLC hardware diagnostics1.3Fieldbus diagnostics1.4Diagnostics of decentralised peripherals1.5System diagnostic messages1.6Diagnostic buffer and events1.7Drive diagnostics1.8Manufacturer diagnostic tools1.9Power supply and protection diagnostics1.10Practical: analysis of a PLC diagnostic buffer
2.1Modular architecture oriented to diagnostics2.2Error organisation blocks2.3Status data structures2.4Time-stamped event logging2.5Diagnostics of interlock chains2.6First cause of stoppage (first-out)2.7Fault counters and statistics2.8Diagnostics integrated in library blocks2.9Display of interlock status on HMI2.10Laboratory: first-out detection on a production line
3.1Classification of alarms and warnings3.2Priorities and categories3.3Alarm lifecycle3.4Effective alarm texts3.5Alarms in HMI and SCADA3.6Alarm suppression and grouping3.7Alarm history log3.8Mobile device notifications3.9Alarm confirmation and acknowledgement3.10Workshop: alarm system on an HMI
4.1Fault reactions and controlled stops4.2Stop categories 0, 1 and 24.3Restart after a fault4.4Degraded operating modes4.5Sequence recovery4.6Fault management in drives4.7Watchdogs and time supervision4.8Controller redundancy4.9Reset strategies after emergency stop4.10Practical: sequence recovery after a fault
5.1PROFINET diagnostics5.2EtherCAT diagnostics5.3PROFIBUS diagnostics5.4Protocol analysers5.5Signal quality and cabling5.6Topologies and fault detection5.7IO-Link diagnostics5.8Continuous network monitoring5.9Testing cables and connectors with a certifier5.10Laboratory: diagnostics of a PROFINET network
6.1MTBF and MTTR indicators6.2Pareto analysis of stoppages6.3Root cause analysis6.4Data-based predictive maintenance6.5Integration with CMMS6.6OEE and losses due to breakdowns6.7Fault documentation6.8Improvement plans6.9Analysis of downtime by equipment6.10Case study: reducing stoppages on a production line
7.1Diagnostics of safety functions7.2Diagnostic coverage in ISO 138497.3Validation of fault reactions7.4Requirements of IEC 60204-17.5Diagnostic documentation7.6Cybersecurity and event logging7.7Training of maintenance technicians7.8Change management7.9Periodic testing of safety devices7.10Case study: diagnostics audit of a machine
8.1Machine analysis8.2Design of diagnostic structures8.3Alarm concept8.4Recovery strategy8.5Network diagnostics8.6Implementation on PLC and HMI8.7Fault injection tests8.8Analysis of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, Wireshark, PRONETA, Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real diagnostic procedures for PROFINET and EtherCAT networks, implementation of alarm systems on HMIs, and stoppage analysis to reduce MTTR. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the sources of failure in automated systems.
Design programme structures oriented to diagnostics.
Implement alarm and warning management systems.
Define fault reactions and recovery strategies.
Diagnose industrial networks with specialised tools.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, Wireshark, PRONETA and Beckhoff TwinCAT 3. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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