Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition - The Brain of Industrial Automation
SCADA is an industrial control system that enables monitoring, control, and data acquisition from industrial processes. It acts as the central nervous system for modern manufacturing plants, power grids, water treatment facilities, and oil & gas operations.
Most widely used in manufacturing
For Allen Bradley PLC ecosystem
Modern web-based platform
For process industries
Architecture, Components, Communication Protocols
Graphics, Animations, Alarms, Trends, Scripting
SQL, Real-time & Historical Data, Reports
OPC, DCOM, Cybersecurity, Redundancy
Complete SCADA system for water purification and distribution
SCADA monitoring for robotic assembly and quality control
Remote monitoring of solar panels and power generation
SCADA Operator, Junior Engineer
System Design & Development
Project Management, Team Lead
Enterprise Solutions, Digital Transformation
| Feature | SCADA | DCS | HMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Supervisory Control & Monitoring | Process Control & Optimization | Human-Machine Interface |
| Scale | Large Geographical Areas | Single Plant/Process | Single Machine/Line |
| Architecture | Distributed, Centralized Control | Integrated, Hierarchical | Local, Standalone |
| Applications | Oil & Gas, Utilities, Water | Chemical, Pharma, Refineries | Manufacturing, Packaging |
| Data Handling | Historical Data, Reports | Real-time Process Data | Current Status Only |
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