SCADA is used a lot in life, they are considered a monitoring control and data collection system, supporting people in remote monitoring and control.
What is SCADA?
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) – control, monitoring and data acquisition system, including SCADA hardware and software forming a complete system. SCADA is an indispensable element of optimization in all industrial applications.
What are the basic functions of SCADA system?
Control – Monitoring (remote)
Collect – Process real-time data
Data storage
Interact directly with devices in the system through the HMI human-machine interface
The basic SCADA structure begins with a programmable logic controller (PLC) or remote terminal unit (RTU). PLCs and RTUs are devices that communicate with a series of objects such as HMI screens, sensors or terminals, etc. and then route information from these objects to computers using SCADA software. SCADA software processes, distributes, and displays data to help operators and other employees analyze data and make decisions.
SCADA application
- SCADA is an important and essential software system for industries:
- Energy
- Food technology
- Manufacture
- Petroleum
- Electricity
- Recycle
- Transport
- Clean water and wastewater treatment
