SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) refers to software-based automation solutions that allow plants spread over large areas to be monitored and controlled from a single center via computers, tablets or mobile devices.
SCADA systems can be used from a single device, and thanks to the network infrastructure they also allow simultaneous monitoring and control from multiple computers and portable devices. This way, all processes across the plant can be tracked and managed in real time.
Main Features of SCADA Systems
• Graphical user interface (HMI)
• Real-time monitoring
• Alarm and warning management
• Data acquisition, analysis and reporting
Advantages of SCADA Systems
• Continuous monitoring of the plant and processes
• Savings in time and labor
• Recording and analysis of production data
• Energy monitoring and savings
• Avoiding penalties in areas such as reactive power compensation
• Real-time monitoring of field conditions and fast intervention
• Logging of all interventions made in the system
• Early detection of areas at risk of failure
• Instant, detailed information on system status (breaker positions, equipment status, etc.)