SCADA release

CitectSCADA V6 eliminates the need for engineers to build custom analysis screens. For example, if an unexpected incident occurs, an operator can create an on-the-fly 'process analyst' view which compares pump run times, pump fault alarms, flow rates and valve settings instead of having to look at four different sources of information.

Setting CitectSCADA apart is the Process Analyst which is a next generation historical visualisation tool. It allows operators to analyse the cause of process disturbances by bringing together trend and alarm data, which is traditionally stored separately.

Rather than having to compare a separate historical analog trend display with an alarm summary or log printout, users can simply view them all on a single integrated display. Furthermore, the Process Analyst can help operators recognise patterns that lead to particular process disturbances, so that in future they can be avoided.

An analog or digital pen can be combined with any alarms on the Process Analyst display. Complete flexibility is provided to the operator on how the pens can be displayed, for example they can be overlaid or stacked. In addition, pens can be placed in different panes to reduce clutter and make the display easier to read.

True colour and symbols and custom graphics now can be built using true colour, flashing colours as well as flashing symbols. In addition, over 500 new graphics symbols have been added, making it easier and faster for engineers to create intuitive pages.

A Web Client will also be available with CitectSCADA V6. This is a zero maintenance, fully functional client that is viewed simply using Internet Explorer. V6 incorporates improved support for time-stamped alarms and trends to millisecond accuracy. Users can now push RUT or laboratory data into a new trend type through an application.