I used to work for Intellution, Inc. in the late 90's in the driver development group. I wrote the OPC Client driver and added OPC functionality to many other drivers as well as the driver toolkit. I also wrote the Modbus 7.x driver (MB1) and Allen Bradley RSLinx 7.x driver. Basically if you are able to get data from an OPC server into iFIX, I wrote it.
Very concise and complete explanation and history of SCADA Systems. It' helps a lot for understanding of SCADA to get a full overview of the its evolution for the Engineers who didn't see it's beginnings. I myself learned a little of SCADA systems at university, but as I started working in the early 2000's, I did it on DCS. The architecture I learned to design was a central field controller conected to the LAN with multiple digital/relay I/Os (and in some cases extension I/O boards) wired to sensors and actuators on the field. A server was connected to it through the LAN and sessions could be started from anywhere with access to the network. From that point a lot of customizations were possible through networking, reporting with SQL and programming additional functions with asp-scripts.
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LOL I work for Enbridge , I'm a tech in the service center we have SCADA techs ring in, all the calls are high prioirty. good to know what it is ! txs !! Not even sure why this is on my recommended's lol but surprisingly happy it was !
1:35 "As you know RTUs and PLCs are microprocessors" is TOTALY wrong. They have "microcontrollers" (read carefuly) embeded inside, but they are not the "microprocessors" (read carefuly)... And the embedded "microcontrollers" have a "microprocessors" embedded inside. So it is like stacking. 1st "microprocessor", 2nd "microcontroller" and then 3rd "controllers" like PLCs RTUs.
The intent was to show that RTUs and PLCs are microprocessor-based. Finer distinctions are demonstrated in our more detailed series on RTUs, PLCs, and SCADA. Our training typically is detailed, but still high level, without getting to the arrangement of board-level components.
Nice video, I am trying to understand these are some what difficult topics. Realpers, please teach us about PID CONTROLLERS basics essentials and initials and also with using (Op amp).
* also, use a person that understands systems when applying scada and remember to use " dumb" switches in combination with scada . No one wants an software adjustable safety function wich by accident can be tampered with so automation is good, but to be used with system knowledge. Systems are still sometimes complex
I am confused, what I know SCADA is mostly for monitoring and mostly used for pilpelines and power lines, when it comes to plants its called a DCS. Please clarify with thanks.
Hello, @alwledfouzi. Thank you for your question. I hope this will help you with your learning. DCS systems often control discrete manufacturing processes, such as food processing, chemical production, and pharmaceuticals. SCADA systems are often used for monitoring and controlling large-scale processes, such as power generation, water treatment plants, and oil and gas pipelines. Here is a technical link to help with your learning: control.com/technical-articles/dcs-vs-scada-whats-the-difference/
There are really no absolute prerequisites, but it would help to understand: 1) 4-20ma loops, 24 VDC switches,. and basic circuitry, 2) PC software and networking, 3) some general understanding of the process you are trying to control, 4) simple concepts of programming of controllers or PLC's, and 5) some technical savvy and curiosity. RealPars courses at Realpars.com can certainly help with items 1, 2, and 4. Having hands-on acccess to a SCADA system and exploring its features, hardware, software and interconnections would be a great way to begin to understand these systems.
Hi Naufal, Thanks for your comment! We have a full video on the differences between SCADA and DCS, that will hopefully answer all your questions. ruclips.net/video/B3YVpgs9RY4/видео.html Happy learning!
Yes, SCADA can be used in small installations or large installations to visualize and control most any process. Maritime systems I have worked on have been as small as a dozen I/O or as large as several hundred. The hardware and software in a SCADA system is easily scaled to any size system or process, from a single well-head to a complex tanks farm and loading facility.
The SCADA system offers an automatic real-time controll to softly shut down industrial equipment during outages when installed UPS systems are running out of battery?
Not that I am aware of. What I normally dp is set up an input from the UPS to the PLC (hardwired input) so that I know when the system has switched to UPS. I know the UPS will last 15-20 minutes,. so after 10 minutes, I start the orderly shutdown. Many of the latest UPS systems have much better interfaces that should be able to communicate UPS status to the SCADA system via OPC or other interface.
No, it is not mandatory. You will develop an understanding as you go about the PLC memory layout, since the tags in the HMI will likely need to be pointed to memory areas in the PLC to provide equipment status, setpoints, receive commands, etc. You can develop HMI programs that do not require an understanding of any PLC programming concepts beyond the table tables. In most cases, a controls engineer can provide you with the PLC addresses that correspond to the various HMI tags, so learning the data table structure will come naturally as you work with those addresses.
Yes, as long as each of those PLCs has any kind of serial interface. Many companies provide interfaces for every kind of communication protocol. What interfaces does your system have to these PLCs?
Hi! We currently have the following links to download different software. STEP7 V5.6: sie.ag/2Hw6UKy STEP7 and WinCC V15: sie.ag/2Eo3LKJ TIA Portal Version 15 sie.ag/2J7tZ4y Hopefully, these are still helpful to you. Happy learning!
Hi there, Thanks for your comment! We have loads of course videos on Siemens STEP7 in our course library. Feel free to browse around bit.ly/2O9w07m Let me know if you need any further assistance. Happy learning!
Sir I want to ask question about reporting in scada. I have designed the report in the report designer(wincc 7.4) and create a print-job. I want to know how to save the report automatically with tag trigger on a particular location and give the file name with tag
There is one option in the print job setup dialog for printing a report as PDF file. You need to install WinCC data monitor to use this option, otherwise it will be disabled. You may need to use a "C" or "VB" script to do exactly what you are suggesting, but it may be easier to create the PDF file and then run a script to rename the file. See: support.industry.siemens.com/tf//ww/en/posts/wincc-automatic-save-reports-as-pdf-with-script/170733?page=0&pageSize=10
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When do we need to use a DCS and when we need to use SCADA to me they look the same what we can do in SCAD we can do it on DCS so please some one tell me the difference
This is a question people have been asking for years, although it really is not a critical question. You are correct; they really look quite similar from a topology standpoint. When the term DCS was introduced, it referred to controllers and I/O networked together in a plant with a single-window interface, the operator station. This was quite a shift in architecture from the operator panel with switches and strip charts. Later, laboratories, pilot plants and other processes wanted to have the ability to monitor and control their processes, without the high cost of DCS systems. So PC-based SCADA systems were developed with board-level I/O and PC-based HMI applications. LabView was one of the first and is still the most widely-used of these SCADA systems. Over time, SCADA systems have become more and more powerful, and DCS systems have become less proprietary and lower cost. As a result, there is not a lot of difference between the two any longer.
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I used to work for Intellution, Inc. in the late 90's in the driver development group. I wrote the OPC Client driver and added OPC functionality to many other drivers as well as the driver toolkit. I also wrote the Modbus 7.x driver (MB1) and Allen Bradley RSLinx 7.x driver. Basically if you are able to get data from an OPC server into iFIX, I wrote it.
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Very concise and complete explanation and history of SCADA Systems. It' helps a lot for understanding of SCADA to get a full overview of the its evolution for the Engineers who didn't see it's beginnings. I myself learned a little of SCADA systems at university, but as I started working in the early 2000's, I did it on DCS. The architecture I learned to design was a central field controller conected to the LAN with multiple digital/relay I/Os (and in some cases extension I/O boards) wired to sensors and actuators on the field. A server was connected to it through the LAN and sessions could be started from anywhere with access to the network. From that point a lot of customizations were possible through networking, reporting with SQL and programming additional functions with asp-scripts.
Thanks a million for sharing that with us, Carlos!
I wish you help me learning this scada module... Will u?
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Love the way u presented the Scada.
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So nice of you! We're happy to hear that
Thanks for the history of the SCADA also. It really helped for my research about history of MQTT.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great presentation! I loved the history and transitions as computing modernized. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Just started my MSc and found this so interesting, thanks for your effort, will probably subscribe to one of the courses
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Thankyou so much realpars.....now iam clear reguarding scada
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Very nice and simple way of explaining the SCADA systems.
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LOL I work for Enbridge , I'm a tech in the service center we have SCADA techs ring in, all the calls are high prioirty. good to know what it is ! txs !! Not even sure why this is on my recommended's lol but surprisingly happy it was !
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Pls could you prepare videos for Honeywell DCS . Many thanks 😊
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1:35 "As you know RTUs and PLCs are microprocessors" is TOTALY wrong. They have "microcontrollers" (read carefuly) embeded inside, but they are not the "microprocessors" (read carefuly)... And the embedded "microcontrollers" have a "microprocessors" embedded inside. So it is like stacking. 1st "microprocessor", 2nd "microcontroller" and then 3rd "controllers" like PLCs RTUs.
The intent was to show that RTUs and PLCs are microprocessor-based. Finer distinctions are demonstrated in our more detailed series on RTUs, PLCs, and SCADA. Our training typically is detailed, but still high level, without getting to the arrangement of board-level components.
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thank u for this... now i know what scada is... i think i might start studying PLCs
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Please add some code stuff in later videos
Excellent presentation.
Nice video, I am trying to understand these are some what difficult topics.
Realpers, please teach us about PID CONTROLLERS basics essentials and initials and also with using (Op amp).
Thanks for your comment, Qaiser! I will see if our creator team can create a video course on those topics!
Thanks...plz do a video about OPC-UA and RAMI 4.0
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There is a DDS-OPC gateway being standardized now
Please could you prepare a demonstration on how scada can be used in nurse call systems
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your video help me a lot, thank you:) , now you have new subcriber.
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Thanks.That may be next project.
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Can you do a video of faultfinding under fault conditions and testing requirements
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thank you sir, It is easy to understand
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* also, use a person that understands systems when applying scada and remember to use " dumb" switches in combination with scada . No one wants an software adjustable safety function wich by accident can be tampered with so automation is good, but to be used with system knowledge. Systems are still sometimes complex
Wonderful simplification
Glad you think so!
Please can you make an overall video about safety relay on how to connect it
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Very helpful video.
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But more explanation 😜 please ❤️!
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Excellent Documentation
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I am confused, what I know SCADA is mostly for monitoring and mostly used for pilpelines and power lines, when it comes to plants its called a DCS.
Please clarify with thanks.
Hello, @alwledfouzi. Thank you for your question. I hope this will help you with your learning. DCS systems often control discrete manufacturing processes, such as food processing, chemical production, and pharmaceuticals. SCADA systems are often used for monitoring and controlling large-scale processes, such as power generation, water treatment plants, and oil and gas pipelines.
Here is a technical link to help with your learning: control.com/technical-articles/dcs-vs-scada-whats-the-difference/
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Nice stats bro keep it on👍. #SCADA
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Thank you for this informative video. However what are the prerequisite to learning SCADA?
There are really no absolute prerequisites, but it would help to understand: 1) 4-20ma loops, 24 VDC switches,. and basic circuitry, 2) PC software and networking, 3) some general understanding of the process you are trying to control, 4) simple concepts of programming of controllers or PLC's, and 5) some technical savvy and curiosity. RealPars courses at Realpars.com can certainly help with items 1, 2, and 4. Having hands-on acccess to a SCADA system and exploring its features, hardware, software and interconnections would be a great way to begin to understand these systems.
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Great video, please share us more about PID circuit and the PID controllers .
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Great video!
What a video,its just great
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With what software do you create the video layouts with the components etc. ?
Thank you for your comment! Regarding your question, I am not sure about that as our course layout is created by our graphic and animation department.
Thank you. Good videos.
Happy to hear that, Bayram!
can you explain the biggest difference between SCADA and DCS? Because, I still confused about it. It's seems similar, although they're different
Hi Naufal,
Thanks for your comment! We have a full video on the differences between SCADA and DCS, that will hopefully answer all your questions. ruclips.net/video/B3YVpgs9RY4/видео.html
Happy learning!
The way I understand it DCS is essentially a plant-scale control system, and SCADA is sort of a plant-scale HMI
I used to manually operate sewage pumps onboard a US Navy carrier. It seems like SCADA could easily be implemented for this purpose too, no?
Yes, SCADA can be used in small installations or large installations to visualize and control most any process. Maritime systems I have worked on have been as small as a dozen I/O or as large as several hundred. The hardware and software in a SCADA system is easily scaled to any size system or process, from a single well-head to a complex tanks farm and loading facility.
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Great Documentation
Happy to hear that, Amit!
Dear real pares, Could you review the SCADA application for MV transmission line ?
And also for MV distribution grid.
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Nice job!
Thank you, Hamza!
The SCADA system offers an automatic real-time controll to softly shut down industrial equipment during outages when installed UPS systems are running out of battery?
Not that I am aware of. What I normally dp is set up an input from the UPS to the PLC (hardwired input) so that I know when the system has switched to UPS. I know the UPS will last 15-20 minutes,. so after 10 minutes, I start the orderly shutdown. Many of the latest UPS systems have much better interfaces that should be able to communicate UPS status to the SCADA system via OPC or other interface.
impressive, informative
Glad it was helpful!
Is it mandatory to study firstly PLC programming to start SCADA systems?
No, it is not mandatory. You will develop an understanding as you go about the PLC memory layout, since the tags in the HMI will likely need to be pointed to memory areas in the PLC to provide equipment status, setpoints, receive commands, etc. You can develop HMI programs that do not require an understanding of any PLC programming concepts beyond the table tables. In most cases, a controls engineer can provide you with the PLC addresses that correspond to the various HMI tags, so learning the data table structure will come naturally as you work with those addresses.
Please make a video for fanuc servo drive system svm..
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Happy learning!
Thanks for sharing ... informative ...pls share software link.
A major step forward was the introduction of Data Distribution Service (DDS)
Can ABB & SIEMENS PLCs be connected through SCADA if my plant is as old as 35 years
Yes, as long as each of those PLCs has any kind of serial interface. Many companies provide interfaces for every kind of communication protocol. What interfaces does your system have to these PLCs?
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks a lot, am working in the mine control used SCADA system but I don't understand it very much
Great effort
Thanks a lot, Mohammed!
Please can you make a vidoe on clamatix semiens? Thank you
Hey!
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Please prepare video on vibration monitoring system BN3500
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Can you provide us any student version SCADA software?
Hi!
We currently have the following links to download different software.
STEP7 V5.6: sie.ag/2Hw6UKy
STEP7 and WinCC V15: sie.ag/2Eo3LKJ
TIA Portal Version 15 sie.ag/2J7tZ4y
Hopefully, these are still helpful to you.
Happy learning!
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Please make video on Siemens s7
Hi there,
Thanks for your comment!
We have loads of course videos on Siemens STEP7 in our course library. Feel free to browse around bit.ly/2O9w07m
Let me know if you need any further assistance.
Happy learning!
Thank you so much
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Sir I want to ask question about reporting in scada.
I have designed the report in the report designer(wincc 7.4) and create a print-job. I want to know how to save the report automatically with tag trigger on a particular location and give the file name with tag
There is one option in the print job setup dialog for printing a report as PDF file. You need to install WinCC data monitor to use this option, otherwise it will be disabled.
You may need to use a "C" or "VB" script to do exactly what you are suggesting, but it may be easier to create the PDF file and then run a script to rename the file.
See: support.industry.siemens.com/tf//ww/en/posts/wincc-automatic-save-reports-as-pdf-with-script/170733?page=0&pageSize=10
Any WhatsApp group of scada
YES SIRR!
good to see
I am interested to learn about this course.... Will anyone help me in this regard?
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You can subscribe through the following link bit.ly/3ad3dGg
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Nice video
Thank you!
May I know the differences between SCADA and IIOT? Thank You
Hi there,
Thanks for your comment!
That would actually make for a great topic for a future video courses. I will happily pass this on to our course developers!
Thanks for sharing
Samething,there is no differences....
When do we need to use a DCS and when we need to use SCADA to me they look the same what we can do in SCAD we can do it on DCS so please some one tell me the difference
This is a question people have been asking for years, although it really is not a critical question. You are correct; they really look quite similar from a topology standpoint. When the term DCS was introduced, it referred to controllers and I/O networked together in a plant with a single-window interface, the operator station. This was quite a shift in architecture from the operator panel with switches and strip charts. Later, laboratories, pilot plants and other processes wanted to have the ability to monitor and control their processes, without the high cost of DCS systems. So PC-based SCADA systems were developed with board-level I/O and PC-based HMI applications. LabView was one of the first and is still the most widely-used of these SCADA systems. Over time, SCADA systems have become more and more powerful, and DCS systems have become less proprietary and lower cost. As a result, there is not a lot of difference between the two any longer.
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