SCADA

Basically consists of data accessing

and controlling process remotely.

feature

Conversion of data is possible i.e. analog to

digital and vice versa.

Can communicate to any of the protocols

available in market.

Completely rely on window based operating

systems.

Distance as such doesnt hamper SCADA

operation.

SCADA is not dedicated to any one type of

application or industry.

NEED OF SCADA
Previously without SCADA an industrial
process was entirely controlled by PLC,
CNC , PID & micro controllers having
programmed in certain languages or codes.

These codes were either written in

assembly language or relay logic without any
true animation that would explain the
process running.

Thus

to make the understanding process

easily with the help of true animations
SCADA came into existence

WHAT IS SCADA ?
It

works like a supervisor who supervises the

entire plant area ,if needed it also controls the
process as well as it converts the data segments
for storing process values.
From

a distant place if we want to run the

process, SCADA can do for you.
SCADA

is not a 100% controller it is just a

software which has to be linked with
controllers. it is to be connected to PLC / PID /
DCS systems which in turn are connected to
field instruments.
Hazardous

areas , unhygienic places where a

person cant be send regularly but process has
to be watched continuously or should be
controlled then it can be done using SCADA.

FEATURES OF SCADA

Dynamic representation

Database & Device connectivity

Alarm Systems

Scripts

Trends

Recipe Management

Security

DYNAMIC
REPRESENTATION
This feature explains about the
representation of various symbols of field
instruments which are present in tool
library which can be utilized in SCADA
applications.
SCADA is not dedicated to any specific
industry hence its library is so large that
you can use it for any industries available.

DATABASE & DEVICE

CONNECTIVITY
SCADA doesnt have its own database. Hence
for storage it depends on databases available
in the market. It can be connected to VB
,SQL,EXCEL or SAP.
SCADA is not a 100%. It can be connected to
any PLC or DCS. Hence any PLC or DCS that
are available in the market by using specific
driver software it can be connected.
It provides an real time access for the
machine data server and the machine itself.

ALARM SYSTEMS
Generally alarms are implemented by
indicating lamps or Hooters.
In the field area alarms are generated for
warnings or to keep the process between
certain limits
The format consists of date , time , status ,
priorities , many such elements which can be
used for generation of reports.

TRENDS
Trends are something where you can view
the industrial process data in real time and
can save that data and view it in future.

Trends are generally of 2 types

Real Time Trends

Historical

Trends

SCRIPTS
It is the combination of logical operators
which are written in a statement.
It is used to run the applications made or
stimulate before final execution.
Various types of scripts make project
execution simpler for programmer.

RECIPE MANAGEMENT
One of the finest feature of any SCADA .
It explains that we can maintain various
recipes of different process and implement it
on the process.
All the recipes are stored in a single server
and it can be fetched by any client server
from any area to run the process.

SECURITY
Every application has to be secured from
unauthorized users by different security
levels .
In SCADA this security can be given as a
whole as well as individually.

ADVANTAGES OF SCADA
TECHNOLOGY
Increase Efficiency

- Minimize Fault Response Time

- ReducePlanned Downtimes
- Isolate and Precisely Locate Faults

Maximize Profitability

- Reduce Failures / Unplanned Downtimes

- Reduce Operations Overhead
- Reduce Manpower Requirement
- Maximize Equipment Life Time

Maximize Safety

- Public Safety
- Site Safety

DISADVANTAGES OF SCADA
TECHNOLOGY
Currently SCADA-based control system is
quite vulnerable if it is not done with the
supervision and discipline.
When a SCADA system is connected to the
wide area network the level of risk is high.
It is prone to hacking or any other external
interference .

APPLICATIONS OF SCADA
Industrial

process include those of

manufacturing, production, power generation,
refining etc.

Infrastructure processes may be public or

private, water treatment and distribution,
wastewater collection and treatment, electrical
power transmission and distribution, defense
systems, and large communication systems.

Facility processes occur both in public facilities

and private ones, including buildings, airports,
ships, and space stations. They monitor and
control HVAC, access, and energy consumption.

CONCLUSION
SCADA systems are the control systems for
any critical infrastructure

Maintaining their reliability and security is

essential for infrastructure dependability and
resilience