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What is SCADA?

Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition

Collect measurements and status data from the process


Remotely intervene in the process
Centralized system platform
Based on distributed I/O
What is SCADA?
• It is a type of software application program for process control.
• SCADA is a central control system which consist of controllers
network interfaces, input/output, communication equipment's and
software.
• SCADA systems are used to monitor and control the equipment's in
the industrial process which include manufacturing, production,
development and fabrication.
Graphical user interface of hydropower plant designed in SCADA software
Components of SCADA
• Inputs: Digital or analog signals connecting to output relays or
electrical signals for remote management.
• Remote Telemetry Units (RTUs): Small computerized units at field
sites, collecting sensor reports and sending control commands.
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) SCADA: Software serving as the
master station system, presenting data from multiple RTUs in a user-
friendly graphical interface.
• Communications Network: Linking telemetry and SCADA through
Ethernet or similar technologies at remote sites.
How SCADA works?
• A SCADA system performs four functions:
1. Data acquisition
2. Networked data communication
3. Data presentation
4. Control
These functions are performed by four kinds of SCADA components:
Sensors and control relays interface with the system.
RTUs: Small computer units at specific sites.
SCADA master units: Central consoles for system control.
Communication network links SCADA master to RTUs.
SCADA Network
Data Acquisitions
This involves gathering information from various sensors and devices
in real time.
Sensors measure parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow
rate, or other relevant variables depending on the industrial process
being monitored.
Convert analog signals into digital data.
Prepare and sort the digital data for analysis and presentation in a
SCADA system.
Data Communication
Collected data in a SCADA system is transmitted either spontaneously or in
response to a request for data to an upstream consolidator or master.
The communication channel can be either analog (such as T202, POTS) or
digital (including RS485, TCP/IP).
SCADA network topology often incorporates a form of transport validation
that is independent of any content validation.
The SCADA system employs internet communication, transmitting all
information using specific protocols.
Sensors and relays often cannot directly communicate with network
protocols, necessitating the use of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) to facilitate
communication between sensors and the network interface.
Data Presentation
• Provide a user interface for presenting acquired data in a
comprehensible format, including graphical representations, charts,
and tables.
• Enabling operators and engineers to monitor processes and identify
anomalies or issues in real time.
• Facilitating decision-making and ensuring efficient operation by
presenting data in an easily understandable and actionable manner.
Monitoring/Control
• The SCADA system utilizes various switches to control each device and
displays their statuses at the control area.
• Operators can turn any part of the process ON/OFF from the control
station using these switches.
• Issue commands to adjust process parameters and regulate
equipment as needed.
• Have the capability to shut down specific operations if necessary to
ensure the smooth and safe operation of the industrial process.
Application:
• Power generation, transmission and distribution.
• Water distribution and reservoir system.
• Public buildings like electrical heating and cooling system.
• Generators and turbines
• Traffic light control system

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