What is SCADA
Skada- What is SCADA?
SCADA, or supervisory control and data acquisition, is a system comprised of hardware and software components used to monitor and control industrial processes. With a SCADA system, manufacturers are able to collect and analyze real time production data, monitor and manage alarms, and program automatic control responses triggered by certain events or system parameters.
Functions
The core functions of SCADA include:
- System monitoring
- Automated control of industrial processes and machines
- Data collection and analysis
- Event and Alarm Notifications
- Reporting
To perform these functions, SCADA integrates with sensors and other measuring devices, which can be in either digital or analog form, to collect data. The collected data is then sent to remote terminal unit (RTU) or programmable logic controller (PLC) to be translated to usable information. Finally, the information is relayed to a human machine interface (HMI) or other types of displays for operators to analyze and interact with. SCADA systems also enable the ability to automate the control of industrial processes and machines that would otherwise be too complex for manual human control. Through the use of sensors and measuring devices, SCADA systems can detect abnormal parameters or alarms and automatically respond with a programmed control function. For example if an alarm occurred signaling to much pressure in a line, the SCADA system would trigger a programmed response to open a pressure relief valve to return pressure levels to a normal amount.
SCADA Platforms & Applications
There are numerous SCADA platforms on the market; however, the most popular platforms include Rockwell Factory Talk, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware Systems Platform, and Ignition. Each of these platforms can be programmed with modern web languages such as HTML5, Python, and PHP, and integrated with generalized database software such as SQL. Energy-use monitoring and metrics is a common application for a SCADA system. In this application, the SCADA system can help operators analyze energy use data taken from connected equipment and use that data to cut costs and energy waste. SCADA is also often used for water/wastewater treatment plants to manage the various stages of water treatment, as well as in food and beverage facilities to optimize production rates and increase product quality.
Who Uses SCADA Systems?
Process Solutions has completed SCADA projects for clients across a wide range of industries:
- Food and beverage processing
- Pharmaceutical/Bio-tech
- Water/Wastewater management
- HVAC and commercial building management
- Energy pipelines and utilities
- Seafood processing
- Sorting and fulfillment
- Energy management and refrigeration
How Can SCADA Help You?
Applying a SCADA system in your facility can help decrease production waste and boost overall efficiency by providing useful production insights to operators and management. The information derived from a SCADA system can facilitate data-driven decisions and lead to increased output, reduced costs, and greater control of your processes.
Another benefit of SCADA is instant notification and automated response to system alarms. With the immediate knowledge of issues in the production process, operators and back-up systems are able to respond quicker to reduce equipment downtime and wasted product.
At Process Solutions, we have a team of certified SCADA engineers that work with our clients to develop custom systems to match any manufacturing environment. For more information about SCADA software, or to request a demonstration, please contact us below to discuss your requirements.
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IOT – The Internet of Things (IoT) has many industrial applications, including:
Manufacturing
IoT can help manufacturers design and produce products that meet customer needs, improve quality control, and reduce costs:
- Mass customization: IoT can help manufacturers collect and analyze data to design products that are tailored to customer needs.
- Inventory management: IoT can help manufacturers track inventory levels in real-time to ensure they have the materials they need to keep production running.
- Cost reduction: IoT can help manufacturers reduce operational costs by automating procedures and decreasing equipment downtime.
Supply chain management
IoT can help supply chain managers track product availability and limit orders to prevent shortages.
Transportation
IoT can help reroute fleets of vehicles based on weather conditions, vehicle availability, or driver availability.
Energy management
IoT can provide new data streams to support energy management measures.
Agriculture
IoT can help farmers make better-informed decisions, increase crop yield, and efficiently use resources.
IoT can also help improve workplace safety, enhance efficiency and productivity, and enable better decision-making.
Industrial Process
Industrial processes are the procedures used to manufacture items, typically on a large scale, and are a key part of heavy industry. They involve chemical, physical, electrical, and mechanical steps to transform raw materials into finished products.
Here are some characteristics of industrial processes:
- Continuous or batch production
Process industries can produce goods continuously or in batches. For example, a food processing company might make sauce continuously, or in batches that are combined and re-routed.
- Controlled and systematic
Industrial processes are often precise and involve specific conditions.
- Use of automation
Industrial processes can use computers, robots, and cloud-based technologies.
- Safety and environmental compliance
Companies in the process industry use risk management and process safety management programs to prevent incidents.
- Training
Employees and contract workers in the process industry must be trained and their competence verified.
Some examples of products made using industrial processes include:
chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, fuels, batteries, and automobile parts.