SCADA

White Paper (2)
  • Understanding and minimising your HMI/scada system security gaps
    This paper explains where vulnerabilities within a HMI/SCADA system may lie, describes how the inherent security of system designs minimize some risks, outlines some proactive steps businesses can take and highlights several software capabilities that companies can leverage to further enhance their security.
  • How to reduce operational costs, improve water quality and secure operations
    This tech paper explains how you can make every operator your best operator with software that enables you to create an environment of information-rich, circumstance-based workflows that operators can follow to best understand what’s happening around them and react in a sequenced and procedural manner that is repeatable every single day.
Feature (12)
  • Video monitoring of process control and automation systems
    Video monitoring is a proven technology for security monitoring in many industries. So why not use video to monitor process control and automation systems?
  • Securing SCADA field systems — Part 2
    Part 1 of this article introduced the standards efforts in relation to best practices in securing SCADA systems and introduced some key practices in protecting remote control systems. In Part 2, we discuss physical protection of remote RTU systems and highlight best practices for dealing with system failure.
  • Securing SCADA field systems — Part 1
    The most famous attack on a SCADA system took place in Australia in 2001. As reported by news.com.au and other sources, Vitek Boden, a disgruntled former employee of the contractor who installed a computer system for the Maroochy Shire Council, near Brisbane, later hacked into the system.
  • From telemetry to the enterprise — the evolution of the 21st century SCADA system
    The SCADA system of the early 21st century is vastly different from the system it was in its earliest beginnings, just 50 or so years ago.
  • Trends in security incidents in the SCADA and process industries: a summary — Part 2
    In Part 1 of this article we discussed the findings from the Industrial Security Industry Database, which indicated a significant rise in cyber attacks on SCADA, manufacturing and processing systems.
  • Trends in security incidents in the SCADA and process industries: a summary — Part 1
    Historically, critical infrastructures and manufacturing processes have been monitored and controlled using industrial control and SCADA systems that have operated in isolated environments. These control systems rarely shared information with outside systems, and were typically composed of proprietary hardware and software components designed specifically for control operations.
  • Component object-based supervisory systems — the benefits over traditional HMI development
    There are several fundamental differences between component object-based and traditional tag-based human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) products. This article explains the differences between the two methodologies and shows that significant savings in development can be achieved with a component object-based SCADA product, and explains how to calculate the savings.
  • Digital pipeline leak detection — using fibre-optic distributed temperature sensing
    With conventional pipeline leak detection methods there is a gap between what you believe is occurring along your pipeline and what is actually happening. This information gap can result in a delay in you discovering and locating leaks.
  • Securing an integrated SCADA system
    In recent years, utility companies have undergone great changes in the way they run their businesses. The pressure to increase profits and reduce expenses has them integrating their SCADA systems with their business networks to streamline operations. The popularity of the internet has customers requesting online access to their accounts as well as online bill payment, further increasing network exposure. In addition, utility companies have reduced costs by leveraging the internet to facilitate core business operations such as outage management and procurement.
  • Analysing alarm and trend data: from insight to action
    In the complex and demanding environment that most SCADA system users operate in, real insight comes from asking and answering the right questions.
  • Premium control for new winery
    In many ways, the art of winemaking has changed little over the centuries. Escalating consumer demand means that some wines are now produced by the tank-load. To keep up, winemakers are turning to technology to streamline the process
  • Industrial telemetry
    "If you can't measure it, you can't control it." Since the beginning of civilisation we have been measuring physical properties and features such as distances, speed, temperature, pressure etc
Product (33)
  • Longwatch Video System Version 5.1
    The Longwatch Video System Version 5.1 is available in three distinct platforms that are designed to simplify installation, configuration and application. The platforms eliminate the need for custom programming and make it easier to achieve integration with a process control, HMI/SCADA or automation control system.
  • Control Microsystems SCADAPack ProductionPLUS
    Control Microsystems has announced the release of SCADAPack ProductionPLUS, a pad-wide optimisation solution combining EFM and plunger lift for 30+ wells per pad. It leverages the functionality and flexibility of the company’s product suite to provide gas operators with an efficient wireless or wired sensor to enterprise application.
  • Control Microsystems ClearSCADA and Longwatch video platform
    Control Microsystems and Longwatch have announced the ability of the Control Microsystems SCADA host platform, ClearSCADA, can now be integrated with the Longwatch Video Surveillance platform and Video Historian Platform to provide video surveillance of remote processes and assets over the SCADA communication infrastructure.
  • InduSoft Web Studio Version 6.1 Service Pack 6
    InduSoft has released Version 6.1 Service Pack 6 of its human machine interface (HMI) and SCADA software, InduSoft Web Studio (IWS), making it compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • InFusion SCADA 2.0, SCD2100 and SCD2200 RTUs
    Invensys Operations Management has released the InFusion SCADA 2.0 software system, with Foxboro SCD2100 and SCD2200 remote terminal units for oil and gas, and water and wastewater applications.
  • GPRS RTU, data logger and I/O
    The Moxa ioLogik W5312 Active GPRS RTU is a compact, all-in-one solution that integrates a GPRS modem, an I/O controller and a data logger in one device. Its all-in-one design helps users build a GPRS remote monitoring system, making the ioLogik W5312 suitable for monitoring a wide coverage area, such as in water and wastewater systems, pipeline transportation monitoring, or environmental monitoring applications.
  • SCADA software upgrade
    Siemens has expanded its Simatic WinCC/Downtime Monitor and Simatic WinCC/DataMonitor software options for the Simatic WinCC V7 SCADA system.
  • Web access to HMI/SCADA
    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has released Proficy Cimplicity GlobalView, a scalable application that delivers the Cimplicity application to remote clients enabling real-time monitoring, data analysis and plant floor control from within a web browser.
  • RTU security enhancements
    Semaphore has introduced security enhancements for its T-Box line of SCADA system RTU products. HTTPS and IEEE 802.1X are now available with a T-Box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
  • Video recorder for SCADA HMI
    Longwatch has announced the Operator’s Console Recorder, a software module that automatically records images being shown on multiple HMI or SCADA operator’s displays.
  • SMS data logging for RTUs
    Semaphore has introduced a data logging enhancement for its T-Box line of SCADA system RTU products. Available in the T-Box Wireless Monitor, T-Box LT and T-Box MS RTU products, this feature allows data archives and sampling tables to be transmitted via SMS messaging.
  • Enhanced SCADA video system
    Longwatch has added features and functions to its Video System Version 5.0 to make it easier for users to integrate cameras in local and remote areas, combine video data with a wide variety of plant information and enable operators to access video data from HMI terminals, cellphones or on a PC via the internet.
  • RTU controller
    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the PAC8000 RTU controller, a rugged, field-mountable platform. Combined with the 8000 Process I/O, it offers flexible system design and high system availability.
  • IEC 62056-21 DLMS for SCADA systems
    Semaphore has introduced the IEC 62056-21 Device Language Message Specification (DLMS) protocol for its T-box line of SCADA system products. This protocol is available with a T-box MS modular system when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
  • Low-power RTU
    Rockwell Automation has introduced an all-in-one controller with SCADA capabilities which is suitable for remote and harsh environments.
  • RTU with integrated HMI
    The QuickPanel remote telemetry unit (RTU) is designed to enable water and wastewater companies to monitor, diagnose and maintain water assets and processes through flexible communication architectures.
  • Web client SCADA visualisation solution
    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced Proficy HMI/SCADA — iFIX WebSpace, a full-featured web client for the company’s iFIX visualisation solution.
  • Low-power RTUs
    Semaphore has announced first shipments of updated, low-power Kingfisher SCADA system RTU products. The Kingfisher LP-2 and LP-3 are fully compatible with the LP-1 model, which they replace.
  • SCADA for electrical distribution
    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced the availability of iPower 5.0 with its DNP3 driver providing a vertical industry solution for electrical transmission and distribution utilities. iPower reduces the cost of implementing, supporting and operating a SCADA system and increases operational efficiency by providing a secure, consistent and intuitive interface for operators.
  • SCADA RTU with DNP3 authentication
    Semaphore has announced first shipments of Kingfisher SCADA system RTU products with Secure DNP3 Authentication.
  • Low-power RTU
    Rockwell Automation has introduced an all-in-one controller with SCADA capabilities which is suitable for remote and harsh environments. Able to be powered by a solar cell or small wind generator, the Allen-Bradley DataSite remote terminal unit (RTU) is a low-power PLC that processes a user program and controls and monitors the operation of other equipment.
  • SCADA software
    Wonderware System Platform 3.1 and InTouch 10.1 introduce distributed SCADA, scalability and user productivity enhancements to the Wonderware core software platform and their flagship visualisation HMI offerings.
  • ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007 for SCADA RTUs
    Semaphore has introduced ANSI/SIA DC-09-2007 Internet Protocol Event Reporting for its T-box line of SCADA system products. This protocol is now available with a T-box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
  • Mobility solution for SCADA
    Schneider Electric has extended its mobility solutions to allow operational and management personnel to monitor their factories, plants and mining sites from any location. These solutions enhance the capabilities of a SCADA network by providing access via a greater range of mobile devices.
  • SCADA with Windows integrated security
    CitectSCADA V7.10 introduces support for Windows integrated security and Microsoft Windows Vista. Windows security integration allows for easier maintenance of CitectSCADA as it is no longer necessary to create and maintain user accounts within the SCADA system. Instead, users of the SCADA system can use their network username and password to access the CitectSCADA system.
  • SCADA software
    Siemens has expanded the functionality of its SCADA system SIMATIC WinCC with version 7.0. The scalable SCADA system now offers compatibility with Windows Vista, easy language switching, high-performance analysis functions and an integrated MS SQL Server archive historian database as standard.
  • SCADA RTD interface
    Semaphore has introduced a resistance temperature detector (RTD) interface for its T-Box line of SCADA system products. The MS-6RTD interface module is compatible with a T-Box MS Modular System and accommodates a broad range of 2- and 3-wire RTD temperature sensors.
  • SCADA platform
    Areal is introducing version 5.0 of its Topkapi SCADA platform. With an SQL interface based on ADO.NET technology, it offers a flexible and effective link with database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server and many others.
  • 1-Wire interface for SCADA RTUs
    Semaphore has introduced a 1-Wire interface for its T-Box line of SCADA system products. This interface is compatible with a T-Box MS Modular System, when equipped with a 32-bit CPU.
  • SCADA software
    PcVue software from ARC Informatique has a number of innovations that help to reduce the cost of running and implementing process control projects. PcVue V.8.2 is a SCADA tool that is compatible with AutoCAD and enables the conversion of FactoryLink data.
  • SCADA RTU with POP3
    Semaphore has introduced POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) client functionality in its T-Box line of SCADA system products. The POP3 capability is compatible with T-Box LT, Semaphore’s single-module SCADA remote terminal unit (RTU) and the T-Box MS Modular System.
  • Software extension
    Wonderware is extending the integration of its open manufacturing software built on ArchestrA technology to the Microsoft Dynamics AX business management solution.
  • Gas flow measurement application
    Control Microsystems has released RealFLO 6, an electronic gas flow measurement (EFM) application available on all SCADAPack controllers and RealFLO 4202 GFCs.
News (17)
  • Longwatch named Wonderware Certified Software Partner
    Longwatch, a supplier of video monitoring hardware and software products, has been named by Wonderware as a Certified Software Partner.
  • Telvent partners with surveillance system provider Longwatch
    Telvent has announced it is partnering with Longwatch to integrate components of the Longwatch Surveillance System with the Telvent OASyS DNA supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
  • Honeywell wins award for coal-saving technology
    Honeywell has won the 2008 Most Innovative Power Technology of the Year Award from Asian Power magazine, for a controls project that helps increase electricity generation while cutting coal consumption at a Chinese power plant.
  • Schneider Electric combines all operations
    Schneider Electric integrates its operations to create the largest automation company in the Pacific.
  • Citect integrates operations with Schneider Electric
    SCADA provider Citect is integrating its field operations with that of parent company, Schneider Electric and has announced plans to further invest in R&D.
  • Citect celebrates 35 years in business
    Citect has celebrated 35 years in the automation industry this September.
  • Citect receives Frost & Sullivan award
    Citect has been named the Asia Pacific HMI and SCADA Company of the Year at the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Industrial Technological Awards.
  • Top industrial technology companies awarded
    Citect has been named the Asia Pacific HMI and SCADA Company of the Year at the prestigious 2008 Frost and Sullivan Asia Pacific Industrial Technological Awards.
  • GE Fanuc to resell iPower
    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has reached an agreement with Catapult Software to globally resell its iPower product as a standard Proficy HMI/SCADA-iFIX option.
  • Citect appoints global CEO
    Citect, a leading international real-time intelligence and industrial automation software company, has appointed Christopher Crowe as chief executive officer.
  • HMI / SCADA software wins Product Innovation Award
    InduSoft Web Studio HMI/SCADA software has been awarded the 2007 European Product Innovation Award for emerging products and technologies.
  • WA gas plant online by 2010
    Woodside’s Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) project near Karratha, WA, is on schedule to commence production in 2010 after sealing a contract with Honeywell to provide its integrated control system.
  • Water telemetry solutions for Australia
    MetaSphere telemetry systems will be marketed in the Australasian region following an agreement with LogicaCMG.
  • Secure partnership
    KoolSpan Inc has entered into a reseller partnership with Australian Utilities and SCADA Technologies to resell KoolSpan's bi-directional two-factor authentication solutions to authenticate and protect critical industrial infrastructures including SCADA-based networks in Australia.
  • Dominion Electronics to distribute Indusoft
    InduSoft LLC (www.indusoft.com) has announced that Dominion Electronics (www.dominion.net.au) has become the master distributor for Indusoft products in Australia and New Zealand. Under this agreement, Dominion Electronics will resell Indusoft products as well as provide logistical support to other Indusoft distributors in the region.
  • Wonder news
    Wonderware has achieved Gold Certified Partner level in the Microsoft Partner Program. The accomplishment reflects Invensys' continuing commitment to the Microsoft and Invensys alliance.
  • Serck Control alliance
    Control Microsystems, a SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) equipment manufacturer headquartered in Canada, and Serck Controls, a SCADA systems engineering company headquartered in Australia, formed a global strategic alliance in 2004 to leverage technology, manufacturing and market opportunities.
Case Study (6)
  • SEMF automates Sugarloaf in record time
    The Sugarloaf Pipeline will provide a significant boost to Melbourne’s water supply, and is a key part of the Victorian government’s three-pronged approach to securing Melbourne’s water reserves. The 70 km pipeline will transfer water from the Goulburn River, near Yea, to the Sugarloaf Reservoir, outside Yarra Glen on Melbourne’s outskirts.
  • Tarago reservoir automation improves Melbourne water supply
    Located near the small township of Neerim South, the Tarago reservoir is the first of three major Victorian state government infrastructure projects designed to increase Melbourne’s drinking water supplies by 240 billion litres per year by 2011.
  • Wiri Oil Services bridges a technology gap
    Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Wiri Oil Services Ltd is the city’s only petroleum depot and distribution centre for petroleum fuel. It is connected by pipeline to Marsden Point Oil Refinery in New Zealand. The company receives four products from a refinery through a pipeline and jet fuel is sent to Auckland Airport via a second pipeline.
  • Amcor improves bottom line with Citect
    Amcor, one of the world’s leading packaging companies, offers a broad range of plastic, fibre, metal and glass packaging products, along with packaging-related services. The company has annual sales of AU$10.9 billion and employs 22,000 people worldwide. In Australia, Amcor has four beverage can manufacturing plants — Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth — and an end-making facility in Ballarat, Victoria, as well as a can and end manufacturing plant in Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Hot-standby for manufactured water
    Australians, by and large, have responded differently to the devastating drought of the past few years. The Queensland government’s response was to initiate major water management reforms. In 2005, the Beattie government established the Queensland Water Commission and set aside $9 billion to overhaul the management, distribution and marketing of water through the SE Queensland Water Grid.
  • Automation for an alternative waste technology plant
    AnaeCo has an agreement with the WMRC to construct and operate a commercial-scale DiCOM facility at its existing waste transfer station, 6 km from the Perth Central Business District
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